The Maximum Allowable Increase of Air Pollution

question 219

Multiple Choice

The maximum allowable increase of air pollution:

• A) determines the specific limits on economic growth in nonattainment areas
• B) was eliminated from the Clean Air Act requirements
• C) is determined by the EPA on a case-by-case basis to the extent of pollution offsets needed for new construction
• D) determines the extent to which the bubble concept can be applied in meeting the Clean Air Act requirements
• E) none of the other choices

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