The G1 is available to support ACP and EMP projects as well as related research endeavors by other agencies. This program is under development. The objective of the ACP is to identify and understand the atmospheric processes that are key to anticipating and predicting the effects of energy-related emissions on air quality. Although ACP activities do not include research in human health or other biological sciences, those air quality issues that are related to human health and effects on ecosystems in the United States are currently of direct concern. Tropospheric processes are addressed that affect the amounts and geographic distribution of ozone, particulate matter, air toxics, and the associated precursors compounds near the surface of the Earth.
Research is conducted by modeling, laboratory, and field studies.
Analysis and publication of results, including those from past ACP field experiments, are an integral part of the ACP program. I. Immediate Priorities and a Long-Range Research Portfolio'' by the Committee on Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter of the National Research Council. Evaluating Research Progress and Updating the Portfolio'' by the Committee on Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter of the National Research Council. This ACP Program Announcement consists of three categories. Prospective investigators should explicitly specify in the abstract what category or categories are addressed by the proposed research.