The Knox County Air Pollution Control Board met in regular session on Wednesday January 21, 2015 at 

4:00p.m. in the 2nd Floor Main Conference Room of the Knox County Health Department, 140 Dameron A venue. 

Those members present were Ms. Lisa Stinton, Ms. Cindy Pionke, Mr. Joshua Fu, Ph.D., Mr. Paul Fortunato, Mr. 

Brent Johnson, Mr. Steve Hillenbrand, Mr. Mike Conger, and Dr. Michael Miller. Also present were Ms. Lyrme 

Liddington and members of the Knox County Department of Air Quality Management staff. 

Ms. Lisa Stinton, Chair-person, presided. 

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The following proceedings were had and entered of record to wit: 

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In re: Roll Call 

Ms. Lisa Stinton called roll, and it was determined that a quorum was present. 

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Ms. Lisa Stinton asked ifthere was a motion to approve the minutes from the October 22, 2014 meeting. 

Mr. Brent Johnson moved that the minutes be approved as read. Mr. Steve Hillenbrand seconded the motion and 

upon vote, the motion carried. 

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Ill re: Amcndrncuts·to lhe Agenda 

Ms. Lisa Stinton asked ifthere were any amendments to the agenda. There were none. 

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ll1 n:; Diredor's Updot 

Ms. Liddington infmmed the Board of some changes with Department staffing and assignments. Rebecca 

Larocque has been re-assigned from permitting to the Air Lab staff. A replacement for her pennitting position will 

be included in the upcoming budget submittal. 
Ms. Liddington updated the Board on the developments for a Primary Quality Assurance Organization 

( PQAO) and how it affects the air monitoring operations. Per the EPA, Total System Audits (TSA), the 

Department was directed to make changes in order to comply with the Federal PQAO provisions. The Department, 

as well as the other· local air agencies, decided to establish their own PQAOs', instead of operating under a singular 

State run system. 

Ms. Liddington let the Board know that the Department is still submitting quarterly reports to EPA on the 

Gerdau steel mill site/area regarding ambient lead (Pb) levels. No peaks or high level measurements are being 

observed, and EPA reportedly is not planning any additional actions at the current time. 

On November 14, 2014, the Department submitted to EPA the request for Knox County to be redesignated as attainment of the 2008 ozone ambient standard. Reportedly EPA has taken no action on the request at 

this time. 

The new ozone NAAQS was proposed on November 25, 2014. EPA is considering a range of 65 to 70 

parts per billion (ppb) for the new standard. In addition, EPA is also taking comment on 60 to 70 ppb, and on 

leaving the ozone standard at the current level of 75 ppb. After a discussion of the issue, the Board members 

requested a letter to EPA be drafted by the Director in their behalf which supported leaving the ozone standard at 

the current level of75 ppb. Mr. Paul Fortunato made amotion on the matter. Mr. Steve Hillenbrand seconded the 

motion and upon vote, the motion carried. 

Ms. Liddington announced that 5 ofthe current Board members tenns will expire June 30,2015: Mr. Mike 

Conger, Mr. George Cox, Mr. Steve Hillenbrand, Mr. Joshua Fu, and Ms. Lisa Stinton. Ms. Liddington asked these 

members to let her know if they wjshed to remain on the Board, as the appropriate nominating groups will be 

contacted soon. Ms. Liddington stated that these members will continue to serve until a replacement is named. 

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In re: Rcg.ula!ion hun11:es 

Mr. Brian Rivera presented the proposed regulatory amendment to Section 25.7.L (Permits). A motion to 

adopt was made by Mr. Steve Hillenbrand. Mr. Brent Johnson seconded the motion. And upon vote, the motion 

carried. 

Mr. Steve McDaniel presented the proposed regulatory amendment to Section 26.5.C (Monitoring, 

Recording, and Reporting). After some discussion, the Board had the language changed so that the new provisions 

- - --- ----- -----would become effective-next year (i.e.-March 31; 2016), Amotion-to adopt per the new language and effective date·--- --

was made by Mr. Steve Hillenbrand. Mr. Paul Fortunato seconded the motion. And upon vote, the motion carried. 

A complete copy of these regulatory actions is filed with these minutes. 

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ln re: Enforcement Update 

Mr. Steve McDaniel told the Board the Department had issued 13 Notices of Violation (NOV) for 

open burning, and none for asbestos related activities. 
There had been 3 other enforcement issues. KV AT I Food City had failed to conduct the re-testing for 

vapor tightness of the Stage I systems at one of the gas stations. ANOV was issued on that matter. 

Marathon Petroleum was issued a NOV for using the wrong procedures for testing at the bulk gasoline 

terminal's tanker truck loading operations. 

Omega Plastics, formerly Vinylex Plastics, was issued a NOV and an Administrative Order which 

included a fine of $1,000.00. They had installed and operated new equipment without obtaining required 

permits. 

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!n rc: Regorts 

Mr. DougLawyerofthe Knoxville Chamber addressed the Board members with a presentation on efforts 

and results in bringing new industries and businesses to Knox County and also in helping retain and expand 

existing companies. 

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_In re: . . ' 

Ms. Lisa Stinton asked ~~there .was anyone present who wished to address the Board. Representatives of .. H.E.A.T., LLC introduced themselves to the Board. They provided some information on their services for 

automotive emissions testing/measuring. 

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ln re: Other Business 

Ms. Stinton asked if there was any other business to attend to by the Board. There was none. 

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Ms. Stinton asked if there was a motion to adjourn. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. 

Paul Fortunato. The motion was seconded by Mr. Joshua Fu. 
KNOX COUNTY 

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD 

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BOARD ACTION NO. 01-21-15 

The Knox County Department of Air Quality Management requests the Board formally 

approve amendments to Sections 25.7.L, 26.5.C of the Knox County Air Quality Management 

Regulations. A complete and accurate copy of the proposed regulations is contained in the 

attached material. Notice ofthis proposed action was published in the December 20, 2014 issue 

of the Knoxville News-Sentinel. 

Lynne A. Liddington, Director 

Knox County Department of Air 

Quality Management 

And 

Technical Secretary, Knox County Air 

Pollution Control Board 

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The items listed above were approved by a majority vote of the Knox County Air 

Pollution Control Board on January 21, 2015.