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LRAPA Board of Directors Meeting

June 14, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm PDT

Lane Regional Air Pollution Agency

Board of Directors
LRAPA is governed by a 9-member Board of Directors who represent the diverse interests of their respective locality. Board members are appointed by their corresponding city councils and the Lane County Board of Commissioners. Board seats are divided based upon population size. The Board meets monthly, usually at 12:15pm on the second Thursday of each month. Most years no meetings are scheduled in August and December.

Past meeting agendas and minutes can be found on the agendas & minutes page .

Current Board members are listed on LRAPA’s public oversight webpage .

Meeting Agenda
The meeting’s agenda and associated documents will be uploaded here once completed.

Location
This meeting will occur virtually via Zoom webinar.

Virtual Meeting link:
By Video: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82551664224 
By Audio: +1 253 215 8782
Meeting ID: 825 5166 4224

Accessibility and Accommodations
People needing special accommodations to participate in LRAPA public hearings such as assistive listening devices or accessible formats such as large print, Braille, electronic documents, or audio tapes, should please contact the LRAPA office as soon as possible, but preferably at least 72 hours in advance.
For people requiring language interpretation services, including qualified ASL interpretation, please contact the LRAPA office as soon as possible, but preferably at least 5 business days in advance so that LRAPA can provide the most comprehensive interpretation services available.
Please contact the LRAPA Non-Discrimination Coordinator at accessibility@lrapa.org or by calling the LRAPA office at 541-736-1056 ext. 233.

Individuals who require special accommodations to participate in LRAPA public hearings, such as assistive listening devices or accessible formats such as large print, Braille, electronic documents, or audiotapes, should contact the LRAPA office as soon as possible, but preferably by at least 72 hours in advance.
For individuals requiring language interpretation services, including qualified ASL interpretation, please contact the LRAPA office as soon as possible, but preferably at least 5 business days in advance so that LRAPA can provide the best interpretation services available.
Contact the LRAPA Anti-Discrimination Coordinator at accessibility@lrapa.org or by calling the LRAPA office at 541-736-1056 ext. 400.

Details

Date:
June 14, 2024
Time:
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm PDT
Event Category:

Organizer

LRAPA
Phone
541-736-1056
View Organizer Website

Venue

Hybrid – Zoom Online / LRAPA’s Conference Room
1010 Main St.
Springfield, OR 97477 United States
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Phone
541-736-1056

CURRENT AIR QUALITY

AIR QUALITY COMPLAINT

MONITORING

AIR TOXINS

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.