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Ultra-Low NOx Water Heaters Background and Guidance
Guidance regarding ultra-low NOx water heaters (H.B. 313 and R307-230). Background During the 2025 General Session, the Utah State Legislature passed H.B. 313, Construction Industry Amendments, which amended Utah State Code 19-2-107.7 to limit the applicability of the nitrogen oxide emission limits for natural gas-fired water heaters set in 15A-6-102 from applying statewide to only…
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Stationary Source Compliance Contacts
Welcome to the Utah Division of Air Quality Stationary Source Compliance Contacts page. The most often used numbers are listed at the top. Below that, find specific information listed by section and then alphabetically. DAQCompliance@utah.gov (801) 536-4000 Main Phone (Reception Desk)(801) 536-4099 FAX Number(801) 536-0091 Eleanor Divver, Business Assistance Coordinator Alphabetical by Employee Morris, Jay…
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Dry Cleaning Using Perchloroethylene (perc) Rule and Guidance Documents
Perchloroethylene (PCE), also known as “perc,” is the most commonly used chemical solvent in dry cleaners. Dry cleaners in Utah using PCE are subject to federal and state regulations. 40 CFR 63 Subpart M sets national standards for reducing hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions, specifically PCE, from new and existing commercial dry cleaning facilities to…
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Small Business Environmental Assistance Program: Air Quality Research Program
The Small Business Environmental Assistance Program helps small businesses with permitting assistance, emission calculations, technical issues, regulator interpretation, and pollution prevention techniques. Small Business Technical Assistance Technical Support Onsite Consultations US EPA Information Other Clean Air Act Section 507 Programs Ombudsman Services Contact Eleanor Divver (edivver@utah.gov): (801) 536-0091 Compliance Advisory Panel (CAP) Advises and monitors…
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NESHAPs (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants): Hazardous Air Pollutants and Small Business
NESHAPs are regulations that regulate specific processes, like dry cleaners, that use specific chemicals, like perchloroethylene, called a hazardous air pollutant. If you can change your chemicals to a chemical that is not one on the list of HAPs you can avoid the rule. Below are the most commonly used small business NESHAPs with customized…
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Air Quality Compliance
The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) Compliance is responsible for ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met for major and minor sources for Utah State land. Inspections, audits, and enforcements are implemented in accordance with the Utah Clean Air Act. Utah businesses that produce Air Emissions are inspected for compliance with permitted requirements. DAQ promotes…
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Fugitive Dust Control Requirements for Non-Attainment Areas: Stationary Source Compliance
For Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah, and Weber Counties Fugitive dust is particles of soil, ash, coal, minerals, etc., which becomes airborne because of wind or mechanical disturbance. Fugitive dust can be generated from natural causes such as wind or from manmade causes such as unpaved haul roads and operational areas, storage,…
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Mandatory No Burn Days: Stationary Source Compliance
The Utah Division of Air Quality issues mandatory no burn actions when fine particulate pollution builds up to unhealthy levels during winter inversions. While these no-burn days are typically called during the winter inversion season of November 1st to March 1st, they may be called anytime throughout the year. State regulations prohibit residents from burning…
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Regulations for Residential Open Burning: Stationary Source Compliance
Open burning is a source of air pollution that is regulated by the Division of Air Quality (DAQ). There are statewide rules in place that regulate open burning activities to help minimize emissions and ensure that the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are met. Recent modifications to these rules change the open burn periods…
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Solid Fuel Burning Devices: Stationary Source Compliance
This information pertains to statewide residential fireplaces and solid fuel burning devices, including fireplaces and wood, pellet, and coal burning stoves. Residential fireplaces and solid fuel burning devices contribute particulate matter emissions to the atmosphere. To minimize the amount of emissions from these devices, they are regulated by a visible emission standard (opacity). When operated…
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Air Quality Complaint Form: Stationary Source Compliance
Use the Air Quality Complaint Form to alert Utah’s Division of Air Quality of potential noncompliance occurring at a site or facility. Loading …
