The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comments by April 2 on its draft Volkswagen settlement beneficiary mitigation plan as required to apply for funds. Idaho’s approach under…
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Utah Reduces Mobile Emissions During Clean the Air Challenge
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) participated in the Salt Lake Chamber’s February Clear the Air Challenge, which aimed to educate residents about tools to cut tailpipe emissions. Competitors…
Louisiana Spotlights Air Monitoring Technology as Part of Video Series
Last Week, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released an air monitoring informational video on YouTube. In the video, Air Department staff introduce viewers to the various technologies that…
Georgia Ambient Monitoring Program Launches New Website
The Ambient Monitoring Program of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s (EPD’s) Air Protection Branch announces the release of a newly designed and reconfigured website devoted to Georgia’s air quality called…
Texas Offers Alternative Fueling Grants
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has announced that it will offer a second round of Alternative Fueling Facilities Program (AFFP) grants to eligible individuals, businesses, and government entities to…
New Mexico Introduces Air Quality Booklet for Kids
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Air Quality Bureau has introduced an outreach booklet for kids on ozone issues in New Mexico. Whispurr and Muttley, Air Detectives features two furry…
Wyoming’s Air Quality Enterprise Data System
The State of Wyoming’s Inventory, Monitoring, Permitting, And Compliance Tracking system, called IMPACT, has significantly facilitated the submission, tracking, analysis, review, and issuance of air quality permits and reports for…
Arizona’s Air Permit Streamlining
The construction industry plays a major role in driving economic growth for the State of Arizona. A subset of this industry includes the portable rock product industry – crushing and…
North Carolina’s ‘It’s Our Air’ Program Provides Air Quality Curriculum for High School Students
How can a state help students, who are the next generation of drivers, consumers, and decision makers, become better critical thinkers and be aware of how to solve complex environmental…
Colorado’s Incorporation of Environmental Justice in Permitting
In June 2016 the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) developed its policy to address equity and justice in the administration of its programs. Among other goals, this…
