Wisconsin voluntary emissions reduction efforts during the summer of 1995

摘要

Many areas of the United States which do not meet the USEPA standard set for tropospheric (ground-level) ozone are implementing voluntary emissions reduction efforts to reduce emissions which lead to the formation of ground-level ozone. The hope is that, through voluntary efforts, enough ozone-forming emissions will be forgone to reduce the peak ozone concentration of a forecasted high ozone day. Aside from reaching attainment of the ozone standard in a regulartory vein, public health and welfare would benefit from improved air quality. The states of the Lake Michigan basin have developed a common effort known as Ozone Action! Day (OAD). This paper will document the OAD experiences of Wisionsin in its inaugural season of participation in this regional effort that occurred in the summer of 1995. These experiences included an official kickoff day prior to the start of summer, regional forecasting efforts, media notification, development of a network of empolyers who desired individual notification, and other governmental participation. Specific suggestions for public participation are also included in this paper, along with results of surveys of public acceptance of the OAD meassage and efforts.