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AIR POLLUTION TRAFFIC RULES IN PREVENSION
The Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act was implemented and put into law in 1981. Thelaw covers provisions regarding air pollution in the state of Maharashtra, India. The act works in
unison with other laws passed around the same time for water pollution prevention and rules
about biomedical and hazardous waste.
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1. Functiono The Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act mandates the prevention of air
pollution in addition to the release of information related to the control andabatement of air pollution.
Identification
o The organization in charge of enforcing the Air Prevention and Control ofPollution Act is the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, established inSeptember 1970. The Board reports to the Environment Department of theGovernment of Maharashtra.
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o The act also calls for the responsibility of the Maharashtra Pollution ControlBoard to inspect various air pollution control systems as well as act as a reviewboard for planning concepts for new control systems.
Significance
o As one of the foremost laws of air pollution control in India, the Air Preventionand Control of Pollution Act was one of the first environmental protection
regulations put into place around the world.
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Considerations
o Public awareness is also one of the most important aspects of the Air Preventionand Control of Pollution Act. Keeping the public aware of the reasons for ahealthy and clean environment overall is also a main factor of the law.
Sources of Air Pollution
Pollution enters the Earth's atmosphere in many different ways. Most air pollution is created by people,
taking the form of emissions from factories, cars, planes, or aerosol cans. Second-hand cigarette smoke
is also considered air pollution. These man-made sources of pollution are called anthropogenic sources.
Some types of air pollution, such as smoke from wildfires or ash from volcanoes, occur naturally. These
are called natural sources.
Air pollution is most common in large cities where emissions from many different sources areconcentrated. Sometimes, mountains or tall buildings prevent air pollution from spreading out. This air
pollution often appears as a cloud making the air murky. It is called smog. The word "smog" comes from
combining the words "smoke" and "fog."
Large cities in poor and developing nations tend to have more air pollution than cities in developed
nations. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), some of the worlds most polluted cities are
Karachi, Pakistan; New Delhi, India; Beijing, China; Lima, Peru; and Cairo, Egypt. However, many
developed nations also have air pollution problems. Los Angeles, California, is nicknamed Smog City.
Indoor Air Pollution
Air pollution is usually thought of as smoke from large factories or exhaust from vehicles. But there are
many types of indoor air pollution as well.
Heating a house by burning substances such as kerosene, wood, and coal can contaminate the air inside
the house. Ash and smoke make breathing difficult, and they can stick to walls, food, and clothing.
Naturally-occurring radon gas, a cancer-causing material, can also build up in homes. Radon is released
through the surface of the Earth. Inexpensive systems installed by professionals can reduce radon levels.
Some construction materials, including insulation, are also dangerous to people's health. In addition,
ventilation, or air movement, in homes and rooms can lead to the spread of toxic mold. A single colony
of mold may exist in a damp, cool place in a house, such as between walls. The mold's spores enter theair and spread throughout the house. People can become sick from breathing in the spores.
Effects On Humans
People experience a wide range of health effects from being exposed to air pollution. Effects can be
broken down into short-term effects and long-term effects.
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Short-term effects, which are temporary, include illnesses such as pneumonia or bronchitis. They also
include discomfort such as irritation to the nose, throat, eyes, or skin. Air pollution can also cause
headaches, dizziness, and nausea. Bad smells made by factories, garbage, or sewer systems are
considered air pollution, too. These odors are less serious but still unpleasant.
Long-term effects of air pollution can last for years or for an entire lifetime. They can even lead to a
person's death. Long-term health effects from air pollution include heart disease, lung cancer, and
respiratory diseases such as emphysema. Air pollution can also cause long-term damage to people's
nerves, brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs. Some scientists suspect air pollutants cause birth defects.
Nearly 2.5 million people die worldwide each year from the effects of outdoor or indoor air pollution.
People react differently to different types of air pollution. Young children and older adults, whose
immune systems tend to be weaker, are often more sensitive to pollution. Conditions such as asthma,
heart disease, and lung disease can be made worse by exposure to air pollution. The length of exposure
and amount and type of pollutants are also factors.
