Asheville-Buncombe’s Meeting on Air Quality: What’s on the Agenda

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Asheville-Buncombe’s Meeting on Air Quality: What’s on the Agenda

The Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency has released the agenda for its board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The meeting will be held at the Buncombe County Permit Office located at 30 Valley Street, Asheville, North Carolina.

The session will commence at 4.00pm and will be live-streamed on Engage Buncombe accessible at https://engage.buncombecounty.org/s8486. For those who can’t make it in real-time, a recording of the meeting will be made available later for viewing. And also, the official documents for the board meeting will be accessible on the same Engage Buncombe site.

The Board’s Agenda for September 10

The meeting will begin with a Public Comment Protocol Announcement. To ensure everyone’s views are heard, there will also be a public comment period later in the session. Afterward, the agenda will be reviewed and approved by the board.

Consent Agenda

This section of the agenda is set to address the adoption of minutes from the previous meeting held on July 11, 2024.

Director’s Report

The Director’s Report comprises of multiple topics, including an update on air quality staffing and an introduction to the new Board Member Orientation Document. Highlights will also include a dispatch about permit modifications primarily for New Belgium Brewing Company, Inc., a beer brewing facility to make replacements in the boiler’s burners to enable the facility to combust biogas in addition to natural gas.

Other key items of discussion under this section include updates on the 35 Woodfin, Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I&M) Program, DAQ PM, air quality monitoring, EPA Thriving Communities Subgrants, and updates on an upcoming city-appointed board vacancy.

Other Business

Items under Other Business include a report from the Legal Counsel, a report from the Advisory Committee (specifically referencing their meeting on August 15, 2024), a look at the calendar which includes scheduling the next board meeting for November 14, 2024, and a closing segment for announcements.

In Conclusion

The Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency is committed to ensuring citizens are part of the decision-making process and invites everyone to participate in these board meetings. Interested participants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the agenda to contribute effectively. Remember, your voice counts in shaping the quality of the air in Asheville-Buncombe. Actively participating in this sort of meetings can play a significant role in improving the air quality environment in our local community.