Air Quality Regulation
/ˈɛər ˈkwɒlɪti ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal norms and administrative measures aimed at controlling and improving the composition of the air to protect public health and the environment.
The government enacted new air quality regulation to reduce industrial emissions.
- (n.) A body of statutory or regulatory provisions established by environmental agencies to set permissible levels of pollutants in ambient air.
Air quality regulation often involves setting standards for pollutants such as ozone and particulate matter.
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- air quality regulation
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Commentary
Typically framed in statutes or administrative codes, air quality regulation balances economic activity with the imperative to safeguard air resources; drafters should specify pollutant thresholds and enforcement mechanisms clearly.
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