We are a consensus-driven organization focused on assisting air quality agencies and personnel with implementation and technical issues associated with the federal Clean Air Act. AAPCA was created in the fall of 2012 when several states initiated discussions to form an association of state air quality agencies interested in creating a technical forum where ideas, information, and best practices could be shared when meeting our common goal of improving air quality and ensuring environmental protection. Our members work collaboratively on behalf of states and the communities they protect to act as a conduit for and provide feedback to federal regulators on air quality rules that have significant impacts across the entire nation. We invite you to explore this site and connect with AAPCA's members.
Recent Updates from AAPCA
The October 2019 edition of the Air & Waste Management Association's EM magazine includes an article from AAPCA entitled “State Perspectives on Planning for Continued Regional Haze Progress,” co-authored by Nancy Vehr (Wyoming DEQ and 2019 AAPCA President), Stuart Spencer (Arkansas DEQ and 2018 AAPCA President), and Jason Sloan (AAPCA Executive Director). The full issue is available here.
AAPCA held the Association's 2019 Fall Business Meeting on August 26, 27, and 28 in Raleigh, North Carolina. A press release is available here and presentations can be found here.
On May 17, 2019, AAPCA transmitted written testimony to the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 appropriations for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State and Local Air Quality Management Grants.
On May 3, 2019, AAPCA transmitted comments to U.S. EPA regarding the draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021 National Program Guidances for the Office of Air and Radiation and the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance.
May 1, 2019 - AAPCA releases an updated fact sheet, Preparing for Personal Air Sensors: Definition, Opportunities, and Data Limitations.
On April 22, 2019, AAPCA published the 2019 edition of State Air Trends & Successes: The StATS Report. The report can be found here and an accompanying press release here.
From March 25 to 27, AAPCA held the Association's 2019 Spring Meeting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A press release is available here and presentations can be found here.
On March 18, 2019, AAPCA transmitted testimony to the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 appropriations for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State and Local Air Quality Management Grants.
February 13, 2019 - AAPCA is seeking nominations for 2019 best practices in air pollution control. The nomination period has been extended to April 19, 2019.
On December 18, 2018, AAPCA submitted a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning heavy and light-duty diesel vehicle emission control systems tampering.
From November 13 - 15, the Association of Air Pollution Control Agencies (AAPCA) held its 2018 Fall Business Meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The September 2018 edition of the Air & Waste Management Association's EM magazine included an article from AAPCA entitled "A Story Seldom Told: National Ambient Air Quality Standards and Success in Air Pollution Control," co-authored by Stuart Spencer (Arkansas DEQ and AAPCA 2018 President), Nancy Vehr (Wyoming DEQ and AAPCA 2019 President), and Jason Sloan (AAPCA Executive Director).
On July 2, 2018, AAPCA released the 2018 edition of The Greatest Story Seldom Told: Profiles and Success Stories in Air Pollution Control. You can find the report here and an accompanying press release here.
On July 2, AAPCA submitted comments on the list of candidates under consideration for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's chartered Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee.
On May 18, AAPCA transmitted testimony to the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Appropriations for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State and Local Air Quality Management Grants.
On April 27, AAPCA transmitted testimony to the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Appropriations for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State and Local Air Quality Management Grants.
On February 1, AAPCA submitted a letter requesting an extension of the comment period for U.S. EPA's advance notice of proposed rulemaking, State Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Existing Electric Utility Generating Units, for at least 60 days after February 26, 2018 (the current deadline).
On November 20, 2017, AAPCA provided to the leadership of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee a letter related to FY2018 Appropriations for U.S. EPA’s State and Local Air Quality Management Grants.
On October 31, 2017, AAPCA submitted comments on the Draft FY 2018 - 2022 EPA Strategic Plan.
On September 28, 2017, AAPCA submitted comments on the list of candidates under consideration for U.S. EPA's chartered Science Advisory Board.
