AIR QUALITY

AKRF is known for developing innovative methodologies to address unique project conditions, no matter how large or small the project. We grasp the big picture as well as the technical details of air quality projects. Our experience includes air quality analysis related to construction, transportation, urban development, industrial emissions, and such municipal projects as landfills and sewage plants. And we helped write the book on AQ for New York City by preparing the air quality methodology for the City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) Technical Manual and its recent update.

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	Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling
	AKRF uses advanced modeling techniques to simulate how ambient pollutants disperse and react in the atmosphere. We analyze air quality impacts from vehicular emissions for the most complex roadway configurations in urban areas. AKRF also uses the latest EPA-approved dispersion models to predict ambient concentrations of air contaminants in support of air permits, EISs, health risk assessments, and other regulatory requirements.
	Air Quality Assessments and Permit Applications
	Air quality assessments required by the National Environmental Policy Act, the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act, and New York City Environmental Quality Review are typical assignments for AKRF. Our expertise also includes preparing applications for local and state air permits, Title V operating permits, and PSD/NSR (prevention of significant deterioration/new source review) permits under the Clean Air Act. We also have extensive experience preparing air emission inventories and other technical studies that support EISs and air permit applications. In addition, AKRF prepares technical studies to determine the short- and long-term health impacts of toxic air contaminants.
	Air Monitoring
	AKRF designs and implements air sampling programs for ambient air monitoring of toxic compounds, odor sampling and assessment studies, and stack test program oversight. We’ve performed air monitoring studies for a range of source types, including solid waste landfills, hazardous waste sites, and wastewater treatment plants.
	Air Emission Control Systems
	Selecting appropriate air pollution control equipment requires careful evaluation because of the many regulatory, environmental, and economic implications. AKRF’s in-depth knowledge of the regulatory mandates for emission control systems and the technical capabilities allows us to best advise our clients on their control system options.