LAC 33:III.701. Purpose

A. General. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the state to achieve and maintain such levels of air quality as will protect human health and safety, and to the greatest degree practicable prevent injury to plant and animal life and property, foster the comfort and convenience of the people, promote the economic and social development of this state and facilitate the enjoyment of the natural attractions of the state. B. Particulate Matter. The purpose of this Chapter is to maintain concentrations of particulate matter in the ambient air at levels which will not cause damage or injury to plant or animal life. In addition to health considerations, attainment of the standards will result in economic and aesthetic benefits such as increased visibility and reduced soiling and corrosion. C. Sulfur Dioxide. It is the purpose of this Subsection to establish ambient air standards and regulations for the state for sulfur dioxide. D. Carbon Monoxide. It is the purpose of this Subsection to establish ambient air quality standards for the state for carbon monoxide and to enumerate methods for measuring carbon monoxide concentration in the ambient air. E. Reserved. F. Atmospheric Oxidants. It is the purpose of this Subsection to establish ambient air quality standards for the state for atmospheric oxidants and to enumerate methods for measuring oxidant concentrations in the ambient air. G. Nitrogen Oxides. It is the purpose of this Subsection to establish ambient air quality standards for the state for nitrogen oxides and to enumerate methods for measuring concentrations of nitrogen oxides in the ambient air. H. Lead. The purpose of this Subsection is to maintain concentrations of lead in the ambient air at levels which will protect human health and safety, and to the greatest degree practicable, prevent injury or damage to plant and animal life and property.