52.2421—Classification of regions.
The Virginia plan was evaluated on the basis of the following classifications:
| Air quality control region | Pollutant | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulate matter | Sulfur oxides | Nitrogen dioxide | Carbon monoxide | Photochemical oxidants (hydrocarbons) | |
| Eastern Tennessee-Southwestern Virginia Interstate | I | I | III | III | III |
| Valley of Virginia Intrastate | I | III | III | III | III |
| Central Virginia Intrastate | I | III | III | III | III |
| Northeastern Virginia Intrastate | IA | III | III | III | III |
| State Capital Intrastate | I | III | III | III | I |
| Hampton Roads Intrastate | I | II | III | III | I |
| National Capital Interstate | I | I | III | I | I |