What Are the Four Basic Considerations for Establishing Performance Standards

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Essay

What are the four basic considerations for establishing performance standards?

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Definitions:

Existing Levels

The current state or condition of something, often used to describe the intensity, amount, or degree of an element or entity.

Nonattainment Areas

Geographic areas that have not met the national primary or secondary ambient air quality standards for certain pollutants as designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the quality of outdoor air in the United States to protect public health and the environment.

Injunction

A court order either forcing a party to do something or prohibiting a party from doing something.