Clean Air Act Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, dates, statistics, and amendments related to the Clean Air Act.

Clean Air Act

A federal law passed in $1970$ designed to protect public health and the environment from air pollution.

US Environmental Agency (EPA)

An agency authorized by the Clean Air Act to establish and enforce national air quality standards to limit emissions from both industrial sources and motor vehicles.

1977 Amendment

An amendment to the Clean Air Act that introduced newer compliance guidelines.

1990 Amendment

An amendment to the Clean Air Act that included acid rain, increased toxic chemicals to $189$, ozone depletion, and sulfur dioxide regulations.

Non-leaded gas

A type of fuel enforced by the Clean Air Act that helped lead levels decrease by $98\%$.

Air Pollutant Reduction

The drop in pollutants by $78\%$ achieved from $1970$ to $2022$ under the Clean Air Act.