Division of Air Quality - Utah Department of Environmental Quality

News and Announcements

SO₂ Data Requirements Rule Annual Report

Section 51.1205(b) of the Data Requirements Rule (DRR) for the 2010 1-Hour Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) requires that air agencies submit to the EPA Regional Administrator a report that documents the annual SO2 emissions of each applicable source, beginning with the calendar year after the effective date of the area’s initial designation. This assessment will be posted on UDAQ’s website for a period of 30 days beginning on May 12, 2025, for public inspection. If you have any questions or need additional information regarding this submission, please contact Tasnuva Islam at 801-536-0076 or [email protected].

Data Requirements Rule: 2024 SO2 Emissions Annual Report

FY2026 Utah Year-round Air Quality Outreach Campaign Grant – Grant Solicitation

The Utah Division of Air Quality (UDAQ) is seeking an independent, non-profit organization to conduct a year-round air quality outreach campaign in Utah for the State’s FY2026 (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026). The Division is requesting applications from candidate organizations for a grant of up to $406,000 to support such a campaign. In addition, UDAQ may renew the grant award annually for an amount up to $500,000 per year for FY2027-FY2030. Please note, the final grant amounts are contingent upon legislative appropriations and may be revised accordingly. Completed application forms (attached) are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025, and the successful applicant(s) will be selected by no later than Friday, June 27, 2025.

Grant Solicitation and Application Form

Air Quality Rule and Plan Changes Open for Public Comment

The rule and public hearing information for amendments to Rule R307-230 are available for review on the open for public comment webpage.

Charge Your Yard

The 2025 DAQ Charge Your Yard program opens for applications on March 24th, offering vouchers for electric yard equipment to residents in Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, or Weber counties. Recycling is not required, but those who recycle a functional gas-powered leaf blower or string trimmer qualify for the full $200 incentive. Demand is high, so act fast!

Upcoming Air Quality Funding

Utah was awarded several large new grants in 2024: the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Implementation Grant (approximately $75 million), the Clean Ports Program Grant ($110 million), and the Clean Heavy Duty Vehicles Grant ($60 million).

Learn more about this funding

Charge Your Yard Equipment Exchange Launching February 18

The Utah Division of Air Quality is pleased to announce the 2025 Charge Your Yard equipment exchange program – opening Tuesday, February 18!

Eligible yard care businesses will receive a $3,000 incentive to exchange their gas-powered lawn equipment for electric.

2024 DAQ Annual Report

The 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 2024.

Download the report

Beehive Emission Reduction Plan Engagement Opportunities

The Comprehensive Plan of the Beehive Emission Reduction plan will build on the existing Priority Plan, extending efforts to reduce emissions and improve air quality through 2050. It aims to address emissions across all sectors of the economy, and we’re seeking public input on both near-term actions and long-term strategies.

Please complete our survey by Friday, January 31st, to share your ideas, connect us with community leaders, and express interest in further participation. Organizations with detailed proposals or those interested in collaboration with the state are encouraged to respond to our Request for Information, open until April 18, 2025.

If you missed our Comprehensive Plan Kickoff Meeting the meeting recording, agenda, and slides are available here. All engagement materials, including the Business Sustainability Survey, can be found on the Beehive Emission Reduction Plan landing page.

House Bill 220 – Halogen Emissions Final Report

H.B. 220 was passed during the 2023 Utah Legislature General Session requiring the Utah Division of Air Quality to develop and publish a halogen air emission inventory, recommendations for best available control technologies, and recommendations for a state standard limiting halogen emissions for counties along the Wasatch Front by November 20, 2024. More information about H.B. 220, the final report, and the halogen emissions inventories can all be found by visiting Utah Halogen Emissions.

2024 Utah Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Comment

The Annual Air Monitoring Network Plan is available for review and comment.

The Utah Air Monitoring Center provides an annual review of information about the Utah air monitoring network and pollution trend.

Utah Air Monitoring Network Plan

Submit comments to Bo Call ([email protected])

House Bill 220 (General Session 2023)

House Bill 220 (General Session 2023) requires UDAQ to:

complete an emissions inventory of point sources that emit halogens by December 31, 2024,
complete an emissions reduction plan to reduce halogens by December 31, 2026, and
provide recommendations for a state standard limiting halogen emissions

Learn more about the interim status report on UDAQ’s H.B. 220 inventory and literature

S.B. 136

Senate Bill 136 (General Session 2022) required UDAQ to conduct studies and provide recommendations to inform the development of a Utah-specific diesel emissions reduction framework.

S.B. 136 Diesel Emissions Reduction Program Study & Utah Diesel Emissions Reduction Framework, Final Report – November 2023

Utah Receives $1,284,587 for three community air pollution monitoring projects

The EPA has selected three Utah groups, including the Department of Environmental Quality, to receive funding to conduct air quality monitoring in communities across Davis and Salt Lake Counties. The projects are focused on communities that are underserved, historically marginalized, and overburdened by pollution.