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Arizona Air Quality Division
Controls present and future sources of air pollution to protect the environment and ensure the health and general welfare of its citizens.
www.adeq.state.az.us
Controls present and future sources of air pollution to protect the environment and ensure the health and general welfare of its citizens.
www.adeq.state.az.us
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Protects the air by developing and implementing programs designed to ensure the national ambient air quality standards established by the EPA are met.
www.adeq.state.az.us
Protects the air by developing and implementing programs designed to ensure the national ambient air quality standards established by the EPA are met.
www.adeq.state.az.us
Linn County Air Quality Division
Issues permits, performs compliance inspections, responds to air quality complaints and monitors ambient air.
www.air.linn.ia.us
Issues permits, performs compliance inspections, responds to air quality complaints and monitors ambient air.
www.air.linn.ia.us
Polk County Air Quality Division
Regulates sources of air pollution, issuing permits, monitoring air quality, inspecting businesses and responding to complaints.
www.airquality.co.polk.ia.us
Regulates sources of air pollution, issuing permits, monitoring air quality, inspecting businesses and responding to complaints.
www.airquality.co.polk.ia.us
Vermont Air Pollution Control Dvision
Studies acid rain and related air pollution problems, proposes regulations to improve air quality and issues permits to control pollution from sources of air contaminants across the state.
www.anr.state.vt.us
Studies acid rain and related air pollution problems, proposes regulations to improve air quality and issues permits to control pollution from sources of air contaminants across the state.
www.anr.state.vt.us
Air Pollution Control District of Jefferson County
Provides air quality monitoring, issues permits & regulations and regulates vehicle emissions testing.
www.apcd.org
Provides air quality monitoring, issues permits & regulations and regulates vehicle emissions testing.
www.apcd.org
South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD)
Air pollution control agency for Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, California.
www.aqmd.gov
Air pollution control agency for Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, California.
www.aqmd.gov
California Air Resources Board
Promotes and protects public health, welfare and ecological resources through the effective and efficient reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering the effects on the economy of the state.
www.arb.ca.gov
Promotes and protects public health, welfare and ecological resources through the effective and efficient reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering the effects on the economy of the state.
www.arb.ca.gov
California Air Resources Board (ARB)
Carries out a nonregulatory Indoor Air Quality and Personal Exposure Assessment Program that includes sponsored research, exposure assessment, development of indoor air quality guidelines and public education and outreach.
www.arb.ca.gov
Carries out a nonregulatory Indoor Air Quality and Personal Exposure Assessment Program that includes sponsored research, exposure assessment, development of indoor air quality guidelines and public education and outreach.
www.arb.ca.gov
Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division
Performs air quality-related research with emphasis on the lower atmosphere. Also serves as a source of meteorological information and expertise for the U. S. Department of Energy.
www.atdd.noaa.gov
Performs air quality-related research with emphasis on the lower atmosphere. Also serves as a source of meteorological information and expertise for the U. S. Department of Energy.
www.atdd.noaa.gov
B
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
Develops and enforces regulations to control air pollution within its Northern California jurisdiction.
www.baaqmd.gov
Develops and enforces regulations to control air pollution within its Northern California jurisdiction.
www.baaqmd.gov
Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
Develops and enforces regulations to control air pollution within its Northern California jurisdiction.
www.baaqmd.gov
Develops and enforces regulations to control air pollution within its Northern California jurisdiction.
www.baaqmd.gov
Benton Clean Air Authority
Municipal corporation that aims to preserve public health as it relates to outdoor air quality.
www.bcaa.net
Municipal corporation that aims to preserve public health as it relates to outdoor air quality.
www.bcaa.net
C
Clean Air Canada
Assists Canadians in learning more about national air pollution, to share information and strategies, and to coordinate efforts to protect the air.
www.cleanair.ca
Assists Canadians in learning more about national air pollution, to share information and strategies, and to coordinate efforts to protect the air.
www.cleanair.ca
Ohio Regional Air Pollution Control Agency
Protects the citizens of the Miami Valley from the adverse health effects of air pollution by enforcing federal, state, and local regulations.
