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PAZA STRATEGIC PLAN

2014‐2018

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PAZA Strategic Plan 2014‐2018

Last Updated: January 2014 1

Introduction

The Peace Airshed Zone Association (PAZA) is a non‐profit organization which monitors ambient air quality in the Peace Region. PAZA is a multi‐stakeholder organization consisting of industry, local government, environmental organizations, Alberta Health & Wellness, Alberta Energy Regulator, Natural Resources Conservation Board, the public and Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development. Members work together to produce scientifically defensible data that can be used to manage air quality, protect environmental health and influence public policy.

PAZA was formed in March 1999 in response to concerns about air quality in the Grande Prairie Region. The desire of industry, government, environmental groups and the public to work together to better understand air quality drives our organization.

PAZA operates under the guidelines developed in the Clean Air Strategic Alliance's (CASA) Air Quality Management Guidelines. These guidelines include management by consensus, representation from affected stakeholders and public accessibility to data and information from monitoring activities. Air Quality Management Zones are a key component in CASA's strategy for the management of air quality within Alberta.





The Peace Airshed Zone covers a 38,500 square kilometer area of north-western Alberta. Bordered on the North by the Peace River and stretching south to Township 64 the zone includes two major centres, Grande Prairie and High Prairie. Approximately 100,000 people live and work in this area. The zone's major industries are oil and gas processing, forestry, agriculture and tourism.

Vision

All people living, working and playing in the PAZA region will have the best possible air quality data.

Mandate

The Peace Airshed Zone Association operates an ambient air quality monitoring network to collect and preserve relevant, credible, transparent and accessible data to allow our stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding air quality in our region.



Objectives

• Produce Credible Information - To design, implement and operate an air monitoring network to gather data that addresses the issues which are important to stakeholders, and to support air quality management in the region.

• Develop a Sustainability Plan –To promote and ensure the ongoing operation of the regional air monitoring network on a stable platform from which effective and sustainable monitoring is accomplished.

• Operate the Network - To effectively plan and manage the information gathering and reporting system from the air monitoring network.

• Develop a Communications Plan - To develop a visual identity, improve public awareness and understanding of the Association and provide opportunities for the public to share their views on air quality issues.

2014 Directors and Committees

PAZA maintains a streamlined organizational structure. Reporting to the Board of Directors, there are three committees: Technical, Communications, and Funding.

Board of Directors

Communication Committee -Communicating information about the association and its activities to stakeholders &

others

Technical Committee - Monitor and direct the implementation,

operations, reporting and management of the AQM

Program

Funding Formula Committee -Develop and maintain a

sustainable, equitable and fair funding formula



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Sharon Nelson, Chair – Public

Denis Sauvageau, Vice Chair– NGO

Leanne Chartrand, Treasurer/Secretary – Provincial Government

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Bob Marshall - Municipal Government

Brian Lieverse – Industry

Greg Smith - Industry

Leo Forseille - Industry

Kevin Mclean – Municipal Government

Michelle LaTrace – Industry

Bob Cameron – Public

Okey Obiajulu – Provincial Government

Elmer Spilchen - Health

Ken Matthews - Municipal Government

Michael Krawetz - Industry

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Carolyn Pfau – Provincial Government

Darren Isaac – Provincial Government

Sharon Nelson – Public

Jeff Cooper - Network Operator

Patrick Andersen – PAZA Program Manager

Greg Pippus– Industry


Shelly Pruden – Municipal Government

Denis Sauvageau – NGO

Darren Morissette – PAZA Executive Director

Elizabeth Bell – PAZA Administrator



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Sharon Nelson – Public

Leanne Chartrand – Provincial Government

Darren Morissette - PAZA Executive Director

Elizabeth Bell – PAZA Administrator

Patrick Andersen – Program Manager

Michelle LaTrace, Treasurer - Industry

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Jeff Cooper - Network Operator


Sharon Nelson - Public

Elizabeth Bell - PAZA Administrator

Patrick Andersen - PAZA Program Manager

Darren Morissette – PAZA Executive Director



Supporting Members

As a non‐profit society PAZA relies on funding and in-kind support from industrial, municipal, and other contributing members within PAZA. Each year the PAZA Board approves the annual operating budget which includes all costs associated with operating and administering the air monitoring network for PAZA. The amount required for invoicing is determined based on this approved operating budget less the AESRD operational contracts received by PAZA. The costs not covered by AESRD contracts associated with operation, maintenance and administering air monitoring network are proportioned fairly amongst its members that operate facilities within PAZA that have a regulatory obligation under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) to be a part of PAZA, at levels consistent with their relative impact on the zone's air quality. This is determined by assessing annual emission inventories.

