To build a plant in an attainment or PSD area, the owner must obtain an air pollution offset that will insure a net air quality improvement.

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In a Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) area, the goal is to maintain air quality, not necessarily to improve it. Offsets are typically required in non-attainment areas to ensure a net air quality improvement.

To Build a Plant in an Attainment or PSD Area