Ken Lloyd, RAQC; Misty Howell, RAQC; Gerald Dilley, RAQC; Sara O’Keefe, RAQC; Steve McCannon, RAQC; Jackie Francis, RAQC; Margy Christiansen, RAQC/ICP; Jim Brandon, ESP; Mike Silverstein, APCD; Joey Bunch, Denver Post, Jeff May, DRCOG; Ted Orf, Orf & Orf; Casey Shpall, AQCC Attorney; Patty Stulp, EMC; Shirleen Tucker, CDPHE; Susan Steighner, Corporate Advocates; Tim Russ, EPA; Frank Johnson, AG’s Office; Steve Arnold, CDPHE; and Barbara Charnes, Coloradoans for Clean Air.

The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Melanie Worley at 3:10 p.m. A quorum was present at 4:45 p.m.

Melanie Worley reminded Council that Jim Scherer is still in Iraq helping to set up their environmental ministry.

Ken Lloyd introduced Jackie Francis, who will be helping with the Repair Your Air Campaign, Clean Air Fleets program and Ozone outreach this summer.

Committees

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Members

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Council and members of the audience introduced themselves.

AQCC Chairman Bob Brady convened the AQCC with a quorum of six.

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Steve McCannon gave the Council and Commission members an update of the status of the Repair Your Air Campaign. He explained that nine citizens have gone through the program so far. A copy of the program materials was included in the Council’s packet.

Ken Lloyd presented the work group’s recommended strategies for consideration to the Council and AQCC. He explained the document was written following EPA guidance /clarification provided on April 4, 2003.

The potential strategies for consideration include: high-emitter vehicle enforcement program; improve effectiveness of I/M program; Reid Vapor Pressure reduction program; early introduction on low-sulfur gasoline; BACT for point sources; oil and gas industry - flash emissions control; oil and gas industry - leak detection and control; currently planned, enforceable reductions at point sources; and expanded voluntary public awareness program.

The next steps include publishing the approved list of strategies by June 16 and performing more detailed analysis of potential strategies for consideration in fall 2003.

The Council and AQCC discussed the document that was prepared to meet the June 16, 2003 milestone. The discussion included if the AQCC had the authority needed to implement some of the strategies. There was extensive discussion on whether quantitative information should be included. It was suggested that the descriptions of the measures be included as modified and that general indications of contributions of source categories to the emission inventory be included. Specific information on emission reduction potential should be deleted at this time since the information is preliminary and potentially subject to significant change based upon more detailed analysis.

It was also suggested that a disclaimer be placed on the front page with language similar to that on page 3 of the document: "None of the strategies included in the initial list should be viewed as endorsed by any of the signatories to the Early Action Compact....."

The RAQC and AQCC reached consensus on the document. The changes will be made and emailed to RAQC and AQCC for review before being posted on the RAQC’s web site and mailed to signatories.

Ken Lloyd gave Council an overview of the changes to the CO maintenance plan. The changes include a full MOBILE6 modeling analysis, including EPA’s revised RSD Clean Screen utility; a "more rigorous assessment" for allocating excess emissions to motor vehicle emissions budget; and removal of the 2006-12 interim emissions budget since it is not required by EPA.

Ken Lloyd reviewed the Audit of 2002 Financial Statements.

There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.