exceptional events; air quality; wildfires
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Overview
This bill amends Arizona’s air pollution control regulations to better address exceptional events, particularly those related to wildfires. It requires the Department of Environmental Quality to establish policy statements for identifying air quality exceptional events, considering the state’s unique geography and climate. Specifically, it mandates reporting to the EPA if a large wildfire on federal land impacts the state with smoke or damage, and creates a plan for dust forecasts in designated PM-10 nonattainment areas.
Key provisions
- Establishes policy statements for identifying air quality exceptional events.
- Requires reporting to the EPA regarding wildfires impacting the state.
- Creates a plan for developing and disseminating dust forecasts for PM-10 nonattainment areas.
- Defines the department’s duties related to air pollution control and monitoring.
- Mandates consideration of meteorological conditions in dust forecasts.
- Requires the department to consult with planning agencies and county air pollution control departments.
- Authorizes the department to conduct investigations and inspections.
- Establishes minimum state standards for air pollution control.
Who is affected
- Department of Environmental Quality
- County Boards of Supervisors
- Residents of Arizona
- Federal Land Managers
- Businesses operating in Arizona
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