Download - Air Quality in Yakima County The Ramifications of PM 2.5 Non-Attainment Status FY2009-2010
Air QualityAir Qualityin Yakima County in Yakima County
The Ramifications of PMThe Ramifications of PM2.52.5
““Non-Attainment” StatusNon-Attainment” Status
FY2009-2010
Why are we here?
Human Activity Is the major contributor to air pollution Air pollution affects health
Issues of Health Are the driving force behind the Federal Clean Air
Act
Why are we here? YRCAA is the local agency charged with
maintaining high standards of Air Quality Guide (communities)
Educate and Inform Guard (the air shed)
Collect and Interpret Data Develop and Administer Air Programs
Enforce (the law) when necessary Inspections Issue warnings Issue Penalties
Why are we here?
CAA – higher standards set in 2006 for the allowable amount of PM2.5 in the air
Yakima County is on the verge of exceeding the 24-hour standard.
More work is needed to: Avoid “Non-Attainment” designation, or Regain “Attainment” status
Where We’ve Been
Designated non-attainment for PM10
Developed PM10 re-attainment program Took 17 years to accomplish redesignation
as attainment Direct and indirect costs estimated at 8-10
Million Dollars We can do it again
Where We Are
Fighting to attain new PM2.5 standard 2008 – days of exceedance: 3 verified 2009 – days of exceedance: 2 already Calling winter burn bans based on air monitor
data & modeling Limiting agricultural burning with allocations Replacing uncertified wood stoves Educating the public
PM2.5
Standard = 35 Micrograms of PM2.5 per meter3
98th % PM2.5 2004-2008
44.342 42
35.4 37.3
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Where We’re Headed
Non-Attainment – a foregone conclusion ? Consequences:
Regulation 1 revisions Attainment planning; SIP Revisions More enforcement staff in the field, more regularly
Contract patrols Increased Notices of Violation and Penalty activity
Where We’re Headed
Ongoing Public Education efforts Public forums/events Includes bi-lingual outreach Regular media use Additional literature
Reprints New flyers, brochures, info sheets
Where We’re Headed Impact on Households – Indirect
Possible withheld Federal Transportation funds More expensive pollution control equipment for industry Higher unemployment levels – crime rate effects
Impact on Households – Direct Tighter solid-fuel home heating device restrictions
Move to alternative sources of heat Tighter outdoor burning restrictions
Move to alternative methods of debris disposal Yakima area becomes less attractive to new business/industry
less income, fewer jobs, restricted growth & revenue Some loss of established businesses
lost income, jobs, tax base
Where We’re Headed
Impact on Business and Community – Indirect
Move to alternative methods of debris disposal Unhappy property owners
Higher unemployment levels Crime rate rises More demand on public assistance, food banks, etc.
Where We’re Headed Impact on Business and Community – Direct
Possible withheld Federal Transportation funds Tighter outdoor burning restrictions
Agriculture Weed abatement
More expensive pollution control equipment for industry
Loss of established businesses Increased cost of doing business Decreased revenue on solid fuel devices and related sales
Yakima area becomes less attractive to new business/industry
Funding Comparison: 2009-2010
Projected FY 2009 Revenue at $1,380,613
1.7%
46.2%
6.5%11.7%
0.4%
4.3%
29.1%
Permit Fees GrantsOther Income Prior Year Carry OverFines & Penalties Supplemental IncomeEnterprise Income
Estimated FY 2010 Revenue at $1,157,814
0%
35.7%
12.4%
0.4%
8.0%7.8%
35.6%
Permit Fees GrantsOther Income Prior Year Carry OverFines & Penalties Supplemental IncomeEnterprise Income