Air and Climate Programs in Massachusetts

Air and Climate Programs in Massachusetts

Nancy L. SeidmanDeputy Assistant Commissioner

Massachusetts Department of Environmental ProtectionSeptember 21, 2009

NACAA Membership Meeting

Welcome to Massachusetts!

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MA Environmental Programs

• Criteria Pollutants

• Climate Strategies

• Multi-Media Organization

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Significant New Environmental Legislation in 2008

• Green Communities Act• Global Warming Solutions Act• Biofuels Legislation• Oceans Management• Green Jobs

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MA Air Quality Programs

• Nonattainment– Ozone

• Attainment - all other criteria pollutants but– PM2.5 (barely)

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Ozone & PM Trends

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BOSTON(Southhampton St) BOSTON(Harrison Ave)

Ozone8-hr Exceedances

PM2.5Annual Mean in Boston

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Climate Change: Massachusetts Impacts

• Rising Sea Levels Coastal Erosion

• Warmer Water Degraded Habitats

• Hotter Summers Health ImpactsMore Droughts

• Warmer Winters Less Maple SyrupLess Snow/ Skiing

Source: UCS, 2007

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MA Climate Programs

• 2020 Target at 10%-25% Below 1990• 80% Below 1990 by 2050• 1990 Inventory & 2020 Forecast• Mandatory Reporting Begins in 2009 at

Greater Than 5,000 tpy• Link to GWSA Legislation & More

Info:http://www.mass.gov/dep/air/climate/index.htm

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MA Environmental Programs

• Multi-Media Organization since 1996• Multi-Media Permits, Inspections & C/E• Sample Issues: Mercury, Climate Change,

Energy, Solid waste • Energy & Environmental Agencies

Linked at Cabinet level

Thank You!

Contact Information:Nancy L. Seidman

Deputy Assistant CommissionerMassachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

(617) 556-1020Nancy.Seidman@state.ma.us

http://www.mass.gov/dep/air/

Enjoy Your Stay in Massachusetts!

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