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A Recently Improved Approach to Develop Effective Emission Inventory for Air Quality Planning in US

미국의 대기질 관리계획 수립 시 활용성 강화를 위한 배출량 목록 산정에 대한 최근 접근 방안

  • Kim, Byeong-Uk (Georgia Environmental Protection Division) ;
  • Kim, Hyun Cheol (Air Resources Laboratory, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) ;
  • Kim, Soontae (Department of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Ajou University)
  • Received : 2018.02.02
  • Accepted : 2018.03.07
  • Published : 2018.04.30
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Abstract

Emission inventory (EI) is often recognized as a foundational pillar for air quality planning. In this manuscript, we reviewed national emission inventory (NEI) development processes in United States(US) and made recommendations for South Korean emission inventory development for the future. First, we examined history of emission inventory development in US while focusing on what has been success and failure. We noticed that, in general, emission reductions led to air pollution abatement although efficacy of same degree of reduction may not result in similar air quality improvement. Second, we described conventional approaches of developing NEI and differences between NEI and EI for State Implementation Plan which is required for air quality management in US. Last, we analyzed how US Environmental Protection Agency and counterpart agencies in states came up with a new plan for the next major regulatory modeling project. Based on our analysis, we conclude that early and steady participation of local governments will lead to effective and efficient emission inventory development and, in turn, will result in successful air quality planning that is necessary for actual air quality improvement.

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