Epa green book attainment status

The january issue of our hs update newsletter is out now. Epa 905982005 air quality nonattainment areas in region v by envirodyne engineers 12161 lackland road st. Attainment versus nonattainment idaho department of. Oklahomas listings are contained in title 40, part 81, section 337. Epa home green book current nonattainment counties for all criteria pollutants current nonattainment counties for all criteria pollutants data is current as of april 30, 2020 the 8hour ozone 1997 standard was revoked on april 6, 2015 and the 1hour ozone 1979 standard was revoked on june 15, 2005. Dec, 2018 the environmental protection agency epa proposes reclassifying seven areas in 2019 to serious for the ozone national ambient air quality standards naaqs. However, the designation status in 40 cfr part 81 remains moderate nonattainment for both areas until such time as idaho meets the clean air act requirements for redesignations to attainment. Areas of the country where air pollution levels of are above a naaqs may be designated by usepa as nonattainment. Nonattainment in year refers to the calendar year, and reflects the areas nonattainment status as of the date of the report. Polygons in this shapefile indicate areas in indiana designated as nonattainment for ozone and or pm2. The green book nonattainment areas for criteria pollutants. Epa also maintains a list of nonattainment areas for all six criteria pollutants on their green book website. Information is current as of the green book posted date and is available in reports, maps and data do. Environmental protection agency epa established in 1970.

We further examined how the association varied with respect to countylevel naaqs designations by stratifying in two ways. Green book national area and countylevel multipollutant. Icf international 9300 lee highway fairfax, va 22031. Any area other than an area identified in clause i that meets the national primary or secondary ambient air quality standard for a. What will be required if an area is designated nonattainment. The us environmental protection agency epa has notified 25 governors and 23 tribal leaders that certain areas in their states and tribal lands do not meet the agencys 24hour national ambient air quality standards naaqs for fine particulate matter pm 2. Green book pm10 1987 area information this section provides detailed information about designations, classifications and the nonattainment area status for the pm10 1987 national ambient air quality standards naaqs.

Environmental protection agency office of policy, economics and innovations sector strategies division work assignment manager. See the related article in this edition of airwaves epa tightens ozone standards implications for nebraska. Oklahoma is currently in attainment for all six criteria pollutants. Epa ttn naaqs ozone implementation technical resources. The attainment status for other naaqs is not provided. Causal estimates of the relationship between fine particulate. On august 23, 2001, epa published a finding that the two areas had attained the pm10 standard by their respective attainment dates. All nonattainment areas green book including 8hour ozone nonattainment areas. The lead 2008 nonattainment area name, spatially derived from the air green book. State whether a general conformity determination is required.

Ozone designation and classification information epa. The state implementation plan status website is now available. Epa revised primary 8hour ozone naaqs 70 ppb final designations required within 2 years after naaqs promulgation administrator has discretion to extend the deadline by one year to collect sufficient information state and tribal recommendations submitted to epa by october 1, 2016. The effective date of this ruling is september 23, 2019. Provide the attainment status for all national ambient air quality standards naaqs. Any county not listed has been designated attainment since 1992. Dec 19, 2019 if an area reaches non attainment status for a given criteria air pollutant, then a sip must be constructed to meet the naaqs. Health originally developed the guidance document in 1957 with ohio epa making revisions to the greenbook in. Icf international 9300 lee highway fairfax, va 22031 703 9343000 project manager. For additional information about original designations and attainment status, please refer to the epa s green book.

However, as epa continues to revise and tighten ambient standards, nebraskas attainment status could change in the future. Ozone 8hr 1997 standard, ozone 8hr 2008 standard, lead 2008 standard, so2 1hr 2010 standard, pm2. This latest revision was prepared under the direction and coordination of the ohio epa division of surface waters pti oversight committee, an internal agency work group. The epa green book provides detailed information about area national ambient air quality standards naaqs designations, classifications and nonattainment status. Us epa nonattainment areas and designations metadata updated.

Apr 30, 2020 current nonattainment counties for all criteria pollutants data is current as of april 30, 2020 the 8hour ozone 1997 standard was revoked on april 6, 2015 and the 1hour ozone 1979 standard was revoked on june 15, 2005. The deis states trinity county was in attainment for pm10 as of december 2007 p. Epa home green book the green book nonattainment areas the green book nonattainment areas for criteria pollutants as of july 02, 2014 view federal register notices published or effective after this green book was posted. Nonattainment status for each county by year report. County pollutant area name nonattainment in year redesignation to maintenance classification whole or part county population 2010 state county fips. For additional information on nonattainment areas across the country for the six naaqs pollutants, visit the epas green book. New jersey nonattainmentmaintenance status for each. Green book 8hour ozone 1997 area information naaqs revoked this section provides detailed information about designations, classifications and the status of the nonattainment areas at the time of the 8hour ozone 1997 national ambient air quality standards naaqs revocation on april 6, 2015. Environmental protection agency region v air management division air programs branch chicago, illinois 60604 epa project officer. The county was previously designated a maintenance area2 for fine particulate matter pm 2. The lead 2008 non attainment area name, spatially derived from the air green book. Attainment designations for all states are listed in the code of federal regulations. Green book nonattainment areas missouri nonattainment. Nonattainment areas for the 2010 sulfur dioxide standards.

