Air Emissions Overview

Many activities at construction sites can impact air quality, including operation of diesel engines, open burning, land clearing, and demolition. Air pollution rules applicable to constructions sites are contained in federal, state and local regulations and ordinances.

Information in this section of CICA is divided into the following areas:

• Regulatory Agencies (find rules and pointes of contact in your area)

• Asbestos (especially applicable to projects involving demolition)

• Open Burning and Dust Control Rules

• Diesel Engines (learn about current and future regulations for diesel equipment)

• Other Resources (additional resources related to air pollution)