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Ozone Health Advisory Program Summaries
2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 20042011 Ozone Health Advisory Program Summary (4/1/11–10/31/11)
National Park Service Area* |
Number of Days |
Number of Days Ozone Health Advisory Issued |
|---|---|---|
| Acadia NP | 2 | 1 |
| Grand Canyon NP | 2 | 0 |
| Great Smoky Mtns NP | 13 | 0 |
| Mammoth Cave NP | 0 | 0 |
| Rocky Mountain NP | 8 | 7 |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs | 87 | 52 |
| Shenandoah NP | 2 | 2 |
| * This table shows the results for NPS areas participating in the 2011 ozone health advisory program. † Ozone values above 75 part per billion (ppb) exceed the ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard. |
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The 8-hour ozone health standard can be exceeded anytime during a 24-hour day time period. Ozone health advisories are initiated during the daylight hours, therefore, the ozone health standard can be exceeded at an area and an ozone health advisory not be issued.
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Last Updated: April 02, 2012
