A new plant can be built in a nonattainment area if, among other things, the air pollution from the new plant is offset by reductions in the same type of pollutant from other plants in the area.

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This statement is true. The offset requirement is a measure to ensure that air quality in nonattainment areas is not further degraded by new sources of pollution. The offset may be achieved through emissions reductions from other existing sources or by purchasing emissions credits from other sources that have reduced their emissions below their regulatory requirements.

A New Plant Can Be Built in a Nonattainment Area