Category: Air Quality

  • Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Plan Advisory Committee

    The Utah Department of Environmental Quality established an advisory committee to develop recommendations for Utah’s Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Plan. Following the requirements outlined in the VW Settlement, the Committee was asked to: Advisory Committee Members Included representatives from the Utah Legislature, the Utah Department of Health, the Utah Department of Transportation, the Utah Department…

  • Air Quality Rule and Plan Changes Open for Public Comment

    Changes are proposed for the following rules and plans. The official publication for announcing such changes is the Utah State Bulletin, published on the 1st and 15th of each month by the Division of Administrative Rules. The public is invited to comment on these via email to Erica Pryor (epryor1@utah.gov) (385) 499-3416 or by standard…

  • Air Quality Public Comment Technical Support Documentation

    Rule and Plan Changes Open for Public Comment Alternative to BART Demonstration Demonstration Emission Calculation Methodology Modeling Protocol Modeling Results Sulfate Emission Calculation Using EPRI Methodology Monitoring Seasonal Visibility Trends Sulfate and Nitrate Trends Inventory Utah Regional Haze SIP Inventory 2003–2018

  • Public Comment: Division of Air Quality

    The Division of Air Quality solicits public comment on rules, plans, and operating permits through public comment periods and hearings. The following list presents links to proposed changes that are currently out for public comment: Exceptional Events Out for Public Comment Issues Open for Public Comment and Hearings NSR Intents-to-Approve Out for Public Comment Title…

  • Air Quality Board Meetings

    Next Meeting May 1, 2024 Board Work Meeting – 1:30 p.m. MASOB195 North 1950 West, Room 1015Salt Lake City Interested persons can view electronically, via the Internet: Comments If you wish to make a comment, send a completed comment card request form to Melissa Yazhe (myazhe@utah.gov). Meeting Agenda Public Comment Those wishing to make a public comment…

  • Air Quality Board

    Mission The Utah Air Quality Board enact rules pertaining to Air Quality activities and develops State Implementation Plans to attain and maintain National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Because of this statutory authority, the Board is the primary air quality policy maker for the State of Utah. DAQ staff support the Board in this responsibility. Members…

  • Air Quality Board Members

  • Air Quality Fact Sheets

    Air Pollution Modeling Consumer Products and PM2.5 Emission Reductions in the Uinta Basin Environmental Best Management Practices for Construction Sites Holly Refinery Heavy Crude Processing Industry’s Impact to Utah’s Air (Poster) Learn When Not to Burn Management of Air Quality in Utah National Ambient Air Quality Standards Navitus South Valley Recycling and Renewable Power New…

  • Email Alerts

    DEQ provides email notification of meetings, updates, and new information related to many of its programs, committees, and services. You may add your name to any of the notification lists below. You may unsubscribe at any time. If you have questions concerning this service, contact the Web Team (deqweb@utah.gov). Waste Management and Radiation Control To…

  • Prior Meetings: Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel Prior Meetings

    Jump to: 2017 2016 2015 2017 Meetings April 5, 2017 Agenda June 14, 2017 Agenda 2016 Meetings March 16, 2016 Agenda November 30, 2016 Agenda 2015 Meetings March 17, 2015 Agenda July 8, 2015 Agenda October 21, 2015 Agenda For more information, contact the DEQ at (801) 536-4000.

  • Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel

    Utah Law establishes a Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel (CAP) to advise and monitor Air Quality’s Small Business Environmental Assistance Program. Small Business Environmental Assistance Programs (SBEAP) help small businesses and other assistance providers access environmental compliance and sustainable practices information. We offer free and confidential assistance and can act as your small business advocates…

  • Statement from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s Executive Director, Kim Shelley

    “The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the lead agency for the Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust from which the State of Utah is slated to receive over $35 million, has begun a careful assessment of the eligible mitigation actions to determine which projects will provide the most benefit to the State. Much of the…

  • DEQ Forecasters Keep Their Eyes on the Sky during Ozone Season

    By Kimberly Kreykes Like many people, my day starts with the weather forecast. Not just because it is my passion, but because it is my responsibility to stay informed — I am the lead air-quality forecaster for the Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ’s) Division of Air Quality (DAQ). Along with two other DAQ forecasters,…

  • Employer-Based Trip Reduction Programs Improve Air Quality

    By Mat Carlile Last week’s inversion wasn’t the kind of “present” any of us wanted for the holidays. We know that fine particulates caused by the buildup of  pollutants under the inversion’s “lid” create poor air quality and poses a health risk, particularly to the young, elderly, and those with respiratory and heart disease. We…

  • Wildfires: Where There’s Smoke, There’s Pollution

    Originally published July 5, 2016 By Donna Kemp Spangler Wildfire season is in full swing, most notably in central and southern Utah, where firefighters continue to battle several stubborn wildfires. Although individuals along the Wasatch Front may not be directly impacted by the wildfires burning south of here, the smoke from fires can have a…

  • Stericycle Inc.

    Read about Utah DEQ’s regulatory interests in Stericycle Inc.

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