Voluntary memberships are offered to other companies, municipalities and non-government organizations (NGOs) that operate within PAZA but have no regulatory obligation to be a part of or fund PAZA. The intent is that the voluntary industrial, municipal, and NGO memberships would cover the value added costs identified in the budget such as public outreach and education.

In 2013, PAZA’s operational budget was approximately $750,000. Individual members representing various stakeholder groups regularly attended meetings, participated on committees and provided their time and resources. PAZA in-kind support totals over 900 hours of voluntary time and resources, totaling over $100,000 worth of in-kind support.

PAZA receives financial and in‐kind support from the following organizations:



2013 PAZA GOVERNMENT, INDUSTRIAL, NGO AND PUBLIC MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS

Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd.

KinMerc Oil & Gas Inc.

Alberta Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB)

Long Run Exploration

Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ERSD)

Longview Oil Corp.

Alberta Health

MD of Greenview Altagas Ltd. Altex Energy Inc.

MD of Smoky River

Apache Canada Ltd

MD of Spirit River No 133

ARC Resources Ltd.

Municipal District of Big Lakes

Artek Exploration Ltd.

NAL Resources Ltd.

ATCO Power Canada

Pengrowth Energy Corporation

Barrick Energy Partnership

Penn West Petroleum Ltd.

Bernum Petroleum Ltd

Petrus Resources (formerly Bonavista Petroleum)

Birch Hills County MD 19

Polar Star Canadian Oil & Gas Inc.

Birchcliff Energy Ltd.

Reber Exploration Ltd.

Bob Cameron

Response Energy

Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (CANFOR)

RMP Energy Inc.

Canadian Natural Resources Limited

Saddle Hills County MD 20

Cequence Energy Ltd.

Shoreline Energy Corp.

ConocoPhillips Canada Resources Corp.

Sinopec Daylight Energy Ltd.

County of Grande Prairie No. 1

Sonde Resources Corp.

Crescent Point Resources Limited Partnership

Spectra Energy Midstream

Dark Consulting

Storm Resources Ltd.

Dark Energy Ltd.

Suncor Energy Resources Partnership

DeeThree Exploration Ltd.

Sure Energy Inc.

Delphi Energy Corp.

TAQA North

Devon Canada

Tourmaline Oil Corp.

Drennan Hallett

Town of Sexsmith

Encana

Town of Valleyview

Enerplus Resources Corporation

TransAction Oil & Gas Ventures Inc. Friends of an Unpolluted Lifestyle Gibsons Energry Ltd.

Veresen Energy Infrastructure Inc.

Glenogle Energy Inc.

Weyerhaeuser Canada

Grande Prairie Generation Inc.

Whitecap Resources Inc.

Hanna Oil & Gas Company

Williston Hunter Canada, Inc.

Insignia Energy Ltd.



Regional Monitoring Program

The Peace Airshed Zone Association operates and maintains six continuous monitoring stations and 46 passive monitors across the region. Detailed information about the locations of PAZA’s monitoring stations can be found on Table 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 or on the Association’s website: www.paza.ca

Continuous Monitoring Stations (Figure 1.1)

Continuous stations monitor air quality by continually drawing ambient air through an analyzer. Each analyzer is calibrated monthly to monitor for specific chemical compounds. The benefit of continuous analyzers is that they measure air quality constantly and provide nearly instantaneous measurements of several chemical pollutants. The capital and operating costs for continuous monitoring stations are high, but the data produced is instantaneous and up to the minute.

