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Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Community Development Department (CDD) Environmental Protection & Natural

Air Quality Program. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Community Development Department (CDD) Environmental Protection & Natural Resources (EPNR). Environmental Protection & Natural Resources . Air Quality Program. Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community’s Location.

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Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Community Development Department (CDD) Environmental Protection & Natural

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  1. Air Quality Program Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian CommunityCommunity Development Department (CDD)Environmental Protection & Natural Resources (EPNR) Environmental Protection & Natural Resources

  2. Air Quality Program Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community’s Location Environmental Protection & Natural Resources

  3. Air Quality Program SRPMIC Landscape • Community Encompasses 52,600 acres • 19,000 acres held as a natural preserve • With 12,000 acres of agricultural cultivation • Commercial development reserved along the Community’s western boundary Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Environmental Protection & Natural Resources

  4. Range Management Air Quality Program History • Established in 1998 • One of the more mature programs in the EPNR Department • Operates under Clean Air Act 105 Air Grant • Develop regulations for local sources/activities • Assert tribal sovereignty and jurisdiction (self governance) • Treatment as a State (TAS) or Eligibility Determination status. • SRPMIC received TAS status on October 16, 2008. Environmental Protection & Natural Resources

  5. Air Quality Program Monitoring Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Develop baseline data and track changes Identify sources and levels of local air pollution

  6. Air Quality Program Sources of Air Pollution Material Processing Agricultural Land Use Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Open Burning Track Out Agricultural Land Use

  7. Air Quality Program Air Quality & Pollution Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Which pollutants are we monitoring for?

  8. Air Quality Program Monitoring Sites Air Monitoring Stations Environmental Protection & Natural Resources

  9. Air Quality Program Senior Center Site Environmental Protection & Natural Resources

  10. Air Quality Program Senior Center Site • Ozone Analyzer • PM 2.5 FRM Partisol 2000 • PM 10 FRM Partisol 2000 • PM 10 FEM TEOM 1400 • PM 2.5 FEM TEOM 1405 • Meteorological Tower Environmental Protection & Natural Resources

  11. Air Quality Program Lehi Site • Seasonal Ozone • April - October • PM 10 FRM Partisol 2000 • Meteorological Tower Environmental Protection & Natural Resources

  12. Air Quality Program Red Mountain Site • Ozone Analyzer • Meteorological Tower Environmental Protection & Natural Resources

  13. Air Quality Program High School Site • SeasonalOzone • April - October • PM 10 FEM • 1405 TEOM Environmental Protection & Natural Resources

  14. Air Quality Program Quality Control & Data Management • Conduct bi-weekly QC check (Precision, zero/span) for Ozone analyzers • Conduct QC checks (monthly Precision & Verification) flow, temperature and pressure checks for PM Monitors • Fill out data forms during QC checks & Update site books & logbooks • Complete electronic forms and update the AQP network server • Troubleshooting activities & re-calibrations of air monitors as/when needed • Yearly certifications for all transfer standards Environmental Protection & Natural Resources

  15. Air Quality Program Audits • Quarterly Audits of Ozone & all PM monitors • Bi-yearly audits of MET instruments • EPA PEP audits of FRM PM 2.5 monitors • Yearly EPA Audits of Ozone Analyzers • EPA Technical Systems Audit – Oct 2012 Environmental Protection & Natural Resources

  16. Air Quality Program Outreach Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Air Quality Program looks for multiple ways to communicate air quality information to Community members

  17. Air Quality Program Some current ways the AQP communicates air quality information to Community members: • Air Quality Index (AQI) Communication Flagpoles • Air Quality Website • Air Quality Advisory on SRPMIC Intranet/email • Dust Bunny – Participate in community events as an educational outreach tool Environmental Protection & Natural Resources

  18. Air Quality Index (AQI) Flagpoles Air Quality Program Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Good Air Quality Moderate Air Quality Signs in front of flagpoles

  19. Air Quality Index (AQI) Air Quality Program Environmental Protection & Natural Resources

  20. Air Quality Program Air Quality Website www. http://www.srpmic-nsn.gov/government/epnr/aqhome.asp Environmental Protection & Natural Resources

  21. Air Quality Program Current Activities • Continue public education and awareness activities to encourage Community Members to participate in addressing air quality issues • Strengthen regulatory capabilities • Develop new regulations/ordinances and active involvement in enforcement • Perform multimedia, including air issues compliance inspections Environmental Protection & Natural Resources

  22. Air Quality Program Air Quality Staff • Stan Belone, Environmental Engineer Email: Stan.Belone@srpmic-nsn.gov • Mangas Slinkey, Senior Environmental Specialist Email: mangas.slinkey@srpmic-nsn.gov • Shimmy Smith, Environmental Specialist Email: Corwin.Smith@srpmic-nsn.gov • Administration • Chris Horan, Manager, Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Environmental Protection & Natural Resources

  23. Air Quality Program Questions? EPNR Hotline 480-362-7500 EPNR@srpmic-nsn.gov www.SaltRiverEnvironmental.org If you would like a copy of the presentation please provide your business card and we will email you a copy (to save paper!). Environmental Protection & Natural Resources

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