The New Mexico Environment Department Air Quality Bureau (NMED-AQB) is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 2-4pm at the Sunland Park City Hall Chamber. The purpose of this meeting is to outline the new proposed federal ozone standards and update the public about ozone pollution and “nonattainment” in Dona Ana County. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed more stringent national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone. EPA will accept comments on the proposal until March 22, 2010. A direct link to the proposed rule is available here: http://www.epa.gov/air/ozonepollution/fr/20100119.pdf. Directions on how to submit comments are on the first two pages of the proposal. More supplementary information on the proposal is available at the EPA website: http://www.epa.gov/air/ozonepollution/actions.html#jan10s. Please confirm your attendance to ensure proper space will be available by using the contact information below.
Michael Baca
Environmental Analyst, NMED AQB
1170 N. Solano Dr. Suite M, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Office: (575) 647-7983
