# Minutes from the Hearing held on the GRICAir Quality Management Program Plan on July 20,2006 

# atthe Shelde Center 6:OO-8:00

The GRICAir Quality Program held a Public Hearing on the GRKC Air Quality Management Program Plan on July20,2006 in accordance with 40 CFR, Part 51, Subpart

### N. Thepurpose of thehearing was to gather comments and input on the Plan ordinances. A list of the attendees (attached) and a summarization of the hearing proceedings and testimony given during the hearing is provided below:

Daniel Blair thanked everyone for attending and explained that this was a formal hearing and all testimony must be given atthe podium so thetestimony could be recorded. Everyone introduced themselves and Daniel confirmed that everyone in attendancehad signed the sign in sheet. Daniel confirmed that this was the second public hearing on the GRICAir Quality Management Program Plan and introduced the Public Hearing Officer (Tamera Dawes).

ThePublic Hearing Officer (TamersDawes) established the ground rules for submittingcomment and requested that therules be followed. Tamera indicated thattestimony would become part of the public record and staff would respond to comments in writing. Thehearing officer also explained that GRICAir Quality Staff would not respond to comments duringthehearing but would respond in writing. Thehearing officer requested that commenters provide their name and affiliation prior to providing comment.

Mr. Fred Ringlero introduced himself as a consultant for Gila River Sand and Gravel. Mr. Ringlero expressed concern about the emission limitationsin the nonmetallic mineral mining ordinance and indicated that it would be difficult to meet the standards. Mr. Ringlero's major concerns were with the numerous opacity limits and the 12% moisture content requiremelit for stockpiles. Mr. Ringlero also indicated thatthe ordinance looked like it was cut and pasted fromMaricopa County Rule316 and it contained requirements that applyin California. Mr. Ringlero felt that emission limits that apply in California and Maricopa County should not apply at Gila River since Gila River doesn't have the same particulate problem.

Mr. Tony Enos introduced himself as theHealth and SafetyManager for Gila River Sand and Gravel. Mr. Enos expressed concern about the stringency of emission limits and stated thatthe GRIC ordinancelookedjust like Maricopa County Rule 316. Mr. Enos also stated that he had safety concerns with thetarping requirements for stockpiles and the moisture content for stoclcpiles. Mr. Enos questioned how the GRIC DEQ could set strict emissions limits when DEQpersonnel had not been
outto the plant and didn't know the equipment. Mr. Enos indicated thattheywould be submitting written comments reflecting the testimony provided atthe hearing through a representative of the Arizona Rocks Products Association.

Mr. Joseph Morago introduced himself as a member of Gila RiverAlliance fora Clean Environment (GRACE) andprovided testimony supporting GRIC's efforts towards development of the Air Quality Management Program Plan. More specifically, Mr. Morago expressed the need for a strongenforcement capability that will allow theDEQ to protect members of the Community.

Mrs. Lori Thomas-Luna also introduced herself as a member of Gila RiverAlliance for a Clean Environment andprovided testimoliy in support of the GRIC Air Quality Management Program Plan. Mrs. Thomas-Luna expressed her concern about the DEQ's ability to affectively enforce against polluters with a long history of non-compliance. Mrs. Thomas-Luna also indicated that shewould like to see chronic violators shut down to protect members of the Community.

Mr. LoriThomas-Luna introduced himself as a member of GRACE and offered testimony in support of the GRIC Air Quality Rlanagement Program Plan. Mr. Luna indicated that the plan isway over due and should havebeen developed many yearsbefore. Mr. Luna indicated that the Plan is a step in the right direction but

more needs to be done to protect Community members from environmental impacts from industrialfacilities.

Thepublic hearing officer thanked everyone fortheir participation and comments and close the hearing at 8:00 p.m..