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Project Title:
Implementation of voluntary programs.
Contact Person(s):
Jesus J. Reynoso
Mark Rodriguez
Ing. Rene Franco
Lic. Jose Mario Sanchez
Biol. Gerardo Tarin Torres
Victor H. Valenzuela
E-Mail Workgroup
Project Description:
Background information: Based upon available emissions inventory information (i.e., Juarez’s Air
Quality Management Program and National Emissions Trends for El Paso and Dona Ana Counties), the following
have been identified as point and area sources of potentially significant
air pollution associated with industrial, commercial and service activities
as well as those sources under the jurisdiction of federal, state and local
government: Smelters and foundries contribute 1% and 50% to basin-wide
emissions of PM and SO2 respectively. The following sources also emit heavy
metals and other air toxics:
-Emissions from petroleum refineries represent approximately 2% of basinwide
VOC emissions;
-Power plants contribute approximately 7% of basinwide NOx emissions and
2% of basinwide SO2 emissions;
-Unpaved roads throughout the air basin are estimated to contribute 37%
of the PM10 emissions;
-Gasoline distribution represents approximately 3% of the basinwide VOC
emissions. It should be noted that El Paso County has applied Stage 1 and 2 controls
while Doña Ana County has not employed these controls. As new service stations come on
line in Cd. Juarez, they are being equipped with Stage 1 and 2 vapor recovery
systems (VRS).
VOC emissions from the following source categories may also be important:
-Paint body shops--? 1% of basin-wide VOC inventory;
-Printers (graphic arts) -- 1% of basin-wide VOC inventory;
-Dry cleaners -- 2% of basin-wide VOC inventory;
-Consumer solvents - 7% of basin-wide VOC inventory; and
-Architectural coatings - 3% of basin-wide VOC inventory.
This project recommends a study to examine available emissions data for the above-mentioned
sources in order to determine the contribution from each source to
ambient concentrations of regional air pollution. The study will determine
implementation of control strategies and compliance with current rules
and regulations for each source category. Finally, the study will
recommend strategies to achieve emissions reductions beyond compliance
with current air quality rules and regulations, in each country.
Cost / Cost Effectiveness:
Funding will be required to determine initial compliance with air quality
rules and the level of actual achievable emissions reductions beyond compliance.
Cost and cost-effectiveness of implementation of specific strategies are dependent
upon source category and control technology. Such as: smelters and foundries,
petroleum refineries, power plants, unpaved roads, open burning,
gasoline distribution, paint body - shops, printers (graphic arts),
LP gas distribution facilities, dry cleaners, consumer solvents,
architectural coatings, etc.,
Significance of Impact:
It is expected that by going beyond compliance with current air quality
rules and regulations, major reductions in air pollution emissions may be achieved.
What is the likely impact of this project on ambient concentrations?
Basin-wide emissions reductions can be achieved with associated improvements
in ambient air quality concentrations. Focusing control efforts on significant
emitters would have a greater impact on ambient concentrations.
Does it have the potential to achieve emissions reductions of multiple pollutants?
YES.
Feasibility:
Given most data is currently available this study would not be difficult to complete.
Implementation of specific projects may be dependent upon adequate funding.
Is there public resistance/ acceptance associated with this project?
No.
Are issues of fairness addressed?
Emission sources in TX, NM and Chihuahua will be studied.
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