Aug 14, 2009 | Glossary
EPA leads the nation’s environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for...
Aug 14, 2009 | Glossary
Acronym for Federal Highway Administration. This federal agency carries out the Federal highway programs in partnership with the State and local agencies to meet the Nation’s transportation needs. FHWA adds value to the delivery of the Federal highway...
Aug 14, 2009 | Glossary
EnviroFlash is an e-mail and pager notification system that provides subscribers with instant air quality information that can be customized for individual needs. Denver-metropolitan area residents can sign up for this free service at:...
Aug 14, 2009 | Glossary
Program passed by the Colorado State Legislature that requires 1982 and newer vehicles to be inspected with a new high-tech treadmill test called I/M 240. Because the new test simulates actual driving conditions, it is more efficient than previous stagnant inspection...
Aug 14, 2009 | Glossary
The part of the State Implementation Plan (the state air quality plan or SIP) that identifies allowable emissions levels for specific pollutants emitted from mobile sources. The emissions levels in the budget are used for meeting emission reduction milestones,...
