The Clean Air Act can refer to legislation passed in the United States, Canada or the United Kingdom, all designed to control and reduce atmospheric pollution.
Timeline
- 1955: Air Pollution Control Act becomes precursor to Clean Air Act
- 1963: The Clean Air Act is first passed
- 1967: Air Quality Act increases government's involvement with monitoring air pollution
- 1970: Clean Air Act of 1970 creates first government regulations and limitations on pollution
- 1971: Environmental Protection Agency is created
- 1977: Amendments added to Clean Air Act ensure better maintenance of air quality standards
- 1990: More amendments factor in acid rain and ozone protection
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Fast Facts
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Concerns
Smog, acid rain, ozone layer, air quality of National Parks
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Seeks to clean up and reduce common air pollutants
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Enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