laa.co.montgomery.oh.us
Protects the citizens of the Miami Valley from the adverse health effects of air pollution by enforcing federal, state, and local regulations.
laa.co.montgomery.oh.us
D
Florida Division of Air Resource Management
Administers the state's air pollution control programs.
www.dep.state.fl.us
Administers the state's air pollution control programs.
www.dep.state.fl.us
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality: Air Quality Division
Provides air quality regulations, monitoring, permits, education and information on air pollution related matters within the state.
www.deq.state.ok.us
Provides air quality regulations, monitoring, permits, education and information on air pollution related matters within the state.
www.deq.state.ok.us
Virginia Air Quality Division
Administers the requirements of the federal Clean Air Act and enforces state law and regulations to improve Virginia's air quality.
www.deq.state.va.us
Administers the requirements of the federal Clean Air Act and enforces state law and regulations to improve Virginia's air quality.
www.deq.state.va.us
Delaware Division of Air & Waste Management
Operates the state's air monitoring, permitting and compliance programs.
www.dnrec.state.de.us
Operates the state's air monitoring, permitting and compliance programs.
www.dnrec.state.de.us
E
Canada's National Pollutant Release Inventory
Provides detailed data and information on annual pollution releases.
www.ec.gc.ca
Provides detailed data and information on annual pollution releases.
www.ec.gc.ca
Office of Air and Radiation (OAR)
EPA office that develops national programs, technical policies, and regulations for controlling air pollution and radiation exposure.
www.epa.gov
EPA office that develops national programs, technical policies, and regulations for controlling air pollution and radiation exposure.
www.epa.gov
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS)
EPA office that directs national efforts to meet air quality goals, particularly for smog, air toxics, carbon monoxide, lead, particulate matter (soot and dust), sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
www.epa.gov
EPA office that directs national efforts to meet air quality goals, particularly for smog, air toxics, carbon monoxide, lead, particulate matter (soot and dust), sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
www.epa.gov
Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ)
EPA office that protects public health and the environment by controlling air pollution from motor vehicles, fuels, and nonroad equipment, and by encouraging travel choices that minimize emissions.
www.epa.gov
EPA office that protects public health and the environment by controlling air pollution from motor vehicles, fuels, and nonroad equipment, and by encouraging travel choices that minimize emissions.
www.epa.gov
US EPA Emission Inventory Improvement Program
Services for developing a system for collecting, calculating and reporting emissions data and improving quality of emissions.
www.epa.gov
Services for developing a system for collecting, calculating and reporting emissions data and improving quality of emissions.
www.epa.gov
Illinois EPA Bureau of Air
Improves air quality by identifying pollution problems, proposes regulations to control or reduce contaminants, conducts inspections and reviews permit applications.
www.epa.state.il.us
Improves air quality by identifying pollution problems, proposes regulations to control or reduce contaminants, conducts inspections and reviews permit applications.
www.epa.state.il.us
Utah Air Monitoring Center
Provides air pollution reports, weather forecasts, air monitoring data, related government links and more.
www.eq.state.ut.us
Provides air pollution reports, weather forecasts, air monitoring data, related government links and more.
www.eq.state.ut.us
European Commission Directorate for Environment
Responsible for air quality, water quality and nuclear safety. Contains publications, news, legislation updates and funding opportunity links.
europa.eu.int
Responsible for air quality, water quality and nuclear safety. Contains publications, news, legislation updates and funding opportunity links.
europa.eu.int
F
Air Quality and Conformity Information Center
Fresno County's air pollution resource page with emission inventory, AQ standards and related resources.
www.fresnocog.org
Fresno County's air pollution resource page with emission inventory, AQ standards and related resources.
www.fresnocog.org
Air Quality and Smoke Management
U.S. Forest Service resource site, with informational, policy and related resources.
www.fs.fed.us
U.S. Forest Service resource site, with informational, policy and related resources.
www.fs.fed.us
G
Air Resources Branch, British Columbia Ministry of the Environment
provides up-to-date information on the major air quality issues, including emissions, legislation and standards.
wlapwww.gov.bc.ca
provides up-to-date information on the major air quality issues, including emissions, legislation and standards.
