Archive for the 'Fact Sheets and Background on NAAQS Review' Category

Court Approves EPA’s Extension to NAAQS Review Deadlines, December 16, 2004

Monday, January 3rd, 2005

On December 16, 2004, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia approved EPA’s request to extend the deadlines in the Consent Decree governing the dates for the completion of the review of the NAAQS for particulate matter and ozone.
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NAAQS Review Process Demystified, December 2004

Sunday, December 5th, 2004

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently reviewing the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter and ozone, two common air pollutants that have been implicated in a wide range of health problems. The EPA review process offers the opportunity to make significant improvements in public health.
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Policy Issues In the Review of the Particulate Matter NAAQS

Sunday, December 5th, 2004

In the ongoing review of the particulate matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), there are a number of important policy issues at stake. This fact sheet outlines some of the key issues in the standard setting process that can affect the health-protectiveness of the air quality standards.

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American Lung Association? Public Policy Brief, 2001

Thursday, October 4th, 2001

The Clean Air Act requires the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set National Ambient Air Quality Standards to safeguard public health against six common air pollutants: ozone (smog), particulate matter (soot), sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and lead.

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New Standards for Fine Particles Set by EPA

Monday, October 1st, 2001

In 1997, after years of intensive scientific review, EPA set a new health standard for very tiny “fine” particles known as PM2.5, while retaining the standards for larger particles known as PM10.
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Ozone Standards Updated for First Time in 20 Years

Monday, October 1st, 2001

In 1997, EPA updated the national air quality standards for ozone, after years of intensive scientific review determined that the old standards were not adequate to protect public health.
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