Air pollution

Air pollution

Air pollution is the introduction of chemicals, particulates or biological materials into the atmosphere which cause damage to the natural environment and have adverse health affects on organisms.

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air district

Pollution control; Air pollution

A political body responsible for managing air quality on a regional or county basis. California is currently divided into 35 air districts. (See also air pollution control district and air quality ...

state implementation plan (SIP)

Pollution control; Air pollution

A plan prepared by states and submitted to U. S. EPA describing how each area will attain and maintain national ambient air quality standards. SIPs include the technical foundation for understanding ...

air quality management plan (AQMP)

Pollution control; Air pollution

A plan prepared by an APCD / AQMD, for a county or region designated as a nonattainment area, for the purpose of bringing the area into compliance with the requirements of the national and / or ...

growth management plan

Pollution control; Air pollution

A plan for a given geographical region containing demographic projections (i.e., housing units, employment, and population) through some specified point in time, and which provides recommendations ...

reactive organic gas (ROG)

Pollution control; Air pollution

A photochemically reactive chemical gas, composed of non-methane hydrocarbons, that may contribute to the formation of smog. Also sometimes referred to as Non-Methane Organic Gases (NMOGs). (See also ...

smog check program

Pollution control; Air pollution

A motor vehicle inspection program implemented by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair. The purpose of the I&M is to reduce emissions by assuring that cars are running properly. It is designed ...

haze

Pollution control; Air pollution

A phenomenon that results in reduced visibility due to the scattering of light caused by aerosols. Haze is caused in large part by man-made air pollutants.