1. NC EMC Air Quality Committee Meeting January 7, 2015 WNC Regional Air Quality Agency Program Overview David Brigman, Director NC EMC Air Quality Committee Meeting January 7, 2015 WNC Regional Air Quality Agency Program Overview David Brigman, Director

2. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY Mission of the WNC Regional Air Quality Agency The Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency monitors and regulates Buncombe County's air quality to safeguard public health and the environment, while preserving the quality of life and economic vitality of the area.

3. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY What does the WNC Regional Air Quality Agency do? Responsible for enforcing federal, state, and local air quality regulations Responsible for enforcing federal, state, and local air quality regulations Permitting of industrial and area sources Permitting of industrial and area sources Compliance and Enforcement Compliance and Enforcement Asbestos Removal and Open Burning Asbestos Removal and Open Burning Monitor Air Quality for compliance with National Standards Monitor Air Quality for compliance with National Standards Education and Outreach Education and Outreach Pollution Prevention Projects and Outreach Pollution Prevention Projects and Outreach Indoor Air Quality Hotline Indoor Air Quality Hotline Website – www.wncairquality.org Website – www.wncairquality.org

4. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY Air Pollution in WNC Temperature Inversions Temperature Inversions Trap air pollution near surface, rather than dispersing it Trap air pollution near surface, rather than dispersing it “Bowl” Effect associated with topography “Bowl” Effect associated with topography Any locally-generated pollution exacerbates the problem Any locally-generated pollution exacerbates the problem

5. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY History Smoke Abatement Program – 1940’s Multi-County Agency 1970-2000 Inter-local Agreement between Buncombe County and City of Asheville – 2000 (Pursuant to NCGS 143-215.112 Local Air Pollution Control Programs)

6. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY WNCRAQA - Overview Governed by an Independent 5 Member Board –3 members are appointed by Buncombe County Commission –2 members are appointed by Asheville City Council Advisory Council –Several members of the community from diverse backgrounds –Citizens may apply and are appointed by the board

7. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency Staff Organizational Chart

8. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY Planning and Rules SIP is coordinated with DAQ SIP is coordinated with DAQ WNCRAQA Code WNCRAQA Code Agency Board adopts DAQ rules by reference, with minor changes to reflect agency structure Agency Board adopts DAQ rules by reference, with minor changes to reflect agency structure Differences include asbestos, fugitive dust rule, fees, permitting requirements for Stage I, portable crushers Differences include asbestos, fugitive dust rule, fees, permitting requirements for Stage I, portable crushers

9. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY Ambient Monitoring Network One FRM 2.5 Monitor One collocated FRM 2.5 Monitor One continuous TEOM PM 2.5 Monitor One Speciated PM 2.5 Monitor (Will be discontinued 1/2015) One SLAMs Ozone Monitor One Carbonyl sampler 1/12 One 1/6 UAT VOC Sampler

10. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY Permitting Program – Stationary Sources Permitted Sources – 2013 Title V8 SM11 Small54 Stage I155 Total228

11. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY Inspections – Stationary Sources - 2013 Title V (annual) Synthetic Minor (annual) Small Sources (biennial) Stage I (annual) Drycleaners (annual)

12. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY Asbestos Permits - 2013 Asbestos Permits431 City of Asheville Permit Reviews759 Buncombe County Permit Reviews239 All demolitions and asbestos renovations not regulated under 40 CFR 61.145 are regulated by WNCRAQA, and must meet requirements specified by Chapter 4.1110 of the WNCRAQA Code.

13. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY Complaints - 2013 Industrial Sources1 Dust/Odor/Indoor Air6 Open Burning44 Asbestos 1 Stage I 0 Total 52 WNCRAQA investigates all complaints received. Complaints are addressed after hours when necessary.

14. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY Enforcement - 2013 Notices of Violation36 Civil Penalties Assessed17 Total Penalties Assessed$ 14,350 Total Penalties Collected$ 10,775

15. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY WNCRAQA Outreach and Recognition Annual Recognition Awards Quarterly Activities Published Online Permitted Facility Workshop Area Source GACT Outreach Open Burning Outreach with Fire Departments Annual Radon Test Kit Giveaway – Partner with NC Radon Program

16. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY WNCRAQA Outreach Diesel Retrofits - School Buses (Buncombe, Haywood, Madison, Transylvania Counties) - EPA grant Diesel Retrofits – Fire Engines – NC DENR grant Wood Stove Change Out Promotion - Tax Credits Gas Can Swaps – Corporate Donor (SEP) Idle Reduction Efforts at Schools – Partner with NC DAQ Social Media – Facebook and Twitter

17. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY Other Environmental Programs in Buncombe Co. Storm Water Management – City of Asheville and Buncombe County Erosion Control – Buncombe County Environmental Control (illegal dumping, junk yards) – Buncombe County Solid Waste – Landfill, Recycling, Household Hazardous Waste – Buncombe County Farmland Preservation Program – Buncombe County Office of Sustainability – City of Asheville

18. For More Information… WNC Regional Air Quality Agency (828) 250-6777 www.wncairquality.org wncair@buncombecounty.org