Air Quality: EPA’s 2006 Changes to the Particulate Matter (PM) Standard

Esworthy, Robert ; McCarthy, James E.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Air pollution;    Air quality;    Air pollution control;   

RP-ID  :  RL33254
RP-ID  :  RL33254_2007Jan03

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

In order to better understand EPA’s actions, this report provides an analysis of the agency’s final 2006 revisions to the particulates NAAQS, and the estimated costs and benefits of the new standards and of a more stringent alternatives analyzed. The report concludes by highlighting concerns and issues raised regarding the revisions to the particulates standards, including those of the science advisory committee (Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee, or CASAC), and actions in Congress.