Air Quality
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Spring Tips
The days are warm and the nights are cool. The trillium and tulips are emerging from the soil and spring has arrived. This is a great time of year to make choices that will improve air quality and the environment.Spring is a season of new growth.…
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Fall Tips
When the sticky humidity of summer gives way to warm days and chilly nights, it is the perfect time to think about saving energy. Home is a great place to start. However, saving energy and improving air quality when buying produce, driving to work…
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Do A Little, Save A Lot
The average adult breathes about 20,000 times each day. Both children and the elderly face a greater risk of being affected by air pollution, as do people with heart, respiratory or other ailments. Daily use of electricity and fuel contributes to…
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Air Regulations, Policies and Guidance Public Notices
Public hearing, meeting and comment information related to air regulations, policies and guidance for the Air Management Program is available here.Upcoming Public Hearings, Meetings and Notices There are no upcoming hearings…
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Frequently Asked Questions: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
The U.S. EPA issues National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) that are categorized as either MACT or GACT. For general information about NESHAPs, visit our air toxics page. HAP = hazardous air pollutant MACT = maximum…
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Fireworks
Brilliant fireworks displays are fun to watch but have the potential for high concentrations of smoke, which can have health effects. This is especially true around the 4th of July, when extensive fireworks are part of large events and smaller…
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Air Management Program Organization and Staff Lists
Air Program organization chart - primary responsibilities for Air Program personnel DNR staff directory - searchable by name, subject or county Contacts by topic Rules, plans and policy Rules and regulations Federal and state standards…
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May is Clean Air Month
Clean air is important to human and ecosystem health. Poor air quality can affect people of all ages, especially those sensitive to air pollution, including people with asthma or heart conditions, people who work and exercise outdoors, and older…
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Power Plant Carbon Emission Standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has undertaken several rulemakings regulating carbon emissions from power plants under two sections of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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Air Management Advisory Group
The Air Management Advisory Group is a stakeholder working group formed in 2013 by the DNR Air Program. The group serves as a forum for the program to receive input from and provide information to stakeholder organizations. The goal of the advisory…