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EPA's Rulemakings on the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter and Ozone

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105026899786

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EPA's Rulemakings on the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter and Ozone by United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law Pdf

The Environmental Protection Agency's National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone and PM 2.5

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Law
ISBN : LOC:00173038951

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The Environmental Protection Agency's National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone and PM 2.5 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture Pdf

The Science Behind the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Proposed Revisions to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone and Particulate Matter, Parts I-III

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. Subcommittee on Energy and Environment
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105026899760

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The Science Behind the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Proposed Revisions to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone and Particulate Matter, Parts I-III by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Pdf

EPA's Particulate Matter and Ozone Rulemaking

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. Subcommittee on National Economic Growth, Natural Resources, and Regulatory Affairs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105061636028

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EPA's Particulate Matter and Ozone Rulemaking by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. Subcommittee on National Economic Growth, Natural Resources, and Regulatory Affairs Pdf

Air Quality: EPA's 2013 Changes to the Particulate Matter (PM) Standard

Author : Robert Esworthy
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1482762056

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Air Quality: EPA's 2013 Changes to the Particulate Matter (PM) Standard by Robert Esworthy Pdf

On January 15, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule revising the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM). The revised air quality standards were completed pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and, in part, in response to a court order and consent agreement. Based on its review of scientific studies available since the agency's previous review in 2006, EPA determined that evidence continued to show associations between particulates in ambient air and numerous significant health problems, including aggravated asthma, chronic bronchitis, non-fatal heart attacks, and premature death. Populations shown to be most at risk include children, older adults, and those with heart and lung disease, and those of lower socioeconomic status. EPA's review of and revisions to the PM NAAQS has generated considerable debate and oversight in Congress. The January 2013 revisions change the existing (2006) annual health-based (“primary”) standard for “fine” particulate matter 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter (or PM2.5), lowering the allowable average concentration of PM2.5 in the air from the current level of 15 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3) to a limit of 12 µg/m3. The annual PM2.5 NAAQS is set so as to address human health effects from chronic exposures to the pollutants. The existing “24-hour primary standard” for PM2.5 that was reduced from 65 µg/m3 to 35 µg/m3 in 2006 was retained, as was the existing standard for larger, but still inhalable, “coarse” particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter, or PM10. “Secondary” standards that provide protection against “welfare” (non-health) effects, such as ecological effects and material deterioration, are identical to the primary standards and the same as in 2006. The proposed rule published June 29, 2012, solicited comments on two options for a 24-hour PM2.5 standard to improve visibility that were not adopted in the final rule. EPA revised the Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) accompanying its June 2012 proposed rule in part in response to comments received regarding the agency's cost and benefit estimates. In its December 2012 RIA, EPA estimated that the potential “quantifiable” health benefits (2010 $) associated with attaining the PM standard would range from $4.0 billion to $9.1 billion, and costs (2010 $) would range from $53.0 million to $353.0 million. Some stakeholders and some Members continue to express concerns that cost impacts would be more significant than those estimated by EPA for those areas out of compliance with the new standards. EPA's revisions to the PM NAAQS do not directly regulate emissions from specific sources, or compel installation of any pollution control equipment or measures, but indirectly could affect operations at industrial facilities and other sources throughout the United States. Revising PM NAAQS starts a process that includes a determination of areas in each state that exceed the standard and must, therefore, reduce pollutant concentrations to achieve it. Following determinations of these “nonattainment” areas based on multiple years of monitoring data and other factors, state and local governments must develop (or revise) State Implementation Plans (SIPs) outlining measures to attain the standard. These often involve promulgation of new regulations by states, and the issuance of revised air permits. The process typically takes several years. Based on statutory scheduling requirements, nonattainment designations for revised PM NAAQS would not be determined until the end of 2014, and states would have until at least 2020 to achieve compliance with the January 2013 revised PM2.5 NAAQS.

Clean Air Act

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Subcommittee on Clean Air, Wetlands, Private Property, and Nuclear Safety
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Law
ISBN : UCAL:B5131468

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Clean Air Act by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Subcommittee on Clean Air, Wetlands, Private Property, and Nuclear Safety Pdf

Review of EPA's Proposed Ozone and Particulate Matter NAAQS Revisions

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Air
ISBN : UCR:31210015450412

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Review of EPA's Proposed Ozone and Particulate Matter NAAQS Revisions by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment Pdf

Air Quality

Author : Congressional Research Service
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1507543352

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Air Quality by Congressional Research Service Pdf

