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Through 8/18/19 8- hour Ozone Summary is based on 8-hour averages of raw 1-hour ozone data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and consistent with Data Reporting and Handling Conventions outlined in 40 CFR Part 50 – Appendix P.To view...

Following three days of testimony, on Aug. 16th the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission approved a new Colorado zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) program. The new rules were brought to the Commission by a coalition of State agencies and the auto manufacturing industry. This action makes Colorado the 10th state to adopt California’s Zero-Emission Vehicle program, which further advances the rapid electrification of the vehicle fleet. The RAQC’s support for the program was appreciated as we stressed the emissions reductions and increased consumer choice that are anticipated. Here is an article in the Colorado Sun about the announcement, including a quote from the RAQC.

Through 8/11/19 *Based on 8-hour averages of raw 1-hour ozone data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and consistent with Data Reporting and Handling Conventions outlined in 40 CFR Part 50 - Appendix P.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to determine that the Denver Metro/North Front Range ozone nonattainment area did not meet the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) (i.e. 75  parts per billion (ppb)) by the...

In an effort to keep interested stakeholders informed of current happenings with RAQC programs, partners, and air quality news and events, the RAQC created “The Air Monitor” quarterly e-newsletter. You can read the third issue here. If you are interested in subscribing to the newsletter, sign up here or contact Sara Goodwin at sgoodwin@raqc.org.

Through 8/4/19

Denver Metro/North Front Range Area - 2019 8-Hour Ozone Summary* Through 7/28/19

Denver Metro/North Front Range Area - 2019 8-Hour Ozone Summary* Through 7/21/19

The Regional Air Quality is pleased to announce that Regulation 21, the Low VOC Architectural and Industrial Maintenance (AIM) coatings and consumer products rule, was approved by the Air Quality Control Commission in a unanimous vote this past Thursday (July 18^th). This was the culmination of a multiyear, collaborative effort between the RAQC and the Air Pollution Control Division. The rule will go into effect May 1^st, 2020.

The rule will provide an estimated emissions credit of 10 – 16 tons/day of VOCs in the nonattainment area.

More information on the rulemaking process can be found here.

Denver Metro/North Front Range Area - 2019 8-Hour Ozone Summary* Through 7/15/19