Louisiana SIP: LAC 33:III Ch. 7 Section 701. Purpose and Information Regarding Standards for PM10, SO2, CO, Atmospheric Oxidants, NOx and Pb; SIP effective 1989-05-08 (LAc49) to 2011-08-03
Regulatory Text:
Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 33 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, Part III Air (LAC 33:III)
Chapter 7. Ambient Air Quality
Section 701. Purpose
Approved by EPA 03/08/89 (54 FR 09795) at 52.970(c)(49) effective 05/08/89 (LAc49)
A. General. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the state to achieve and maintain such levels of air quality as will protect human health and safety, and to the greatest degree practicable prevent injury to plant and animal life and property, foster the comfort and convenience of the people, promote the economic and social development of this state and facilitate the enjoyment of the natural attractions of the state.
B. Particulate Matter (Suspended Particulates). The purpose of this Subsection is to maintain concentrations of suspended particulate matter (particulate matter) in the ambient air at levels which will not cause damage or injury to plant or animal life. In addition to health considerations, attainment of the standards will result in economic and aesthetic benefits such as increased visibility and reduced soiling and corrosion.
C. Sulfur Dioxide. It is the purpose of this Subsection to establish ambient air standards and regulations for the state for sulfur dioxide. It is anticipated that additional provisions covering other sulfur compounds will be adopted as additional data relating to undesirable levels of other sulfur compounds are developed and evaluated.
D. Carbon Monoxide. It is the purpose of this Subsection to establish ambient air quality standards for the state for carbon monoxide and to enumerate methods for measuring carbon monoxide concentration in the ambient air.
E. Reserved.
F. Atmospheric Oxidants. It is the purpose of this Subsection to establish ambient air quality standards for the state for atmospheric oxidants and to enumerate methods for measuring oxidant concentrations in the ambient air.
G. Nitrogen Oxides. It is the purpose of this Subsection to establish ambient air quality standards for the state for nitrogen oxides and to enumerate methods for measuring concentrations of nitrogen oxides in the ambient air.
H. Lead. The purpose of this Subsection is to maintain concentrations of lead in the ambient air at levels which will protect human health and safety, and to the greatest degree practicable, prevent injury or damage to plant and animal life and property.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:1084.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Air Quality and Nuclear Energy, Air Quality Division in LR 13:741 (December 1987).
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