Regulation & law · 02/12/2013

EPA Approves Georgia's Request to Redesignate Atlanta Ozone Nonattainment Area to Attainment

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the State of Georgia's request to redesignate the Atlanta, Georgia ozone nonattainment area to attainment for the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), following a review of the state's air quality plans and emission budgets.