Air Quality Criteria for Particulate Matter and Sulfur Oxides (Final Report, 1982)
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Abstract
The document evaluates and assesses scientific information on the health and welfare effects associated with exposure to various concentrations of sulfur oxides and particulate matter in ambient air. The literature through 1980-81 has been reviewed thoroughly for information relevant to air quality criteria, although the document is not intended as a complete and detailed review of all literature pertaining to sulfur oxides and particulate matter. An attempt has been made to identify the major discrepancies in our current knowledge and understanding of the effects of these pollutants. Although this document is principally concerned with the health and welfare effects of sulfur oxides and particulate matter, other scientific data are presented and evaluated in order to provide a better understanding of these pollutants in the environment. To this end, the document includes chapters that discuss the chemistry and physics of the pollutants; analytical techniques; sources; and types of emissions; environmental concentrations and exposure levels; atmospheric chemistry and dispersion modeling; acidic deposition; effects on vegetation; effects on visibility, climate, and materials; and respiratory, physiological, toxicological, clinical, and epidemiological aspects of human exposure.
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History/Chronology
Date | Description |
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1969 | EPA Published the first Air Quality Criteria for Particulate Matter and Air Quality Criteria for Sulfur Oxides. |
1970 | EPA Published an update to the Air Quality Criteria for Particulate Matter and Air Quality Criteria for Sulfur Oxides. |
1977 | The Air Quality Criteria document (including 3 volumes) were updated in response to specific requirements of Section 108 of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1977 |
1982 | EPA Published an update to the Air Quality Criteria for Particulate Matter and Sulfur Oxides. |
Additional Information
Air Quality Criteria for Particulate Matter and Sulfur Oxides (1982): Volume I. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/8-82/029A.
Air Quality Criteria for Particulate Matter and Sulfur Oxides (1982): Volume II. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/8-82/029B.
Air Quality Criteria for Particulate Matter and Sulfur Oxides (1982): Volume III. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/8-82/029CF.
This document has been reviewed in accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency policy and approved for publication. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.
- Air Quality Criteria for Particulate Matter and Sulfur Oxides (1982) (Vol 1) and Addendum: Newly Available Information on Health Effects Associated with Exposure to Sulfur Dioxide as Evaluated by Controlled Human Exposure Studies (PDF) (212 pp, 11 MB, about PDF)
- AIR QUALITY CRITERIA FOR PARTICULATE MATTER AND SULFUR OXIDES (1982) (VOL 2) (PDF) (632 pp, 32 MB, about PDF)
- AIR QUALITY CRITERIA FOR PARTICULATE MATTER AND SULFUR OXIDES (1982) (VOL 3) (PDF) (700 pp, 38 MB, about PDF)
Related Link(s)
- SECOND ADDENDUM TO AIR QUALITY CRITERIA FOR PARTICULATE MATTER AND SULFUR OXIDES (1982): ASSESSMENT OF NEWLY AVAILABLE HEALTH EFFECTS INFORMATION (1986)
- Supplement to the Second Addendum (1986) to Air Quality Criteria for Particulate Matter and Sulfur Oxides (1982): Assessment of New Findings on Sulfur Dioxide and Acute Exposure Health Effects in Asthmatic Individuals (1994)