In setting primary and secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the EPA is required to consider implementation costs.

National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Regulations established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to control air pollution by setting limits on the concentration of pollutants in the air.

EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency, a U.S. federal agency responsible for protecting human and environmental health.

Implementation Costs

Expenses associated with putting a plan, policy, or system into operation, including the costs of acquiring necessary materials, technology, and training.