On September 12 and 13, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and New Mexico Environment Department will convene a public science forum and Four Corners Air Quality Group…
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Idaho Launches Updated Air Quality Webpage
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) recently launched a new air quality reports and forecasts webpage that provides Idaho residents an easy and mobile-friendly way to access daily air forecasts.…
Tennessee Attains Compliance with Federal Particle Pollution Standards
On August 30, Tennessee announced that the entire state is now in compliance with federal air quality health standards for particle pollution, also known as particulate matter or PM2.5. U.S.…
Louisiana Collecting Air Samples with Mobile Air Monitoring Lab
The Mobile Air Monitoring Lab (MAML) is a state-of-the-art air monitoring vehicle deployed by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) whenever the need for air monitoring arises. Reasons for…
Nine Eastern States Unveil Proposed Climate Pact
On August 23, nine eastern states announced a landmark bipartisan agreement to slash greenhouse gas emissions across the region by 65 percent by 2030 and promote growth of the green…
Delaware Launches Electric Vehicle Delaware Workplace Charging Program
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Division of Energy & Climate is encouraging businesses, nonprofit organizations, and local governments to take advantage of the opportunity to install…
Eleven States Sue U.S. EPA over Delay on Accidental Release Prevention Rules
On July 24, Attorneys General from 11 states (Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington) signed and filed a lawsuit that claims…
Mississippi Embarks on Reorganization of Office of Pollution Control
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Office of Pollution Control (OPC) is in the process of reorganizing its structure to better serve facilities in the state, enhance efficiency, and…
New Mexico Offers Compliance Assessment Program for Small Businesses
The New Mexico Environment Department’s Air Quality Bureau has developed a compliance assessment program for small businesses that offers free assistance to small businesses that want help identifying air quality…
A Dozen States Express Concern to OMB over CPP Repeal
On July 14, the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington sent a letter to White House Office of Management…
