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HomeMy WebLinkAboutYellowstone Air Pollution ContrFEB 1 1 2002 I D AGENDA C1T-=LAUREL Air Pollution Control February 12, 2002 33062 nd Avenue North 7:30 PM 1. Call meeting to order 2. Minutes of December meeting 2. Activity Report Minutes of the Yellowstone County Air Pollution Control meeting held December 11, 2001 at the Yellowstone County Air Pollution Control Office. Members Present: Mr. L.D. Collins, Mr. Bill Shikany, Mr. Wade Steinmetz, and Mr. Rich Schilf, Dr. Mark Waddington Others Present: Mr. Steve Duganz, Mr. Russell Boschee Chainnan L.D. Collins called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. Concerning old business, the tabled Odor Regulation was brought before the Board. The Board discussed various amendments and definitions to be incorporated into the Odor Regulation. Dr. Waddington moved to approve both the newly revised public nuisance definition and also the elimination of the Emergency Episode procedure. Mr. Schilf seconded, and the motion passed. In other business, Mr. Duganz presented a working paper from Jim Kraft, Emergency & Disaster Director, concerning the allocation of office space in the County Courthouse after the Sheriffs Department moves to its new location. It suggested moving our agency to the 3 d floor of the Courthouse. The Board discussed moving our agency to the Courthouse or staying at its present location. Mr. Steinmetz moved that the Air Pollution Control should remain at its present location. Mr. Shikany seconded, and the motion passed. Concerning November's Industrial Compliance, Mr. Duganz said he inspected Cremation or Funeral Gallery on 8°i Street West. He found no visible emissions, and our agency has had no complaints concerning its operation. He updated the Empire Steel Manufacturing situation saying the DEQ detennined they needed no pennit. He said one individual has complained about this situation for several years without merit. Regarding November's Administration, Mr. Duganz said our agency's budget is in good order, and our agency has received the yearly contribution to our program fiou; the City of Billings. He noted the final report concerning the EMPACT project has been sent to the EPA. He noted no money was set aside for expenses with the County Commissioners concerning these expenses in the near future. Concerning November's Air Quality, Mr. Duganz said our agency issued a few permits in November, and our agency's yearly total should be around 1950 pennits. Chairman L.D. Collins adjourned the meeting at 8:20 P.M YELLOWSTONE COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL (406)256-6841 3306 Second Avenue North Fix (406) 256-0891 Billings, MT 59101 Activity Report for the month of January, 2002 for submittal to the Yellowstone County Air Pollution Control Board on February 12, 2002. 1. INDUSTRIAL COMPLIANCE A. The crematory at Laurel Bast Veterinary Service was inspected and found to be in good operating condition. They continue to incinerate more animal remains each year. B. Another letter was written to a complainant regarding Empire Steel Manufacturing explaining that enforcement action cannot be taken when no laws or regulations are being violated. IL ADMINISTRATION A. With 58% of our fiscal year over, we have expended approximately 53% of our budgeted funds. We have requested funds from the City of Laurel and the DEQ. B. Mr. Jack Johnson has been appointed to the Board by the City of Billings. I have included an updated copy of the Board members. III. MEETINGS A. Public hearings were held before the Town Council of Broadview, the City Council of Billings, and the Yellowstone County Commissioners regarding updating our regulations. All approved the proposed changes. B. During the mid-year budget review meeting with the Commissioners, several itetns were discussed. 1) We have asked EPA for funding to add the Mount Olive site to the EMPAC'r web page. 2) Requests for local funding should remain the same for this year rather than asking for a 5",% increase. 3) The Commissioners still want us to move into the Courthouse in July. { IV. AIR QUALITY A. During the month of January, we issued 150 open burning permits. B. I have included two data summaries for 2001, one with monthly data and the other with the high one, eight or 24-hour value. C. Monitoring data for January PM 10 - Lockwood Park High 37 ug/n13 Low 8 ug/m3 Average 17 ug/m3 Continuous data Carbon Monoxide Bridal Shop High 1-hr 7.5 ppm High 8-hr 2.9 ppm Carbon Monoxide Mt. Olive High 1-hr 4.7 ppm High 8-hr 2.3 ppm Sulfur Dioxide Coburn Rd. High 1-hr .063 ppm High 8-hr .020 ppm Hourly Average .008 ppm Respectfully submitted, Steve Duganz 4 Director Sulfur Dioxide Bridal Shop High 1-hr .015 ppm High 24-hr .006 ppm Hourly Average .002 ppm Sulfur Dioxide Mt. Olive High 1-hr .010 ppm High 24-hr .004 ppm Hourly Average .001 ppm Sulfur Dioxide Lower Coburn High 1-hr .098 ppm High 24-hr .007 ppm Hourly Average .001 ppm enclosures YELLOWSTONE COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD MEMBERS MEMBERS APPOINTED BY EXPIRATION DATE L. D. Collins, Chairman 401 Cottonwood Dr. Laurel, Mt. 59044 *HM: 628-2044 WK: 628-2002 City of Laurel 6/30/03 Mark Waddington, V-Chr. 218 30`x' St. West Billings, Mt. 59102 HM: 652-6018 *WK: 252-6325 Wade Steinmetz, Sec. 61564, St. SW Billings, Mt. 59106 HM: 656-9783 Michelle Reed 1039 Cedar Canyon Rd. Billings, Mt. 59101 HM: 252-5316 *WK: 247-3271 Rich Schilf 2421 River Oaks Dr. Billings, Mt. 59105 HM: 259-1362 *WK: 656-6399 Nick Shyne 5918 Creek Dr. Billings, Mt. 59106 HM: 656-3939 5 Board Members 5 Board Members City-County Board of Health County Commissioners County Commissioners 6/30/03 6/30/02 6/30/02 6/30/02 6/30/03 Jack Johnson City of Billings 12/31/03 2303 Virginia La. Billings, Mt. 59102 HM: 259-8578 i Billings Air Data Summary - 200 1 CO (Carbon Monoxide) High 1-hr - 9.0 ppm State standard - 23.0 ppm Federal standard - 35.0 ppm High 8-lir - 5.6 ppm State/Federal standard- 9.0 ppni PM-10 (Particulate) High 24-hr 33 ug/m3 State/Federal standard- 150 ug/m3 Yearly average 16 ug/m3 State/Federal standard- 50 ug/m3 PM-2.5 (Particulate) - Through September High 24-hr 28 ughn3 State/Federal standard- 65 ug/m3 Yearly average 7.4 ttg/trt3 Stale/Federal standard- 15.0 ug/m3 SO2 (Sulfur Dioxide) High I-hr 0.165 ppin State standard 0.500 pptr. Federal standard none High 24-hr State standard Federal standard Yearly average Slate standard Federal standard 0.046 ppm 0.100 ppm 0. 1,10 ppnt 0.007 ppm 0.020 ppm 0.030 ppin