Aug 14, 2009 | Glossary
The emissions testing program for the state of Colorado. See www.aircarecolorado.com for more details.
Aug 14, 2009 | Glossary
Tiny particles dispersed in gases. Often used synonymously with particulate matter (PM).
Aug 14, 2009 | Glossary
The opportunity to reach jobs, services, housing, recreation, shopping, and entertainment within a reasonable time frame, and without being impeded by physical, social, or economic barriers. Enhancing mobility is one way of providing improved access.
Aug 13, 2009 | Glossary
The Brown Cloud — a pollutant-related visibility problem — is caused by tiny particles smaller than 10 microns in size, carbon-containing particles and the chemical reactions of certain gases, including NOx, NH3, and SO2. The collective pollutants block...
Aug 13, 2009 | Glossary
Established in 1973 under section 25-7-109 of the Colorado Air Quality Control Act, the AQCC is an eight-member elected commission with authority to adopt, promulgate, modify. or repeal emission control regulations which require the use of effective practical air...
Aug 13, 2009 | Glossary
A subset of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.