Air Quality Analysis and Research

The Bureau of Air Quality Analysis and Research performs the following functions:

Analysis of ambient measurements of criteria and non-criteria pollutants;
Modeling of reactive pollutants including ozone and PM_2.5 in support of State Implementation Plans (SIPs);
Measurement and assessment of acidic deposition in lake waters;
Development of relational databases and analysis of tail-pipe measurements including OBD-based inspection and maintenance (I/M);
Risk assessment and management of airborne toxics;
Development of DAR-1, Annual Guideline concentrations;
Determination of environmental ratings under 6NYCRR Part 212.