Air Quality Standards
/ˈɛər ˈkwɒlɪti ˈstændərdz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legally mandated thresholds or limits on pollutants in ambient air, established by governmental bodies to protect public health and the environment.
The government updated the air quality standards to reduce allowable particulate matter levels.
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- air quality standards
- air quality standard
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Commentary
Air quality standards often form the basis for regulatory compliance and enforcement actions in environmental law.
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