Clean Air Act of 1970

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  • The Air Pollution Control Act of 1955

    First federal air pollution legislation
    Funded research for scope and sources of air pollution

  • Clean Air Act of 1963

    Authorized the development of a national program to address air pollution related environmental problems
    Authorized research into techniques to minimize air pollution

  • Air Quality Act of 1967

    Authorized enforcement procedures for air pollution problems involving interstate transport of pollutants
    Authorized expanded research activities

  • Clean Air Act 1970

    Authorized the establishment of National Ambient Air Quality Standards
    Established requirements for State Implementation Plans to achieve the National Ambient Air Quality Standards
    Authorized the establishment of New Source Performance Standards for new and modified stationary sources
    Authorized the establishment of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
    Increased enforcement authority
    Authorized requirements for control of motor vehicle emissions

  • 1977 Amendments to the Clean Air Act of 1970

    Authorized provisions related to the Prevention of Significant Deterioration
    Authorized provisions relating to areas which are non-attainment with respect to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards

  • 1990 Amendments to the Clean Air Act of 1970

    Authorized programs for Acid Deposition Control
    Authorized a program to control 189 toxic pollutants, including those previously regulated by the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
    Established permit program requirements
    Expanded and modified provisions concerning the attainment of National Ambient Air Quality Standards
    Expanded and modified enforcement authority
    Established a program to phase out the use of chemicals that deplete the ozone layer