The Cleveland area does not currently meet the 8-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone as required by the Clean Air Act. The area is currently classified as “moderate nonattainment” and may be reclassified to “serious nonattainment” as a result of continued ozone levels. This reclassification will require rule changes in Ohio’s Administrative Code for certain stationary sources in the area, which is required by the Clean Air Act. In preparation for these potential rule changes, Ohio EPA has begun early stakeholder outreach efforts and is accepting public comment.
Cleveland Division of Air Quality invites residents and stakeholders to learn more about what this means and learn how to get involved in the rule-making process. Please join us for a virtual information session with a presentation by the Assistant Chief of the Division of Air Pollution Control at the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Jennifer Van Vlerah. There will be two sessions held on the following dates: Tuesday, October 3 from 11:30AM – 12:30PM and Wednesday, October 4 from 5:30PM – 6:30PM. Both sessions will be recorded and made available for those who wish to attend, but cannot make it.
Along with time for questions and answers, these sessions will provide information on
Click here to register. For questions on the information sessions, please reach out to Christina Yoka, Chief of Air Pollution Outreach at Cleveland Division Air Quality, by email at cyoka@clevelandohio.gov or (216) 664-2129.
