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Board of Supervisors Keep Key Program Revved Up 7/24/2008
The Board of Supervisors approved to continue a program that helps clean the air we breathe. ....More Details

Industry Challenge Reduces Pollution in South Phoenix 7/23/2008
Find out how over 29,000 pounds of air pollution was reduced in South Phoenix ....More Details

Check Out M-Info for News & Current Events 7/21/2008
Maricopa County is proud to offer a unique way to receive updates on news and current events. ....More Details

Less than 10 Days to Sign Up for Subcontractor Registration 7/20/2008
If you are a subcontractor, you need this information to learn how to get registered... ....More Details

Permit Public Hearing for Wastewater Treatment Plant 7/14/2008
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department will hold a permit public hearing for Tolleson Wastewater Treatment Plant on August 21, 2008. Find out more... ....More Details

Permit Public Hearing for New Title V Facility 7/3/2008
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department will hold a permit public hearing for CMC Steel Fabricators, Inc., a Title V facility, on July 22, 2008. Find out more... ....More Details

Dry Cleaning Seminars 7/2/2008
Two dry cleaning seminars are being offered on July 21-22, 2008. Click here for more information... ....More Details

Air Quality Violators pay over $368K in June 7/1/2008
View a list of air pollution settlements made in the month of June 2008. ....More Details

Maricopa County Assists In Johns Hopkins Research Study 6/17/2008
Maricopa County assists in Johns Hopkins particulate matter research study. ....More Details

Subcontractor Registration 6/3/2008
Information for subcontractors engaged in dust-generating operations... ....More Details

Air Quality Violators pay over $296K in May 6/2/2008
View a list of air pollution settlements made in the month of May 2008. ....More Details

How Do I Report an Air Quality Violation? 6/1/2008
If people want to know how they can report an air quality violation. It’s simple... ....More Details

Air quality violators pay over $246K in April 4/30/2008
View a list of pollution settlements made in the month of April 2008... ....More Details

Air quality rule changes summarized 4/29/2008
Learn about the latest air quality rule revisions in this summary... ....More Details

High Pollution Advisory in Effect Thursday 4/23/2008
Information on the first ozone high pollution advisory of the season... ....More Details

Air Quality Violators pay over $209K in March 4/2/2008
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department announces $209,876.79 in air quality violation settlements during the month of March. ....More Details

Ozone Season Begins April 1st 4/1/2008
It may only be the beginning of spring, but it’s time to remind everyone in Maricopa County that April 1 marks the beginning of summer ozone season. Visit RunningOutofAir.com and learn simple steps you can take each day to protect the air we all breathe and Make the Clean Air Commitment. ....More Details

Maricopa County Strengthens Dust Control Rules 3/26/2008
Find out how the new regulations affect you. ....More Details

Mesa Woman Wins Prius for Making the Clean Air Commitment 3/25/2008
During halftime at the Phoenix Suns vs. Houston Rockets game on Saturday, March 22, 2008, Maricopa County’s Running Out of Air campaign awarded Katie Gorin of Mesa a brand new Toyota Prius, courtesy of the Phoenix Suns. Gorin won the hybrid for logging on to RunningOutofAir.com and signing up to Make the Clean Air Commitment. ....More Details

Air Quality Violators, Who Are They? 3/17/2008
Maricopa County strives to reduce air pollution just as any other region. The challenge Maricopa County faces is getting residents to take action. The fact remains, we all contribute to our pollution problem here in the Valley. ....More Details

Stronger Smog Standards Will Protect Human Health 3/13/2008
EPA approved the most stringent 8-hour standard ever for ozone, tightening the standards to 0.075 parts per millions from 0.08 ppm. Ozone is a precursor to smog. ....More Details

Air Quality Violators pay over $440K in February 3/3/2008
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department announces $440,302.90 in air quality violation settlements during the month of February. The settlement cases for February are listed below including the following three highest settlements for the month: ....More Details

Make the Clean Air Commitment! 2/21/2008
On February 13, 2008, Maricopa County kicked off its new clean air initiative called Running Out of Air. The driving force behind this clean air program is the website www.RunningOutofAir.com where you will find information on the particulate pollution problem this region faces. ....More Details

Maricopa County Urges Residents to Clean the Air 2/13/2008
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors announced today its clean air campaign titled Running Out of Air. ....More Details

Air Quality Violators pay over $185K in January 2/1/2008
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department announces alleged violators paid $185,490 in settlements in January. The settlement cases for January are listed below including the three highest settlements for the month. ....More Details

Air Quality Honor Roll Applauds Pollution Prevention 2/1/2008
Two nominees are recognized this month for taking incredible strides in keeping the Valley’s air clean. A site superintendent for a local asphalt company and a manager for an auto body shop were both nominated by inspectors with the Maricopa County Air Quality Department. ....More Details

