Main Title |
Ozone Transport Commission: NO(X) Budget Program 1999-2002 Progress Report. |
CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Air and Radiation. ;Ozone Transport Commission, Washington, DC. |
Publisher |
Mar 2003 |
Year Published |
2003 |
Report Number |
EPA/430/R-03/900; |
Stock Number |
PB2003-103587 |
Additional Subjects |
Ozone ;
Smog ;
Nitrogen oxides ;
Emissions ;
Ground level ;
Emission control ;
Gases ;
Organic compounds ;
Public health ;
Environmental pollution ;
Contaminants ;
Air pollution ;
Atmosphere ;
Ozone depletion ;
Health effects ;
Fossil fuels ;
Compliance ;
Strategies ;
Cost effectiveness ;
State program ;
Partnerships ;
Combustion ;
Exhaust gases ;
Monitoring ;
Pollution abatement ;
National Ambient Air Quality Standard(NAAQS) ;
Ozone transport ;
Trading program ;
Cap(Limits) ;
Collaboration
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NTIS |
PB2003-103587 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
CD-ROM |
Abstract |
Ground-level ozone (or smog) is formed when nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compound (VOC) gases react with sunlight, particularly in the warm summer months. Once formed, ozone targets the respiratory system, aggravating asthma, increasing susceptibility to respiratory illnesses like pneumonia and bronchitis, and contributing to permanent lung damage. It can also damage forests, reduce the productivity of agricultural crops, and lead to the decay of monuments and buildings. The Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) was established under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 to help states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone. Historically, ozone control strategies have focused on VOC emissions. In recognition of the important role of NOx in ozone formation and transport, the OTC has focused much of its efforts on regional NOx reduction strategies. The OTC developed an unprecedented, multi-state cap and trade program to control NOx emissions and address regional transport of ozone. This market-based program, called the NOx Budget Program, sets a regional 'budget' (or cap) on NOx emissions from power plants and other large combustion sources during the 'ozone season' (from May 1st through September 30th). |
Supplementary Notes |
This document is color dependent and/or in landscape layout. It is currently available on CD-ROM and paper only. Prepared in cooperation with Ozone Transport Commission, Washington, DC. |
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Category Codes |
91A; 43F; 68A; 81A; 44G |
NTIS Prices |
AV$25.00 |
Primary Description |
200/03 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
019600340 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |