The course is comprised of 2 modules:
Module 1: The History of Air Pollution Control Legislation
After completion of this module, learners will be able to explain key historic events that led to air pollution control legislation.
Specifically, learners will be able to:
Describe key historic episodes that led to the passage of air pollution control legislation.
Describe how environmental laws and regulations are created in the United States.
Describe how air pollution control laws have changed over time.
Describe, in general, why the EPA was initially established.
Describe key components of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.
Module 2: Clean Air Act Progress
After completion of this module, learners will be able to describe progress made with air pollution control since the 1970 passage of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Specifically, learners will be able to:
Describe progress related to the reduction of six common air pollutants as a result of Clean Air Act programs.
Describe progress related to the reduction of toxic emissions from various sources as a result of Clean Air Act programs.
Describe progress related to human health and environmental benefits as a result of Clean Air Act programs.
Describe progress related to visibility trends throughout the United States as a result of Clean Air Act programs.
Describe progress related to improved technologies as a result of Clean Air Act programs.
Identify ways in which Clean Air Act programs are working to address the threat of climate change.
Identify the EPA’s goals of advancing environmental justice so that everyone receives the full benefits of clean air.