Gila River Indian Community Air Quality Program Justina George Tison Gill Wahlean Bobbie Riggs Gila River Indian Community Adjacent to Phoenix Metro Area 374000 Acres 35000 Agricultural 3 Industrial Parks ID: 772006
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Gila River Indian CommunityAir Quality Program Justina George Tison Gill Wahlean Bobbie Riggs
Gila River Indian CommunityAdjacent to Phoenix Metro Area~374,000 Acres~35,000 Agricultural3 Industrial Parks~40 Facilities2 Counties (Maricopa and Pinal)~25% in Maricopa County PM10 Non-Attainment Area
Gila River Indian CommunityAir Quality ProgramPermitting/Compliance/Enforcement1st Tribe w/ Comprehensive AQMPAuthority to Issue PermitsOpen Burn, Dust, & Non-Title VMonitoring3 Locations (Casa Blanca, St. Johns, Sacaton)PM-10 (TEOM) / Ozone / Met Data
PermitsPermitting authorityAir Quality Management Plan (AQMP)PermitsMain enforcement toolStand alone documentsSupported by Tribal or Federal regulations Clear, concise, and all inclusive
Types of PermitsOpen Burn PermitsResidentialAgriculturalCommercialEarth Moving Permit/Dust Control PlanFugitive Dust Generating OperationNon-Title V PermitsStationary Sources
Open Burn Permits
AQP works with GRIC Fire Dispatch -Burn Ban (April-Nov) -Red Flag DaysAQP responds to Complaints -Document & File
Complaints ~3-5 complaints a year Usually after the fact Have not issued a fine Take photos, document, log
Earth Moving Permit/Dust Control PlanAny activity capable of generating fugitive dust Storage and/or transporting operationsLand clearingExcavatingConstructionDemolitionMaterial handlingEarthmovingUnpaved parking lots Total Surface Area Disturbed Fee 1 acre to 9 acres $75.00 10 acres or greater $36.00 per acre plus $110.00 Example: 10 acres= 10 x $36.00+ $110.00= $470
EMP InspectionsUnannouncedEnsure Primary Control Measures are implementedEMP inspection supply listCamera (pics & digital opacity)Distance measuring wheelInspection check listProper PPE (hard hat, steel toe boots, glasses, safety vest, gloves, etc)
Tracking: EMP, Complaints
Non Title V Operating PermitsTotal of 30 Facilities3 industrial parks
Inspection PrepAnnounced Inspections (2-3 week notice)Records ReviewPermit, prior inspection reports, fees, performance test results, compliance check list, etc.Inspection supply listProper PPECamera (pics & Digital Opacity Readings)
InspectionsIntroductions (show credentials)Opening ConferenceBrief overview of facility, findings, concerns, or questions of records reviewField InspectionWalk through of facility Closing ConferenceConclusion, recommendations
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Inspection Reports
Tracking: Non Title V Operating Permits
Air Quality Flag Program- OutreachWhat is the AQFP?Why is it important for the GRIC?Who are the participants?What kind of outreach items are used to promote the AQFP?
Notificationshttp://www.enviroflash.info/signup.cfm
GRIC Governance Center Casa Blanca Day School
Here are some Air Quality Flag Program Outreach Samples… Tison Gill, M. Ed. Environmental Education Outreach Specialist Gila River Indian Community Department of Environmental Quality Tison.Gill.DEQ@gric.nsn.us Ryan Eberle, P.E. Air Quality Program Manager Gila River Indian Community Department of Environmental Quality Ryan.Eberle@gric.nsn.us Wahlean Riggs Air Quality Environmental Specialist Gila River Indian Community Department of Environmental Quality Wahlean.Riggs@gric.nsn.us