KNOX COUNTY 

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD 

Mr. Joshua Fu, Ph.D. 

Represcntm_g The University ofTcnnessee 

Mr. Paul Fortunato 

Representing Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership 

Mr. Brent Johnson{ P.E., R.L.S 

Represcn ing Tlle Ci(y of Knoxville 

Mr. Stephen J. Hillenbrnnd, P.E. 

ReP.rescnting Technical Society of Knoxville 

Dr. Michael Miller, M.D. Reprcs~nting 

Knoxville Academy of Medicine 

Mr. George Co.· Ph.D 

Representing Pellissippi State Ccmm1imiry College 

Mrs. Lisa Stinton 

Representing 

Citizens at Large 

Mr. Mike Congcr,P.E. Representmg Knoxville RcgiomiJ Tr~n~porialion Planning rgamzatmn 

Mrs. Cindy Pionke, P.E. 

Representing Knox Cbunty Government 

I. Call to Order 

II. Roll Call 

AGENDA 

The Knox County Air Pollution 

Control Board will meet in regular 

session at 4:00p.m. on Wednesday, 

January 21, 2015 in the 2nd Floor Main 

Conference Room, 

Knox County Health Department, 

140 Dameron A venue. 

III. Approval of Minutes from Meeting of October 22, 2014 

IV. Amendments to the Agenda 

v. Director's Update 

VI. Regulatory Changes 

Amendments to Section 25.0, Permits 

Amendments to Section 26.0, Monitoring, Recording, and Reporting 

VII. Enforcement Update 

VIII. Reports 

Guest speaker: Doug Lawyer, Chamber of Commerce 

IX. Citizens' Comments and Request 

X. Other Business 

XI. Adjournment 

Mr. Tim Burchett 

Knox County Mayor 

Mr. Richard )3. Armstrong, Jr. 

Director 

Knox County Law Department 

Mr. Brad Anders 

Chairman 

Board of Commissioners 
K OX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD MEETING 

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 ofthe Knox County Health Department, 140 Dameron Avenue. 

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. Lynne 

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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fn re: Approval of Minutes from Meeting of October 22, 2014 

Ms. Lisa Stinton asked if there 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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In re: Amendments to the Agenda 

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

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l.n re: Director's Update 

Ms. Liddington informed 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 permitting 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 of65 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 a motion on the matter. Mr. Steve Hillenbrand seconded the 

motion and upon vote, the motion carried. 

Ms. Liddington announced that 5 of the current Board members terms 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 wished to remain on the Board, as the appropriate nominating groups will be 

contacted soon. Ms. Liddington stated that these members will_ co~tinue to serve until a replacement is named. 

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In re: Regulation Changes 

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 

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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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In 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 IF ood 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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In re: Reports 

Mr. Doug Lawyer of the 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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hue: Citizen s onunents and Requests 

Ms. Lisa Stinton asked ~fthere 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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In 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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In re: Ad journment 

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 of this 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.