### Question
How does PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES define baseline emissions?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 7511a*, **baseline emissions** is defined as:

> the total amount of actual VOC or NOx emissions from all anthropogenic sources in the area during the calendar year 1990, excluding emissions that would be eliminated under the regulations described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (D)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7511a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 85-AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES > Part D-Plan Requirements for Nonattainment Areas > subpart 2-additional provisions for ozone nonattainment areas**

