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Budget Committee Application

LRAPA’s Budget Committee is responsible for reviewing and discussing the proposed budget for the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency. The committee is made up of members from various cities and counties, including Eugene, Springfield, Cottage Grove, Oakridge, and Lane County. The committee meets regularly to discuss the budget and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.

The Advisory Committee usually meets for 1-2 hours, starting at 11am on the second Thursday of March, April, and May.

About the Budget Commitee

LRAPA’s Budget Committee is responsible for reviewing and discussing the proposed budget for the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency. The committee is made up of members from various cities and counties, including Eugene, Springfield, Cottage Grove, Oakridge, and Lane County. The committee meets regularly to discuss the budget and make recommendations to the Board of Directors 1.

Here is some language that describes the Budget Committee in a manner comparable to the Citizen Advisory Committee:

The Budget Committee shall consist of members from various cities and counties within the region, including Eugene, Springfield, Cottage Grove, Oakridge, and Lane County. The committee is responsible for reviewing and discussing the proposed budget for the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency. The committee meets regularly to discuss the budget and make recommendations to the Board of Directors. The objective of the committee is to ensure that the budget is transparent, accountable, and reflects the needs and priorities of the community.

Budget Committee Application
Please describe your motivation and what you hope to achieve by being part of the committee.
Consider including any relevant financial, environmental, policy-making, or community organizing experiences.
This question aims to gauge your understanding of LRAPA's regulations and initiatives, and whether you have areas of particular expertise or interest.
This question aims to understand your approach to responsibility and problem-solving, even if you don't have extensive financial experience.
This question is designed to collect information about your academic qualifications, professional licensures, or certifications that may contribute to your role on the LRAPA Budget Committee.
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CURRENT AIR QUALITY

AIR QUALITY COMPLAINT

MONITORING

AIR TOXICS

LRAPA monitors air quality throughout Lane County with eight regulatory-grade monitors and over 90 commercial-grade air sensors. Air Quality Index values are updated hourly.

Find the current air quality, look up the closest monitor to you, and learn more about the Air Quality Index (AQI) on the Current Air Quality Page.

BURNING OVERVIEW

HOME WOOD HEATING

OUTDOOR BURNING

RECREATIONAL BURNING

LRAPA regulates the burning of wood and yard debris, known as “outdoor burning,” in Lane County. LRAPA also enforces home wood heating – such as fireplaces and wood stoves – opacity ordinances for the cities of Eugene, Springfield and Oakridge. Seasonal and daily restrictions can exist for both forms of burning. Check to see if there are any active burning curtailments in effect on the burning restrictions webpage.

PERMITTING OVERVIEW

CLEANER AIR OREGON

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ACDP

GREENHOUSE GASES

ACTIVE AIR PERMITS

FORMS & RESOURCES

LRAPA is responsible for issuing air permits to commercial and industrial operations with emissions above a certain threshold. Check to see if your business needs a permit by following our 5-step guide on our Permitting Overview webpage.

ASBESTOS OVERVIEW

WILDFIRE CLEANUP & ASBESTOS

FORMS & RESOURCES

Asbestos is the name of a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals that are heat-resistant, strong and extremely durable. Asbestos has historically been used in over 4,000 building products because of these properties.

Asbestos can cause lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma. There is no safe level of exposure to friable asbestos.

PUBLIC CALENDAR

PUBLICATIONS & REPORTS

SUBSCRIBE TO EMAIL UPDATES

LRAPA regularly solicits public comment on proposed agency actions such as rule changes, proposed air permits, and the agency’s annual budget. LRAPA also hosts monthly Board of Director and Citizen Advisory Committee meetings.

Learn more about these public comment window and public meetings on our News, Notices & Public Calendar webpage.

COMMUNITY CENTER

SUPPLEMENTAL ENV. PROJECTS

NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY

WILDFIRE SMOKE

PRESCRIBED BURNS

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

The physical environment is a crucial component of any individual’s health and well-being.  Every community needs access to safe air, land and water.  LRAPA has curated together a collation of topics commonly asked about by the community to provide information, important details, and connect interested community members with resources.

Explore the many topics of information on our Community Center webpage.

LRAPA OVERVIEW

PUBLIC OVERSIGHT

REGULATIONS & RULES

RECORDS REQUEST

PURCHASING & CONTRACTS

CAREERS

STAFF DIRECTORY

LRAPA is the local air authority responsible for monitoring Lane County’s air and administering programs that protect and improve air quality. LRAPA was founded in 1968 as an intergovernmental agreement between the cities of Springfield and Eugene. Today’s intergovernmental agreement includes Lane County and the cities of Cottage Grove, Eugene, Oakridge, and Springfield.