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17.

Meeting Date:	03/03/2015
presentation on ozone standards and consequences for Williamson County
Submitted For:	Gary Boyd	Submitted By:	Gary Boyd, Parks
Department:	Parks
Agenda Category:	Regular Agenda Items

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Agenda Item

Receive presentation on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Ozone Standards & Implications for Central Texas by CAPCOG staff, including but not limited to taking any necessary action such as submission of comments to EPA prior to deadline of March 17, 2015.

Background

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a range of levels for ground level ozone standards in November. Proposed ranges are from 65 to 70 parts per billion (ppb), a reduction from the current 75 ppb. This presentation will outline implications of lowered standards for Central Texas and Williamson County, cover current emission reduction programs and local area ozone status, and discuss potential responses to the proposal. The comment period ends March 17.

Fiscal Impact

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Form Review

Inbox	Reviewed By	Date
County Judge Exec Asst.	Wendy Coco	02/19/2015 04:14 PM
Form Started By: Gary Boyd		Started On: 02/19/2015 09:58 AM
Final Approval Date: 02/19/2015