AGENDA

REGIONAL AIR QUALITY COUNCIL

 Thursday, April 3, 2008

3:00 - 5:30 p.m.

1445 Market Street, Denver

2^nd Floor – Junior Achievement Conference Room

3:00     I.          Call to Order

II.            Approval of Agenda

III.          Approval of  Minutes

                        (See Enclosures: February 7 and March 6)

IV.          Informational Items

·         Chairman

·         Executive Director

·         Committees

·         Members

V.            Public Comment

The Council invites local elected officials, members of the business community, citizens groups, and other members of the public to comment on air quality issues and the work of the RAQC.

3:15     VI.        Clean Air Fleets Diesel Emission Reduction Program

Staff will give Council a briefing on the RAQC’s diesel emission reduction program – past, present and future.

                        Action:   Information

3:45     VII.       “Let’s Take Care of Our Summer Air” 2008 Media Advertising Program

Betsy Bartholomew from Launch Advertising will discuss the proposed scope and content of the media advertising for the 2008 summer ozone outreach campaign.

            Action:   Information and approval of messaging

4:15     VIII.      Ozone SIP Development Status and Next Steps

Staff will outline the status, next steps and schedule for developing the 2010 Ozone SIP.

            Action:   Information and direction

4:45     IX.        EPA’s New Ozone Standard

(See Enclosure)

Staff will present information on EPA’s new 8-hour ozone standard, schedule for implementation, and EPA’s analysis of future compliance throughout the country.

                                    Action:  Information

5:05     X.         Discussion of Legislation of Interest

Council will discuss potential air quality-related legislation.

            Action: Information and direction

5:30     XI.        Adjourn

ËË The next meeting of the Council will be Thursday, May 1, 2008. ËË