Course Description:
Tribal air quality is often impaired by pollution from off-reservation sources subject to regulations contained in
State Implementation Plans (SIP). When pollution sources or urban areas are located upwind, giving input concerning
how and when the sources are controlled could improve air quality for down-wind tribal communities. Tribes in such
a situation may want to learn about, and perhaps get involved in, the neighboring jurisdiction’s SIP development
process. This course will provide an introduction to regional, state, and local air quality control and planning
processes.
Topics include:
- The Clean Air Act and national standards
- An in-depth look at the SIP process
- Ideas and tools for getting involved in the SIP development process
- Useful contacts and helpful resources
- Opportunities for collaboration with tribal, state, and federal air quality experts
Who Should Attend:
Experienced tribal environmental staff interested in working with federal and state agencies to address local
air quality problems.
Course Structure and Approach:
This course provides three full days of learning and interaction. It will focus on geographic information tools (GIS),
the State Implementation Plan (SIP) process, and control measures for addressing air quality problems. Participants
will learn methods and tools to build successful working relationships with federal and state air quality agencies,
with the goal of reducing local air pollution.
Prerequisite Courses:
None
Contact:
Lydia Scheer, 928/523-6887, Lydia.Scheer@nau.edu
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