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	Particulate Matter - American Lung Association site
		Particulate matter is the generic term used for a type of air pollution that consists of complex and varying mixtures of particles suspended in the air we breathe.
		Particulate matter is a combination of fine solids such as dirt, soil dust, pollens, molds, ashes, and soot; and aerosols that are formed in the atmosphere from gaseous combustion by-products such as volatile organic compounds, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.
		Particulate matter air pollution is especially harmful to people with lung disease such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
	www.lungusa.org /site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35356 (544 words)

	EPA - Mobile Source Emissions - Particulate Matter
		Particulate matter is the term for solid or liquid particles found in the air.
		Fine particulate matter associated with diesel exhaust is also thought to cause lung cancer and is therefore listed as a mobile source air toxic.
		Fine particulate matter can travel long distances on air currents and is also a major cause of haze, which reduces visibility, affecting cities and scenic areas throughout the United States.
	www.epa.gov /otaq/invntory/overview/pollutants/pm.htm (293 words)

	National Academies news: Report on EPA's particulate matter research
		Particulate matter consists of diverse substances such as dust, smoke, soot, and other small particles emitted by cars and trucks, forest fires, electric power plants, and other sources.
		A better understanding of the size and type of particulate matter being emitted by different sources is also needed, as are improved computer models to link pollution sources with concentrations of airborne particulate matter in specific areas.
		New results confirm that outdoor measures of particulate matter are a good indicator for use in public health studies and that more particulate matter is deposited in the lungs of people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
	www.eurekalert.org /pub_releases/2004-03/tna-nan032404.php (866 words)

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	Particulate Matter \| Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
		Dust, dirt, soot, smoke – in air quality lingo, these are all considered “particulate matter,” and one of the six criteria air pollutants monitored and regulated by the Clean Air Agency.
		Particulate matter refers to tiny, discrete solid or aerosol particles in the air.
		Certain types of particulate matter are considered air toxics; for example, exposure to particulate matter from diesel exhaust is associated with increased risk of cancer.
	www.pscleanair.org /airq/basics/criteria/particulate.aspx (570 words)

	Particulate Matter
		Particulate matter (PM) is a complex mixture of tiny particles that consists of dry solid fragments, solid cores with liquid coatings, and small droplets of liquid.
		Particulate matter can come from uncontrolled combustion, such as from fireplaces, outdoor grills and nearby roadways.
		Particulate matter is also present inside the home, from visible household dust to materials suspended in the air that are released from fabrics and building materials.
	www.api.org /ehs/air/particulate (509 words)

	Particulate Matter
		Since the late 1970's, we only monitored particulate matter pollution that was 10 microns in diameter or less, called PM 10.
		Particulate matter is one of these criteria pollutants.
		If there is a dust, smoke, or other particulate problem within the air near your home, school, or office, please remember to call the Air Quality Complaint Hotline at 513-946-7777 (for Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren Counties).
	www.hcdoes.org /airquality/Monitoring/PM.htm (1753 words)

	Particulate Matter Fact Sheet
		For people whose health is already compromised by respiratory or cardiac disease, breathing particulate matter has also been associated with premature death.
		Active children may receive more particulate matter exposure because they are likely to be outdoors, and their breathing rates are higher than adults.
		The Environmental Protection Agency has set a federal standard for particulate matter to protect public health, so attaining that standard means everyone breathes easier.
	www.valley-can.org /fact_sheets_info/particulate_matter_fact_sheet.php (589 words)

	EPA Air Pollution Decision Threatens Public Health
		The new rules apply to fine particulate matter pollution, sources of which include agricultural activity, vehicle exhaust, and emissions from coal-fired power plants.
		Fine particulate matter (or PM 2.5) consists of particles less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, or about one third the diameter of a human hair.
		It is important that fine particulate matter standards are low enough to prevent these severe negative health effects.
	www.ucsusa.org /scientific_integrity/interference/epa-particulate-matter.html (1262 words)

	Subject Top Page: Ambient Air Quality Standards (AAQS) for Particulate Matter
		The ambient air quality standards (AAQS) for particulate matter (PM) define the maximum amount of airborne particles that can be present in outdoor air without threatening the public's health.
		Particulate matter (PM) is a complex mixture consisting of varying combinations of dry solid fragments, solid cores with liquid coatings and small droplets of liquid.
		These tiny particles vary greatly in shape, size and chemical composition, and can be made up of many different materials such as metals, soot, soil and dust.
	www.arb.ca.gov /research/aaqs/pm/pm.htm (984 words)

	UCS Particulate Matter Testimony
		The public health and scientific community is united in support of stricter fine and course particulate matter standards than the EPA proposes.
		The EPA’s proposal is contrary to hundreds of peer-reviewed studies and EPA staff research on the health impacts of particulate pollution, as well as to the legal requirements and spirit of the Clean Air Act.
		By proposing weak daily particulate matter standards and maintaining the annual standard as is, the Agency is rejecting the scientific recommendations of its own clean air science advisors, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Cardiology, the American Thoracic Society, and hundreds of other medical professionals and organizations.
	www.ucsusa.org /clean_vehicles/vehicles_health/particulate_matter_ucs_testimony.html (602 words)

