Common use of Base Programs and National/Regional Priorities Air Monitoring Clause in Contracts

Base Programs and National/Regional Priorities Air Monitoring. Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) system audits of Illinois EPA ambient air quality monitoring network and provide the service of QA performance audits when needed in coordination with Illinois EPA. • Continue to provide assistance and technical support for the Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations (PAMS) in coordination with Illinois EPA. • Work with the state to implement Lake Michigan PAMS data analysis plan. • Work with the state in reviewing and approving annual NAMS/SLAMS network plans. • Provide Illinois EPA the resources needed to support the national trend site for PM2.5 speciation. • Provide Illinois training in quality assurance and data reporting for PM2.5. • Support Illinois' efforts to secure Section 103 funding for PM2.5 monitoring. Assist Illinois EPA in conducting PM2.5 analyses. • Work with the state to implement the National and Regional Monitoring Strategies including NCore. • Work with the state to ensure data completeness in AQS. • Encourage Illinois establish a training program for the new monitoring technologies, including, but not limited to, NCore level 2 trace gases and toxics. Region 5 may do this by requiring it in the 103 workplan for PM 2.5, and toxics and we may provide/identify funding in the grant for this purpose. Permitting (other than Title V): • Facilitate timely resolution of permit problems; including resolution of national issues and common sense solutions for addressing identified concerns. • Provide technical assistance as requested by the state for issues such as applicability determinations. • Review draft permits consistent with the Memorandum of Agreement, including FESOP, netting, all PSD permits and permits of concern where there is reason to believe that public scrutiny will be high. • Provide all information relative to changes in construction permit program regulations and guidance in a timely manner. Small Business: • Promote regional communication and information exchange through quarterly conference calls and an annual conference. • Address questions, complaints, and compliance efforts regarding the Stratospheric Ozone Protection programs throughout the state. • Work with the state to develop a mechanism to assess how well small business MACT outreach is furthering compliance goals. • Continue to host quarterly calls with state/local dry cleaner contacts. • Continue to provide ongoing technical assistance to state/local dry cleaner contacts. Region 5 will continue to provide a conduit for state/local dry cleaner contacts having issues to be addressed by U.S. EPA and will continue to assure access for these contacts to federal documents, information and other resources that become available. Public Outreach and Education • Continue to support the Air Pollution Action Days and Partners for Clean Air programs through mailing of materials and other outreach activities. • Continue participation as a partner in the “Partner for Clean Air” organization. • Participate in community forums on urban sprawl and hold at least another community workshop in the East St. Louis area on urban sprawl. • Pursue opportunities for public education and outreach using its Air Pollution Action Days brochures, particularly focusing on our geographic initiative minority communities, finding ways to effectively provide this information to parents of children that may be especially vulnerable. • Expand and enhance ARD's Homepage to provide both general and state-specific information on environmental problems and conditions in a manner that is readily understandable. • Region 5 will continue to collaborate with Illinois EPA and environmental providers in Illinois to build and expand state capacity in environmental education. • Continue outreach on asthma and its relationship to air pollution in the Greater Chicago area. • Provide outreach information and educate stakeholders by establishing meetings, seminars, and materials, particularly in the form of Q/A, regarding the 1999 National Air Toxics Assessment (NATA).

Base Programs and National/Regional Priorities Air Monitoring. Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) system audits of Illinois EPA ambient air quality monitoring network and provide the service of QA performance audits when needed in coordination with Illinois EPA. • Continue to provide assistance and technical support for the Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations (PAMS) in coordination with Illinois EPA. • Work with the state Illinois EPA to implement Lake Michigan PAMS data analysis plan. • Work with the state Illinois EPA in reviewing and approving annual NAMS/SLAMS network plans. • Provide Illinois EPA the resources needed to support the national trend site for PM2.5 speciation. • Provide Illinois training in quality assurance and data reporting for PM2.5. • Support Illinois' efforts to secure Section 103 funding for PM2.5 monitoring. Assist Illinois EPA in conducting PM2.5 analyses. • Work with the state Illinois EPA to implement the National and Regional Monitoring Strategies including NCore. • Work with the state Illinois EPA to ensure data completeness in AQS. • Encourage Illinois establish a training program for the new monitoring technologies, including, but not limited to, NCore level 2 trace gases and toxics. Region 5 may do this by requiring it in the 103 workplan for PM 2.5, and toxics and we may provide/identify funding in the grant for this purpose. Permitting (other than Title V): • Facilitate timely resolution of permit problems; including resolution of national issues and common sense solutions for addressing identified concerns. • Provide technical assistance as requested by the state Illinois EPA for issues such as applicability determinations. • Review draft permits consistent with the Memorandum of Agreement, including FESOP, netting, all PSD permits and permits of concern where there is reason to believe that public scrutiny will be high. • Provide all information relative to changes in construction permit program regulations and guidance in a timely manner. • Work with PSD Applicant and FSW to initiate consultation process as required by the Endangered Species Act. Small Business: • Promote regional communication and information exchange through quarterly conference calls and an annual conference. • Address questions, complaints, and compliance efforts regarding the Stratospheric Ozone Protection programs throughout the state. • Work with the state Illinois EPA to develop a mechanism to assess how well small business MACT outreach is furthering compliance goals. • Continue to host quarterly calls with state/local dry cleaner contacts. • Continue to provide ongoing technical assistance to state/local dry cleaner contacts. Region 5 will continue to provide a conduit for state/local dry cleaner contacts having issues to be addressed by U.S. EPA and will continue to assure access for these contacts to federal documents, information and other resources that become available. Public Outreach and Education • Continue to support the Air Pollution Action Days and Partners for Clean Air programs through mailing of materials and other outreach activities. • Continue participation as a partner in the “Partner Partners for Clean Air” organization. • Participate in community forums on urban sprawl and hold at least another community workshop in the East St. Louis area on urban sprawl. • Pursue opportunities for public education and outreach using its Air Pollution Action Days brochures, particularly focusing on our geographic initiative minority communities, finding ways to effectively provide this information to parents of children that may be especially vulnerable. • Expand and enhance ARD's Homepage to provide both general and stateIllinois-specific information on environmental problems and conditions in a manner that is readily understandable. • Region 5 will continue to collaborate with Illinois EPA and environmental providers in Illinois to build and expand state capacity in environmental education. • Continue outreach on asthma and its relationship to air pollution in the Greater Chicago area. • Provide outreach information and educate stakeholders by establishing meetings, seminars, and materials, particularly in the form of Q/A, regarding the 1999 National Air Toxics Assessment (NATA).