Regulation & law · 04/11/2013

EPA Approves Georgia's Plan to Reduce Ozone Pollution in Atlanta Area

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a plan to address ozone pollution in the Atlanta, Georgia area, which includes 31 counties. The plan, submitted by the State of Georgia, aims to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides, and meets EPA's requirements for the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards.