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Department of Environmental Quality Welcome to Oregon Crater Lake 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