Utah's Fine Particulate Air Pollution Problem
24 Pages Posted: 12 Dec 2014 Last revised: 27 Feb 2015
Date Written: December 11, 2014
Abstract
The air pollution problem in Utah's Wasatch Front has resulted in several counties being classified as nonattainment for fine particulate matter. This article examines the reasons for the area's air pollution problem and the efforts being made to achieve compliance with the national ambient air quality standard.
Keywords: air pollution, Clean Air Act, nonattainment, particulate matter, PM2.5, Utah, Wasatch Front
JEL Classification: I18, K32, K23, Q25, Q48
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Reitze, Arnold W., Utah's Fine Particulate Air Pollution Problem (December 11, 2014). Utah Law Review, No. 2, 2014, University of Utah College of Law Research Paper No. 98, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2536928
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