	Statement of Sen. Boxer, Ozone and Particulate Matter Standards, Oct. 22, 1997 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Under S. 1084, the EPA could not revise the ozone and particulate matter standards for at least 4 years until further research and review by a new National Academy of Sciences panel and a new Interagency Committee on Particulate Matter -- a virtual duplication of the EPA effort which resulted in the new standard.
		CASAC concluded that EPA's standards for ozone and particulate matter needed to be strengthened.
		For example, according to the EPA, the current annual average concentrations of fine particulate matter in Southeast Los Angeles County may be responsible for up to 3,000 deaths annually, and more than 52,000 incidences of respiratory symptoms including 1,000 hospital admissionS.
	epw.senate.gov /105th/box10-22.htm (675 words)

	CCME: Particulate Matter & Ground-level Ozone
		In June 2000, the federal, provincial and territorial governments except Quebec signed the Canada-wide Standards for Particulate Matter (PM) and Ozone.
		Particulate matter and ozone are linked to serious health impacts including chronic bronchitis, asthma, and premature deaths.
		Note: As Québec is not a signatory to the Canada-wide Accord on Environmental Harmonization nor the Canada-wide Standards, Québec is not required to develop an implementation plan.
	www.ccme.ca /ourwork/air.html?category_id=99 (366 words)

	Particulate Matter \| Science Topics \| NCER \| ORD \| US EPA
		Particulate matter (PM) has been linked to a range of serious respiratory and cardiovascular health problems.
		The key effects associated with exposure to ambient particulate matter include: premature mortality, aggravation of respiratory and cardiovascular disease (as indicated by increased hospital admissions and emergency room visits, school absences, work loss days, and restricted activity days), aggravated asthma, acute respiratory symptoms, chronic bronchitis, decreased lung function, and increased risk of myocardial infarction.
		ORD laboratories and EPA's Office of Air and Radiation are also conducting PM research that addresses the NRC PM research priorities and supports the establishment of air quality standards and the implementation of strategies to reduce PM-related health risks.
	es.epa.gov /ncer/science/pm (1250 words)

	Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter: IV. Continuing Research Progress
		What are the quantitative relationships between concentrations of particulate matter and gaseous copollutants measured at stationary outdoor air monitoring sites and the contributions of these concentrations to actual personal exposures, especially for subpopulations and individuals?
		What are the exposures to biologically important constituents and specific characteristics of particulate matter that cause responses in potentially susceptible subpopulations and the general population?
		What are the size distribution, chemical composition, and mass emission rates of particulate matter emitted from the collection of primary-particle sources in the United States, and what are the emissions of reactive gases that lead to secondary formation through atmospheric chemical reactions?
	www.nap.edu /openbook.php?isbn=0309091993&page=27 (516 words)

	U.S. GAO - Environmental Protection Agency: Rulemaking on Section 126 Petition From North Carolina to Reduce Interstate ...
		Rulemaking on Section 126 Petition From North Carolina to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone; Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone; Revisions to the Clean Air Interstate Rule; Revisions to the Acid Rain Program” (RIN: 2060-AM99).
		The official responsible for GAO evaluation work relating to the subject matter of the rule is Robert Robinson, Managing Director, Natural Resources and Environment.
		EPA states that since the federal implementation plans require the same set of air pollution emissions reductions required by the CAIR, EPA is relying on the economic analysis conducted for the CAIR entitled “Regulatory Impact Analysis of the Final Clean Air Interstate Rule” (March 2005).
	www.gao.gov /decisions/majrule/d06728r.htm (831 words)

	Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA): Part II - Final Rule on 30 CFR Parts 57 and 72 Final Standards and ...
		These rules deal with diesel particulate matter exposure for underground miners in both coal and metal/nonmetal mines.
		Several alternative fuels are available to reduce diesel particulate emissions.
		This 1,194-sample dataset is MSHA'S final version of the baseline sampling for diesel particulate matter (DPM) in metal and nonmetal mines conducted from October 2002 through October 2003.
	www.msha.gov /01-995/Dieselpartmnm.htm (878 words)

	Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA): Part II - Final Rule on 30 CFR Parts 57 and 72 Final Standards and ...
		This page is your single source page to the rules for coal mines and the Regulatory Economic Analysis for these rules.
		Major technical issues affecting the implementation of Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) filtration technology on both permissible and non-permissible vehicles in underground coal mines were identified.
		A list-server has been established by the diesel team at NIOSH, Pittsburgh in response to the expressed and obvious need for a means to disseminate and share information and experiences concerning the application of available technologies for the reduction of miner exposures to diesel particulate matter and gaseous emissions in underground mines.
	www.msha.gov /01-995/Dieselpartcoal.htm (599 words)

	NSF Consumer Information: Contaminant Guide - Particulate Matter
		Under Std 42, particulate reduction is subdivided into six classes.
		Filters certified for reduction of particulate matter will be able to reduce at least 85% of the particles of the size listed:
		For a list of products certified for reduction of this contaminant, visit the Certified Drinking Water Treatment Products page.
	www.nsf.org /consumer/drinking_water/contaminant_particulate_matter.asp?program=WaterTre (149 words)

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