20210505-002a: PM2.5 Emissions Reduction Plan Recommendation — original pdf

Recommendation

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210505 002a Date: May 5, 2021 Seconded by: Perry Bedford Subject: PM2.5 Emissions Reduction Plan Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) currently maintains the 2019-2023 Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Regional Air Quality Plan; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the plan currently focuses on ozone pollution as the region has been close to violating ozone NAAQS levels for several years; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that the Central Texas Clean Air Coalition (CAC) has decided to update the region’s voluntary air quality plan to include additional measures targeted at reducing regional PM2.5 air pollution and enhancing awareness of PM air pollution. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends updating the region’s voluntary air quality plan to include additional measures targeted at reducing regional PM2.5 air pollution and enhancing awareness of PM air pollution. Additionally, the Environmental Commission recommends the City of Austin implement PM2.5 emission reduction best management practices for City of Austin construction projects. VOTE 8-0 For: Bedford, Thompson, Brimer, Coyne, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, Bristol, and Guerrero Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1