RAQC Begins 8-Hour Ozone SIP Control Strategy Evaluation Effort

 

In 2012, the Denver Metro/North Front Range Area was designated as Marginal nonattainment for the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone. Based on a recent decision by the DC Circuit Court, the attainment deadline for the region is now July 20, 2015. Because the region did not demonstrate attainment by the end of the 2014 ozone season, the region is anticipating a “bump-up” by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to a Moderate nonattainment area, which has an attainment deadline of July 20, 2018 and requires the development and submittal of an State Implementation Plan (SIP) for this standard.

As part of the SIP development process, a Reasonably Available Control Measures (RACM) analysis must be performed, which will demonstrate that the state has adopted all reasonably available control measures needed to meet the Reasonable Further Progress (RFP) requirements and demonstrate attainment as expeditiously as practicable. As part of this effort, the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) Board has formed three subcommittees to evaluate potential strategies for incorporation into the upcoming and/or future SIPs.

All subcommittee meetings are open to the public and interested stakeholders.

Future meeting dates:

Subcommittee Date Time
Trans./Land Use/Pricing Tues., Nov. 10th, 2015 9:30 – 11:00 AM

 

Previous meeting dates:

Subcommittee Date Time
Stationary/Area Sources Thur., Sept. 24th 2015 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Stationary/Area Sources Tues., May 26th 2015 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Mobile Sources/Fuels Tues., Nov 3th 2015 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Mobile Sources/Fuels Wed., May 27th 2015 8:00 – 10:00 AM
Trans./Land Use/Pricing Mon., Oct 5th 2015 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Trans./Land Use/Pricing Tues., August 25th 2015 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Trans./Land Use/Pricing Fri., July 10th 2015 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Trans./Land Use/Pricing Tues., June 2nd 2015 1:00 – 2:30 PM

 

**All meeting dates and locations will be posted on our calendar page, which you can access here.**

Meeting information will be posted at the following URL: http://raqc.org/documents/stakeholder-meetings/   and also can be accessed at raqc.org under the Document Tab, Stakeholder Meetings.

Please click here to be added to the RAQC email list to receive notifications about future meetings.

RAQC hiring a Community Events Intern

 

Position description for Community Events Intern

To Apply: E-mail a current resume, cover letter detailing relevant experiences and qualifications, as they relate to the job duties listed above, and any school credit requirements.  The initial application deadline is Friday, May 1st, 2015. The position will remain open and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The start date for the internship will be between May 1 and June 1. The internship will end between mid August and mid September. Please specify in your cover letter your dates of availability. Hours Per Week: 2-10.  The majority of hours worked will be on site at weekend events with a small amount of office work.

Please submit requested application materials to Sara Goodwin, Communications Director, at sgoodwin@raqc.org  No phone calls please.

 

RAQC hiring a Program Coordinator

Position description for Program Coordinator

Position Description: Working under the direction of the Program Director the qualified individual selected for this position will primarily coordinate program implementation of the ALT Fuels Colorado Program. This position will also assist with the Charge Ahead Colorado Program, Clean Air Fleets Program, Repair Your Air Campaign and other special projects as developed.  See position description for additional details.

To Apply: E-mail a current resume, cover letter and writing sample by 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2015 to Misty Howell, Office Manager at mhowell@raqc.org. No phone calls please.

 

RAQC Announces Fifth Round ALT Fuels Colorado Awards

The Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) is pleased to announce the fifth round of ALT Fuels Colorado program awardees.

