The New Politics of Clean Air and Transportation (Completed 1997)

Performer(s): Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
Sponsor(s): FHWA

To order:

Kevin N. Black. FHWA, HEPN-10, 400 Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC 20590;
Tel: 202-366-9485; Fax: 202-366-3409; Email: Kevin.n.black@fhwa.dot.gov;
Order Nos.: FHWA-PD-97-010; DOT-VNTSC-FHWA-97-5; NTIS No. PB97153803.

Abstract

This report documents research performed by the John F. Kennedy School of Government to describe the early experiences at the State and local levels in implementing the transportation provisions of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAAs) and the air quality provisions of the ISTEA of 1991. Some issues addressed in this document include: the organizational capacity for implementing Federal clean air mandates, creating State and regional policymaking arenas to assess and choose options, the air quality impact of transportation actions taken, and obtaining public consent for the adopted policies.

An Overview of the PM-10 Base Year Emissions Inventories (Completed 1997)

Performer(s): Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
Sponsor(s): FHWA

To order:

Kevin N. Black. FHWA, HEPN-10, 400 Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC 20590;
Tel: 202-366-9485; Fax: 202-366-3409; Email: Kevin.n.black@fhwa.dot.gov;
Order Nos.: FHWA-PD-98-002; DOT-VNTSC-FHWA-97-3; NTIS No. PB98128820.

Abstract

The report discusses requirements for the content of PM-10 State Implementation Plans (SIPs). It includes information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s PM-10 guidance document and the contents of several 1990 Base Year PM-10 SIPs from cities throughout the country. In addition, topics covering emission estimation methods, PM-10 modeling, and PM-10 control measures are described.

Ozone Trends in Severe and Serious Non-Attainment Areas (Completed 1994)

Performer(s): Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
Sponsor(s): FHWA

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Adrica Coates. FHWA, HEPN-1, 400 Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC 20590;
Tel: 202-366-6724; Fax: 202-366-3409; Email: Adrica.coates@fhwa.dot.gov;
Order Nos.: FHWA-PD-96-4.

Abstract

This report examines the ozone emission trends in 20 areas classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as either serious or severe for nonattainment of the ozone standard over the years 1980-1993. Trends were evaluated to determine their statistical significance and to compare the magnitude and direction of the trends on an urban, regional, and national basis. In performing the analysis, several factors were considered, including meteorology, geographic variations, and effects
of economic growth.