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Air pollution
Air pollution is the introduction of chemicals, particulates or biological materials into the atmosphere which cause damage to the natural environment and have adverse health affects on organisms.
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Air pollution
Prevention of significant deterioration (PSD)
Pollution control; Air pollution
A permitting programme for new and modified stationary sources of air pollution located in an area that attains or is unclassified for national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The PSD ...
Sulphur dioxide
Pollution control; Air pollution
(SO 2 ) A strong smelling, colourless gas that is formed by the combustion of fossil fuels. Power plants, which may use coal or oil high in sulphur content, can be major sources of SO 2 . SO 2 and ...
Major source
Pollution control; Air pollution
A stationary facility that emits a regulated pollutant in an amount exceeding the threshold level depending on the location of the facility and attainment with regard to air quality status. (See ...
Congestion management programme
Pollution control; Air pollution
A state-mandated programme (California Government Code Section 65089a) that requires each county to prepare a plan to relieve congestion and reduce air pollution.
Air quality management plan (AQMP)
Pollution control; Air pollution
A plan prepared by an APCD / AQMD, for a county or region designated as a nonattainment area, for the purpose of bringing the area into compliance with the requirements of the national and / or ...
Growth management plan
Pollution control; Air pollution
A plan for a given geographical region containing demographic projections (i.e., housing units, employment, and population) through some specified point in time, and which provides recommendations ...
Reactive organic gas (ROG)
Pollution control; Air pollution
A photochemically reactive chemical gas, composed of non-methane hydrocarbons, that may contribute to the formation of smog. Also sometimes referred to as Non-Methane Organic Gases (NMOGs). (See also ...
