Addition of an Ore Grinding Line and an Ore Sorting Plant Public comment is being sought through August 18, 2011 on Kennecott’s request to install and operate a fifth ore grinding line and an ore sorting plant at the Copperton Concentrator. The new equipment will consist of an ore sorting plant with a baghouse, a …
Read MoreThe MAP facility is currently under construction, and commissioning is expected to start in 2013. Public comment is being sought through March 11, 2013 on Kennecott’s request to modify the design of the MAP plant. The design changes have resulted in the modification of the cooling tower. Kennecott will also add a natural gas-fired boiler, …
Read MoreJump to: Approval Order Issued Air Quality SIP Amendment This page provides links to documents associated with the various regulatory decisions by DEQ. Approval Order Issued (June 27, 2011) Final Permit (647 KB) Complete and Final Notice of Intent Final Notice of Intent (63MB) Cover—1.0 Introduction (384 KB) 2.0 Description of Emission Sources (72 KB) …
Read MoreBy a vote of 5-4 in its May 4, 2011 meeting, the Air Quality Board approved the Amendment to the Utah State Implementation Plan, Emission Limits and Operating Practices, Section Ix.H.2.h, and to amend Rule R307-110-17, Section IX and Part H. The issue before the Board was whether or not the 2005 PM SIP (currently …
Read MoreJump to: Potential Risks Access to Sample Yards Site History Updates Additional Information Contacts Related Links Q & A The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are conducting an investigation of arsenic contaminated soil sediments associated with the former Bingham-Magna Ditch, a historic mining drainage canal located …
Read MoreBackground What is the Bingham-Magna Ditch? In 1930 the Utah Copper Company, a predecessor of Kennecott Utah Copper Corporation (Kennecott), constructed a ditch to transport waste water from copper extraction facilities in the Bingham Mine area to the tailings pond and mining mills northwest of Magna. The canal was abandoned and filled in by the …
Read MoreThe operational and environmental cleanup activities at Kennecott Utah Copper LLC’s (Kennecott) Bingham Canyon Mine, Copperton Concentrator, Smelter, Refinery, Tailings Facility and the various ancillary facilities are regulated under a number of federal and State programs with authority to oversee the work pursued by Kennecott and other third parties. The federal and State agencies draw …
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The Utah Division of Air Quality is administering the Workplace Electric Vehicle Charging Funding Assistance Program. The program provides financial assistance to purchase electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) for Utah businesses.
Read MoreGeneral Inventory General Inventory Preparation Plan (743 KB) Episodic Inventories Episodic Inventory Overview (76 KB) Point Source Episodic Inventory (79 KB) Area Source Episodic Inventory (165 KB) Non-Road Mobile Source Episodic Inventory (1 MB) On-Road Mobile Sources Episodic Inventory (289 KB) Baseline and Projected Inventories General Baseline and Projected Inventories Overview (201 KB) Point Source …
Read MoreGeneral Inventory General Inventory Preparation Plan (743 KB) Episodic Inventories Episodic Inventory Overview (76 KB) Point Source Episodic Inventory (79 KB) Area Source Episodic Inventory (168 KB) Non-Road Mobile Source Episodic Inventory (1 MB) On-Road Mobile Sources Episodic Inventory (273 KB) Baseline and Projected Inventories General Baseline and Projected Inventories Overview (204 KB) Point Source …
Read MoreGeneral Inventory General Inventory Preparation Plan (743 KB) Episodic Inventories Episodic Inventory Overview (76 KB) Point Source Episodic Inventory (79 KB) Area Source Episodic Inventory (167 KB) Non-Road Mobile Source Episodic Inventory (1 MB) On-Road Mobile Sources Episodic Inventory (273 KB) Baseline and Projected Inventories General Baseline and Projected Inventories Overview (208 KB) Point Source …
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Poor air quality from wildfires can affect more than just your health. Wildfire smoke is particularly harmful to animals, and those living close to a burn area may wonder what they can do to protect their pets.
Read MoreCall-to-Order Date of the Next Air Quality Board Meeting: October 2, 2019 Approval of the Minutes for August 7, 2019, Board Meeting. Propose for Final Adoption: R307-204. Emission Standards: Smoke Standards. Presented by Liam Thrailkill. Propose for Final Adoption: SIP Sections X, Part A, Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program, General Requirements and Applicability and X, …
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Read MoreWildfire smoke can make outdoor air unhealthy to breathe. Even if you stay indoors, some of the smoke from outdoors can enter your home. If you are close to a wildfire, the fire itself, as well as heavy smoke and ash, can pose serious, immediate risks to your safety and health. You may also be …
Read MoreWildfires create smoky conditions, but there are things you can do– indoors and out–to reduce your exposure to smoke. Children (498 KB), older adults, and people with heart or lung disease are particularly susceptible to the health impacts of wildfire smoke, but it can also pose risks to healthy adults. Reduce Smoke Exposure Outdoors If …
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