BASC103-SI: Types of Air Pollutants

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Description
After completion of this course, learners will be able to describe the types of air pollutants that are harmful to human health and/or the environment.
Who Should Attend
This is a foundational-level course intended for new hires within state, local, and tribal air agencies. After completion of this course, learners will be able to describe the types of air pollutants that are harmful to human health and/or the environment.
Leaning Objectives
Explain the term “criteria pollutants” under the Clean Air Act, and
Describe each of the six criteria pollutants
Explain the term air toxics.
Explain the characteristics of air toxics.
Explain what the hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) list is under the Clean Air Act.
Explain how the HAPs list is revised under the Clean Air Act.
Identify the four main greenhouse gases,
Explain why greenhouse gases are a concern,
List the factors that affect the potency of greenhouse gases,
List the sources of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated compounds, and
List the properties of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated compounds.
Pre-Requisites
None
Classroom Requirements
Self-Instruction
History of Changes
Updated from EPA LMS on June 13, 2023
Course ID
EPA 3
Course Number
BASC103-SI: Types of Air Pollutants
MJO-EPA Supported
EPA Supported
Link to Cornerstone
Link to Training
Display
yes
Status
active
Curriculum
Air Pollution Basics
Hours
1 Hour 40 Minutes
Updated
03/07/2023