Meeting Materials Packet (2 MB) Meeting Agenda Call-to-Order Date of the Next Air Quality Board Meeting: May 5, 2021 Approval of the Minutes February 3, 2021 Board Meeting. Five-Year Review: R307-210. Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources. Presented by Liam Thrailkill. Informational Items. Ethylene Oxide Study. Presented by Nancy Daher. Uinta Basin Composition Study …
Read MoreFor more information on asbestos, lead-based paint, and general dust control during construction or demolition activities, contact the Division of Air Quality at (801) 536-4000. Are you going to demolish a building? YES: Visit Asbestos. Are you renovating a pre-1978 home? YES: Visit Lead-based Paint. Do you need to obtain or renew a dust control …
Read MoreApproval Orders are issued by the New Source Review Section of the Division of Air Quality. They have been required for most new or modified operations since 1969. These permits may include limits on both construction and operation activities. A person must apply for an Approval Order before starting construction or operation of any emitting …
Read MoreAir quality Operating Permits are issued by the Division of Air Quality Operating Permit Section, and are required by Title V of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments, and implemented at the federal level by 40 CFR Part 70. Any operation that has the potential to emit 10 tons per year of any hazardous air pollutant, 25 tons per year …
Read MoreApproval Orders Issued Choose Clean Air Clean Fuels General Air Quality Permitting Information General Public Participation General Records Request Lead-Based Paint New Permits and Permits Out for Comment New Source Review Intents-to-Approve Out For Public Comment Small Business Environmental Assistance Program Stationary Source Compliance Electronic Complaint Form | Contact List Title V Operating Permits Issued Title V …
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February is the annual Clear the Air Challenge — a month-long competition that gives you the chance to reduce your emissions by choosing alternative forms of transportation. Here’s why it matters, how it helps and how you can join.
Read MoreMeeting Materials Packet (4 MB) Meeting Agenda Call-to-Order Date of the Next Air Quality Board Meeting: March 3, 2021 Approval of the Minutes December 2, 2020, Board Meeting. Propose for Public Comment: R307-101-3. General Requirements. Version of the Code of Federal Regulations Incorporated by Reference; R307-210. Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources; and R307-214. …
Read MoreStatewide Emissions Inventory Program Federal and state laws require the Utah Division of Air Quality (DAQ) to create a comprehensive emissions inventory for point, area, and mobile sources every three years, and annually for some large point sources. The point source emissions inventory for 2020 is due April 15, 2021. The inventory is collected through …
Read MoreUtah 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 Division of Air Quality (DAQ) in its ongoing efforts to reduce pollution, improve air quality, and protect public health. DAQ works to ensure that the …
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On Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, we sat down with Utah DEQ’s Division of Air Quality Monitoring Manager Bo Call to learn about how Utah’s air quality is monitored, how it’s improving and what it will look like this inversion season.
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Utah has great air most of the year, but during the winter we experience “inversions.” Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Utah’s winter air quality.
Read MoreMeeting Materials Packet (4 MB) Call-to-Order Date of the Next Air Quality Board Meetings: January 6, 2021, February 3, 2021 Approval of the Minutes November 4, 2020,, Board Meeting. Propose for Final Adoption: Amendment to Utah State Implementation Plan. Emission Limits and Operating Practices. Section IX, Part H; and R307-110-17. Section IX, Control Measures for …
Read MoreUnderstanding Utah’s Air Quality Here is a quick overview of the chemicals we look for when monitoring the air and the sources of these pollutants. PM2.5 PM2.5 is the main component of Utah’s wintertime air pollution. PM2.5 refers to microscopic particles, or particulate matter (PM), that have a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers—smaller than pollen …
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The U.S. EPA announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10, its intent to redesignate the Salt Lake City and Provo “non-attainment” areas to “attainment” for the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM2.5) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act.
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Fall is quickly turning to winter. Before the snow blankets Utah, here are some helpful tips to winterize your home and reduce emissions.
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