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Back-to-Basics Process for Reviewing National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Former Administrator Pruitt outlines five principles for EPA to follow in future National Ambient Air Quality Standard reviews. The memorandum to EPA Assistant Administrators is below.

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Memorandum: Back-to-Basics Process for Reviewing National Ambient Air Quality Standards (PDF)(11 pp, 3 MB, May 9, 2018)