PARAMETERS THAT PAZA MONITORS ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS INCLUDE:

- Carbon monoxide (CO) - Hydrogen sulphide (H2S)

- Oxides of nitrogen (NO2, NO and NOx) - Total reduced sulphurs (TRS)

- Ozone (O3) - Particulate matter (PM2.5)

- Sulphur dioxide (SO2) - Total hydrocarbons (THC)

CONTINUOUS STATIONS ARE ALSO EQUIPPED WITH EQUIPMENT TO MEASURE:

- Wind speed - Humidity

- Wind Direction - Solar radiation

- Temperature

Passive Monitoring Stations (Figure 1.2)

Passive monitors measure air pollution by exposing a reactive membrane to the air where pollutants diffuse across the surface. The samplers are left at a sampling location for approximately one month and then sent to a laboratory for analysis. Passive samplers require no electricity and work effectively when monitoring in remote locations.

PARAMTERS THAT PAZA CURRENTLY MONITORS USING PASSIVE METHODS INCLUDE:

- Ozone (O3) - Hydrogen sulphide (H2S)

- Sulphur dioxide (SO2) - Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)

http://www.paza.ca/



FIGURE 1.1: Map of continuous monitoring stations



FIGURE 1.2: Map of continuous monitoring stations



Overview of Vision and Objectives

The following table summarizes the Peace Airshed Zone Association’s Vision and Objectives. The table attempts to show how the broad Mission statement is achieved through the increasingly more specific vision and objectives. Finally, the fine details on how the Objectives are going to be met are outlined in the Strategic Objectives and Tactics sections that follow.

PAZA Vision: All people living, working and playing in the PAZA region will have the best possible air quality data.

PAZA Mission: The Peace Airshed Zone Association operates an ambient air quality monitoring network to collect and preserve relevant, credible,

transparent and accessible data to allow our stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding air quality in our region.

The Objectives of the Peace AirShed Zone Association are:

Produce Credible Information – Design, implement and operate an air monitoring network to gather data that addresses the issues which are important to stakeholders, and to support air quality management in the region

Develop a Sustainability Plan – To promote and ensure the ongoing operation of the regional air monitoring network on a stable platform from which effective and sustainable monitoring is accomplished.

Operate an Air Quality Monitoring Network – Effectively plan and manage the information gathering and reporting system from the air monitoring network.

Develop a Communications Plan – Develop a visual identity, improve public awareness and understanding of the Association and provide opportunities for the public to share their views on air quality issues.

PAZA Business Plan 2008‐2012


Strategic Objectives and Tactics

Objective #1: Produce Credible Information

Design, implement and operate an air monitoring network to gather data that addresses the issues which are important to stakeholders, and to support air quality management in the region.

Tactic

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Responsible

Maintain and Implement Quality Assurance Plan. X X X X X PAZA Management Team

Coordinate periodic independent technical reviews of the QAP plan (3rd party audit of the QAP).

X X Program Manager

Participate in the Alberta Environment audit program; follow‐up on audit findings.

X X X X X Program Manager, Network Operator, Alberta Environment

Develop and implement a strategy for network

enhancements resulting from the Network Assessment. X X X X X Program Manager, Technical

Committee

Maintain and implement a strategy to ensure aging

network analyzers and systems are replaced as need. X X X X X Program Manager

PAZA Strategic Plan 2014 ‐ 2018


Objective #2: Develop a Sustainability Plan

To promote and ensure the ongoing operation of the regional air monitoring network on a stable platform from which effective and sustainable monitoring is accomplished.

Tactic

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Responsible

Develop an annual PAZA Airshed Zone budget, and manage cost and budgets.

X X X X X PAZA Management Team

Develop a budget outlook which projects future Airshed Zone spending for planning purposes.


Seek funding support from voluntary partners, Provincial grants and other appropriate opportunities to offset operation and project costs on an annual basis. on annual basis.


Maintain and assess funding formula as required ensuring sustainable funding and equity of formula.

X X X X X PAZA Management Team, Funding Committee

Where appropriate, apply for Alberta Environment education and outreach grants.


Maintain a contingency funding strategy for network operations




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Responsible

Promote PAZA as a leader in sustainability and air monitoring.


Participate and assist in the education of AEMERA, public and industry on Airshed Zone.

