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Air Quality, Inventory and Reporting (1460DP) - Natural Resources, Department of

2025-2026 Regular Session

Summary of Bill 1460DP: Air Quality, Inventory and Reporting Main Purpose and IntentThe purpose of this proposed bill is to require the Department of Natural Resources to establish

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Bill Summary · 1460DP

Summary of Bill 1460DP: Air Quality, Inventory and Reporting

Main Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this proposed bill is to require the Department of Natural Resources to establish a comprehensive air quality inventory and reporting system. The goal is to improve the state's ability to monitor, analyze, and publicly report on air pollution levels and trends.

Key Provisions

  • Directs the Department of Natural Resources to develop and maintain a statewide air quality inventory that tracks emissions of key pollutants from both stationary and mobile sources.
  • Requires the Department to publish annual reports on the state's air quality, including data on pollutant levels, sources, trends, and compliance with federal and state air quality standards.
  • Mandates that the air quality reports be made publicly available online in a user-friendly format to promote transparency and public access to this information.
  • Authorizes the Department to collect relevant air quality data from businesses, industries, and government agencies to populate the inventory.
  • Establishes penalties for entities that fail to report required air quality data to the Department.

Affected Parties

  • The Department of Natural Resources would be responsible for creating and maintaining the air quality inventory and reporting system.
  • Businesses, industries, and government agencies that emit air pollutants would be required to report relevant data to the Department.
  • The general public would have increased access to comprehensive, reliable information about the state's air quality through the Department's annual reports.
  • State and local policymakers could use the air quality data to inform decisions about environmental regulations, public health initiatives, and infrastructure investments.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • The bill, if enacted, would require the Department of Natural Resources to establish the initial air quality inventory and reporting framework within 18 months of the legislation taking effect.
  • The Department would then be required to publish the first comprehensive air quality report within 24 months of the bill's enactment, and annually thereafter.
  • Specific deadlines are included for when businesses and other entities must begin reporting their air quality data to the Department.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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