On September 15, 2017, AAPCA posted Principles for Addressing Interstate and International Ozone Transport, and submitted comments on the list of candidates for U.S. EPA's chartered Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC).
On July 19, 2017, AAPCA released a new report, The State of Regulatory Reform: Navigating State Perspectives on Clean Air Act Regulations Under Executive Order 13777.
In July 2017, AAPCA and The Council of State Governments announced the public release of a new resource, STATES AT THE TABLE: Engaging Energy and Environmental Opportunities with Federal Advisory Committees, located at www.cooperativefederalism.org.
On June 14, 2017, AAPCA provided to the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment a letter containing consensus principles for Clean Air Act modernization (see a similar letter sent to the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety.)
On May 23, 2017, AAPCA transmitted testimony to the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Appropriations for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State and Local Air Quality Management Grants.
On May 15, 2017, AAPCA submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on regulations that may be appropriate for repeal, replacement, or modification under Executive Order 13777 on Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda. Links to other state and local agency comments can be found here.
On April 17, 2017, AAPCA released a new report, The Greatest Story Seldom Told: Profiles and Success Stories in Air Pollution Control. You can find the report here and an accompanying release here.
On March 13, 2017, AAPCA submitted a letter regarding U.S. EPA's Preliminary Interstate Ozone Transport Modeling Data for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard. State and local environmental agency comments can be found here.
In March 2017, AAPCA released an updated timeline, State Clean Air Act Deadlines, 2016 - 2021.
On January 13, 2017 AAPCA submitted a letter requesting an extension of the comment period for U.S. EPA's draft Guidance on the Development of Modeled Emission Rates for Precursors (MERPs) as a Tier 1 Demonstration Tool for Ozone and PM2.5 under the PSD Permitting Program, and a letter requesting an extension of the comment period for U.S. EPA's Draft PM2.5 Precursor Demonstration Guidance.
In January 2017, AAPCA released Timing of U.S. EPA Nominations & Appointments in Past Presidential Transitions.
On December 9, 2016, AAPCA released an updated timeline, Forthcoming & Initiated Clean Air Act Regulatory Actions, 2016 - 2020.
On December 2, 2016, AAPCA submitted a letter requesting that U.S. EPA extend the comment period for the proposed rule, Implementation of the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: Nonattainment Area Classifications and State Implementation Plan Requirements, for at least 30 days after January 17, 2017 (the current deadline).
On November 28, 2016, AAPCA submitted comments on the list of candidates for U.S. EPA’s Science Advisory Board Ad Hoc Committee for Review of the Screening Methodologies to Support Risk and Technology Reviews (RTR): A Case Study Analysis.
November 2016 - AAPCA releases updated State Clean Air Act Deadlines, 2016 - 2021 and Forthcoming & Initiated Clean Air Act Regulatory Actions, 2016 - 2020.
On September 26, 2016, AAPCA requested that U.S. EPA extend the public comment period for its Draft Guidance on Significant Impact Levels for Ozone and Fine Particles in the Prevention of Significant Deterioration Permitting Program.
On September 2, 2016, AAPCA sent a letter to U.S. EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance and Office of Air and Radiation concerning data display issues on Enforcement and Compliance History Online.
On August 10, 2016, AAPCA submitted comments on U.S. EPA's proposed rule, Protection of Visibility: Amendments to Requirements for State Plans.
On July 19, 2016, AAPCA submitted comments on the list of candidates for U.S. EPA's Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee.
On June 28, 2016, AAPCA submitted comments on U.S. EPA's proposed rule, Revision to the Near-Road NO2 Minimum Monitoring Requirements.
On June 20, 2016, AAPCA submitted a letter to U.S. EPA requesting an extension of the deadline for submitting comments on their proposed rule, Protection of Visibility: Amendments to Requirements for State Plans.
September 2015 - AAPCA releases State Environmental Agency Perspectives on Timely NAAQS Implementation
June 2015 - AAPCA releases State Environmental Agency Perspectives on Background Ozone & Regulatory Relief
