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DESIGN OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT DEPOSITION MONITORING NETWORK
Citation:
Holland, D., R. Baumgardner, T. Haas, AND G. Oehlert. DESIGN OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT DEPOSITION MONITORING NETWORK. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/A-95/035 (NTIS PB95190492).
Description:
The Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA) of 1990 will have far-reaching effects on the monitoring of the deposition of atmospherically transported chemicals. he CAAA incorporate significant new regulatory requirements for emission reductions designed to reduce risks to public health and protect the natural environment. his paper presents the preliminary monitoring plan for a comprehensive network designed to provide adequate spatial coverage and reasonable temporal trend resolution for chemical deposition variables. hile much of this network is regional or national in scope, it also includes a focus on increased monitoring in sensitive ecosystems areas such as high elevation sites and watersheds. he design process involved an evaluation of the uncertainty in the spatial prediction of unknown deposition levels at non-monitored sites and the ability of existing networks to detect and quantify temporal changes in precipitation sulfate.The information in this document has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. it has been subjected to Agency review and approved for publication. ention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.