Department of Environmental Quality

Notice Seeking Individuals to Serve on

The State Advisory Board on Air Pollution

The State Air Pollution Control Board (SAPCB) and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) are seeking individuals who are willing to serve as members of the State Advisory Board on Air Pollution (SAB). It is anticipated that the SAPCB will approve membership on the Advisory Board in the spring of 2013.  

The SAB is assigned specific projects related to air quality by the Board and DEQ. Such projects are based on informational needs that could provide useful program recommendations, options, or other actions for consideration by the Board and DEQ. The SAB has a membership of approximately 20 and members are appointed for a term of three years, with all members' terms expiring on December 31 of the same year. Members may be re-appointed for another three year term.  The SAPCB adopted a revised charter for the SAB in November 2012. A copy of the charter for the SAB is available upon request.

DEQ is seeking membership from environmental and health organizations, academia, the legal profession, and industry or trade associations that have a background in air quality technology policies or programs to serve on the Advisory Board. If you are interested, please submit your name and a brief resume of your qualifications to Michael G. Dowd, Director, Air Division, Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box  1105, Richmond, VA 23218, phone: 804-698-4284, fax: 804-698-4510 or michael.dowd@deq.virginia.gov . Submissions are due by close of business on February 25, 2013.