The Air Quality Division works closely with many federal, state and local agencies to develop a broad range of strategies to help prevent air pollution. The continued success of many of these programs is due in large part to ongoing cooperation from Arizona residents.

Leaf Blower Guidelines and Requirements
Beginning April 1, 2008, a new rule enforcing leaf blower operations came into effect for the Phoenix-Metro area. For more information, please review the following materials. Senate Bill 1552, which became law in July 2007, requires ADEQ to publish training materials for landscape and maintenance professionals who use leaf blowers in their occupation. The training materials developed by ADEQ are linked below. Training certification is not a requirement of the law.

• Training for Leaf Blower Operators
• Pointers for Operating a Leaf Blower in English and Spanish
• Leaf Blower Ordinance FAQ (English or en español)
• Executive Order 2007-03

Requirements for Off Highway Recreational Vehicles
New laws limiting OHV activity in Maricopa County take effect April 8, 2008. On days when a high pollution advisory has been issued, off-road activities will not be permitted. If you are planning to drive or ride an OHV within Maricopa County or the Apache Junction area, check first to see if an advisory has been issued by calling (800) 234-5677 or on Maricopa County or sign up to receive a text message.

For more information, please review the following materials:

• New! Map of OHV areas with restrictions
• OHV Law Fact Sheet