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Air Quality News (Archive)
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 stagnate. During these conditions, fine particles can be trapped near the ground and build to unhealthful levels...
READ ABOUT IT- Posted 6/25/09
DNR Proposes NOx Allowance Allocations from CAIR Compliance Supplement Pool
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is providing notice and opportunity for public comment on its proposal to allocate allowances for nitrogen oxide (NOx) under the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) Compliance Supplement Pool (CSP), as provided for under 567 Iowa Administrative Code 34.205(3)...
READ ABOUT IT- Posted 7/1/09
Air Quality Bureau Has New Address
Although the Department of Natural Resources Air Quality Bureau will continue to reside at the same address, the city and zip code will change effective July 1, 2009...
READ ABOUT IT- Posted 6/29/09
New Regulations for Hospital Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers: Affected Facilities Must Submit Initial Notifications to DNR by June 27
Hospitals in Iowa that continue to use ethylene oxide to sterilize equipment may be subject to new federal air toxics regulations impacting these operations. The new regulations are the National Emission Standards for Hospital Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers and were published in the Federal Register December 28, 2007, under 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart WWWWW...
READ ABOUT IT- Posted 6/23/09
Air: The Search for One Clean Breath is available for checkout from the DNR Air Quality Bureau
Air: The Search for One Clean Breath is both a historical and forward-looking tour of the story of air. The film chronicles scientists’ first forays into understanding its composition, the connection of air pollution to respiratory illnesses, and today’s clean air technologies...
READ ABOUT IT- Posted 6/22/09
Environmental Conference Slated for September 16
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry and the Iowa Department of Economic Development will facilitate an environmental conference called “Surviving in a Tough Climate” September 16 at the Foxboro Conference Center in Johnston...
READ ABOUT IT- Posted 6/16/09



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What's New?
Last Modified: 7-2-09

7/2/09
Answers to frequently asked questions regarding registration of internal combustion engines have been posted

7/1/09
A list of all applications meeting the deadline for the RIDE program have been posted

6/29/09
The proposal to allocate allowances for nitrogen oxide under the Clean Air Interstate Rule Compliance Supplement Pool is now available for public comment

The 2006 - 2008 Iowa Ozone design values summary on the monitoring page has been updated

6/11/09
The radio advertisement for the RIDE program is now available

6/9/09
The RIDE guidelines clarifications have been updated

Additional 6H and 6X NESHAP information has been posted

6/8/09
An informational video about the Air Quality Index is now available

Information about a new educational video about air quality is now available

6/2/09
The draft notification letter for the permit by rule for spray booths is now available for public comment

5/29/09
Iowa’s 2009 Air Monitoring Network Plan is available for public review and comment

Selected air toxics results for 2008 are now available

5/27/09
An opportunity to comment on proprosed rule changes is available

5/26/09
A new page with information for weathercasters has been added

A new air quality resource for teachers has been added to the education information page

5/21/09
Updated information related to the new Reduce Iowa's Diesel Exhaust (RIDE) grant program has been posted

5/19/09
The 2008 Title V Emissions Fee reminder letter has been posted

5/15/09
The agenda for the May 21 Air Quality Client Contact meeting has been posted



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