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This update summarizes the activities of the WESTAR Planning Committee as of September 2006, led by Cheryl Heying from Utah. The Committee engages in monthly phone meetings to discuss priority issues, including proposed particulate matter standards, exceptional and natural events, and the development of a regional haze plan. Key discussions focus on regional topics like the Four Corners and Rocky Mountain National Park, and the Clean Air Mercury Rule. The Committee facilitates planning between the WRAP and other projects, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
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WESTAR Planning Committee Committee Update before the WESTAR Council Cheryl Heying, Utah Boise, ID September 2006
Committee Activities • Monthly phone meetings (First Thursday at 2 PM MT) • States involved on priority issues: • Proposed Particulate Matter Standards • Exceptional and Natural Events • Regional Haze Plan Development • Updates on regional topics (Four Corners, RMNP) • Clean Air Mercury Rule • 110(a)(2)(D) State Implementation Plans • Staff Paper on Proposed Changes to Ozone Standard
Regional Haze Plan Development • Monthly Updates on WRAP Regional Haze activities • Committee coordinates planning activities between WRAP (Implementation Work Group) and Non-WRAP projects
Developed Comment Letters for Board • Developed letters commenting on the following: • Proposed New Standards for Particulate Matter • Proposed New Standards for Transition Period between old and new Particulate Matter Standards • Proposed New Rules regarding Exceptional and Natural Events • Proposed New Rules for Particulate Monitoring
Current and Future Priorities • Regional Haze SIP completion • Interesting projects in your state/national park discussions • Rural Air Issues, i.e. ozone, oil and gas, mercury etc. • Track Ozone NAAQS revision • Clean Air Mercury Rule
Leadership for 2006-2007 Planning Committee • Ira Domsky Arizona, WESTAR Board liaison • Cheryl Heying, Utah • Alice Edwards, Alaska