The identification and remediation of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in schools is an important and urgent initiative currently active in the state of Vermont. For general questions or to review resources for students, parents, and public we recommend you start with our Frequently Asked Questions.
The materials below are intended for school officials and consultants. Please keep in mind that some of the information below is technical in nature.
To minimize potential health impacts from open burning, we recommend utilizing air quality forecasts when planning the burn. Depending on the meteorological conditions, the proximity of the burn to residences, and air quality level on the day of the burn, smoke from open burning may cause health problems such as respiratory effects or aggravation of heart and lung diseases.
SQG Guidebook and Self-Evaluation Checklist (NEW)
VSQG Guidebook (NEW)
The Sites Management Section maintains a variety of guidance documents intended to assist property owners, prospective purchasers, environmental consultants, and other interested parties in the remediation of contaminated properties. Updated versions of these documents will be provided here as they become available.
The Air Quality & Climate Division (AQCD) requires that emissions from most regulated air pollution sources exhaust through an unobstructed, vertical stack of sufficient height to ensure appropriate upward dispersion of the exhaust, thus minimizing the ground level concentration of air pollutants where individuals may be exposed.