Dust Training for the Trainers 1/22/2008
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department began certifying third party trainers. Certification will be granted to qualified individuals who attend a “Train the Trainers” class and pass a test based on Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulations Rule 200, 310, 310.01, and Appendix C. ....More Details

How Small is a Dust Particle? 1/16/2008
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department is responsible for issuing No Burn Day restrictions during the months of October through February when air pollution is expected to reach unhealthy levels. The question is. “When pollution levels are high, what are we breathing?” ....More Details

When is it a No Burn Day? 1/4/2008
Tis the season to sit by the fire. However, before you light that wood burning fire, be sure you won’t get a ticket. Check the forecast to be sure it is okay to light that fire. ....More Details

Air Quality Violators Pay Over $5.3 Million in 2007 1/2/2008
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department announces violators paid a record $5,331,239.56 in settlement violations in 2007. Violators paid $285,046.25 in December alone. By comparison, the Air Quality Department collected approximately $3.7 million in 2006. ....More Details

Air Quality Honor Roll Identifies Two Local Supervisors 1/2/2008
Two nominees are recognized this month for taking incredible strides in keeping the Valley’s air clean. A site superintendent for a local asphalt company and a shipping manager of a family-owned business that crafts handmade iron lighting fixtures were both nominated by inspectors with the Maricopa County Air Quality Department. ....More Details

Maricopa County Asks Residents Not to Burn 12/21/2007
This holiday season, the Maricopa County Air Quality Department is asking residents to refrain from wood-burning in fireplaces and/or woodstoves as well as open burning in outdoor fire pits unless absolutely necessary. ....More Details

No Burn Day Issued Second Day in a Row 12/4/2007
The health watch issued on Tuesday is now extended through Wednesday, December 5, 2007 until midnight (24-hour period). As a result, residents must refrain from wood-burning in fireplaces and/or woodstoves as well as open burning during the health watch Tuesday and Wednesday. ....More Details

Over $286K Paid in Air Quality Violations in November 12/3/2007
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department announces $286,266.55 in air quality violation settlements made during the month of November. A list of all settlement cases for the month is included in the attached document including the following three highest settlement cases for November: ....More Details

Health Watch Tuesday, No Burn Day Restrictions in Effect 12/3/2007
A health watch is in effect throughout Maricopa County on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 from midnight until midnight (24-hour period). As a result, residents must refrain from wood-burning in fireplaces and/or woodstoves as well as open burning during the health watch Tuesday. ....More Details

Is it Okay to Burn? 11/20/2007
The temperatures are finally dropping. It’s almost time to grab the blanket and sit by the fire. But wait! Before you light that wood burning fire, be sure you won’t get a ticket. Check the forecast to be sure it is okay to light that fire. ....More Details

First Winter Season High Pollution Advisory 11/7/2007
A high pollution advisory [HPA] is in effect throughout Maricopa County on Thursday, November 8, 2007 from midnight until midnight (24-hour period). No Burn Day restrictions are in effect despite warm temperatures. ....More Details

Air Quality Violators Pay Over $475K in October 11/1/2007
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department announces $475,445.08 in air quality violation settlements were made during the month of October. This brings the Air Quality Department’s total for 2007 to date to over $4.7 million. ....More Details

Air Quality Honor Roll Recognizes a Notable VP 11/1/2007
One new nominee is acknowledged this month for doing a remarkable job at keeping our air safe to breathe. An inspector with the Maricopa County Air Quality Department nominated a vice president with an automobile collision center for their environmentally friendly work ethic which landed them on this month’s Air Quality Honor Roll. ....More Details

Dust Pollution is on the Rise 10/22/2007
October 21, 2007 marks the ninth day in 2007 that Maricopa County has experienced unhealthy levels of PM-10 (or particulate matter measuring 10 microns or less). Nine days is already way past the federal limit. ....More Details

Air Quality Brown Bag Seminar on October 18th 10/10/2007
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department will be holding a brown bag luncheon to discuss New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Subpart iiii, Diesel Generators. ....More Details

Air Quality Violators Pay Over $265K in September 10/2/2007
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department announces $265,031.35 in air quality violation settlements made during the month of September 2007. ....More Details

Air Quality Honor Roll Pays Tribute to Cary Edwards 10/2/2007
A supervisor with a local printing and bag manufacturing company is recognized for its exceptional environmentally friendly work practices in this month’s Air Quality Honor Roll. ....More Details

Unprecedented Air Quality Resolution Approved by Supervisors 9/19/2007
A resolution of unprecedented magnitude has been approved by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. ....More Details

Air Quality Violators Pay Over $524K in August 9/4/2007
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department announces $524,488.10 in air quality violation settlements made during the month of August 2007. This includes a $180,000 settlement from Fulton Homes and a $175,000 settlement from Henry Products Inc. ....More Details