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Hazardous Air Pollutants

"Air pollutants which are not covered by ambient air quality standards but which, as defined in the Clean Air Act, may present a threat of adverse human health effects or adverse environmental effects.Such pollutants include asbestos, beryllium, mercury,

Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Terms of Environment

   
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