EPA Names Wisconsin Counties That Do Not Meet New 8-Hour Ground- Level Ozone Standard
These counties, called non-attainment areas, have (or contribute to) ozone levels higher than allowed under EPA's 8-hour ozone national air quality standard. The standard is designed to protect the public from exposure to ground-level ozone. Ozone is unhealthy to breathe -- especially for peopl...
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| Published in | U.S. Newswire p. 1 |
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| Format | Newspaper Article |
| Language | English |
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Washington
U.S. Newswire
15.04.2004
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| Summary: | These counties, called non-attainment areas, have (or contribute to) ozone levels higher than allowed under EPA's 8-hour ozone national air quality standard. The standard is designed to protect the public from exposure to ground-level ozone. Ozone is unhealthy to breathe -- especially for people with respiratory diseases, and for children and adults who are active outdoors. By law, non- attainment areas may be subject to certain requirements to reduce ozone-forming pollution. Deadlines for meeting the 8-hour ozone standard range from 2009 to 2010, depending on the severity of an area's ozone problem. The 8- hour ozone standard is 0.08 parts per million (ppm) averaged over eight hours. The 1-hour standard is 0.12 ppm, measured in hourly readings. For more information, including a listing of all designations, go to: http://www.epa.gov/ozonedesignations. |
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