Clean Air -- California's Success and Future Challenges

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Speaking Notes Slide 7

Historical Slide : Meeting with Gas Masks

Speaking Notes : Significant Legislative Events

1947	Air Pollution Control Act Signed by Governor Earl Warren
1959	Legislation established the ability for California to develop ambient air standards and controls for motor vehicles.
1961	First Automotive Emission Control Technology Requirements
1963	First Federal Clean Air Act
1967	Governor Reagan esablishes the Air Resources Board to coordinate all state's air pollution activities.
1969	First California Ambient Air Quality Standards

From 1950 to 1969, there was a surge of environmental awareness. During this time, several programs were established at the state and federal level to investigate the causes and to develop strategies to reduce air pollution. Some of these legislative actions included:

Note: (Add from slide above or additional information below depending on time. See the reference
on California's Air Pollution History.)

1947	Air Pollution Control Act signed by Governor Earl Warren
1953	"Visible Emissions Program" to control black smoke. Established standard nationwide and fuel switching from coal to natural gas implemented throughout the U.S.
1955	Federal Air Pollution Control Act to better understand the cause and effects of air pollution and Los Angeles County Motor Vehicle Control Lab and State Bureau of Air Sanitation Established.
1959	Legislation established the ability for California to develop ambient air standards and controls for motor vehicles. First ambient air standards established based on observations of health.
1960	Motor Vehicle Control Board established to test and certify motor vehicle emission control devices. Federal Motor Vehicle Act of 1960 provides research to address pollution from motor vehicles.
1961	First automotive emission control technology requirements mandated in California (first in nation) by the California Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Board.
1963	First Federal Clean Air Act
1967	Air Resources Board coordinate all state’s air pollution activities. Mulford-Carrell Air Resources Act signed by Governor Ronald Reagan created the California Air Resources Board by combining California Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Board and Bureau of Air Sanitation and Lab.
1969	First California Ambient Air Quality Standards (In Today’s Form of Ppm/hr)