15 METERS N OF HWY 30, 100 METERS W OF PRIMARY SITE - Air Monitoring Station in Power County, Idaho

15 METERS N OF HWY 30, 100 METERS W OF PRIMARY SITE is an air monitoring station located in Power County, Idaho, United States. Operated by the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of Fort Hall Reservation, this station is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network. It serves to track criteria pollutants and support regulatory compliance under the Clean Air Act. The station operates under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) framework, which sets standards for monitoring methods, siting, and data reporting. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical stations in this network monitor ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's rural location near Highway 30 suggests a focus on background or transport-related air quality. This monitoring station plays a key role in protecting public health and the environment in the Fort Hall Reservation area. Data collected helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs local air quality management decisions. The station's operation by a tribal agency underscores the importance of community-based environmental monitoring.

The station is situated in a rural area of southeastern Idaho, near the Fort Hall Reservation. The region's air quality can be influenced by agricultural activities, transportation corridors like Highway 30, and occasional wildfires. Monitoring in this area helps characterize background pollutant levels and potential impacts from local sources. The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes' involvement ensures that monitoring addresses community-specific concerns and supports environmental justice goals.