| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.89 |
| Liaison | Wendy Harness |
| Submission Date | July 6, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Delta College
OP-2: Outdoor Air Quality
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Linda
Petee Sustainability & Risk Management Coordinator Facilities Management |
Does the institution have policies and/or guidelines in place to improve outdoor air quality and minimize air pollutant emissions from mobile sources on campus?:
A brief description of the policies and/or guidelines to improve outdoor air quality and minimize air pollutant emissions from mobile sources:
The Delta College Campus Sustainability Plan, http://www.delta.edu/transparency/capital-outlay-plan/_documents/delta-college-sustainability-climate-action-report-2010.pdf, is a roadmap for creating a path toward a sustainable campus. Delta College is committed to reducing its carbon footprint while also planning for future growth and development. The plan specifically targets our campus carbon footprint with consideration for the improvement of the local environment and quality of life in Michigan.
The plan focuses on activities, practices, and processes which directly impact campus greenhouse gas emissions and those which indirectly may influence emissions. Within those areas, we consider: Operations (buildings, transportation, waste management, energy, purchasing, and auxiliary services); Education (curriculum, research, professional development); Administration & Finance (infrastructure, investment, planning). Our goal is to systematically incorporate sustainable practices and decision processes throughout our operations and academic curriculum and to serve as a catalyst for awareness and education throughout the College community.
Has the institution completed an inventory of significant air emissions from stationary campus sources or else verified that no such emissions are produced?:
Weight of the following categories of air emissions from stationary sources::
| Weight of Emissions | |
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx) | 3.20 Tons |
| Sulfur oxides (SOx) | 0.02 Tons |
| Carbon monoxide (CO) | --- |
| Particulate matter (PM) | 0.24 Tons |
| Ozone (O3) | 0 Tons |
| Lead (Pb) | 0 Tons |
| Hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) | 0 Tons |
| Ozone-depleting compounds (ODCs) | 0 Tons |
| Other standard categories of air emissions identified in permits and/or regulations | 0.18 Tons |
A brief description of the methodology(ies) the institution used to complete its air emissions inventory:
Delta College contracts with the Michigan DEQ/Michigan Air Emission Reporting System (MAERS) submittal and audit process to perform an annual air quality inspection and to provide emissions data to our facility.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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