Since its founding in 2002, the National Tribal Air Association has been a leading voice for Tribal air quality issues, programs, and policies. With more than fifty (50) principal 
Sandoval County NM defers asphalt plant decision with potential impacts on Tribal communities
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Dust, grime, stench and pollution were words that echoed through the Sandoval County Commission chambers on Thursday night as the county’s Planning and Zoning Commission considered a proposal for a temporary asphalt plant at NM 165 and I-25.
Primary Quality Assurance Organizations and Tribal Air Programs
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Tribal air professionals should know about the development of strategies for a new system of monitoring and data sharing utilizing Primary Quality Assurance Organizations (PQAOs). This organizational strategy was developed by Region 9 EPA and is based on 40 CFR 58 Appendix A (Quality Assurance section) as part of monitoring regulations in 2006. PQAOs are defined as “A monitoring organization or a coordinated aggregation of such organizations that is responsible for a set of stations that monitors the same pollutant(s) and for which data quality assessments can logically be pooled.” [1]
EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels
Monday, 30 August 2010 22:03 | Written by EPA Press Release |
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As a new generation of cars and light trucks start appearing on the market, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of every new vehicle in dealer showrooms. The proposed rule seeks public comment on label design options and related issues. The public can view the proposed rule and labels at: http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/ and submit comments as part of the rulemaking process via email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . They can also review the proposed rule at http://www.nhtsa.gov/fuel-economy. |
EPA Announces Native American Youth Artwork Contest: “Help Fight Environmental Crime”
Monday, 30 August 2010 21:58 | Written by EPA Press Release |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a poster artwork contest for Native American students aimed at protecting the environment by encouraging the reporting of possible environmental crimes through EPA’s tips and complaints website.
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