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Join us for the National Air Quality Conference in Raleigh. Exciting updates and announcements await you, including AIRNow system upgrades and international collaborations. Don't miss out on the sessions, exhibits, and networking opportunities at this event.
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Welcome to Raleigh! 2010 National Air Quality Conferences
I am REALLY excited! • As a native North Carolinian, allow me to welcome you to our state capital! • Not only was AIRNow born here, but so was I, just 30 miles up US401.
I thought this moment would never come… • We waited 11 years for a venue large enough • This is perhaps the most exciting moment since Christmas 1975, when I got Rock’em Sock’em robots
Many changes since last year • US system is now running AIRNow-I core components • An overhaul of the system architecture including new mapping and data software • A new layout for AIRNow.gov • Several new web services • EnviroFlash upgrades
A few announcements…and a few quotations • Housekeeping • Please silence electronic devices • Restrooms around the corner on either side • Thank you sponsors! • “Scout” out some tasty food at the breaks • Visit the exhibits
A few more announcements • Thank you Planning Committee! • George Bridgers and Tom Mather, NC DENR • Your homework: • The famous AIRNow T-Shirt Raffle – drop a card in the box • On-line conference evaluation • Anxiously await the presentations appearing on AIRNow.gov
A few more announcements • For our international partners – 3:30pm session • Reception tonight at 5:30pm • Don’t “blow” your chance to socialize with 300 of your closest friends.
AIRNow-International • Shanghai Environmental Monitoring Center (SEMC) is using AIRNow-International as we speak • Will be an important tool for the Shanghai World Expo, beginning in May • A major focus of the US Group on Earth Observations (GEO) • Exploring an AIRNow-I pilot in Mexico
2007 2008 2009 2010 AIRNow-I Timeline Created specification document GEO-IV Plenary (Cape Town) • Development of • AIRNow-I software • components • Shanghai • collaboration • MOUs signed • USEPA – Shanghai EPB • Shanghai EPB – Shanghai Reg. Met. Bureau Complete AIRNow-I Launch AIRNow-I in U.S. Test AIRNow-I in Shanghai Operation at World Expo in Shanghai Deploy to other countries Grow community Concept & Prototype Development Beta Release & Testing Final Release
Web 2.0 is here! • AIRNow • Facebook fan page • Twitter • EnviroFlash • Twitter interface • RSS feeds
NAQC “At a Glance” • Breakouts this afternoon • Breakouts Wednesday morning • Plenary Wednesday afternoon • Award presentations and T-Shirt raffle • Breakouts Thursday morning • EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) – Air Quality and GHGs • Adjourn noon Thursday • Still spaces for optional field trips in the afternoon
On with the show • Mayor of the City of Raleigh • Charles Meeker • Deputy Secretary, NC DENR • Manly Wilder • NAAQS Update • Moderated by Alison Davis, featuring Lydia Wegman, Lew Weinstock, Scott Mathias, and Susan Stone • Media Panel • Breakout sessions after lunch • Reception this evening, 5:30 – 7:00 pm