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GEO 260, Spring 2006
Air Pollution 2: Regulation of Air Pollution

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Reading to be done before Class: CES pp. 113-125
Come to class with a basic familiarity with the following concepts and ideas: We will not have a lecture over these concepts/ideas so be sure that you do not forget to include them in your studying. History of air pollution in Pittsburgh, Clean Air Act of 1970, ambient air quality standards, National Ambient air Quality Standards, Clean Air act of 1990, Difference between command and control and market-based strategies.

Precursor legislation

Clean Air Act of 1970

  • Stationary Sources
  • Mobile Sources

National Ambient Air Quality Standards

  • Primary and Secondary Standards
  • Air Quality Monitoring Regions

Automotive Air Pollution (Lead reduction)

Command and Control Strategies

Clean Air Act of 1990

  • Purpose
  • Market Based Strategies
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