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A Brief Introduction to the Clean Air Act

The course provides a brief introduction to the programs, philosophies, and policies in the Act.

Created byMark Rossow, PhD, PE (retired)
4.6
(32 reviews)
BeginnerUpdated Jan 5, 2025
A Brief Introduction to the Clean Air Act

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the key elements and goals of the Clean Air Act, including its impact on air quality, health, and the environment.
check_circleLearn about the Act’s provisions for reducing common air pollutants, acid rain, and toxic air pollutants.
check_circleExplore permitting, enforcement, and public participation processes under the Clean Air Act.
check_circleAssess the effectiveness of the Clean Air Act in addressing air pollution and protecting the ozone layer.

About This Course

This online engineering PDH course describes the Clean Air Act. The Act was passed by Congress in 1970 and gave the newly created Environmental Protection Agency authority to clean up air pollution in the country. The course provides a brief introduction to the programs, philosophies, and policies in the Act. The control of air pollution from vehicles, the issue of acid rain, the reduction of toxic air pollutants, the protection of the ozone layer, and permitting and enforcement are all discussed.

Topics: Relation of air pollution to health, environment, and the economy Key elements of the clean air act Cleaning up commonly found air pollutants Reducing acid rain and toxic air pollutants Permits and enforcement Public participation How the clean air act is working. 

Intended Audience: This course is intended for civil engineers and other engineers concerned with air-quality issues. 

Publication Source: This course is based on the Environmental Protection Agency Publication No. EPA-456/K-07-001, “The Plain English Guide to the Clean Air Act,” Environmental Protection Research Triangle Park, NC, April 2007.

Your Instructor

Mark Rossow, PhD, PE (retired)
Mark Rossow, PhD, PE (retired)

Civil Engneering faculty member for 27 years

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Dr. Rossow is a graduate of the University of Michigan with B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois. He taught civil engineering for over 35 years, including six years at Washington University in St. Louis and 29 years at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he was the Chair of the Civil Engineering Department for ten years. His areas of expertise are in civil engineering and mechanics. He has consulted for various organizations, including government agencies and an international offshore drilling company. He has published numerous technical journal articles and technical reports for a variety of governmental agencies and private sector organizations. Mark P. Rossow, PE, PhD Licensed Professional Engineer in State of Illinois License No. 062.040560 Dr. Rossow is a graduate of the University of Michigan with B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. He taught civil engineering for over 35 years, including six years at Washington University in St. Louis and 29 years at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he was the Chair of the Civil Engineering Department for ten years. His areas of expertise are in civil engineering and mechanics. He has consulted for various organizations, including government agencies and an international offshore drilling company. He has published many journal articles and technical reports.

Credit Information

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