Document Title/Subject:
Air Quality Index -- Guideline for Reporting of Daily Air Quality
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Signed by: Unsigned
Signature Date:
Contact:
Susan Stone 919-541-1146 or Terence Fitz-Simons
919-541-0889
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Filename(s):
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/oarpg/t1/memoranda/rg701.wpd
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/oarpg/t1/memoranda/rg701.pdf
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Regulatory Authority:
Title 1
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Division:
Air Quality Strategies and Standards Division (OAQPS) |
Submitted By:
davis.alison |
Document Type:
Policy & Guidance Memos
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EPA Document Number:
EPA-454/R-99-009, July 1999
Federal Register:
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Supersedes:
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Subject Category:
AIR
CO
HUMAN HEALTH
NOx
Ozone
PM
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Keywords:
Ozone
Air Quality Index Reporting Media Health |
Terms:
Air quality
Children s health
Community right to Know
Health effects of substances |
Abstract:
On July 23, 1999, EPA finalized a rule revising its Air Quality Index
(AQI) to enhance the public's understanding of air pollution across
the nation. Previously known as the Pollutant Standards Index, this
uniform air quality index is used by state and local agencies for
reporting on daily air quality to the public. The Index provides general
information to the public about air quality and associated health
effects.
This file contains supplemental guidance to the AQI rule on procedures
for reporting of daily air quality. This guidance is designed to aid
local agencies in reporting the air quality using the AQI as required
by federal regulation (Part 58.50 of 40 CFR and Part 58 of 40 CFR,
Appendix G.) |
