Clean Air Act - Prevention of Significant Deterioration

The video discusses an amendment to the Clean Air Act, focusing on areas that have met national air quality standards, known as attainment areas. It explains the roles of states and the federal government in developing a permitting process to prevent air quality degradation. The video also covers the requirement for using the best available control technology to reduce ambient air degradation.

What is the primary goal of the Clean Air Act amendment regarding attainment areas?

• To eliminate all forms of air pollution

• To centralize air quality control at the federal level

• To ensure no degradation of achieved air quality standards

• To introduce new air quality standards

Who is primarily responsible for developing the permitting process under the Clean Air Act amendment?

• Environmental NGOs

• State governments

• Local municipalities

• The federal government

What is the role of the federal government in the permitting process?

• To fund state air quality programs

• To approve state-developed plans

• To monitor air quality continuously

• To issue permits directly

What does the Clean Air Act amendment require regarding technology to prevent air degradation?

• Use of a specific technology

• Development of new technologies

• Selection of the best available technology

• No specific technology requirements

What must be in place to meet the permitting standards for new pollution sources?

• A process for choosing the best available technology

• A state-level environmental impact report

• A federal approval letter

• A public consultation process