EPA Proposes Determination That New York-NJ-CT Area Attains 1997 Fine Particle Standard

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to determine that the New York-N. New Jersey-Long Island area has met the 1997 annual fine particle National Ambient Air Quality Standard, allowing it to suspend certain requirements related to air quality control measures.

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