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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 Air…

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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…

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