The National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Particulate Matter (PM): EPA's 2006 Revisions and Associated Issues

Esworthy, Robert

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

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

RP-ID  :  RL34762
RP-ID  :  RL34762_2013Mar14

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides an analysis of the EPA's final 2006 revisions to the particulates National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), and an overview of the estimated costs and benefits of the revised standards and of more stringent alternatives analyzed. The report highlights concerns and issues raised regarding the 2006 revisions to the particulates standards, including those of the science advisory committee (CASAC), and actions in Congress.