Standards Set to Control Air Toxics in the United States

question 22

Multiple Choice

Standards set to control air toxics in the United States

• A) are known as the NAAQS
• B) are the same as those set for greenhouse gases
• C) are intended to attain the maximum reduction for each toxic achievable, known as MACT
• D) are solely benefit-based

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Definitions:

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