| Abstract |
The National Air Audit System, which was jointly developed by EPA and representatives of State and local air pollution control agencies was implemented for the first time in FY 1984. In FY 1985, the system audited air pollution control activities in 68 State and local agencies in the areas of air quality planning and State implementation plan activity, new source review, compliance assurance, air monitoring, and inspection and maintenance. The goals of the audit system are to identify obstacles that are preventing State and local agencies from implementing effective air quality management programs and to provide EPA with quantitative information for use in defining more effective and meaningful national programs. The report for FY 1985 indicated that, for the most part, State and local agencies have sound programs in each of the four audited areas. Areas of possible improvement were found, however, which will be the focus of various remedial activities. |
