Fine Particles in the Air: Taking Action, Improving Health Presentation at STAPPA/ALAPCO Meeting Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Tom Curran, EPA Office of Air Quality.

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Fine Particles in the Air: Taking Action, Improving Health Presentation at STAPPA/ALAPCO Meeting Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Tom Curran, EPA Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards May 8, 2002

Why Should You Care About Fine Particles? Fine particles cause: Tens of thousands of premature deaths from heart and lung disease Tens of thousands of hospital admissions and emergency room visits Millions of school and work absences due to aggravation of asthma and other lung and heart diseases, and Reduced visibility in cities, national parks and other scenic areas

As Fine Particle Levels Increase, Risk Increases for: Premature death from heart and lung disease Aggravation of heart and lung diseases, with increased hospitalizations, doctor visits, and use of medication. Heart beat irregularities and heart attacks Coughing, wheezing, and chronic bronchitis And possibly for: lung cancer mortality infant mortality

Some Groups of People are Particularly at Risk People with heart or lung disease Elderly Children These groups each include tens of millions of people, together representing over 40% of the U.S. population.

Fine Particle Standards EPA set national air quality standards for fine particles. –Protect human health and the environment –Annual: 15 ug/m3 (averaged over 3 years) –Daily: 65 ug/m3 (98 th percentile, averaged over 3 years) 2002: Standards withstood all legal challenges EPA also has programs to improve visibility in National Parks and Wilderness Areas

Fine Particles are a Significant Problem in California and in the East

We Can Reduce Fine Particles National programs in place –Acid Rain, NOx SIP Call, BART, Tier II, Heavy Duty Diesel Dual approach is needed for further reductions –National/regional and local strategies to reduce emissions National/regional programs under consideration –Clear Skies Initiative –SIP Call for SOx and NOx –Non-Road Engine Standards Early reductions by states, local and tribal governments

PM-2.5 Implementation Program EPA work group is formed to develop implementation strategy Schedule: Draft strategy in late 2002 / early 2003 Education & outreach for State/locals/Tribes is important Major issues Timing for designations and SIP/TIP submittals Guidance on Nonattainment Area Boundaries Classifications & attainment dates for nonattainment areas Mandatory measures / NSR / conformity Early reductions Reasonable further progress Analysis of regional transport to support SIP Call Discussions under way regarding STAPPA/ALAPCO coordination

Moving Forward to Implement Fine Particle Programs States Recommend Areas Not Meeting Standards EPA Designates Areas States Submit Implementation Plans With Control Strategies Date to Attain Standards

Summary Serious health effects - need action now (premature death, heart and lung disease) Complex problem – many types of pollutants from multiple emission sources EPA encourages early reductions EPA is committed to working with the states and public to meet the fine particle standards and protect public health