Pollution control

Pollution control

Related to the measures implemented by a state, institution or community to manage and control environmental pollution.

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onboard diagnostics

Pollution control; Air pollution

Devices that are incorporated into the computer systems of new motor vehicles to monitor components and systems that affect emissions when malfunctioning. If a problem is ...

non-point sources

Pollution control; Air pollution

Diffuse pollution sources that are not recognized to have a single point of origin.

air pollution

Pollution control; Air pollution

Degradation of air quality resulting from unwanted chemicals or other materials occurring in the air. (See also air pollutants. )

reasonably available control technology (RACT)

Pollution control; Air pollution

Control techniques defined in U. S. EPA guidelines for limiting emissions from existing sources in nonattainment areas. RACTs are adopted and implemented by states. For more ...