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Title V Performance Task Force

This task force is currently inactive.

On May 17, 2004, EPA announced the formation the Title V Performance Task Force. This task force will seek input from the public, including industry, state, and local air pollution control agencies, and environmental interest groups on the performance of the Title V operating permits program.

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• Federal Register Notice (PDF) (2pp, 45k)
• Task Force Members (PDF) (1pg, 7k)
• Title V Implementation Experience - Final Report (309pp, 4543k)
• Title V Task Force Overview - Report to CAAAC (25pp, 102k)
  

Transcripts from Public Meetings

February 7-8, 2005

On February 7-8, 2005, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a public meeting on the Title V Performance Task Force in San Francisco, CA. Following are the transcripts taken from the meeting.

• February 7 Written Transcript (PDF) (343pp, 453k)
• February 8 Written Transcript (PDF) (146pp, 197k)

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November 15, 2004

On November 15, 2004, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a public meeting on the Title V Performance Task Force in Dallas, TX. Following are the written transcripts taken from the meeting. Entire 11/15/04 Written Transcript (PDF) (288pp, 381k)

• Opening remarks and introductions, Marian Feinberg, For a Better Bronx and Michael Boyd, Californians for Renewable Energy
  Written Transcript (PDF) (35pp, 52k)

• Robert Hall, Nevada Environmental Coalition, Inc.
  Written Transcript (PDF) (14pp, 27k)

• David Frederick, Frederick Law (TX)
  Written Transcript (PDF) (18pp, 32k)

• Robert Ukeiley, GA Center of Law in the Public Interest
  Written Transcript (PDF) (14pp, 27k)

• Gary Abraham, Concerned Citizens of Cattaraugus County (NY)
  Written Transcript (PDF) (10pp, 22k)

• Sharon Genasci, Northwest District Association Health & Environment Committee
  Written Transcript (PDF) (12pp, 25k)

• Scott Gollwitzer, Appalachian Voices (NC)
  Written Transcript (PDF) (19pp, 33k)

• Avram Friedman, Executive Director of the Canary Coalition
  Written Transcript (PDF) (10pp, 22k)

• Merrijane Yerger, Clean Up LA
  Written Transcript (PDF) (12pp, 25k)

• John Wilson, Galveston– Houston Association for Smog Prevention (GHASP)
  Written Transcript (PDF) (20pp, 34k)

• Alexandra Gorman, Women’s Voices for the Earth
  Written Transcript (PDF) (18pp, 32k)

• Kathy Van Dame, Wasatch Clean Air Coalition (UT)
  Written Transcript (PDF) (5pp, 16k)

• Melissa Scanlan, Midwest Environmental Advocates, Inc.
  Written Transcript (PDF) (20pp, 34k)

• John Suttles, Tulane Environmental Law Clinic
  Written Transcript (PDF) (18pp, 32k)

• David Monk, Oregon Toxics Alliance
  Written Transcript (PDF) (9pp, 21k)

• Swati Prakash, West Harlem Environmental Action
  Written Transcript (PDF) (19pp, 33k)

• Jane Williams, California Communities Against Toxics (CA)
  Written Transcript (PDF) (14pp, 27k)

• Reed Zars, Citizen attorney
  Written Transcript (PDF) (12pp, 25k)

• Deborah Masters, Community Board 1 (Brooklyn) and Neighbors Against Garbage (NY)
  Written Transcript (PDF) (9pp, 21k)

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September 14-15, 2004

On September 14-15, 2004, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a public meeting on the Title V Performance Task Force in Chicago, IL. Following are the audio and written transcripts taken from the meeting.