wlapwww.gov.bc.ca
M
Massachusetts Air Program Planning Unit
Controls ambient emissions of air pollutants, including those of toxic compounds from stationary sources and mobile sources that contribute to violations of federal ambient air quality standards.
www.magnet.state.ma.us
Controls ambient emissions of air pollutants, including those of toxic compounds from stationary sources and mobile sources that contribute to violations of federal ambient air quality standards.
www.magnet.state.ma.us
Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District
Implements air quality programs required by state and federal mandates, enforces rules and regulations based on air pollution laws, and educates businesses and residents about their role in protecting air quality.
www.mdaqmd.ca.gov
Implements air quality programs required by state and federal mandates, enforces rules and regulations based on air pollution laws, and educates businesses and residents about their role in protecting air quality.
www.mdaqmd.ca.gov
Maryland Department of the Environment: Air and Radiation Management Administration
Provides services in air monitoring, air quality compliance, permits, planning, mobile sources and vehicle emissions inspection.
www.mde.state.md.us
Provides services in air monitoring, air quality compliance, permits, planning, mobile sources and vehicle emissions inspection.
www.mde.state.md.us
City of St. Louis Division of Air Pollution Control
Provides air quality permitting, technical services and enforcement in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the EPA.
stlouis.missouri.org
Provides air quality permitting, technical services and enforcement in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the EPA.
stlouis.missouri.org
N
Norwegian Institute for Air Research
An independent research foundation focused on air pollution problems of local, regional and global scales.
www.nilu.no
An independent research foundation focused on air pollution problems of local, regional and global scales.
www.nilu.no
New Mexico Air Quality Bureau
Ensures that all air quality standards are met and maintained, issues air quality construction and operating permits and enforces air quality regulations and permit conditions.
www.nmenv.state.nm.us
Ensures that all air quality standards are met and maintained, issues air quality construction and operating permits and enforces air quality regulations and permit conditions.
www.nmenv.state.nm.us
P
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
Implements policies and programs designed to meet and maintain air quality standards, protect human health, prevent injury to plant and animal life, and protect Puget Sound's panoramic views.
www.pscleanair.org
Implements policies and programs designed to meet and maintain air quality standards, protect human health, prevent injury to plant and animal life, and protect Puget Sound's panoramic views.
www.pscleanair.org
R
Regional Air Quality Council: Denver
Air planning agency working to meet federal health standards and improve air quality in the six-county Denver area, focusing on ozone, carbon monoxide and fine particulate matter.
www.raqc.org
Air planning agency working to meet federal health standards and improve air quality in the six-county Denver area, focusing on ozone, carbon monoxide and fine particulate matter.
www.raqc.org
S
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
Local government agency that works to protect the people and the environment of the county from harmful effects of air pollution.
www.sbcapcd.org
Local government agency that works to protect the people and the environment of the county from harmful effects of air pollution.
www.sbcapcd.org
Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority
Agency that inspects air pollution sources, assists with control technology, monitors ambient air quality and strives to educate the public.
www.scapca.org
Agency that inspects air pollution sources, assists with control technology, monitors ambient air quality and strives to educate the public.
www.scapca.org
SEIPH - Environmental Research Group
Provider of services and information on air emissions and public health.
www.seiph.umds.ac.uk
Provider of services and information on air emissions and public health.
www.seiph.umds.ac.uk
North Carolina Division of Air Quality
Regulates the quality of the air in the state through technical assistance to industries and enforcement of state and federal air pollution standards.
daq.state.nc.us
Regulates the quality of the air in the state through technical assistance to industries and enforcement of state and federal air pollution standards.
daq.state.nc.us
New Jersey Bureau of Air Monitoring
Measures air pollution levels in the state and compares them to national health standards and issues health advisories when air pollution reaches unhealthy levels.
www.state.nj.us
Measures air pollution levels in the state and compares them to national health standards and issues health advisories when air pollution reaches unhealthy levels.
www.state.nj.us
Southwest Clean Air Agency
Responsible for enforcing federal, state and local outdoor air quality standards and regulations in Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis, Skamania and Wahkiakum counties of southwest Washington.
