# 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 ofKnoxville Dr. Michael Miller, M.D.

**Reprcs~nting** Knoxville Academy ofMedicine Mr. George Co.· Ph.D Representing Pellissippi State Ccmm1imiry College Mrs. Lisa Stinton

Representing Citizens at Large Mr. Mike Congcr,P.E. Representm g Knoxville RcgiomiJ

**Tr~n~ por**  **ialion** 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 Avenue.

III. Approval ofMinutes from Meeting ofOctober 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 ofCommissionersK 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 FloorMain 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 ofthe Knox County Department ofAir Quality Management staff. Ms. Lisa Stinton, Chair-person, presided. 

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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 ofMinutes from Meeting ofOctober 22, 2014 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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In re: Amendments to the Agenda Ms. Lisa Stinton asked ifthere were any amendments to the agenda. There were none. 

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l.n re: Director's Update Ms. Liddingtoninformed the Board ofsome changes with Department staffing and assignments. Rebecca Larocque has been re-assigned from permitting to the Air Lab staff. 

### A replacement for her permittingposition 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 ofoperating 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 ofthe 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 ofthe issue, the Board members requested a letter to EPA be drafted by the Director in their behalfwhich 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 5ofthe 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 ifthey 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 Riverapresented 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 thatthe new provisions

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## * In re: Enforcement Update 

### Mr. Steve McDaniel told the Board the Departmenthad issued 13 Notices ofViolation (NOV) for open burning, and none for asbestos related activities.There had been 3 otherenforcementissues. KV AT

### IFood Cityhad failed to conductthe re-testing for vapor tightness ofthe Stage 

### I systemsat one ofthe gas stations. ANOV was issued on that matter. MarathonPetroleumwas issued a NOV for usingthe wrongprocedures for testing atthe 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 r e: Reports 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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hue: Citizen 

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### 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 ifthere was any other business to attend to by the Board. There was none. 

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# * * * * * * * * In re: Ad journm ent Ms. Stinton asked ifthere was a motion to adjourn. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Paul Fortunato. The motion was seconded by 

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# 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 ofthe Knoxville News-Sentinel. 

# ) . Lynne A. 

### Liddington, Director Knox County Department ofAir Quality Management And 

### Technical Secretary, Knox County Air Pollution Control Board 

## ********************************************* The items listed above were approved by a majority vote of the Knox County Air Pollution Control Board on January 21,2015.