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Table 1: Standards for PollutantsTable 1: Standards for Pollutants
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Table 1: Standards for Pollutants
| Column 1Item | Column 2Pollutant | Column 3Averaging period | Column 4Maximum concentration standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbon monoxide | 8 hours | 9.0 ppm |
| 2 | Nitrogen dioxide | 1 hour1 year | 0.08 ppm0.015 ppm |
| 3 | Photochemical oxidants (as ozone) | 8 hours | 0.065 ppm |
| 4 | Sulfur dioxide | 1 hour1 day | 0.10 ppm0.02 ppm |
| 5 | Lead | 1 year | 0.50 µg/m3 |
| 6 | Particles as PM10 | 1 day1 year | 50 µg/m325 µg/m3 |
| 7 | Particles as PM2.5 | 1 day1 year | 25 µg/m38 µg/m3 |
Note There are no maximum allowable exceedances.