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Department of Environmental Quality
Oregon Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5)
Compared to EPA PM2.5 Standard
Portland
Pendleton
La Grande
Salem
Albany
John Day
Eugene/Springfield
Prineville
Oakridge
Cottage Grove
Burns
Tier 1a – In Violation
Grants Pass
Medford
Tier 1b - Expected to Violate
Klamath Falls
Lakeview
Tier 2 - At Risk of Violation
Tier 3 - Area of Concern
Department of Environmental Quality
Challenge: Meeting the
Fine Particulate Standard
Columbia PDX
Gorge Metro
Willamette Valley
Southwest
Eastern & Central
45
Daily Std 35 ug/m3
Lakeview
Klamath Falls
Burns
John Day
Bend
Baker City
Enterprise
La Grande
Pendleton
Cave Jctn
Medford
Grants Pass
Cottage Grove
Oakridge
Eugene/Springfield
Corvallis
Albany
5
Salem
15
Portland Metro
25
The Dalles
ug/m3
35
Less than 3yr of data available for average
Department of Environmental Quality
Oregon Ozone (O3)
Compared to EPA’s Ozone Standard
Portland
64
64
63
Hermiston
Salem
Eugene/Springfield
61
60
Bend
Tier 1a – In Violation
Medford
Tier 1b - Expected to Violate
67
Tier 2 - At Risk of Violation
Tier 3 - Area of Concern
Department of Environmental Quality
Recent Oregon Air Quality Initiatives
Heat Smart: removal of uncertified woodstoves upon home sale
Portland Air Toxics Solutions: Multi-Sector, geographic based air
toxics reduction plan
PGE Boardman BART: New rule options for BART and early
closure of coal-fired power plant
Climate Change: Low Carbon Fuel, truck efficiency, permitting
and more
Department of Environmental Quality
Heat Smart Program
• Requires removal of old, uncertified stove upon
home sale
• August 1, 2010 – program requirements went into
effect
• Sets emission standards for a broader range of
home wood-heating devices
• Closes loopholes regarding exempt stoves
Department of Environmental Quality
Portland Air Toxics Solutions
Meteorological
Domain
EI and
Modeling
Domain
PATS
Study
Area
Boundary
1019
Model
Receptors
Department of Environmental Quality
Localized and Regional Impact Areas
Industry
Gas Sta
Area
Res Wood
Solvents
Non Road Mo
Lawn & Gar
Construction
Airports
Marine
Rail
On Road Mo
Department of Environmental Quality
PGE Boardman Coal-Fired Power Plant
14 Class I Areas impacted
300 km
radius
Department of Environmental Quality
2007 Oregon Climate Change Legislation
• Renewable Portfolio Standard
• Renewable Fuels Standards
• Biomass & biofuels tax credit
• Energy efficiency tax credits
expanded
• State Global Warming
Commission
• State GHG Reduction Goals
Department of Environmental Quality
Oregon Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals
Department of Environmental Quality
2009 Oregon Climate Change Legislation
• Expanded greenhouse gas reporting
• Authorized a low-carbon fuel standard
• Initiated study of truck efficiency and
idling
• Strengthened green building codes
• Ensured no new conventional coal
power
• Provided energy efficiency financing
• Created pilot solar feed-in tariff
• Implemented biodiesel blending
requirement
Department of Environmental Quality
Low Carbon Fuel Standard &
Low Emission Vehicle Standard
Greenhouse Gas Reporting
& Emission Inventory
Greenhouse Gas Permitting
Truck Efficiency & Idling