Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Environmental Justice Community Conference Call


Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS)

December 9, 2010 @ 1:00pm-2:00pm EST

Purpose: To provide information about upcoming air program activities.

Background:In response to community requests to share information about EPA’s air programs, the Agency has begun to host bi-monthly conference calls to foster dialogue between EPA and interested community groups.

Agenda

Discuss grant and partnership opportunities for Gulf Spill communities and the role these communities should play during the August 2011 EJ Air Conference.

Discuss first steps for EPA’s Petroleum Refinery rules.

Identify points of contact for specific EPA projects and rules.

Identify methods to improve public participation in the permitting
process.

Discuss future Clean Air Act 101 webinar(s).

When: Thursday, December 9, 2010 Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm EST

Intended Audience: Environmental Justice and Tribal Communities or Organizations

Conference Line: 1-866-299-3188; code: 919-541-5624# (call limited to 125 participants on a first-come, first-served basis)

To register for the call

For more information about the conference call, contact Regina Chappell (919) 541-3650.