1. Older refrigerators may contain the now-heavily regulated refrigerant Freon. Don't dispose ofan old fridge without learning how you can safely handle this controversial refrigerant.
2. Most states have strict requirements regarding the disposal of tires and motor oil. Burning is
usually not permitted except in cases where special permits are obtained.
3. Old aerosol cans may have air pollutants in them. Check with your local recycling center to
learn how to safely dispose of old spray paint, canned air, hair spray, and other items.
4. Plastics emit Dioxin and poisonous gases when burned. If you are planning any kind of trash
burn (with local permits in place, of course) keep any and all plastics out of the fire.
There are many regulations governing the proper disposal or destruction of these items in somecircumstances. Check with your local recycling center or other responsible agency to learn what
the best method of disposal is for these potentially polluting products!
Air Pollution: What It is and What It Does
Nearly 200 dangerous pollutants have been found in the air we breathe. They come from many
sources: industrial smokestacks, car and truck exhaust, wood stoves and even household
products. Air pollution also comes from natural sources like road dust, dust storms, forest fires
and volcanoes.
The consequences of this pollution are serious. Health is compromised, particularly for children
and the elderly. Resistance to respiratory infection is lowered, eyes and noses are irritated and
existing cardiovascular or respiratory illness gets worse. In addition, air pollutants, even in small
amounts, may cause cancer and other serious illnesses.
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Air pollution causes acid rain which can devastate forests. It also diminishes in the upper
atmosphere's ozone layer, allowing dangerous ultraviolet radiation to reach the surface.
What You Can Do
Reduce Trips
Cutting down on vehicle miles driven reduces air pollution, so form car pools and use the bus. If
you must drive, do several errands on the same trip. Utah has a mandatory trip reduction program
for state employees to cut the drive-alone rate by 20 percent.
Use Cleaner-Burning Fuels
Consider converting your car to run on natural gas or propane. It will also give you a tax break
on fuel.
Drive at Steady Speeds
Try to avoid rapid acceleration and deceleration and stop-and-go driving.
Don't Idle
It uses less fuel and causes less pollution to turn off an engine for 30 seconds rather than keeping
it running.
Maintain Your Car
Keep your car properly tuned and keep tires inflated. It saves fuel and cuts pollution.
Avoid Topping Off Gas Tanks
This wastes fuel by evaporation and pollutes the air. The problem is worse in summer.
Handle Household Chemicals Properly
Make sure paints, solvents and pesticides are in tightly sealed containers. Dispose of unwanted
chemicals through waste recycling programs.
Burn Wood Sparingly
Observe bans on burning. Use less-polluting wax fire logs or burn only dry, well-seasoned woodin small, hot fires. Inspect and clean your chimney annually.
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Convert Your Fireplace
Install a natural gas, propane or electric fire.
Handle Refrigerants Properly
The chlorofluorocarbon refrigerant in household refrigerators and air conditioners damages theprotective ozone layer in the upper atmosphere if it escapes into the air. Contact your county
health department to find out where you can properly dispose of these appliances.
Get Involved In Cleaning Up The Air
Do something to make us all healthier. Let your local public officials know how you feel about
air quality issues in your community. Join a community group that is working to improve airquality.
Federal Law
The Environmental Protection Agency has targeted six air pollutants. The State is required to
keep them below federally mandated health-based levels. The pollutants are: carbon monoxide,
ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, lead and particulate matter (dust). EPA also isdeveloping standards for nearly 200 sources of air pollution to ensure hazardous air pollutants
are controlled.
State Regulation
Industrial air pollution is controlled by Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of
Air Quality.
Vehicle Emissions
To meet air quality standards, several Wasatch Front counties have implemented improved
vehicle inspection and maintenance programs. The test simulates actual driving conditions to
detect pollutants not found by previous methods.
Wood Burning Control
Burning wood in fireplaces adds particulate matter to the air. Wood burning is discouraged orbanned when air pollution rises.
No-Drive Days
During winter and summer months, drivers are encouraged to leave their vehicles home as much
as possible to reduce winter pollution and summer smog.