PRESS RELEASE | ADEQ Announces Pima County Ajo Planning Area Officially Meets Federal Clean Air Standard for PM-10 Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) officials announced today that the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved its request to redesignate the Ajo planning area in Pima County to reflect that it meets the federal health-based …
SAEMS September 2020 Virtual Meeting
Rupesh Patel Air Program Manager, Pima County Department of Environmental Quality For SAEMS September 2020 Meeting we had Rupesh Patel, of Pima County Department of Environmental Quality speak about Air Quality in our community. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iK6mEc1XwupEc1qMMSFnKfXPdz7b2ZIK/view?usp=sharing Here is a copy of his presentation (LINK). We also had Michael Smelser (msmelser@pine-environmental.com) sponsor this months meeting. Please contact …
ARIZONA POLLUTION PREVENTION WEEK
ADEQ to celebrate Arizona Pollution Prevention (P2) Week showcasing program achievements and business innovations in the evolving landscape September 21-27, 2020 PHOENIX (September 17, 2020) – To recognize pollution prevention solutions that both enhance efficiency in manufacturing and help conserve Arizona’s natural resources for future generations, Governor Doug Ducey has declared September 21-27, 2020 as Arizona …
ADEQ Water Quality Update on WOTUS
Greetings Stakeholders, The Navigable Waters Protection Rule which redefined Waters of the United States (WOTUS) went into effect on June 22, 2020. Several legal challenges are working their way through the courts, but as of this date there has been no stay of the rule in Arizona. As expected, ADEQ has received many questions on …
ADEQ Water Quality Division Updates
Water Quality Division – Five Year Rule Review – Feedback requested for: – Chapter 6. Department of Environmental Quality – Pesticides and Water Pollution Control. The survey is due July 30th –Take Survey > –Chapter14. Department of Environmental Quality – Permit and Compliance Fees. The survey is due August 10th – Take Survey >
ADEQ Hazardous Waste Rule Updates
Hazardous Waste Rule Updates – Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – On Friday, July 10, 2020, ADEQ filed an NPRM regarding the State Hazardous Waste (HW) Program with the Secretary of State. A prepublication copy is viewable below. The official NPRM is expected to be published in the Arizona Administrative Register on July 31. View/Download the NPRM. Submit comments and questions …
ADEQ 202 Construction General Permit
The ADEQ 2020 Construction General Permit NOI process is live on myDEQ – *Please note: Current permittees who will complete construction activities by Aug. 31, 2020, and those with a CGP Erosivity Waiver are not required to reapply for coverage under the new permit. If you have an Erosivity Waiver, check your calculated end date on your certificate. …
ADEQ Information for Wastewater Operators
Wastewater Operators: Certification reminder – For those whose certifications expire March 1, 2020 – Sept. 30, 2020, a 6-month extension is available and the renewal is FREE. Read ADEQ’s letter to Certified Operators to learn more.
June SAEMS Monthly Meeting
This month SAEMS had Dr Chuck Gerba, Professor of Virology in the Department of Environmental Science at the University of Arizona. He spoke to use about Using Wastewater Testing for Early Detection of Covid-19. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rZVrQk6VT6CAZ_qOkItsrIGp5x0R2Rin/view?usp=sharing
ADEQ – Waste Management – Updated
ADEQ is holding a Solid and Hazardous Waste – Back to Basics Workshop on July 1st, 2020 for those interested. This event has been canceled This was the email receive this morning on the training. Good morning,Thank you for registering for ADEQ’s Waste Programs Division’s “Solid & Hazardous Waste: Back to Basics” Webinar scheduled to …