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Laws and Regulations: Air Quality

Federal statutes (laws), Executive Orders, and regulations concerned with air quality.

Follow the links below to learn about Federal statutes (laws), Executive Orders, and regulations that may apply to specific activities associated with energy development that may impact air quality.

Legislation governing the protection of air quality. The CAA (42 USC 7401 et seq.) establishes ambient air quality standards, permit requirements for both stationary and mobile sources, and standards for acid deposition and stratospheric ozone protection. The full suite of CAA regulations promulgated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is available at 40 CFR 50-99.