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Air Quality News (Archive)
Event in Waterloo to Demonstrate Railroad Diesel Emissions Reduction Project Funded by Federal Recovery Act
Iowa Northern Railway will demonstrate the operation of a newly converted railroad “slug,” a locomotive accessory that draws electrical power generated by an attached diesel locomotive to increase the locomotive’s pulling and braking power. The result is reduction of diesel emissions and fuel savings...
READ ABOUT IT- Posted 7/21/10
Draft Rulemaking and Webinar Available for GHG Tailoring Rule
The Iowa DNR is providing more information on recently finalized federal regulations for greenhouse gases and the DNR’s plans for implementing these regulations. New postings related to the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule are now available at the DNR Air Quality Bureau webpage for greenhouse gas emissions...
READ ABOUT IT- Posted 6/30/10
Avoid Areas of Heavy Smoke near Fireworks Displays
As spectacular as fireworks can be, the fine particles in smoke from fireworks can cause breathing problems for some if the air is stagnant. During these conditions, fine particles can be trapped near the ground and build to unhealthful levels...
READ ABOUT IT- Posted 6/28/10
MSW Landfill Expansions May Change Applicability to State Performance Standards
As part of a compliance assistance effort, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Air Quality Bureau will mail out determination letters to all active municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills in the state...
READ ABOUT IT- Posted 6/21/10
June 9 PM2.5 Workshop Agenda Posted
The agenda for the Wednesday, June 9 PM2.5 workshop has been posted. Several information items have been added to the web page as well. The meeting will be held at the Air Quality Bureau’s office in Windsor Heights...
READ ABOUT IT- Posted 6/1/10
DNR to Host Webinar on PSD and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule
DNR will host a webinar on the PSD and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule on Monday, June 28 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. The host will be Marnie Stein of the DNR Air Quality Bureau with opening remarks from Catharine Fitzsimmons, Bureau Chief...
READ ABOUT IT- Posted 6/1/10

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What's New?
Last Modified: 7-28-10

7/29/2010
Additional information for the PM2.5 Implementation Workgroup has been posted

7/28/2010
The Department’s proposed rulemaking to adopt the Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule is now available for review and formal public comment.

7/27/2010
Additional information about the BEEP program has been posted

Additional information about the RIDE program has been posted

7/22/2010
An FAQ for the greenhouse gas tailoring rule is now available

Information on the new requirements for stationary engines (RICE NESHAP) has been posted

7/12/2010
Additional greenhouse gas information has been posted

NESHAP compliance calendars for gasoline bulk plants have been posted

6/30/2010
Updated NAAQS exceedance information for 2010 has been posted

6/29/2010
Additional information about the greenhouse gas tailoring rule has been posted

6/28/2010
Iowa's 2010 air monitoring network plan is now available

The concentration-to-AQI calculators have been updated

6/23/2010
A "Frequently Asked Questions" document regarding landfills and NSPS applicability has been posted.

6/16/2010
Proposed air quality rule changes now available for review and comment

6/10/2010
Information from the PM2.5 Implementation Workgroup meeting has been posted



 

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