EPA Approves Virginia's Plan to Keep Air Quality Clean Around Shenandoah National Park
Official: Air Plan Approval; Virginia; 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard Second Maintenance Plan for the Madison and Page Counties (Shenandoah National Park) Area
Reading: The EPA's approval allows Virginia to continue its existing ozone maintenance plan without requiring new or stricter controls, extending the current standard for another 10-year period.
This approval means Virginia can continue its current air quality management approach in this area.
In clear language
The EPA is approving Virginia's plan to maintain clean air standards in the Madison and Page Counties area around Shenandoah National Park for the next 10 years. Virginia submitted a detailed plan showing how it will keep ozone pollution at safe levels in that region. This approval means Virginia can continue its current air quality management approach in this area.
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Who does this affect?
- Residents and visitors in Madison and Page Counties, Virginia, near Shenandoah National Park
- People with asthma, children, and outdoor workers who are sensitive to ozone pollution
- Virginia state environmental agencies responsible for air quality monitoring and enforcement
- Businesses and industries in the region that must comply with air quality limits
What can you do?
- Check air quality reports on unhealthy ozone days and limit outdoor activities if you are sensitive to air pollution
- Support local efforts to reduce vehicle emissions and industrial pollution in your community
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