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

3. Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community’s Location
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Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community’s Location
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC or the Community), a federally recognized Indian tribe, located in Maricopa County, AZ, is situated within a large metropolitan region with a population of over 2 million people that includes the cities of Mesa and Tempe to the south, the cities of Phoenix and Scottsdale to the west and the cities of Fountain Hills and Scottsdale to the reservation’s northern boundary. The SRPMIC, established by Executive Order in 1879, is home to over 10,000 O’Odham (Pima) and Piipaash (Maricopa) members residing within a 54,000 acre reservation land.

4. SRPMIC Landscape Community Encompasses 52,600 acres
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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

5. History Established in 1998
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Range Management
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.
For the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community's "treatment as state," the Tribe will receive Clean Air Act Section 105 funding which guarantees future funding for their air program. The Tribe has demonstrated their capacity and ability to manage and protect air resources. This designation also requires major sources of air pollution within 50 miles to notify the Tribe, in the same manner states are notified, when these sources of air pollution are proposed or modified. This approval gives the tribe the ability to comment formally as a sovereign entity.

6. Air Quality Program
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Monitoring
Develop baseline data and track changes Identify sources and levels of local air pollution
Monitoring is at the heart of what we do. We’ve conducted several PM10 Special Study Surveys, during the cotton harvest and at the request of Community members.

7. Sources of Air Pollution
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Sources of Air Pollution
Material Processing
Agricultural Land Use
Track Out
Open Burning
Go through each photo slowly
Agricultural Land Use

9. Which pollutants are we monitoring for?
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Air Quality & Pollution
Which pollutants are we monitoring for?
Monitoring is great, but what are we monitoring for? PM10, PM 2.5, Ozone
How do they impact air quality? Seasonally and local land used
Why is it important? Community Member’s Health

10. Air Monitoring Stations
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Monitoring Sites
Air Monitoring Stations

11. Senior Center Site Air Quality Program
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Senior Center Site
Go through diagram slowly

12. Senior Center Site Ozone Analyzer PM 2.5 FRM Partisol 2000
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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
Discuss the parts of a monitoring site

13. Lehi Site Seasonal Ozone April - October PM 10 FRM Partisol 2000
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Lehi Site
Seasonal Ozone
April - October
PM 10 FRM Partisol 2000
Meteorological Tower

14. Red Mountain Site Ozone Analyzer Meteorological Tower
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Red Mountain Site
Ozone Analyzer
Meteorological Tower
Go through diagram slowly

15. High School Site Seasonal Ozone April - October PM 10 FEM 1405 TEOM
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High School Site
Seasonal Ozone
April - October
PM 10 FEM
1405 TEOM
Go through diagram slowly

16. Quality Control & Data Management
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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

17. Audits Quarterly Audits of Ozone & all PM monitors
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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

18. Air Quality Program
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Outreach
Air Quality Program looks for multiple ways to communicate air quality information to Community members

19. Air Quality Program
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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/
Dust Bunny – Participate in community events as an educational outreach tool

20. Air Quality Index (AQI) Flagpoles
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Air Quality Index (AQI) Flagpoles
Discuss the photos. Explain how often these flags are changed and who changes them.
AQP staff s information regarding flags, employee changes in Lehi, and student changes the flag at the high school.
The Flag Communication Network Program uses green, yellow, orange, and red. These colors correspond to the Air Quality Index.
The green flag means the air quality is good and you do not need to change your outdoor activities. A yellow flag means air quality is acceptable, but there might be some health concerns for a small number of people. An orange flag means pollution levels may be unhealthy for sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease and/or respiratory problems. An red flag means pollution levels a very high so stay inside.
Good Air Quality
Moderate Air Quality
Signs in front of flagpoles

21. Air Quality Index (AQI)
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Air Quality Index (AQI)
Air Quality Index Levels of Health Concern
Numerical Value
Meaning
Good
0-50
Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Moderate
51-100
Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
Unhealthy
Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Very Unhealthy
Health alert: everyone may experience more serious health effects.
Hazardous
> 300
Health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected.
AQI colors
EPA has assigned a specific color to each AQI category to make it easier for people to understand quickly whether air pollution is reaching unhealthy levels in their communities. For example, the color orange means that conditions are "unhealthy for sensitive groups," while red means that conditions may be "unhealthy for everyone," and so on.

22. Air Quality Program
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Air Quality Website www.

23. Current Activities Air Quality Program
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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

24. Air Quality Staff Air Quality Program
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Air Quality Staff
Stan Belone, Environmental Engineer
Mangas Slinkey, Senior Environmental Specialist
Shimmy Smith, Environmental Specialist
Administration
Chris Horan, Manager, Environmental Protection & Natural Resources

25. Questions? EPNR Hotline 480-362-7500 EPNR@srpmic-nsn.gov
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Questions?
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