HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 022404-X - EPA & Clean Air Action PlanRESOLUTION NO. od-
WHEREAS, the local governments within the Austin/Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical
Area (MSA) recognize that air quality monitor readings in the MSA indicate consistent monitored
violations of the 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for the past
several years; and
WHEREAS, the MSA currently monitors attainment of all Clean Air Act pollutants but is
likely to be subject to a nonattainment designation for ozone by the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) prior to 2007; and
WHEREAS, EPA Region 6, the Texas Commission
and 12 local governments from the MSA entered into an
result in attainment of the 8-hour ozone NAAQS sooner
nonattainment process, thereby benefiting public health; and
on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Early Action Compact that should
than required under the standard
WHEREAS, the EAC is a memorandum of agreement between the local governments,
EPA and TCEQ to develop and implement a detailed Clean Air Action Plan (CRAP) to attain the
8-hour ozone NAAQS by 2007 through measures implemented in a fair and equitable manner
throughout the five -county region; and
WHEREAS, the
EAC provides
for the immediate return
of the region to the standard
nonattainment process if
all agreement
terms and milestones are
not met; and
WHEREAS, the EAC and CAAP would achieve significant regional air quality and public
health benefits by implementing ozone pollution control measures and attaining the 8-hour
ozone NAAQS before otherwise required by the Federal Clean Air Act;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Georgetown supports the EAC
and the Clean Air Action Plan for the Austin/Round Rock MSA and the implementation of the
ozone pollution control measures in that plan that should result in local attainment of the 8-hour
ozone NAAQS by 2007.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24`h day of February, 2004,
ATTEST.
Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
E. Carls
City Attorney
Res. bAa,404- X