Definition of National ambient air quality standards

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National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)
Standards established by EPA that apply for outdoor air throughout the country. (See: criteria pollutantsstate implementation plansemissions trading.)

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National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)
Standards established by EPA that apply for outdoor air throughout the country. (See: criteria pollutants , state implementation plans , emissions trading )


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National Ambient Air Quality Standards
The National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are standards established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency that apply for outdoor air throughout the country. Primary standards are designed to protect human health, including sensitive populations such as children, the elderly, and individuals suffering from respiratory disease. Secondary standards are designed to protect public welfare (e.g. building facades, visibility, crops, and domestic animals).

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