Under the Clean Air Act,_____ is/are primarily responsible for choosing how to maintain the federally established air quality standards.

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Under the Clean Air Act, state governments are primarily responsible for implementing and enforcing the federally established air quality standards. They choose how to achieve the standards through the development and implementation of state implementation plans (SIPs). While the federal government and EPA provide oversight and support, ultimately state governments have the authority to make decisions on how to maintain air quality within their jurisdiction. Individual businesses may have to comply with regulations and improve their emissions, but they are not responsible for choosing how to maintain air quality standards. The EPA administrator has a role in setting national standards and overseeing state implementation plans, but ultimately it is up to the state governments to develop and implement their plans.

Under the Clean Air Act,_____ Is/are Primarily Responsible for Choosing