Understanding Air Quality in North Carolina

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1 day(s) , 7 instructional hours

About This Event:

Recent newspaper articles have reminded us of North Carolina's poor ranking among US states in air quality. Some authorities have disputed these assessments, while others have not. This workshop will provide a forum for presenting and discussing NC air quality issues. The day will include a summary of air quality fundamentals, discussing the types of air pollutants and associated sources, primary EPA laws regulating air quality, and other related topics. This will be followed by a more in-depth session on how NC regulatory agencies implement EPA laws and manage air quality in our state.

Recommended For:

Individuals interested in NC's air quality including environmental consultants, industrial EHS managers, technicians, students and regulatory personnel.

You Will:

Become familiar with air quality fundamentals and issues in North Carolina
Be able to participate in discussions about optimum regulatory strategies from both statewide and personal/workplace perspectives.

Topics Covered Include:

Statewide regulatory development
Air toxics control programs
Mobile source issues
Air quality pollutants and sources
EPA laws and codes
NC air quality program
NC Division Air Quality organization.

Instructor(s):

Charlie Parrish has worked in the air quality field for over 20 years - working on projects ranging from Emissions Testing to Air Permitting. He also has performed numerous Air Quality compliance audits. Mr Parrish received his Masters from Virginia Tech in Environmental Engineering and has taught the Professional Engineering Exam - Review Class for Air Quality.