Awarded Organizations

Round 5 – October 2015

  • Allied Waste Transportation
  • Colorado State Fleet
  • Colorado Springs Utilities
  • Douglas County School District
  • Salida Del Sol Academy
  • United Parcel Service, Inc.
  • Weld County School District RE-1
  • Weld County School District RE-6

Round 4 – July 2015

  • Alpine Disposal
  • City of Fort Collins
  • Ruan Logistics Corporation
  • St. Vrain Valley School District
  • Weld County School District RE-3J

Round 3 – March 2015

  • Allied Waste Transportation
  • Boulder Valley School District
  • City and County of Denver
  • Mapleton Public Schools
  • Penske Leasing and Rental Company
  • United Parcel Service, Inc
  • Weld County School District RE-9

Round 2 – November 2014

  • Bimbo Bakeries
  • Dillon Transport, Inc.
  • Mapleton Public Schools
  • Weld County School District RE-6
  • Weld County School District RE-2
  • Weld County School District RE-8
  • Western Disposal

Round 1 – September 2014

  • Black Hills Colorado Gas Utility Company
  • City and County of Denver
  • City of Fort Collins
  • Colorado Springs Utilities
  • Dillon Transport Inc.
  • International School of Denver
  • University School Foundation
  • Waste Management of Colorado, Inc.
  • Weld County School District RE-1
  • Weld County School District RE-3J
  • Weld Food Bank
  • Western Disposal

The goal of the ALT Fuels Colorado Vehicle program is to improve air quality and incentivize the deployment of alternatively fueled vehicles in Colorado. For a full list of program goals, materials, resources, and partners, please visit the ALT Fuels Colorado homepage. If you would like to be notified of application openings, please contact Kaylyn Bopp to be added to the distribution list.

ALT Fuels Colorado Resources

 

The ALT Fuels Colorado program is managed in partnership with the Colorado Energy Office (CEO), Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC), Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). This program will provide funding for alternative fueling infrastructure and alternative fuel vehicles. CEO will administer infrastructure grants and RAQC will administer vehicle grants.

Please see below for a list of resources for the ALT Fuels Colorado Program. All interested parties are required to submit the project application. To learn more about the ALT Fuels Colorado Program and to access the application, application guide and other resources, please click here.

Additional resources will be posted to this page as they become available.

 

ALT Fuels Colorado Alternative Fuel Vehicle Grant Program Workshop

 

The Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) hosted a workshop introducing its ALT Fuels Colorado program on July 31, 2014 at the Adams 12 Conference Center. At this event, public, non-profit and private fleets were able to learn about funding amounts available and how the funding processes will work, hear from industry experts and fleets on the pros and cons of alternative fuel vehicles and how alternative fuels can work for their fleets, and talk to vendors and ask questions on vehicle currently available.

Please see below for presentations or click here for an agenda.

Thank you to everyone who made the workshop a success!

ALT Fuels Colorado Alternative Fuel Vehicle Grant Program Workshop

 

The Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) hosted a workshop introducing its ALT Fuels Colorado program on July 31, 2014 at the Adams 12 Conference Center. At this event, public, non-profit and private fleets were able to learn about funding amounts available and how the funding processes will work, hear from industry experts and fleets on the pros and cons of alternative fuel vehicles and how alternative fuels can work for their fleets, and talk to vendors and ask questions on vehicle currently available.

Please see below for presentations or click here for an agenda.

Thank you to everyone who made the workshop a success!

 

Metro Residents Invited to Mow Down Pollution and Plug into Earth Friendly Living May 10th

Press Release
Event Pictures

     

Get Plugged into Earth-Friendly Living  May 10th!

OzoneAware and Charge Ahead Colorado invite you to plug into earth friendly living at the Electrify Your Summer event on May 10th. It’s a fun, free community event featuring:

Click here for a list of items accepted for electronics recycling.

Come out and get amped!

When:

May 10th, 8 AM – 4 PM

(Please note that participation in Mow Down Pollution requires pre-registration.)

Where:          

Dick’s Sporting Goods Field

6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, CO 80022

Parking Lot H — Just east of Quebec and 60th              

Why:    

The Denver Metro/Front Range region is out of compliance with federal standards for ground-level ozone, a harmful air pollutant caused when emissions from motor vehicles, lawn mowers, and other sources mix with heat and sunlight. Switching to electric lawn equipment and electric vehicles is one way for you to make a positive impact on air quality.