On January 15, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule revising the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM). The revised air quality standards were completed pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and, in part, in response to a court order and consent agreement. Based on its review of scientific studies available since the agency's previous review in 2006, EPA determined that evidence continued to show associations between particulates in ambient air and numerous significant health problems, including aggravated asthma, chronic bronchitis, nonfatal heart attacks, and premature death. Populations shown to be most at risk include children, older adults, and those with heart and lung disease, and those of lower socioeconomic status. EPA's review of and revisions to the PM NAAQS have generated considerable debate and oversight in Congress. The January 2013 revisions change the existing (2006) annual health-based (“primary”) standard for “fine” particulate matter 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter (or PM2.5), lowering the allowable average concentration of PM2.5 in the air from the current level of 15 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3) to a limit of 12 µg/m3. The annual PM2.5 NAAQS is set so as to address human health effects from chronic exposures to the pollutants. The existing “24-hour primary standard” for PM2.5 that was reduced from 65 µg/m3 to 35 µg/m3 in 2006 was retained, as was the existing standard for larger, but still inhalable, “coarse” particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter, or PM10. As it did in 2006, EPA set “secondary” standards that provide protection against “welfare” (nonhealth) effects, such as ecological effects and material deterioration, identical to the primary standards. EPA revised the Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) accompanying its June 2012 proposed rule in part in response to comments received regarding the agency's cost and benefit estimates. In its December 2012 RIA, EPA estimated that the potential “quantifiable” health benefits (2010 $) associated with attaining the PM standard would range from $4.0 billion to $9.1 billion, and costs (2010 $) would range from $53.0 million to $353.0 million. Some stakeholders and some Members continue to express concerns that cost impacts would be more significant than those estimated by EPA for those areas out of compliance with the new standards. EPA's revisions to the PM NAAQS do not directly regulate emissions from specific sources, or compel installation of any pollution control equipment or measures, but indirectly could affect operations at industrial facilities and other sources throughout the United States. Revising PM NAAQS starts a process that includes a determination of areas in each state that exceed the standard and must, therefore, reduce pollutant concentrations to achieve it. Following determinations of these “nonattainment” areas based on multiple years of monitoring data and other factors, state and local governments must develop (or revise) State Implementation Plans (SIPs) outlining measures to attain the standard. These include promulgation of new regulations by states, and the issuance of revised air permits. The process typically takes several years. As per statutory scheduling requirements, on December 18, 2014, EPA classified 14 areas as “Moderate” nonattainment for the revised 2013 primary annual PM2.5 standard. The areas include 38 counties or portions of counties in six states—California, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. EPA also deferred the designation period for 11 other areas by up to one year, and designated all other areas as “unclassifiable” or as “unclassifiable/attainment.” CAA section 188(c) requires Moderate areas to achieve attainment as expeditiously as practicable, but no later than six years after the effective date of final area designation.

EPA's Proposed Revisions to the Particulate Matter Air Quality Standards

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate Change, and Nuclear Safety
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Air
ISBN : PSU:000066757245

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EPA's Proposed Revisions to the Particulate Matter Air Quality Standards by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate Change, and Nuclear Safety Pdf

National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone, Us Environmental Protection Agency Regulation, 2018

Author : Law Library
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1726065502

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National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone, Us Environmental Protection Agency Regulation, 2018 by Law Library Pdf

National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone (US Environmental Protection Agency Regulation) (EPA) (2018 Edition) The Law Library presents the complete text of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone (US Environmental Protection Agency Regulation) (EPA) (2018 Edition). Updated as of May 29, 2018 Based on its review of the air quality criteria for ozone (O 3) and related photochemical oxidants and national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for O 3, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising the primary and secondary NAAQS for O 3 to provide requisite protection of public health and welfare, respectively. The EPA is revising the levels of both standards to 0.070 parts per million (ppm), and retaining their indicators (O 3), forms (fourth-highest daily maximum, averaged across three consecutive years) and averaging times (eight hours). The EPA is making corresponding revisions in data handling conventions for O 3 and changes to the Air Quality Index (AQI); revising regulations for the prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) program to add a transition provision for certain applications; and establishing exceptional events schedules and providing information related to implementing the revised standards. The EPA is also revising the O 3 monitoring seasons, the Federal Reference Method (FRM) for monitoring O 3 in the ambient air, Federal Equivalent Method (FEM) analyzer performance requirements, and the Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations (PAMS) network. Along with exceptional events schedules related to implementing the revised O 3 standards, the EPA is applying this same schedule approach to other future new or revised NAAQS and removing obsolete regulatory language for expired exceptional events deadlines. The EPA is making minor changes to the procedures and time periods for evaluating potential FRMs and equivalent methods, including making the requirements for nitrogen dioxide (NO 2) consistent with the requirements for O 3, and removing an obsolete requirement for the annual submission of Product Manufacturing Checklists by manufacturers of FRMs and FEMs for monitors of fine and coarse particulate matter. For a more detailed summary, see the Executive Summary below. This book contains: - The complete text of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone (US Environmental Protection Agency Regulation) (EPA) (2018 Edition) - A table of contents with the page number of each section