Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Belk Centrum, Lenoir-Rhyne University Campus

Sponsored by the The Reese Institute for Conservation of Natural Resources and the Western Piedmont Council of Governments’ Unifour Air Quality Committee

Agenda

9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Registration and Networking (Belk Centrum)

10:00 A.M. - 10:05 A.M. Welcome and Conference Overview (Belk Centrum)

Dr. John Brzorad, Director, Reese Institute for Conservation of Natural Resources, Lenoir-Rhyne University

10:05 A.M. - 11:10 A.M. Plenary Session (Belk Centrum) Big Picture Perspective, The Clean Air Act: Past, Present and Future

Jenny Noonan, Congressional Liaison for EPA’s Office of Air Quality, Planning and Standards

11:10 A.M. - 11:20 A.M. Morning Break

11:20 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. Morning Breakout Sessions

Breakout session will be devoted primarily to relevant presentations. There will be time at the end of breakouts for Q&A

Breakout Session One: Air Quality Science and Health

This session will be an overview on air quality pollution science with special focus on ozone and fine particulate pollution and associated health effects.

Doug Urland, Health Director Catawba County and staff

Dr. Al Osbahr, Catawba Valley Medical Center

Breakout Session Two: Air Quality Control Technologies and Compliance Issues

History of Pollution Control Technologies and Programs at Coal-fired Power Plants. Case Study Marshall Steam Plant

Dave Renner, Manager Marshall Steam Plant, Duke Energy

Breakout Session Three: Global Climate Change and Air Quality

Global climate change - science and potential impacts to air quality

Dr. Ken Mitchell, EPA Region 4, Chief, Air Toxic Assessment and
Implementation Section

12:30 P.M.-1:30 P.M. Lunch (Cafeteria, Cromer Student Center)-Sponsored by the Reese Institute for Conservation of Natural Resources, Lenoir-Rhyne University

Introduction of Luncheon Speaker – Kitty Barnes, Chair UAQOC, Catawba County Board of Commissioner

Luncheon Speaker – State Perspective on Air Quality and the Environment - Dee A. Freeman, Secretary, North Carolina State Department of Environment and Natural Resources; (Division of Air Quality- Pollution, Programs and Progress)

1:30 P.M.-1:45 P.M. Break

1:45 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Afternoon Breakout Sessions

Breakout Session Four: Air Quality and Energy Solutions for Business and Industry: What can we do?

Reducing air pollution through energy conservation as a component of the region’s air quality strategy. The session panelists will discuss how “green” technologies and practices can reduce energy consumption and improve air quality. The goal of this session is for participants to develop ways of promoting energy efficiency in business and industry.

Terry Albrecht, Waste Reduction Partners, Land of Sky Regional Council, Asheville NC

Mark Otersen, Director Marketing and Resource Planning, Electricities of NC, Inc.

Breakout Session Five: Air Quality and Energy Solutions for Home: What can we do?

The session panelists will discuss how “green” technologies and practices can reduce energy consumption and improve air quality. The goal of this session is for participants to learn ways to reduce their need for electricity and improve air quality.

Rob Howard, Builder- President, Homebuilders Association of Hickory and Founder of Home Energy Solutions, Inc.

Brian Crutchfield, Director Alternative Energies, Blue Ridge Electric Corporation

Breakout Session Six: Transportation and Air Quality

Mobile source emissions and air quality issues - Programs and Policies. Designing transportation improvements and linking land use planning to air quality benefits.

John Tippett, Director of Planning, Community Development and Data Services, Western Piedmont Council of Governments

Daniel Gallagher, Planning Section Manager, Charlotte Department of Transportation.