Air Quality Redesignation for Allegheny County: Meeting 2012 PM Standards
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This new rule changes Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, from a nonattainment area to an attainment area for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) under the 2012 standards. The change reflects improvements in air quality due to reduced emissions from local sources. Businesses and regulators in the area must now ensure continued compliance with the standards to maintain this status.
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Key Changes
- Redesignates Allegheny County from nonattainment to attainment for 2012 PM 2.5 standards.
- Reflects improved air quality from reduced emissions.
- Requires ongoing compliance to maintain attainment status.
Obligations
What this law requires
The Allegheny County Health Department must implement the provisions of the federally approved maintenance plan, including all budgets and contingency provisions.
Entities in the Allegheny County area must ensure compliance with the 2012 annual PM 2.5 national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) to maintain their attainment status.