The Area Sources Group works to ensure the State of Alaska meets health based air quality standards to protect public health and the environment in a cost-effective accountable manner. We work with local communities, Tribes, industry, other government agencies, environmental groups and individuals to develop and implement plans to improve air quality in Alaska.

To learn more about specific air quality projects we work on, you can access these projects by visiting the following links:

• Regional Haze - haze that impairs visibility in all directions over a large area
• Ultra-low Sulfur Diesel - "clean" diesel, very low in sulfur. The fuel allows new equipment on Model Year 2007 and newer trucks and buses to clean the exhaust, reducing emissions of nitrous oxide gas and particulates by over 90%.
  • Diesel Engine Retrofit Program - new emissions equipment installed on older diesel engines allows full capture of the benefits of the new ultra low sulfur diesel fuel
• Particulate Matter - mixture of extremely small particles and liquid droplets
  • PM10 and PM2.5 background, health, planning, and control options
  • Woodstove Information - advice for obtaining the fullest benefit from your woodstove
• Air Toxics - Alaska specific sources and types of air toxics
• Carbon Monoxide - Alaska has a potential for wintertime health problems with carbon monoxide in the Anchorage and Fairbanks areas
  • Fairbanks Low Sulfur Gasoline Testing Project
  • Final report for the above project (SEP 06): Tier 2 Gasoline Emission Benefits in Alaska
• Indoor Air - Indoor air pollution can exist at levels 2-5 times more than outdoor levels; information regarding garages and toxic vapors
• Area Source Contacts

Submittal Form to receive Air Quality Public Notices