Benchmark: EPA’s Proposed Revisions for Secondary Air Quality Standards

Take this benchmark to assess how much you would benefit from taking the course on the EPA’s proposed review of the secondary NAAQS for sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. In a few minutes, you’ll see whether you grasp the policy intent (why shift SO2 to an annual, multi‑year standard), the operational impacts (what changes for monitoring, SIPs, and permitting), the equity dimensions (who gains protection and where gaps may remain), and the practical readiness steps (data handling and comment strategies). If the prompts feel tricky or you’re unsure about trade-offs like flexibility vs. consistency in data handling or deposition protection vs. source-specific controls, the course will help close those gaps. You’ll come away able to interpret the proposed SO2 standard, understand why NOx and PM are being retained, anticipate implementation effects, and contribute more effectively to public comments and decision-making.