Estimated U.S. Emissions of Particulate Matter (PM-10)
KEY: P = preliminary; R = revised.
a Fine particulate matter less than 10 microns. Data include PM without condensable.
bIndustrial processes consists of chemical and allied product manufacturing, metals processing, petroleum and related industries, other industrial processes; solvent utilization; and storage and transport.
c In 1985 there appears to be a spike in Miscellaneous emissions. This is likely due to a methodological change, and the EPA does not change historical data when it changes...