Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Arizona: Infrastructure Requirements for the 2012 Fine Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standard

Key Points

• 1Arizona is required to create a detailed plan explaining how the state will meet EPA air quality standards for fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which are tiny particles that can harm lungs and health
• 2The plan must describe the infrastructure Arizona needs, such as monitoring equipment and pollution control systems, to track and reduce air pollution in areas that don't currently meet federal standards
• 3This is part of a 2012 federal air quality standard that aims to protect people from breathing unhealthy air, especially in cities or regions with pollution problems
• 4Arizona must submit this plan to the EPA for approval, and if the plan is insufficient, the EPA can impose stricter requirements or take over pollution control decisions
• 5This affects Arizona residents and businesses by potentially requiring stricter emissions limits on vehicles, factories, and other pollution sources to improve air quality

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