EPA History: Clean Air Act of 1970/1977
Note: The resources listed below are available for historical reference only. Page layout may differ for older documents and some links may be broken.
Articles
- The Clean Air Act of 1970
by Paul G. Rogers [EPA Journal - January/February 1990]
Press Releases
- Hearings Set on Automobile Pollution Control
[EPA press release - March 4, 1971] - EPA Sets National Air Quality Standards
[EPA press release - April 30, 1971] - EPA Approves First State Clean Air Plans
[EPA press release - August 13, 1971] - EPA Defines Air Pollution Danger Levels
[EPA press release - October 19, 1971] - EPA Sets Auto Maintenance Regulations
[EPA press release - June 4, 1973] - Transportation Controls Established in Major Urban Areas to Lower Air Pollution Levels
[EPA press release - October 15, 1973] - EPA Issues "Significant Deterioration" Regulations
[EPA press release - November 27, 1974] - Federal Government Will Not Award Contracts, Grants, or Loans to Water and Air Polluters
[EPA press release - April 17, 1975] - Working Catalysts Required on Imported Cars
[EPA press release - July 16, 1975] - Statement by Douglas M. Costle on Passage of Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977
[EPA press release - August 5, 1977] - EPA Announces New Rules on Industrial Growth in Clean Air Areas
[EPA press release - June 13, 1978] - EPA Sets New National Air Pollution Standard for Lead
[EPA press release - September 29, 1978] - EPA Imposes First Federal Funding Limitations to Spur Auto Inspection Programs
[EPA press release - March 1, 1980] - EPA Announces National Strategy for Toxic Air Pollutants
[EPA press release - June 4, 1985] - EPA Outlines Actions to be Taken with States Not Meeting Clean Air Standards
[EPA press release - April 7, 1987]