Overview
NLR Airport is an operational air monitoring station in North Little Rock, Arkansas, managed by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
NLR Airport is an air monitoring station located at Remount Road in North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. Operated by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, it is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network. The station provides continuous data on criteria pollutants to support regulatory compliance and public health assessments. As part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), NLR Airport follows standardized monitoring protocols for measuring pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's siting is designed to represent local air quality conditions near an airport and urban area. Data from this station supports the state's air quality management and federal conformity requirements. The station plays a key role in tracking air quality trends in the Little Rock metropolitan area. Its data helps inform public advisories and regulatory decisions. The operational status ensures ongoing contributions to the national air quality database, supporting environmental research and policy development.
Environmental context
The station monitors criteria air pollutants as defined by the Clean Air Act, including ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. Its location near an airport and urban area provides representative data for assessing transportation and industrial impacts on local air quality. The data supports the state's compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and contributes to regional air quality management.
Frequently asked questions
NLR Airport is located at Remount Road in North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, the station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and others to assess local air quality.
The station is operated by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
Data from NLR Airport supports the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment in ensuring compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informing public health advisories.
The US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) is a national database that stores ambient air quality data from monitoring stations like NLR Airport, used for regulatory compliance and research.
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