3-2-13 Public Notice – Proposed Revision to the State Implementation Plan to Meet the Requirements of Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) Set Forth by the Clean Air Act (CAA) Under the 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS

• Proposed RACT SIP Revision

4-4-13 – Public Hearing for RACT SIP Revision is CANCELLED
5-3-13 Public Notice – 2013-2014 Air Monitoring Network Plan
Philadelphia Diesel Difference Meetings:
5-20-13, 10 AM – 12 PM, Corner of 6th and Race Streets, The American College of Physician’s Building,
8th Floor, Click here to RSVP
Air Pollution Control Board Meetings:
6-6-13, 1:45 PM, Municipal Services Building, 1401 JFK Boulevard, 16th Floor, Room X

• Regulations
• Air Quality Data, Programs, Emissions and Compliance Information

• Diesel Retrofit Requirements in Philadelphia Public Works Contracts – Diesel Retrofit Fact Sheet
• Benefits of the Clean Air Act Amendments
• 2012-2013 Air Monitoring Network Plan
• 2010 Air Quality Report - Annual summary of Philadelphia's air quality
• 2010 Facility Emissions - Criteria pollutant emissions for 100 of the larger Philadelphia facilities
• History of Air Pollution Control in Philadelphia
• Recent Air Permits Received
• Recent Asbestos Permits Received

In the course of our daily activities, each of us can do some small things that will improve our air quality. Many things that we take for granted have an impact on our air and on our health, including activities such as driving, lawn mowing, house painting, barbecuing and even polishing fingernails. Motor vehicle exhaust creates one-third to one-half of all of the ozone-forming pollution found in the world today. If you want to make a big impact on the environment, here are some tips:

• Keep your car's engine tuned up. It will run better and emit less pollution.
• Use a car or vanpool, mass transit, bicycle, or walk whenever you can.
• When you do need to drive, plan ahead so you don't make extra trips.
• Try to park in a central spot so you can walk to each of your errands.
• Stay within the speed limit - cars emit less pollution at 55 mph than at higher speeds.
• Lower the thermostat in winter and raise it in summer.
• Use fuel efficient vehicles.
• Use electric mowers, blowers and trimmers instead of gas.

• Do not top off the gas tank.