News and Announcements

2018 Annual Report

(01/29/18)—The Annual Report is intended to provide an overview of Utah’s air quality, as well as the Division of Air Quality’s organization, activities, and progress throughout 2018.

2018 State of the Environment Report

Utah continues to make significant progress towards understanding and addressing the causes of seasonal air pollution. Increased public awareness and legislative funding for research have provided important support for the DAQ in its ongoing efforts to reduce pollution, improve air quality, and protect public health.

Wood Stove Conversion Assistance Program

(8/23/2018)–Residents may be eligible to receive up to a $3,800 incentive to convert their existing fire place or wood stove into a natural gas or propane device.

Employer Based Trip Reduction Webinar November 1

During the next EBTR webinar, we will discuss details of the “Clear the Air Challenge.”

Am I in a Non-Attainment Area?

(06/26/2018)—An address and coordinate search tool that shows air quality non-attainment and maintenance areas in Utah.

UWFPS Final Report

(04/24/2018)—A comprehensive review of the Utah Winter Fine Particulate Study (UWFPS), an aerial study that took place during winter of 2017

2017 Emissions Inventory

(02/08/18)—The Utah Division of Air Quality has implemented an online, web-based method of emissions inventory submittals.

Oil & Gas Source Registration

The registration process will help UDAQ identify oil and gas facilities on state lands, thereby increasing the resolution of oil and gas emissions inventories and allowing for more comprehensive compliance assessments.

Volkswagen Settlement

The State of Utah will become a beneficiary of over $35 million from the Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust, part of a settlement with VW for violations of the Clean Air Act.

Governor’s Recommendation to EPA Regarding Ozone Nonattainment Areas

Conversion to Alternative Fuel Grant Program

The Conversion to Alternative Fuel Grant Program allows businesses that convert vehicles to run on natural gas, propane, or electricity to apply for a grant of up to $2,500 to offset the cost of installation.

The PM2.5 SIP (The Requirements of Serious Nonattainment)

Utah Winter Fine Particulate Aircraft Study

Understanding the factors that influence the quality of our air is imperative to mitigating the harmful effects of poor air quality on public health.

2015 Air Toxic Study

Hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) are air pollutants that are known to cause or suspected to cause serious, adverse health effects. They come from a wide variety of industrial, residential, and mobile sources.

DAQ Clean Power Plan Stakeholder Process Website: Now Available

(01/25/16)—This website provides information on DAQ’s Clean Power Plan stakeholder process.

Bryce Bird, Director

Bryce Bird, Director

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P.O. Box 144820
Salt Lake City, Utah
84114-4820
Phone: (801) 536-4000
FAX: (801) 536-4099


Environmental Incidents

(801) 536-4123

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State Office Building
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah
84116

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