• Opening Statement from Mike Wood with testimony and Q&A from Steve Murawski of Gardner, Carton & Douglas
  Written Transcript (PDF) (39pp, 57k)

• John Metzger, 3M
  • Testimony and Question and Answer
    Written Transcript (PDF) (28pp, 39k)

• Bruce Nilles, Sierra Club
  • Testimony and Question and Answer
    Written Transcript (PDF) (27pp, 38k)

• Bill Wilson, Environmental Integrity Project and Scott Evans, Clean Air Engineering
  • Testimony and Question and Answer
    Written Transcript (PDF) (27pp, 38k)

• Scott Evans, Clean Air Engineering
  • Question and Answer
    Written Transcript (PDF) (23pp, 33k)

• Scott Evans, Clean Air Engineering (continued)
  • Question and Answer
    Written Transcript (PDF) (17pp, 27k)

• Steve Meyers, General Electric
  • Testimony and Question and Answer
    Written Transcript (PDF) (23pp, 33k)

• Anne Slaughter Andrew, CASE Coalition
  • Testimony and Question and Answer
    Written Transcript (PDF) (31pp, 47k)

• Kathy Andria, American Bottom Conservancy
  • Testimony and Question and Answer
    Written Transcript (PDF) (24pp, 35k)

• Faith Bugel, Environmental Law Policy Center
  • Testimony and Question and Answer
    Written Transcript (PDF) (26pp, 37k)

• Keith Harley, Environmental Law Clinic
  • Testimony and Question and Answer
    Written Transcript (PDF) (23pp, 34k)

• Dale Kalina, RR Donnelly
  • Testimony and Question and Answer
    Written Transcript (PDF) (27pp, 42k)

• Brian Urbaszewski, American Lung Association of Metro Chicago
  • Testimony and Question and Answer
    Written Transcript (PDF) (18pp, 28k)

• Maureen Headington, Stand Up/Save Lives Campaign
  • Testimony and Question and Answer
    Written Transcript (PDF) (14pp, 23k)

• Bob Hermanson, American Chemistry Council
  • Testimony and Question and Answer
    Written Transcript (PDF) (31pp, 44k)

• Ann Alexander, Illinois Attorney General's Office
  • Testimony and Question and Answer
    Written Transcript (PDF) (36pp, 51k)

• Susan Zingle, Lake County Conservation Alliance
  • Testimony and Question and Answer
    Written Transcript (PDF) (31pp, 44k)

• Carey Hamilton, Ogden Dunes [IN] Environment Council
  • Testimony and Question and Answer
    Written Transcript (PDF) (18pp, 28k)

• Ellen Rendulich, C.A.R.E.
  • Brief Statement
    Written Transcript (PDF) (2pp, 9k)

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June 25, 2004

On June 25, 2004, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a public meeting on the Title V Performance Task Force at the Washington Marriott in Washington, D.C. Following are the audio and written transcripts taken from the meeting. Entire 6/25/2004 Written Transcript (PDF) (PDF, 322 pp., 1.6 MB)

• Michael Ling, U.S. EPA
  • Opening Statement and Introductions of Task Force Members
    Written Transcript (PDF) (46pp, 1230k)

• John Paul, Regional Air Pollution Control Agency
  • Testimony and Question and Answer
    Written Transcript (PDF) (23pp, 673k)
  • Question and Answer
    Written Transcript (PDF) (35pp, 958k)

• John Walke, Natural Resources Defense Council
  • Testimony
    Written Transcript (PDF) (21pp, 612k)
  • Question and Answer - Part 1
    Written Transcript (PDF) (16pp, 456k)
  • Question and Answer - Part 2
    Written Transcript (PDF) (19pp, 544k)

• Lyman Welch, Mid-Atlantic Environmental Law Center
  • Testimony and Question and Answer
    Written Transcript (PDF) (49pp, 1430k)

• Glynn Rountree, American Forest and Paper Association; Lyman Welch, Mid-Atlantic Environmental Law Center; Kelly Haragan, Environmental Integrity Project
  • Testimony and Question and Answer
    Written Transcript (PDF) (68pp, 1950k)

• Kelly Haragan, Environmental Integrity Project and Wayne Penrod, Sunflower Electric Power Association
  • Testimony, Question & Answer, and Concluding Remarks
    Written Transcript (PDF) (51pp, 1430k)

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