8-Hour Ozone and Fine Particulate Matter: New Standards, New Challenges, New Strategies
8-Hour Ozone and Fine Particulate Matter: New Standards, New Challenges, New Strategies
This session will provide Regional Councils and MPOs the latest information on EPA’s upcoming regulation for implementing the 8-hour ozone and PM-2.5 (fine particulate matter) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). A final rule for PM-2.5 is required by September 27, 2006 per a court issued consent agreement. Implementation of revised regulations for PM-2.5 and the 8-hour ozone NAAQS presents challenges to local governments as they attempt to balance regional growth with the need to improve air quality. To help meet these challenges, three panels will address a variety of topics focused on the regulatory framework and processes, state and local challenges for developing emission reduction programs, and local successes for adapting to these challenges. The workshop is intended to be interactive, with time allocated for questions and answers. Displays, informational materials, and an opportunity to interact with planners and resource providers will be available.
Moderator
Kathy Daniel, Federal Highway Administration
Mark Simons, Environmental Protection Agency
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: National Perspective on PM-2.5 Implementation Rule and 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS
Speakers
Larry Wallace, Environmental Protection Agency
Tom Diggs, Environmental Protection Agency Region 6
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: State and Local Challenges to Meeting the PM 2.5 and 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS
Speakers
Bill Gill, Capital Area Council of Governments
Gregg Cooke, Guida, Slavich & Flores P.C., former Administrator for EPA Region 6
Kelly Keel, State Implementation Plan (SIP) Team Leader, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Local Implementation Success Stories
Speakers
Pat Waskowiak, Public Outreach and Policy Program Manager, Houston-Galveston Area Council
Peter Bella, Alamo Area Council of Governments
Cari Anderson, San Joaquin Valley Air Quality Consultant
Monica Beard-Raymond, EPA National Clean Diesel Campaign