What is a state implementation plan

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Answer the following questions.

Your responses should show a solid graduate level summary supported with in-text citations and references listed in APA style.

Part 1: NAAQS (short essay answer)Question

Discuss the difference between "Good Ozone" and "Bad Ozone" and how they affect public health?

What is a state implementation plan (SIP) and what are its general requirements?

What is Particulate Matter (PM) and how does it get into the air?

Discuss the NAAQS Designation Process?

Describe the differences between indoor and ambient air exposure to Carbon Monoxide (CO)?

Discuss the importance of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and why it was enacted?

Describe how lead (Pb) gets into Air?

Discuss how the Clean Air Act has been a good economic investment for the U.S.?

Part 2: Choosing national air quality priorities (essay answer)

Review the background information on each of the pollutants covered under the NAAQS and, based on the available information and considering the questions you addressed above, indicate which ambient air pollutant you believe should be a national regulatory priority for the United States and why. Support your choice by describing the types of health consequences associated with the pollutant (including any susceptible populations), its major sources, and when the standards were last reviewed and/or changed. Then, provide a thorough explanation of one or more global implications for regulation of this pollutant by the United States. Your response should show a solid graduate level summary supported with in-text citations and at least three quality references listed in APA style.

Part 3: Identify pollutants that significantly contribute to Human Health Effects (short essay answer)

Review the following three Criteria Pollutants covered under the NAAQS and discuss how they endanger human health. Please include in your answer a review of the short-term and long-term health effects. Your responses should show a solid graduate level summary supported with in-text citations and references listed in APA style.

Examples	Endangerment to Human Health/causes	Short-term Health effects	Long-term Health Effects
Example #1 (5 points) Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
Example # 2 (5 points) Lead (Pb)
Example #3 (5 points) Carbon Monoxide (CO)

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