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Air and Climate Programs in Massachusetts
Nancy L. SeidmanDeputy Assistant Commissioner
Massachusetts Department of Environmental ProtectionSeptember 21, 2009
NACAA Membership Meeting
Welcome to Massachusetts!
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MA Environmental Programs
• Criteria Pollutants
• Climate Strategies
• Multi-Media Organization
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Significant New Environmental Legislation in 2008
• Green Communities Act• Global Warming Solutions Act• Biofuels Legislation• Oceans Management• Green Jobs
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MA Air Quality Programs
• Nonattainment– Ozone
• Attainment - all other criteria pollutants but– PM2.5 (barely)
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Ozone & PM Trends
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BOSTON(Southhampton St) BOSTON(Harrison Ave)
Ozone8-hr Exceedances
PM2.5Annual Mean in Boston
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Climate Change: Massachusetts Impacts
• Rising Sea Levels Coastal Erosion
• Warmer Water Degraded Habitats
• Hotter Summers Health ImpactsMore Droughts
• Warmer Winters Less Maple SyrupLess Snow/ Skiing
Source: UCS, 2007
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MA Climate Programs
• 2020 Target at 10%-25% Below 1990• 80% Below 1990 by 2050• 1990 Inventory & 2020 Forecast• Mandatory Reporting Begins in 2009 at
Greater Than 5,000 tpy• Link to GWSA Legislation & More
Info:http://www.mass.gov/dep/air/climate/index.htm
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MA Environmental Programs
• Multi-Media Organization since 1996• Multi-Media Permits, Inspections & C/E• Sample Issues: Mercury, Climate Change,
Energy, Solid waste • Energy & Environmental Agencies
Linked at Cabinet level
Thank You!
Contact Information:Nancy L. Seidman
Deputy Assistant CommissionerMassachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
(617) [email protected]
http://www.mass.gov/dep/air/
Enjoy Your Stay in Massachusetts!
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