X X X X X PAZA Management Team, PAZA

Directors

Develop a Sustainable Plan. X X X X X Program Manager, Industry Group

Actively engage with and/or participate in CASA/AAC/AER

X X X X X Program Manager, Funding Committee

Advocate for policy direction and promote continued collaboration with AER and AESRD as board members

X X X X X Program Manager, Administrator

Advocate on behalf of the protection of regional airshed’s, air quality, and the health of animals and plants.

X X X X X Program Manager, Administrator

Develop a contingency funding strategy for network operations

X Program Manager, Administrator

Ensure adequate funding is obtained for network and office capital replacement.

X X Program Manager, Administrator



Objective #3: Operate an Air Quality Monitoring Network

Effectively plan and manage the information‐ gathering and reporting system from the air monitoring network.

Tactic

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Contract a Network Operator to operate the air monitoring network.

X X Technical Committee, Program

Manager

Maintain a fully operational regional passive and continuous monitoring (5 Station) network, minimum. X X X X X Program Manager, Network Operator

Commission and operate a PAZA owned portable monitoring station. Relocate the portable station to areas of the Airshed Zone that do not have any routine monitoring and/or to areas where local air quality concerns have been identified.

X X X X X Program Manager, Technical

Committee

Maintain an ongoing assessment/awareness of available and emerging technology relevant to air quality monitoring.

X X X X X Program Manager

Develop, implement and regularly review an equipment replacement plan taking into account the useful life of monitoring instruments.

X X X X X Program Manager



Objective #4: Develop a Communications Plan

Develop a visual identity, improve public awareness of air quality and understanding of the Association and provide opportunities for the public to share their views on air quality issues.

Tactic

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Transparency; submit data on a monthly basis to the CASA data warehouse website.

X X X X X Network Operator

Submit data on an hourly basis to the Alberta Environment AQI/AQHI Website.

X X X X Network Operator

On an hourly basis, update data on the PAZA raw‐data access website; manage growth of website as network expands.

X X X X X PAZA Management Team, Network

Operator

Encourage vehicle idling legislation with municipalities, where possible.

X X PAZA Management Team, Airshed Zone, Communications Committee

Provide regular updates to the local newspapers and/ or radio stations on the results of regional air quality monitoring.

X X X X

PAZA Management Team, Communications Committee



Tactic

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Participate in and provide support for the Alberta Airshed Council`s (AAC) education and outreach initiatives as they arise.


Create an Annual Report; an annual airshed data summary will supplement the PAZA Annual Report.

X X X X X PAZA Management Team, Communications Committee

Prepare reports as required for Alberta Environment, the PAZA website, industry members, and airshed zone committee and general meetings and communications.

X X X X X Program Manager, Network

Operator

In addition to the Annual General Meeting, participate in at least one public event meeting per year to share information about local, Provincial and/or National Air Quality issues, projects and/or policies.

X X X X X Airshed Zone, Communications

Committee



Tactic

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Build a presentation to be used to increase municipality’s knowledge of airshed and air quality.


Build and maintain a general presentation to be used by stakeholders.


Increase education and outreach in schools and colleges.


Build a “Key Messaging” booklet for Board Members X PAZA Management Team, Communications Committee

Participate and assist in the transition with AEMERA, public and industry on Airshed Zone, in conjunction with other members of the Alberta Airsheds Council.

X X PAZA Management Team,

Communications Committee



TABLE 1.1: Parameters measured at the continuous monitoring stations.

Station Parameters

SO2 NO NO2 NOx O3 PM2.5 CO THC CH4 NmHC TRS H2S

Beaverlodge X X X X X X

Evergreen Park X X X X

Henry Pirker X X X X X X X X X X X

Smoky Heights X X X X

Valleyview X X

Falher X X

Rover* X X X X X X X** X

*Rover is currently in Reno until Spring 2014 and is scheduled for Clairmont from Spring 2014 to Spring 2015

**THC was added to Rover in November 2013



TABLE 1.2: Meteorological parameters measured at the continuous monitoring stations

