Common use of Base Programs and National Clause in Contracts

Base Programs and National. Regional Priorities - Although the four program areas listed above are very focused priorities, the base programs must continue to function so as to maintain the progress we have achieved thus far both in the area of ozone reductions and with regard to other pollutants, such as sulfur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matter (PM10). Such base programs include air monitoring, state permitting and data management, among others. Although many of the activities implementing Illinois EPA’s pollution prevention and small business programs are carried out by Field Operations Section inspectors and Permit Section analysts, coordination of these programs within the Bureau of Air is included in Base Programs. At the same time, there are key national and regional initiatives that should be included in our priorities, such as enhanced deployment of speciation monitoring network to assess fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and regional haze. These efforts will continue in FY08 and FY09 in accord with the Bureau’s resources.

Base Programs and National. Regional Priorities - Although the four program areas listed above are very focused priorities, the base programs must continue to function so as to maintain the progress we have achieved thus far both in the area of ozone reductions and with regard to other pollutants, such as sulfur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matter (PM10). Such base programs include air monitoring, state permitting and data management, among others. Although many of the activities implementing Illinois EPA’s pollution prevention and small business programs are carried out by Field Operations Section inspectors and Permit Section analysts, coordination of these programs within the Bureau of Air is included in Base Programs. At the same time, there are key national and regional initiatives that should be included in our priorities, such as enhanced deployment of speciation monitoring network to assess fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and regional haze. These efforts will continue in FY08 FY06 and FY09 in accord with the Bureau’s resourcesFY07.