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Community Multiscale Air Quality Modeling System (CMAQ)

Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) Model Impact Statement

EPA's Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) Model is a comprehensive computer software package that provides state-of-the-art representation of the processes that affect the fate of airborne pollutants.

As a reliable and cost-effective tool, CMAQ provides EPA, states and air quality managers with a vital understanding of atmospheric processes necessary for managing air quality and protecting public health.

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