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ECOS Letter to EPA on Exceptional Events Documents and Tools

March 11, 2024

This ECOS Letter to U.S. EPA includes input on EPA guidance and tools for preparing exceptional events demonstrations. The letter also underscores the need for increased categorical grant funding, cooperative process improvement, and better data sharing to support efficient implementation of the exceptional events program.

Filed Under: ECOS Update

Idaho Promotes Cleaner Air with #WoodstoveWednesday

March 8, 2024

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is reaching out to residents through an ongoing series of Facebook posts encouraging them to reduce air pollution from their woodstoves used by…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: air quality

Hawaii Closely Monitoring Air Quality Amid Wildfire Recovery

March 1, 2024

As Hawaii continues the recovery process in the wake of devastating wildfires on Maui, the state Department of Health (DOH) is closely monitoring and testing air quality in surrounding communities.…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: air quality, wildfires

New Jersey Launches Innovative School Bus Electrification Program

February 2, 2024

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is launching a groundbreaking program that will protect school children from harmful air pollutants, particularly in overburdened communities. New Jersey’s Electric School Bus…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: emissions, environmental justice

Maryland Issues Plan to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

January 19, 2024

At the end of 2023, the Maryland Department of the Environment released its Climate Pollution Reduction Plan outlining actions needed to reach the state’s goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: climate, emissions, greenhouse gases

DC Adopts California Vehicle Emissions Standards

January 12, 2024

In December, the DC Department of Energy & Environment published a final rulemaking adopting the Advanced Clean Cars II Rule, California’s Vehicle Emission Standards. Under the regulations, automakers will be…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: emissions

Montana Launches Workgroup to Enhance Public Engagement 

January 12, 2024

On January 8, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the formation of a dedicated workgroup to discuss the agency’s implementation of the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA), following…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: stakeholder engagement

Colorado Launches New Online Tool to Visualize Air Pollution Data

January 5, 2024

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has launched a new online tool that makes it easy to visualize air pollution data in the state. The tool shows…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: data

Wyoming Issues First Batch of Class VI Permits

December 22, 2023

Last week, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) approved its first three Class VI Permits for the storage of carbon dioxide in deep geological formations. The permits took a…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: permitting

Colorado Offers Tips to Help Communities Write Effective Comments

December 22, 2023

In its ongoing effort to keep communities informed and engaged, the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Air Pollution Control Division recently launched a webpage with helpful tips for…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: stakeholder engagement

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