| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.17 |
| Liaison | Megan Litke |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
American University
OP-2: Outdoor Air Quality
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 1.00 |
Hannah
Moskowitz Sustainability Analyst Office of Sustainability |
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Part 1
Yes
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A brief description of the policies and/or guidelines to improve outdoor air quality and minimize air pollutant emissions from mobile sources:
American University has a no engine idling policy in place.
The engine of a gasoline or diesel-powered motor vehicle /equipment shall not idle for more than three (3) minutes while the motor vehicle is parked, stopped, or standing, including for operating air conditioning equipment in those vehicles, except as follows:
(A) To operate power takeoff equipment including, dumping, digging, delivery, winches, salt spreaders
(B) To idle the engine for five (5) minutes to operate heating equipment when the ambient air temperature is thirty-two degrees Fahrenheit (32°F) or below
(C) To build up manufacturer recommended air pressure on Vehicles equipped with air brakes
• All shuttle operators must turn bus engine off during their lunch and other breaks
• After performing maintenance vehicle maintenance technician must turn off the engine of the buses and all other vehicles
• All other authorized users of American University vehicles including students group must turn their vehicle engine off after three (3) minutes of Idling
Part 2
No
Weight of the following categories of air emissions from stationary sources::
| Weight of Emissions | |
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx) | --- |
| Sulfur oxides (SOx) | --- |
| Carbon monoxide (CO) | --- |
| Particulate matter (PM) | --- |
| Ozone (O3) | --- |
| Lead (Pb) | --- |
| Hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) | --- |
| Ozone-depleting compounds (ODCs) | --- |
| Other standard categories of air emissions identified in permits and/or regulations | --- |
None
A brief description of the methodology(ies) the institution used to complete its air emissions inventory:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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