Utah Division of Air Quality

Beehive Emission Reduction Plan 

The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is excited to announce the Beehive Emission Reduction Plan, an initiative to engage in greenhouse gas emission reduction planning in Utah.  The goal of this effort is to identify quantifiable emission reduction measures and to secure implementation funding for those measures through the Inflation Reduction Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and other sources. DEQ has extensive emission reduction planning experience and is prepared to coordinate with partners to ensure that funding is leveraged to support balanced, state-driven solutions that pave the way for continued growth while maintaining a high-quality of life in Utah.

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Comment Period Open For EPA’s Air Emissions Reporting Rule Proposal

EPA is proposing significant changes to the Air Emissions Reporting Rule (AERR). Changes include increasing the number of facilities required to report emissions as point sources, even if they do not have a permit, based on NAICS coupled with hazardous air pollutant thresholds. Additionally, for those subject to reporting, more emissions calculation and operating information will be required. It is recommended to read the AERR proposal as there are many other changes.

The proposed AERR revisions were released on August 9th and comments on the proposed rule must be received by EPA on or before October 18, 2023.

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2-Stroke Emissions Proposed Rule Feedback Opportunity

The Utah Division of Air Quality is proposing reducing emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds and nitrogen oxides from small 2-stroke gas powered lawn equipment as part of the Northern Wasatch Front Ozone State Implementation Plan. We are asking stakeholders for feedback on the proposed rule before the formal rulemaking process begins.

Learn more about the proposed rule, how you can provide feedback, and about ongoing lawn equipment incentive programs for businesses at ChargeYourYard.utah.gov.

2023 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.

• 2023 Utah Air Monitoring Network Plan
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Submit comments to Bo Call (bocall@utah.gov)

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!

2022 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 2022.

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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.

Senate Bill 136 Status Report for Legislative Interim Committees

Through Senate Bill 136, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality is directed to conduct a study and develop a framework for a Utah-specific diesel emissions reduction program. A status report on the Department’s progress has been provided to the November legislative interim committees.

Reducing Summertime Ozone Pollution in Utah

Thank you to those who joined our meetings! For those who weren’t able to join, you can now watch the meeting recordings and view the slides. You can also review the Ozone SIP website where you can explore the interactive emissions inventory tool, and of course, submit your emission reduction ideas.

R307-401. Permit: New and Modified Sources

Due to the OAR website having problems publishing the R307-401 rule, DAQ is posting the most updated version of the rule on the DAQ website. The rule was last updated and made effective September 3, 2020.

Oil and Gas Sources – Major CAERS update!

The Centralized Air Emissions Reporting System (CAERS) updates on February 3rd. Watch the tutorial and download the new CAERS User Manual here.

Am I in a Non-Attainment Area?

(06/26/2018)—An address and coordinate search tool that shows air quality non-attainment and maintenance areas in Utah.

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