Station Parameter

WS WD ET SR RH

Beaverlodge X X X X

Evergreen Park X X X X

Henry Pirker X X X X X

Smoky Heights X X X

Valleyview X X X X

Falher X X X

Rover X X X

WS – Wind Speed WD – Wind Direction ET – External Temperature SR – Solar Radiation RH – Relative Humidity


Last Updated: January 2014

TABELE 1.3: Passive parameters measured throughout PAZA

Site Location Parameters

Site Name Easting Northing Site Legal SO2 NO2 O3 H2S

1 Silver Valley 336898 6214509 08-27-081-11 W6M X X X

2 Bay Tree 313977 6184049 13-16-078-13 W6M X X X

3 Fourth Creek 377764 6219224 04-13-082-07 W6M X X X

4 Gordondale 344928 6186483 04-34-078-10 W6M X X X

5 Boone Creek 339390 6149057 16-36-074-11 W6M X X X

7 Steeprock Creek 317602 6130017 09-35-072-13 W6M X X X

9 Spirit River 376859 6188958 08-12-079-07 W6M X X X

10 Woking 378239 6160880 01-13-076-07 W6M X X X

11 Webber Creek 358736 6147589 09-36-074-09 W6M X X X

12 Hythe 337710 6129622 14-36-072-11 W6M X X X

14 Sylvester 320251 6091914 08-06-069-12 W6M X X X

16 Beaverlodge 347406 6119254 15-36-071-10 W6M X X X

17 Poplar 358384 6130422 13-06-073-08 W6M X X X

18 Saddle Hills 376696 6144774 04-25-074-07 W6M X X X

19 Wanham 414332 6172821 16-22-077-03 W6M X X X

20 Shaftesbury 467614 6214288 04-03-082-23 W5M X X X

21 Eaglesham 447560 6191797 16-21-079-25 W5M X X X

23 Bear Lake 378676 6128336 15-31-072-06 W6M X X X

24 Wembley 358340 6109507 12-31-070-08 W6M X X X

25 Pinto Creek 336750 6095900 04-24-069-11 W6M X X X

26 Flyingshot 377282 6108926 15-36-070-07 W6M X X X

27 Grande Prairie I 385476 6117042 08-15-071-06 W6M X X X

28 Clairmont Lake 399046 6129128 09-06-073-04 W6M X X X



TABLE 1.3 cont…..: Passive parameters measured throughout PAZA

Site Location Parameters

Site Name Easting Northing Site Legal SO2 NO2 O3 H2S

29 Smoky Heights 417318 6146940 04-06-075-02 W6M X X X

30 Fitzsimmons 416499 6127404 15-36-072-03 W6M X X X

32 Gold Creek 390618 6078502 06-33-067-05 W6M X X X

33 Wapiti 416206 6114580 02-25-071-03 W6M X X X

34 Puskwaskau 453870 6146370 15-35-074-25 W5M X X X

35 Jean Cote 488426 6194281 12-35-079-21 W5M X X X

36 Guy 477730 6155912 03-04-076-22 W5M X X X

37 Crooked Creek 445946 6109263 16-01-071-26 W5M X X X

38 Karr Creek 419950 6053873 10-16-065-02 W6M X X X

39 Clouston Creek 483644 6127930 12-01-073-22 W5M X X X

40 McLennan 505089 6172054 03-29-077-19 W5M X X X

41 Valleyview 478709 6095207 09-30-069-22 W5M X X X

42 Sunset House 508051 6106104 05-32-070-19 W5M X X X

43 High Prairie 533933 6141469 16-13-074-17 W5M X X X

44 Peavine 542954 6185353 03-05-079-15 W5M X X X

45 Gift Lake 571282 6188239 10-07-079-12 W5M X X X X

46 Little Smoky 497036 6049923 12-01-065-21 W5M X X X

47 Kinuso 597562 6130615 12-10-073-10 W5M X X X

48 Deer Mountain 609918 6085891 15-22-068-09 W5M X X X

49 Grande Prairie HP 385500 6117100 17-26-071-06 W6M X X X

50 East Prairie 550511 6118730 13-02-072-15 W5M X X X

63 Girouxville 3 471365 6167176 14-02-077-23 W5M X

64 Girouxville 4 475502 6167402 4-08-077-22 W5M X



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