Air pollution forecasts and results-oriented tracking

This paper provides a brief overview of recent EPA forecasts of air quality and emissions related to ozone and particle pollution. It is intended to supplement conference papers on air quality (White 2007) and benefits estimates by highlighting the potential utility of national, regional, and local forecasts in developing and implementing health and environmental quality tracking programs. As Hubbell and Fann (2007) note, such forecasts are of particular importance in evaluating the feasibility and design of programs intended to assess the benefits of air-related control or mitigation programs. Tracking programs may focus on overall air quality improvements or on reductions from particular source categories of interest.