Statewide 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 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 …
Read MoreArea Source Rule R307-361 – Architectural Coatings Fact Sheet Overview Architectural coatings are paints and other related products used for homes and buildings. The Utah Division of Air Quality, R307-361, was adopted to as part of a package of rules designed to help minimize pollution. The rule applies to any person who supplies, sells, offer …
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Read MoreDAQCompliance@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 Name Phone Section Morris, Jay (801) 536-4079 Compliance Branch Manager Perkins, Barbara (801) 536-0221 Compliance Branch Secretary Burge, Harold (385) 306-6509 Major Source Compliance Beem, Cindy (385) 306-6513 Major Source Compliance Krebs, Jason (801) …
Read MoreThe 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 2019. View the Report (4 MB) 2019 – 2020 Residential Wood Smoke Summary Utah Administrative Code (UAC) R307-302 establishes visible emission standards & specifies when it is permissible to …
Read MoreAmendments to 1993 Regulations for Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaners Rule and guidance documents finalized by the EPA on July 13, 2006. Notification of Compliance Compliance Report and Notification Form. This notification is to be submitted to the Utah Division of Air Quality on or before 30 days after start-up of new, used, or if additional dry …
Read MoreThe Wood-Burn Program The Wood-Burn Program is designed to prevent particle pollution by restricting or banning wood burning during inversion periods. Emissions from wood-burning stoves and fireplaces contribute to the particulate pollution that builds up during temperature inversions. Inversions form when a dense layer of cold air is trapped under a layer of warm air. …
Read MoreCompliance Program Protects Air Quality Did you know that there are over 1,500 stationary emission sources in Utah, along with several hundred federal and state air quality rules and regulations that cover these sources? Our program, which includes inspections, compliance assistance, and enforcement, protects the public and the environment from air pollution and assists businesses …
Read MoreThe Small Business Environmental Assistance Program helps small businesses with permitting assistance, emission calculations, technical issues, regulator interpretation, and pollution prevention techniques. Eleanor Divver, Business Assistance Coordinator: (801) 536-0091 Call Toll Free: (800) 270-4440 TDD Number: (800) 346-4128 or 711 Small Business Technical Assistance Technical Support Emission Calculations Pollution Prevention Techniques Technical Issues Understanding the …
Read MoreNESHAPs 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 …
Read MoreAir Quality Compliance section is responsible for ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met for major and minor source for Utah State land. The Compliance section completes inspections, audits, and enforcement actions in accordance with the Utah Clean Air Act. Utah State Business that produce Air Emissions are inspected to ensure that they are complying …
Read MoreFor Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah, and Weber Counties Submit FDCP Online 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 …
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Read MoreStationary Source Complaints (801) 536-4000 Burn Status 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 …
Read MoreRegulations for Solid Fuel Burning Devices These regulations cover Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah, and Weber Counties and include fireplaces and wood, pellet, and coal burning stoves. Winter inversions trap microscopic particles called PM2.5 in the air. The use of solid fuel burning devices, such as fireplaces wood, pellet, and coal burning …
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