National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are regulations established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act to protect public health and the environment from harmful air pollutants. They set limits on the concentration of specific pollutants in the ambient air, including particulate matter, ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. NAAQS are periodically reviewed and updated to reflect new scientific knowledge and ensure adequate protection for vulnerable populations. States are required to develop implementation plans to achieve and maintain these standards.
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Marcella Nystrom has written: 'Proposed guidance for using air quality-related indicators in reporting progress in attaining the state ambient air quality standards' -- subject(s): Air quality
Kenneth H. Lloyd has written: 'Cost and economic impact assessment for alternative levels of the national ambient air quality standard for ozone' -- subject(s): Air quality, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Ozone, Ozone, Standards
Richard Louis Jennings has written: 'Air quality analysis of nine SMSA's within Illinois to determine if ambient air quality standards will be maintained through 1985' -- subject(s): Air quality, Tables
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act to set minimum standards for specific air pollutants. These standards are designed to protect public health and the environment from harmful levels of pollutants, including particulate matter, ground-level ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. The NAAQS are periodically reviewed and updated based on the latest scientific research to ensure they effectively safeguard air quality.
Under the Clean Air Act, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is required to ensure that federal vehicle and engine emission standards are established and enforced. The DOT must also collaborate with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop fuel economy standards that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the DOT is tasked with promoting transportation policies that support air quality improvements and compliance with national ambient air quality standards.
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James Austin Grantz has written: 'Ambient air inhalable particulate matter and its measurement and distribution at two sites in Middletown, Ohio' -- subject(s): Air, Pollution, Air quality, Air quality monitoring stations, Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitors and controls air quality through a combination of regulatory standards, data collection, and enforcement activities. It sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for key pollutants, conducts air quality assessments, and collaborates with state and local agencies to ensure compliance. The EPA also operates a network of air monitoring stations that provide real-time data on air quality, helping to identify pollution sources and trends. Additionally, it implements programs to reduce emissions from various sectors, including transportation and industrial processes.
epa.gov says, "The Clean Air Act (CAA) is the comprehensive federal law that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources. Among other things, this law authorizes EPA to establish National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to protect public health and public welfare and to regulate emissions of hazardous air pollutants." Does that answer your question?