Welcome to the
Air Quality Division
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The April 17th Air Quality Advisory Council meeting will serve as the public hearing for the new permit by rule proposal for the oil and natural gas industry.
Redbud is now live for use in reporting Emissions Inventories. 2012 Inventories must be submitted by April 1, 2013.
EPA has created a new Energy Efficiency web site that describes the ways energy conservation can be used and quantified for air quality planning.
Air Quality Permitting has posted a new guidance document on the Permitting Advice & Guidance page to clarify 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOOO.
The Air Quality Advisory Council will meet on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at DEQ Headquarters at 9 am. The Notice of Rulemaking and proposed rules have been posted to the Council Meetings page.
What is air quality?
The amount of pollution in the air from all sources - natural and human - defines the quality of the air we breathe. Air pollution isn't limited to our cities; it can blow into any part of Oklahoma from neighboring states.
Why is it important?
Bad air quality can affect everybody's health. It can have direct effects on the lungs, and it can worsen an existing condition, such as asthma. Some people are more sensitive to air pollution than others. These include young children who are growing rapidly and older adults who have reduced immune systems.
Poor public health also incurs economic costs for society, e.g., increased healthcare costs and loss of working days. And a clean environment makes Oklahoma an attractive place to live, work and play: something we can all be proud of.
What does the Air Quality Division do?
Most importantly, we work to effectively protect the public health in Oklahoma. We do this by:
More information about the Air Quality Division
To reach the main AQD programs use the links on the right or the pulldown menu at the top left on any AQD page.
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Last Updated: December 4, 2012
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