Air Resource Management Program - Ozone Monitoring Protocols
Jump to a sectionSeasonal Instrument Exchange (Calibration Source Only)Field Calibration Check ProtocolInlet Filter Cartridge Exchange (V5 sites)Instrument Exchange (Analyzer Only)Instrument Exchange (Calibration Source Only)RMRS Ozone Network Data Quality Assurance/Quality ControlSeasonal Site Closure PreparationSeasonal Instrument Exchange (Calibration Source Only)Last updated February 1,…
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Archive: Firefighter pay updates
Update to firefighter work environment reformsDec. 31, 2024As we close out the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible work you’ve done. Thank you for all you do in service to the people of our nation. This was one of the most challenging fire years on record—96 days at Preparedness Levels 4 and 5, with more than 1.5 million acres burned above the 10-year average. We hit…
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Shared Stewardship Agreement fuels wildfire risk reduction efforts
ARIZONA — A historic Shared Stewardship Agreement signed last month by U.S. Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Natural Resources and Environment Dr. Homer Wilkes and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs will help the USDA Forest Service accelerate the pace and scale of vital forest fuels reduction and restoration efforts across the state as part of the Wildfire Crisis Strategy in the Southwest.…
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Air Resource Management Program - Monitoring Pollutants in the Air
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John Korfmacher, physical scientist, conducting ozone monitoring at Pike-San Isabel National Forest, Colorado. (USDA Forest Service photo)
Surface ozone is a pollutant, regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. Unlike stratospheric…
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Air Resource Management Program - Other Laws
Other laws, such as the National Environmental Policy Act and the National Forest Management Act, influence how the Forest Service manages and protects national forests and grasslands in relation to air quality and its effects on people and resources.National Environmental Policy ActThe National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) establishes national environmental policy and goals to protect,…
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Air Resource Management Program - Laws and Policies
Several regulatory requirements govern our work – the main one being the Clean Air Act. Much progress has been made toward improving air quality across the United States since its enactment. However, the Forest Service still faces many challenges in fulfilling our responsibilities. The following laws play critical roles in determining the Forest Service’s management of national forests and…