N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 302.02

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-A 302.02 - Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) "Attainment" means that the primary or secondary ambient air quality standard, as applicable for that pollutant, is met;

(b) "Equivalent method" means "equivalent method" as defined by 40 CFR 50.1(g), reprinted in Appendix B;

(c) "Primary ambient air quality standard" means the level of air quality designated by the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that is judged to be necessary to protect public health. For purposes of this definition, "public health" means the overall health and safety of the human population at large;

(d) "Reference method" means "reference method" as defined by 40 CFR 50.1(f), reprinted in Appendix B; and

(e) "Secondary ambient air quality standard" means the level of air quality designated by the EPA administrator that is judged to be necessary to protect public welfare from any known or anticipated adverse effects of a pollutant. For purposes of this definition, "public welfare" means the well-being of animals and vegetation and the maintenance of property.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 302.02

#10173, eff 9-1-12 (from Env-A 301.04)

Amended by Volume XLII Number 23, Filed June 9, 2022, Proposed by #13382, Effective 5/25/2022, Expires 5/25/2032