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Get the latest updates on air quality issues in the western states and learn how western concerns are being addressed in the national debate. Join the WESTAR Planning Committee for their Spring Business Meeting in Incline Village, NV.
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WESTAR Planning Committee Committee Update Spring Business Meeting 2009 Incline Village, NV Doug Schneider, WA
WESTAR Planning Committee Purpose • Identify air quality issues that have a direct impact on western states • Ensure western concerns are considered in the national debate
Committee Activities • Monthly phone meetings • First Thursday at 1 PM Pacific • Priority issues we are addressing: • Implementation of Exceptional/Natural Event Rule • Woody Biomass/Fuels for Schools • PM2.5 Designations/Implementation • Ozone Designations/Implementation • Revisions to Prescribed and Wildland Fire Policy • Regional Haze Plan Development/Completion • Regional/State Topics • Rural Air Issues – e.g., ozone, oil and gas development, mercury
Leadership for Planning Committee • WESTAR Board liaison – Ira Domsky, Arizona • Co-Chairs • May 2007 • Cheryl Heying, Utah • Doug Schneider, Washington • August 2007 • Doug Schneider, Washington • Dave McNeill, Utah • May 2008 • Doug Schneider, Washington • Diane Arnst, Arizona