EPA

Herbert Asks Public to Take Responsibility for Clean Air

Brian Grimmett — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:02:16 +0000

Governor Gary Herbert demonstrated three simple things Utahns can do to help lower harmful emissions as he kicked off Clean Air Month at a house across the street from the State Capitol today.

Governor Herbert says Utahns aren’t always aware of the simple ways we can help clean up the air but gave these three tips while declaring May Clean Air Month. One could update older fuel storage containers, use paints with low amounts of volatile organic compounds, and replace gas powered yard equipment with cleaner alternatives.

Will Utah Weigh in on EPA’s New Cleaner Fuels and Cars Standards?

Andrea Smardon — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:18:47 +0000

The federal Environmental Protection Agency is now taking public comment on proposed new cleaner fuels and cars standards. Known as Tier 3 of the Clean Air Act Amendments, they’re designed to improve air quality and public health by reducing the sulfur content of gasoline and making cars more efficient.

Utah DEQ Ready For New EPA Chief

Dan Bammes — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:35:59 +0000

The head of Utah’s Department of Environmental Quality says she’s had a good experience working with the person picked to head the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Gina McCarthy was head of E-P-A’s air quality division until President Obama tapped her for the top job this week.

Local Clean Air Advocates Challenge EPA

Andrea Smardon — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:49:50 +0000

Clean air advocates filed a legal challenge last week against the US Environmental Protection Agency, claiming a new policy allows some coal-fired power plants to continue releasing haze-causing pollutants in Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming. Environmental organization HEAL Utah was one of the groups who filed the challenge with the US Court of Appeals for the 10^th Circuit in Denver.

Utah Facing Tough New Air Quality Regulations

Whittney Evans and Dan Bammes — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:08:13 +0000

The Utah Air Quality Board will meet tomorrow to look at a new set of state regulations aimed at cleaning up winter air pollution. The new rules would impose stricter standards in Cache County as well as the Wasatch Front. The new plan has to meet standards set by the U-S Environmental Protection Agency, with federal highway funding at risk if it fails.