2013 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Designating Nonattainment Areas

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Air--Pollution.

Air.

Environmental law.

Federal government.

Planning.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2015

Summary:

Provides overview of EPA 2013 changes to national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Examines NAAQS implementation process for designating geographical nonattainment areas with respect to tightening of PM2.5 standards, including comparisons with final designations under the 2006 and 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS. Reviews subsequent State obligations for developing and submitting implementation plans for attaining or maintaining NAAQS compliance

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division. 2013 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

Publisher Number:

CRS-2015-RSI-0333

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license