Air pollution and idling regulations for motor vehicles | Department of Public Health

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The Department of Public Health maintains rules to reduce air pollution that is produced by motor vehicles. You can help to protect and improve the city’s air quality by reporting air or noise pollution or reporting illegal idling to Air Management Services.

Name	Description	Released	Format
Air Management Regulation IX PDF	Regulations for controlling emissions from vehicles.	January 9, 1986
Diesel vehicle operator’s guide to idling compliance PDF	A guide to the City's rules for idling vehicles, including myths and facts about idling.	October 2, 2018