Various laws and regulations define the of authority and responsibility for the Fish & Wildlife Service to preserve and enhance air quality and other air quality related values in Class I Wilderness Areas. The Branch of Air Quality staff provides information and expertise to parks, governmental agencies and others in carrying out these responsibilities.

For further information on laws and policies for the Department of Interior please visit the National Park Service, Air Quality Branch website at http://www2.nature.nps.gov/air/regs/index.cfm.