Clean Air Act

Clean Air Act

Period: Jan 1, 1955 to Jan 1, 1990

The Air Pollution Control Act

Dec 11, 1955

This was the first legislation passed at a federal level to fund research of air pollution

Clean Air Act

Dec 11, 1963

Authorized a national program to address air pollution and research ways that air pollution can be minimized.

Air Quality Act

Dec 11, 1967

This legislation authorized the enforcement of regulations on interstate transports and the pollutants released. Also, it continued to expand on research activities.

Clean Air Act

Dec 11, 1970

In summary, this act established National Ambient Air Quality Standards, required states to implement these standards, and authorized control over motor vehicle emissions.

Amendments to Clean Air Act

Dec 11, 1977

Authorized provisions related to prevention of significant deterioration and non-attainment areas.

More Amendments

Dec 11, 1990

Recognized the need for acid deposition control and 189 more pollutants, introduced permit program requirements, and exanded enforcement authority.