EPA Final Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter
Posted by [email protected] on Feb. 12, 2024
February 7, 2024, the EPA Administrator announced the final Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter. The update strengthens the annual national ambient air quality standard for particulate matter PM2.5 from a level of 12 micrograms per cubic meter to 9 micrograms per cubic meter and will prevent up to 4,500 premature deaths and 290,000 lost workdays, yielding up to $46 billion in net health benefits in 2032. For more information please see the EPA press release at EPA finalizes stronger standards for harmful soot pollution, significantly increasing health and clean air protections for families, workers, and communities | US EPA. Summary fact sheets, maps, and additional resources are available at: Final Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter (PM) | US EPA