www.swcleanair.org
Responsible for enforcing federal, state and local outdoor air quality standards and regulations in Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis, Skamania and Wahkiakum counties of southwest Washington.
www.swcleanair.org
T
Wyandotte County Department of Air Quality
Local air quality program that offers permitting and technical services, enforcement and air monitoring and analysis in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
www.toto.net
Local air quality program that offers permitting and technical services, enforcement and air monitoring and analysis in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
www.toto.net
V
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Improves the health and quality of life for all valley residents through cooperative and effective air quality programs.
www.valleyair.org
Improves the health and quality of life for all valley residents through cooperative and effective air quality programs.
www.valleyair.org
Ventura County Air Pollution Control District
Protects public health and agriculture from the adverse effects of air pollution by identifying problems and developing a comprehensive program to achieve and maintain state and federal air quality standards.
www.vcapcd.org
Protects public health and agriculture from the adverse effects of air pollution by identifying problems and developing a comprehensive program to achieve and maintain state and federal air quality standards.
www.vcapcd.org
Ventura County Air Pollution Control District
Protects public health and agriculture from the adverse effects of air pollution.
www.vcapcd.org
Protects public health and agriculture from the adverse effects of air pollution.
www.vcapcd.org
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In 1963, the United States enacted the first government regulations regarding air pollution with the Clean Air Act, whose purpose was to provide money for reducing air pollution. In 1970, the Clean Air Act underwent an amendment. A significant outcome of the 1970 Clean Air Act was the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency, which is responsible for the enforcement of air quality programs nationwide.
In 1990, the Clean Air Act underwent another amendment to enact regulations pertaining to air pollution emissions that are in existence today. One can receive information about government and air pollution control education and training courses regarding the Clean Air Act from a variety of resources.
1. Find government and air pollution control education and training through government agencies.
2. Learn about air pollution and government role from the Air Pollution Training Institute.
3. Comply with government regulations regarding air pollution with environmental training consultants.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Look for government resources on air pollution control
Government websites offering educational resources on government regulations regarding air pollution are not only an efficient method of learning about federal government air pollution regulations, but may also be economical because you can learn online.
I recommend: The Environmental Protection Agency, through their Air Pollution Training Institute (APTI), offers a variety of online and on-site training courses ranging from entry level to more advanced topics pertaining to air pollution and government regulations, such as ambient monitoring and compliance assurance. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality conducts air quality workshops designed to enhance one's knowledge on government policy on air pollution regulations, government emission laws on air pollution and air quality monitoring.
Contact private agencies that specialize in government policy on air pollution
The Air Pollution Training Institutes, located in New Jersey, Ohio, Illinois, Texas and California, provide training regarding regulations enacted by government on air pollution reduction, monitoring and compliance, analytical methods and source sampling. Upon completion of courses, students may receive Continuing Education Units.
I recommend: Rutgers University and the University of Cincinnati offers EPA-based classes that provide instruction on government regulations, air pollution reduction initiatives and monitoring and sampling practices.
Hire training consultants to teach you about government research on air pollution control
Environmental training consultants offer programs designed to meet the expertise of any audience and topic. In addition, training consultants are a good resource to obtain information on government resources on air pollution control. This training method is ideal for a company wanting to train a number of individuals because the consultant can instruct on-site, therefore reducing company expenses.
I recommend: Trinity Consultants offers introductory, advanced and technical air pollution control courses in addition to industry specific courses. ABS Consulting sponsors a Clean Air Compliance Institute which examines issues such as the Clean Air Act, permitting and air quality standards.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Subscribe to available listservs and news feeds on local, state and federal environmental agency websites to receive notifications on updates to government actions to prevent air pollution, government research on air pollution control and government emission laws on air pollutions.
Understanding the relationship between government and air pollution control gives your business a strong foundation for complying with government regulations. Air pollution research and government actions to prevent air pollution complement each other, and if you take the time to learn about both you can keep your company in compliance.
Many businesses think of the government as the enemy, but when you're dealing with the government and air pollution control, try to think of the government as your partner. Government resources on air pollution control and government solutions to air pollution control make compliance easier. Use these three steps as a framework for dealing with the federally-mandated government reduction of air pollution.
