An Early Action Compact (EAC) serves as a Memorandum of Agreement among government agencies representing both local and state governments. A Compact is designed specifically as a commitment to EPA’s Protocol for Early Action Compacts Designed to Achieve and Maintain the 8-Hour Ozone Standard.

The EACs requires the states to develop an Early Action Plan that includes all of the necessary elements of a comprehensive air quality plan, but is developed specifically to meet the needs of the local government agencies involved. As long as all terms and milestones are met, the effective date of a non-attainment designation and its respective requirements is deferred.

Use the links below to download the Augusta and Chattanooga area Early Action Plans. These files are zipped PDF documents.