Information for individuals
1. What is Air North Texas?
2. Why does Air North Texas exist?
3. Can individuals join Air North Texas?
4. How much does it cost to be part of Air North Texas.
5. Are there obligations associated with Air North Texas involvement?
6. As an employee, how can I get my employer involved?
7. Will my e-mail be shared if I subscribe to information alerts?
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Downloadable PDF document of all FAQs [PDF]
Information for potential partners
1. What is Air North Texas?
2. What is the Air North Texas partner agreement?
3. Are partners required to accomplish all tasks in Section 3 of
the agreement?
4. Do all benefits in Section 2 of the agreement apply to every Air North Texas partner — regardless of fulfilling any or all tasks listed in Section 3?
5. What qualifies as a "shared resource"?
6. As an Air North Texas partner, where can I download campaign materials?
7. What will partners be required to submit for the annual status report and implemented tasks summary?
8. How does a partner qualify for annual recognition?
9. How does Air North Texas relate to the North Texas Clean Air Coalition?
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Downloadable PDF document of all FAQs [PDF]
Information for individuals
1. What is Air North Texas?
- Formed by the North Central Texas Council of Governments with support of an Air Quality Public Relations Task Force of government agencies, nonprofit organizations, transportation authorities and others.
- Regional public awareness campaign and partnership that seeks to improve air quality in North Texas.
- Includes individuals and organizations.
- Leverages existing resources and program strengths.
- Offers the public a comprehensive resource for air quality information.
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2. Why does Air North Texas exist?
- Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall and Tarrant counties fall under nonattainment for the pollutant ozone, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
- North Texas must meet ozone emissions standards as set by the EPA or face federal sanctions.
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3. Can individuals join Air North Texas?
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4. How much does it cost to be part of Air North Texas?
- Nothing. It is FREE for individuals to be part of Air North Texas.
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5. Are there obligations associated with Air North Texas involvement?
- Individuals who join Air North Texas will be encouraged to make clean air choices and share information with family and friends.
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6. As an employee, how can I get my employer involved?
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7. Will my e-mail be shared if I subscribe to information alerts?
- No. We will never share your e-mail address or other information with any organization or group outside of Air North Texas. We will use your information only to send you information relevant to Air North Texas and related air quality topics.
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Information for potential partners
1. What is Air North Texas?
- Formed by the North Central Texas Council of Governments with support of an Air Quality Public Relations Task Force of government agencies, nonprofit organizations, transportation authorities and others.
- Regional public awareness campaign and partnership that seeks to improve air quality in North Texas.
- Includes individuals and organizations.
- Leverages existing resources and program strengths.
- Offers the public a comprehensive resource for air quality information.
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2. What is the Air North Texas partner agreement? [PDF]
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3. Are partners required to accomplish all tasks in Section 3 of
the agreement?
- No. Task items listed are suggestions. Partners should provide as much support as resources allow, but Air North Texas is a voluntary, collaborative effort.
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4. Do all benefits in Section 2 of the agreement apply to every Air North Texas partner — regardless of fulfilling any or all tasks listed in Section 3?
- Yes. Air North Texas information, materials and assistance will be available to organizations with limited resources and/or funding.
- Every interested organization should be able to involved.
- Cumlative efforts will benefit th eregion.
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5. What qualifies as a "shared resource"?
- Air North Texas will leverage marketing dollars and program strengths — shared resources.
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6. As an Air North Texas partner, where can I download campaign materials?
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7. What will partners be required to submit for the annual status report and implemented tasks summary?
- Partners will be asked to provide an annual status report with information about Air North Texas-related projects implemented.
- Status report forms will be developed and distributed to facilitate information gathering and evaluation.
- Continuous information exchange between partners will highlight successes, challenges and opportunities.
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8. How does a partner qualify for annual recognition?
- Every organization's participation is valued.
- Organizations that exceed expectations and contribute efforts/resources at a higher level will be recognized by the Air Quality Public Relations Task Force.
- Annual status reports will be used to evaluate efforts and determine special recognition.
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9. How does Air North Texas relate to the North Texas Clean Air Coalition?
- North Texas Clean Air Coalition focuses on the business community and encourages voluntary efforts to improve air quality by educating, motivating and recognizing businesses.
- Air North Texas is clean air campaign and outreach effort targeted to the general public.
- For more information about the North Texas Clean Air Coalition, visit www.workingforcleanair..org.
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