A July 2013 Legislative Performance Audit of sand and gravel permitting raised concerns about Division of Air Quality (DAQ) enforcement of in-process permits, case management of permit modification requests, and the timeliness of processing permit applications
Read MoreA hazardous waste is specifically listed by the Utah Solid and Hazardous Waste Rules or exhibits a characteristic such as ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity.
Read MoreCertificate of Compliance Owners and operators of regulated petroleum underground storage tanks must qualify their tanks to receive a Certificate of Compliance. Close an UST How to close underground storage tanks in Utah. Forms for Underground Storage Tanks Various forms important for underground storage tank owners and operators. How to Prepare for UST Compliance Inspections …
Read MoreBy Alex Pashley Almost everything we do creates some kind of waste. While many wastes are relatively benign, some are hazardous and need to be regulated to protect public health and the environment. As a hazardous waste inspector for the Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste (DSHW), I evaluate the hazardous …
Read MoreBy Jay Morris Did you know that there are over 1,500 stationary emission sources in Utah, along with several hundred federal and state air quality rules and regulations that cover these sources? When I first started performing air quality compliance inspections, I had no idea! Our program, which includes inspections, compliance assistance, and enforcement, protects …
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