EPA published its final revisions to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The new particulates NAAQS strengthen the pre-existing (1997) standard for "fine" Particulate Matter 2. Micrometers or less in diameter (PM2.5) the new daily standard averaged over 24-hour periods is reduced from 65 micrograms per cubic meter to 35 ug / m3.
EPA published its final revisions to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The new particulates NAAQS strengthen the pre-existing (1997) standard for "fine" Particulate Matter 2. Micro…