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National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and Particulate Matter

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Introduction to the Clean Air Act, the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) review process, and the conclusions of the 2019 PM Integrated Science Assessment.

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Invited presentation on the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) review process and specifically PM to an undergraduate introductory toxicology class at Penn State University.

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Sacks, J. National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and Particulate Matter. VBSC 230: Introductory Toxicology, State College, PA, April 06, 2020.

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Last updated on May 14, 2020
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