Federal Air Quality Control Regions

Federal Air Quality Control Regions
Author: United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Air Programs. Office of the Assistant Commissioner for Regional Activities
Publisher:
Total Pages: 206
Release: 1972
Genre: Air
ISBN:

Air Quality Management in the United States

Air Quality Management in the United States
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2004-08-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309167868

Managing the nation's air quality is a complex undertaking, involving tens of thousands of people in regulating thousands of pollution sources. The authors identify what has worked and what has not, and they offer wide-ranging recommendations for setting future priorities, making difficult choices, and increasing innovation. This new book explores how to better integrate scientific advances and new technologies into the air quality management system. The volume reviews the three-decade history of governmental efforts toward cleaner air, discussing how air quality standards are set and results measured, the design and implementation of control strategies, regulatory processes and procedures, special issues with mobile pollution sources, and more. The book looks at efforts to spur social and behavioral changes that affect air quality, the effectiveness of market-based instruments for air quality regulation, and many other aspects of the issue. Rich in technical detail, this book will be of interest to all those engaged in air quality management: scientists, engineers, industrial managers, law makers, regulators, health officials, clean-air advocates, and concerned citizens.

Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations

Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2003-04-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309168643

Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations: Current Knowledge, Future Needs discusses the need for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement a new method for estimating the amount of ammonia, nitrous oxide, methane, and other pollutants emitted from livestock and poultry farms, and for determining how these emissions are dispersed in the atmosphere. The committee calls for the EPA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to establish a joint council to coordinate and oversee short - and long-term research to estimate emissions from animal feeding operations accurately and to develop mitigation strategies. Their recommendation was for the joint council to focus its efforts first on those pollutants that pose the greatest risk to the environment and public health.

Lessons from the Clean Air Act

Lessons from the Clean Air Act
Author: Ann Carlson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2019-05-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1108421520

Examines the successes and failures of the Clean Air Act in order to lay a foundation for future energy policy.

Transportation Conformity

Transportation Conformity
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2017
Genre:
ISBN:

Transportation conformity is required under the Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 176(c) to ensure that Federally-supported transportation activities are consistent with (“conform to”) the purpose of a State Implementation Plan (SIP). Transportation conformity establishes the framework for improving air quality to protect public health and the environment. Conformity to the purpose of the SIP means Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding and approvals are given to highway and transit activities that will not cause new air quality violations, worsen existing air quality violations, or delay timely attainment of the relevant air quality standard, or any interim milestone. This Guide was prepared to help State and local officials understand transportation conformity and how conformity requirements relate to transportation investments in their communities. Specifically, the implications of conformity on metropolitan transportation plans, transportation improvement programs (TIPs), and transportation projects are discussed. The Guide provides overview information on the major elements of the conformity process and provides answers to basic questions. Several exhibits are included in the Guide to illustrate key elements of the conformity process. Appendices are also included that discuss the health effects of pollutants, options to reduce on-road mobile source emissions, and resource agency contacts.

WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality

WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality
Author: Elisabeth Heseltine
Publisher: WHO Regional Office Europe
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2009
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9289041684

Microbial pollution is a key element of indoor air pollution. It is caused by hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi, in particular filamentous fungi (mould), growing indoors when sufficient moisture is available. This document provides a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence on health problems associated with building moisture and biological agents. The review concludes that the most important effects are increased prevalences of respiratory symptoms, allergies and asthma as well as perturbation of the immunological system. The document also summarizes the available information on the conditions that determine the presence of mould and measures to control their growth indoors. WHO guidelines for protecting public health are formulated on the basis of the review. The most important means for avoiding adverse health effects is the prevention (or minimization) of persistent dampness and microbial growth on interior surfaces and in building structures. [Ed.]