Division of Air Quality - Utah Department of Environmental Quality

News and Announcements

Air Quality Rule and Plan Changes Open for Public Comment

The rule and public hearing information for new rule R307-209 Portable Aggregate Processing Plants, amendments to R307-401 Permit: New and Modified Sources, and amendments to R307-110-36 SIP Section X, Part F, Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program, Cache County, R307-110-36 are available for review on the DAQ open for public webpage.

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.

Utah Oil and Gas Rulemaking – Provide feedback for Utah’s State Plan

December 2023, the EPA issued a rule to reduce emissions from oil and gas operations. States must submit a plan to the EPA by March 9, 2026, to reduce emissions from existing oil and gas facilities. The Utah Division of Air Quality is seeking feedback from stakeholders as we develop this plan and supporting rules. See Utah Oil and Natural Gas Regulations to learn more information. DAQ will offer public meetings to provide information on the new rule and required state plan for existing sources. You will also have the opportunity to offer input on potential flexibility as we develop regulations at the following public meetings:

October 29, 2024: Roosevelt – USU Extension Campus, 2-4 pm
October 31, 2024: Virtual Meeting, 2-4 pm
November 7, 2024: Moab – Grand Center, Moab, 2-4 pm

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])

2023 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 2023.

Download the report

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

Charge Your Yard Incentive Program

Lawn care businesses in Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah, and Weber counties can receive a discount up to $3,000 to upgrade their gas-powered leaf blowers and string trimmers to battery-powered electric equipment. Visit ChargeYourYard.utah.gov to view full eligibility requirements and to apply!

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.