The problem of effectively managing air quality within the framework of current legislation on a regional basis is extensive and complex. The need to evaluate and improve control strategies already adopted or to identify new approaches must be considered on this basis. By effectively coordinating efforts on a number of interrelated problems, a combination of resources can be brought to bear on the problems of air quality management. It is the purpose of the Prospectus to identify the separate elements constituting such an undertaking and to describe how it can be carried out. In the report the major concept of RAPS (Regional air pollution study) is presented, with an outline description of the Research Plan, the Facility, and the Management Plan (which includes budgetary information).