1. Where can I find government research on air pollution control?
2. Which government policy on air pollution applies to my business?
3. How can my business comply with government regulations regarding air pollution?
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Investigate applicable government research on air pollution control
If you try to look at air pollution and government research you'll quickly discover that not all government research on air pollution applies to your business. Some government information on air pollution control may relate to large industry while other research pertains to specific types of industry. Don't get overwhelmed by too much information; find out up front what types of government research on air pollution control will help your business.
I recommend: Begin your investigation at the United States Environmental Protection Agency's list of air pollutants. Then look at their sources and see which type of air pollution applies to or impacts your business. If you need help understanding some of the language, consult the National Association of Clean Air Agencies' primer for understanding pollutant terminology.
Learn what government policy on air pollution applies to your business
Government research on air pollution laid the framework for current government policy on air pollution. Things that historically show up as pollutants from a certain industry (for example, carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles) get regulated. How do you know what pollutants may result from your business?
I recommend: The Green Media Toolshed helps you identify source pollution based on very general information about your industry. After you check out its scorecard, you'll probably want to contact a company to visit your business and check air pollutants (also called emissions). Companies like Air Pollution Testing, Inc. will test your emissions.
Comply with government regulations regarding air pollution
Your priority now is finding a company that knows government emission laws on air pollution and understands government regulations. Air pollution control is the biggest step, because to comply with government regulations regarding air pollution you'll need to research and purchase products that reduce air pollution.
I recommend: Sierra Research, Inc. offers services that bring your company into compliance with government regulations regarding air pollution. Clean Air Engineering, Inc. offers testing and engineering to fix the problems as well.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Some government research on air pollution control also points to problems with indoor air quality. Consider having your business' indoor air quality tested and, if needed, corrected.
- • While you must follow federal government air pollution regulations, don't forget that your state department of environmental protection may have more stringent government emission laws on air pollution control. Set up a meeting with your state government on air pollution concerns specific to your business.
Guide to Government and Air Pollution Control Key Terms
Learn government and air pollution control key terms to help implement anti-pollution policies
By Rachel Davy
The U.S. government has many policies and laws covering air pollution, so it's important to know and understand the key terms. Since every state in the U.S. is required to meet certain criteria when it comes to air pollution policies and standards, taking the time to learn them will help make implementing these policies easier. Environmentalists should also learn these key terms so they can educate others about air pollution policies and regulations.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Air permits
Air permits are enforceable legal documents that ensure businesses are being compliant with air pollution regulations.
I recommend: Read the information provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to learn about air permits and how they are enforced.
Actual emissions
Actual emissions are pollutant air emissions that are calculated throughout a business facility's hours of operation. These can be accessed and analyzed from actual data as well as historical records to determine emissions estimates and if a facility or operation needs to make adjustments.
I recommend: Read the article about actual emissions at Climate Biz.
Ambient monitoring
Ambient monitoring is the monitoring of air, soil and water to determine if certain conditions in the environment, including contaminant levels and species, are present.
I recommend: Study the information about ambient monitoring at the U.S. Department of Transportation website to learn about chemical, physical and biological specifications.
Acute toxicity
Acute toxicity is any toxic effect that occurs within a short period of time (96 hours or less) that's the result of harmful biological elements. This can result from a single exposure or multiple exposures to harmful substances and pollutants.
I recommend: Review the information about acute toxicity at the Columbia Environmental Research Center database.
National Ambient Air Quality Standards
National Ambient Air Quality Standards sets levels on six pollutants that are harmful to the public. These pollutants are carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, particulate matter and sulfur dioxide.
I recommend: Use the information at Scorecard to learn about National Ambient Air Quality Standards and how they are implemented for public health safety.
Attainment/non-attainment
Attainment is any area that meets ambient air quality standards, which are determined by the Environmental Protection Agency and whatever state in which the area is located. Every state in the U.S. is required to meet these ambient air quality standards. Non-attainment is when ambient air quality standards do not meet government specifications.
I recommend: Use the information provided by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to learn about attainment/non-attainment areas in Arizona.
