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Transcript of NC EMC Air Quality Committee Meeting January 7, 2015 WNC Regional Air Quality Agency Program...
NC EMC Air Quality Committee
MeetingJanuary 7, 2015
WNC Regional Air Quality AgencyProgram Overview
David Brigman, Director
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCYMission of the WNC Regional Air Quality
Agency
The Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency
monitors and regulates Buncombe County's air quality to safeguard public health and the environment, while preserving the quality of life and economic
vitality of the area.
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCYWhat does the WNC Regional Air Quality
Agency do? Responsible for enforcing federal, state,
and local air quality regulations Permitting of industrial and area sources Compliance and Enforcement Asbestos Removal and Open Burning
Monitor Air Quality for compliance with National Standards
Education and Outreach Pollution Prevention Projects and
Outreach Indoor Air Quality Hotline Website – www.wncairquality.org
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY Air Pollution in WNC
Temperature Inversions Trap air pollution near surface,
rather than dispersing it
“Bowl” Effect associated with topography
Any locally-generated pollution exacerbates the problem
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY History
Smoke Abatement Program – 1940’s
Multi-County Agency 1970-2000
Inter-local Agreement between Buncombe County and City of Asheville – 2000 (Pursuant to NCGS 143-215.112 Local Air Pollution Control Programs)
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY
WNCRAQA - Overview
• Governed by an Independent 5 Member Board– 3 members are appointed by Buncombe
County Commission– 2 members are appointed by Asheville City
Council
• Advisory Council– Several members of the community from
diverse backgrounds– Citizens may apply and are appointed by
the board
WNC Regional Air Quality AgencyStaff Organizational Chart
M arti SkellyA cco unting T echn ician
M ike M atthew sSenio r A ir Q uality Specialist
A rn ie L ingleA ir Q uality Specialist
K ev in L anceF ield Serv ices M anager
B etsy B ro wnA ir Q uality Superv iso r
Jam es R aifo rdSenio r A ir Q uality Specialist
A sh ley F eathersto n eP erm itting P ro gram M anager
D av id B rigm anD irecto r
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY
Planning and Rules
SIP is coordinated with DAQ WNCRAQA Code Agency Board adopts DAQ rules by
reference, with minor changes to reflect agency structure
Differences include asbestos, fugitive dust rule, fees, permitting requirements for Stage I, portable crushers
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY
Ambient Monitoring Network
• One FRM 2.5 Monitor• One collocated FRM 2.5 Monitor• One continuous TEOM PM 2.5
Monitor• One Speciated PM 2.5 Monitor
(Will be discontinued 1/2015)• One SLAMs Ozone Monitor• One Carbonyl sampler 1/12 • One 1/6 UAT VOC Sampler
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCYPermitting Program – Stationary
SourcesPermitted Sources – 2013
Title V 8SM 11Small 54
Stage I 155
Total 228
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCYInspections – Stationary Sources -
2013
Title V (annual)Synthetic Minor (annual)Small Sources (biennial) Stage I (annual)Drycleaners (annual)
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY Asbestos Permits - 2013
Asbestos Permits 431
City of Asheville Permit Reviews759Buncombe County Permit Reviews239
All demolitions and asbestos renovations not regulated under 40 CFR 61.145 are regulated by WNCRAQA, and must meet
requirements specified by Chapter 4.1110 of the WNCRAQA Code.
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY Complaints - 2013
Industrial Sources 1
Dust/Odor/Indoor Air 6 Open Burning 44Asbestos 1Stage I 0
Total 52
WNCRAQA investigates all complaints received. Complaints are addressed after
hours when necessary.
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY Enforcement - 2013
Notices of Violation36
Civil Penalties Assessed17
Total Penalties Assessed $ 14,350
Total Penalties Collected $ 10,775
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCYWNCRAQA Outreach and Recognition
• Annual Recognition Awards• Quarterly Activities Published
Online• Permitted Facility Workshop• Area Source GACT Outreach• Open Burning Outreach with Fire
Departments• Annual Radon Test Kit Giveaway –
Partner with NC Radon Program
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY WNCRAQA Outreach
• Diesel Retrofits - School Buses (Buncombe, Haywood, Madison, Transylvania Counties) - EPA grant
• Diesel Retrofits – Fire Engines – NC DENR grant
• Wood Stove Change Out Promotion - Tax Credits
• Gas Can Swaps – Corporate Donor (SEP)• Idle Reduction Efforts at Schools –
Partner with NC DAQ• Social Media – Facebook and Twitter
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCYOther Environmental Programs in
Buncombe Co.• Storm Water Management – City of
Asheville and Buncombe County• Erosion Control – Buncombe County• Environmental Control (illegal dumping,
junk yards) – Buncombe County• Solid Waste – Landfill, Recycling,
Household Hazardous Waste – Buncombe County
• Farmland Preservation Program – Buncombe County
• Office of Sustainability – City of Asheville
For More Information…For More Information…
WNC Regional Air Quality Agency
(828) 250-6777www.wncairquality.org