Air Quality & Emissions
CSU manages air quality requirements and emission sources to support regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and responsible campus operations.
Air Quality Compliance
Air quality compliance includes permitting, tracking, and monitoring activities related to campus emission sources. These efforts help CSU meet applicable Clean Air Act and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment requirements.
Permitting
Managing applicable air permits and regulatory documentation for campus operations and equipment.
Emissions Tracking
Tracking emission sources and maintaining records to support reporting and compliance requirements.
Regulatory Coordination
Coordinating with project teams, campus partners, and regulatory agencies when air quality requirements apply.
Common Campus Emission Sources
Emission sources may include boilers, generators, fuel-burning equipment, laboratory or research equipment, construction-related activities, and other regulated sources.
- Stationary engines and emergency generators
- Boilers, heaters, and fuel-burning equipment
- Construction or renovation activities that may affect air quality
- Other equipment or activities requiring air quality review
When Project Review May Be Needed
New Equipment
New fuel-burning, venting, or emission-producing equipment may require air quality review before purchase or installation.
Modifications
Changes to equipment, operations, location, fuel type, or usage may affect permitting or reporting requirements.
Construction Activities
Certain construction, demolition, renovation, or temporary equipment activities may require coordination before work begins.
Need Air Quality or Emissions Support?
Project teams, departments, and campus partners should coordinate early when equipment, construction activities, or operational changes may involve air quality requirements.