May 22, 2019 us epa nonattainment areas and designations metadata updated. Nonattainment areas for criteria pollutants green book attainment status update in 2015, epa established a new naaqs primary ozone standard of 0. Green book 8hour ozone 1997 area information naaqs. Protecting the environment and the people who live and work in it, for a better way of life. Acknowledgment of the research and innovative technology administrations bureau of transportation statistics ritabts national transportation atlas databases ntad 2006 would be. Nonattainment areas for criteria pollutants green book. These commonly found air pollutants also known as criteria pollutants. Nonattainment area is any area that does not meet or that contributes to ambient air quality in a nearby area that does not meet the national primary or secondary ambient air quality standard. There can be multiple rows for a county for a naaqs if different parts of a county falls within the boundaries of separate areas. This section provides detailed information about designations, classifications and the nonattainment area status for the pm2. Epa green book showing nonattainment, maintenance, and attainment areas most polluted cities, 2005 american lung association epa alumni association oral history video early implementation of the clean air act of 1970 in california. Naaqs designations, classifications, and nonattainment status. Read the latest update about our reassessment of the fumigant methyl bromide.

On november 14 th, 2018 the environmental protection agency epa announced changes in attainment status for the 2008 ozone national ambient air quality standards naaqs. National ambient air quality standards naaqs, pronounced \naks\ are limits on atmospheric concentration of six pollutants that cause smog, acid rain, and other health hazards. Established by the united states environmental protection agency epa under authority of the clean air act 42 u. Green book national area and countylevel multipollutant epa. This story map application identify areas in the u. Ozone levels trigger epa nonattainment designation n. Epa uses six criteria pollutants as indicators of air quality, and has established for each of them a maximum concentration above which adverse effects on human health may occur. Attainment unclassifiable, effective january 16, 2018 82 fr 54232. Epa conformity regulations, and local and air district ordinances and.

Njdepcleanairnjclean air njnj ozone air quality standards. Enforcement occurs through a system of inspections, violations. Information on current area designation status for this standard can be found on the u. Nonattainment areas for criteria pollutants green book the epa green book provides detailed information about area national ambient air quality standards naaqs designations, classifications and nonattainment status. Epa regulates emissions of criteria and hazardous air pollutants via technology standards. For a brief description of each naaqs, select from the following. See the whole or part county nonattainment status by year for all criteria pollutants report for the summarized nonattainment status of a county. Jan 16, 2018 for more information on attainment status, visit the epa s green book webpage regarding nonattainment areas for criteria pollutants. Analysis of potential options for industrial sources report january 2008 prepared for.

The federal clean air act requires the united states environmental protection agency usepa to set national ambient air quality standards naaqs for six common air pollutants. Epa proposes reclassifying 7 areas to serious in 2019. We have approved an application to import a new fungicide, kusabi, into new zealand. Green book 8hour ozone 1997 area information naaqs revoked. Epa 905982005 air quality non attainment areas in region v by envirodyne engineers 12161 lackland road st. The nonattainment area ozone dataset, or any portion thereof, can be freely distributed as long as this metadata entry is included with each distribution.

Nonattainment areas for the 2010 sulfur dioxide standards description. Select one of the naaqs below to view information about designated. Green book 8hour ozone 2008 area information this section provides detailed information about designations, classifications and the nonattainment area status for the 8hour ozone 2008 national ambient air quality standards naaqs. Epa home green book current nonattainment counties for all. The 8hour ozone 1997 non attainment area name, spatially derived from the air green book. After clicking on the link, page down to subpart c section 107 attainment status designations and click on the link next to a state. On april 2, 2008, epa finalized 73 fr 17897 the designation of the remaining early action compact eac areas as attainment for the 8hour ozone 1997 national ambient air quality standards naaqs, effective april 15, 2008. Refer to the epas green book on nonattainment areas for criteria pollutants to determine the compliance status of the county or air quality management district where you project is located for each criteria pollutant. The 8hour ozone 1997 nonattainment area name, spatially derived from the air green book. Epa green book 8hour ozone 2008 area information webpage. See also ser, chapter 1, federal requirements and chapter 2, state requirements for laws and regulations that apply to all environmental analysis activities the primary laws related to air quality issues are the federal and california clean air acts, federal planning regulations and enabling legislation, u. Selection of columns for frs ez query envirofacts us epa. The sip process is extremely heterogeneous for stationary sources, as some are subjected to strict regulatory requirements and others very little see, e. The environmental protection agency epa takes final action in determining that seven ozone nonattainment areas that are classified as moderate for the 2008 ozone national ambient air quality standards naaqs failed to attain the standards by the attainment date.

The non attainment area ozone dataset, or any portion thereof, can be freely distributed as long as this metadata entry is included with each distribution. Nonattainment areas for criteria pollutants green book us epa. Epa refers to these pollutants as criteria pollutants because they are regulated by using human healthbased andor environmentallybased criteria to set. The map shows the current ozone nonattainment areas that include parts of new jersey. Green book related air quality and designation websites epa. May 22, 2019 this web service contains the following state level layers. Environmental protection agency epa to establish national air quality standards for six common air pollutants that are found throughout the united states. Green book provides detailed information about area national ambient air quality standards naaqs designations, classifications and nonattainment status. Information is current as of the green book posted date and is available in reports, maps and data. The united states environmental protection agency epa green book shows that fairfax county is designated a nonattainment area for ozone and an attainment area for all other national ambient air quality standards naaqs. The united states environmental protection agency s epa green book defines criteria pollutants. Information is current as of the green book posted date and is available in reports, maps and data downloads. Green book 8hour ozone 2008 area information us epa.