Category: Air Quality

2002:
Statewide Emissions Inventories

The annual emissions inventory is one means used by the state to assess the level of pollutants released into the air from various sources. A group of common air pollutants regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are called criteria air pollutants; these pollutants were determined based on their health and/or environmental effects. The second …

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2005:
Statewide Emissions Inventories

The annual emissions inventory is one means used by the state to assess the level of pollutants released into the air from various sources. A group of common air pollutants regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are called criteria air pollutants; these pollutants were determined based on their health and/or environmental effects. The second …

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2008:
Statewide Emissions Inventories

The annual emissions inventory is one means used by the state to assess the level of pollutants released into the air from various sources. A group of common air pollutants regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are called criteria air pollutants; these pollutants were determined based on their health and/or environmental effects. The second …

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2011:
Statewide Emissions Inventories

The annual emissions inventory is one means used by the state to assess the level of pollutants released into the air from various sources. A group of common air pollutants regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are called criteria air pollutants; these pollutants were determined based on their health and/or environmental effects. The second …

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2014:
Statewide Emissions Inventories

The annual emissions inventory is one means used by the state to assess the level of pollutants released into the air from various sources. A group of common air pollutants regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are called criteria air pollutants; these pollutants were determined based on their health and/or environmental effects. The second …

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Definitions:
Statewide Emissions Inventory Program

Ammonia (NH3) A colorless gaseous alkaline compound that is very soluble in water, has a characteristic pungent odour, is lighter than air, and is formed as a result of the decomposition of most nitrogenous organic material. Information Source .. Carbon Monoxide (CO) A colorless, odorless, very toxic gas resulting from incomplete combustion. CO can reduce …

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Oil & Gas:
Statewide Emissions Inventory Program

Utah is home to a wealth of natural resources, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Responsible production of these resources is essential to preserving our state’s beautiful natural landscapes and to prioritizing the public health of our citizens. Oil and gas operators will find web resources here to help them abide by Division of …

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Statewide Oil & Gas Emissions Inventory

2020 Statewide Oil & Gas Emissions Inventory 2020 Utah Air Agencies Oil and Gas Emissions Inventory Workbook Instructions (173 KB) Centralized Air Emissions Reporting System (CAERS) Info OGEI 2020 CAERS Webinar, February 18, 2021 2017 Statewide Oil & Gas Emissions Inventory 2017 Oil & Gas Emissions Inventory Workbook (4 MB) 2017 Oil & Gas Emissions …

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Green Vehicle Guide: Clean Fuels Program

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed the Green Vehicle Guide to help you find information on vehicles that are more efficient and less polluting. Reducing vehicle emissions and increasing fuel economy helps the environment and cuts fuel costs. Consider a SmartWay Vehicle EPA rates each new car, truck, and SUV for greenhouse gas and smog-forming …

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HB70 CNG Retrofits: Clean Fuels Program

The Utah State Legislation passed HB70 during the 2010 general legislative session. This bill addresses the retrofitting of vehicles to operate on compressed natural gas. Specifically the bill requires: the vehicle retrofitted shall be inspected by a CSA America CNG fuel system inspector to meet NFPA 52 code; the vehicle retrofitted shall pass the emission …

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Asbestos Policies—Utah Determinations:
Asbestos Program

Jump to: How Do You Count Ten Working Days? Is the Removal of Mastic a Regulated Activity? How Do You Count Ten Working Days? (Effective: February 8, 1999) Based on an EPA determination, asbestos projects subject to a 10-working day notification in Utah can commence on or after the 11th working day (week day) counted …

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DEQ Powers Up With Additional EV Chargers

This month, the electric vehicle charging stations at the Utah Department of Environmental Quality headquarters are getting an upgrade. This will increase the number of chargers at DEQ to 30 charging port—including a DC Fast charger.

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Air Pollutants

The Clean Air Act identifies six common air pollutants that are found all over the United States and can injure health, harm the environment or cause property damage. These pollutants include: Carbon Monoxide Lead Nitrogen Dioxide Ozone Particulate Matter (PM10) and (PM2.5) Sulfur Dioxide The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established National Ambient …

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Particulate Matter Overview

Serious Area PM2.5 State Implementation Plan (SIP) Development PM2.5 PM10 Current Air Quality PM2.5 Trend Plots Utah Clean Air Partnership (UCAIR) Particulate matter (PM), also known as particle pollution, is a complex mixture of small solid particles and liquid droplets in the air. Some particulate matter, like soot, smoke, dust, or dirt, is large enough …

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