BOARD MEETING DATE: May 8, 1998 AGENDA NO. 26
REPORT:
Implementation of New PM2.5 Monitoring Network
SYNOPSIS:
As part of EPA's promulgation of the new PM2.5 standards, AQMD is required to prepare a PM2.5 Monitoring Network Plan (Plan). The Plan, being coordinated by the ARB, is due to EPA by July 1, 1998. Staff has completed a draft of its portion of the Plan, and has completed a series of public consultation sessions, inviting public comments. The purpose of this presentation is to provide a status report on the progress toward the implementation of the PM2.5 air monitoring network.
COMMITTEE:
Not Applicable.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive and file this report.
Barry R. Wallerstein, D. Env.
Acting Executive Officer
Background
Following EPA’s promulgation last July of the new PM2.5 fine particulate standards, the process has begun to establish a PM2.5 air monitoring network. Under the requirements established by EPA, each state must submit an air monitoring plan by July 1, 1998. The ARB has actively worked with local districts to develop a draft plan, and AQMD has prepared its portion of the plan, and has presented the information to the public via a series of public consultation sessions held on April 21-23, 1998. The purpose of this presentation is to provide a status report to the Board on the implementation of the PM2.5 monitoring network.
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Draft PM2.5 Air Monitoring Plan for the AQMD
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