As we have done in past meetings, we will bring together burners both public and private, air quality regulators, researchers and others to discuss smoke management and air quality protection in the Pacific Northwest. The devastating wildfire season our Region saw in 2015, the New Ozone Standard, and the new Exceptional Event Policy should make this year’s meeting an interesting one. The planning team will begin meeting soon to put together this year’s agenda. If you would like to participate on the planning team, if you would like to make a presentation, or if you have ideas for topics please let me know. It is my hope to get the final agenda to you by the end of January.
The Meeting will be held at the Northern Quest Casino and Resort near Spokane Washington. The Hotel is near the Spokane Airport and has free shuttle service. The hotel has set aside a block of 40 rooms at government rate so if you are planning on attending from out of town please make your reservation with the hotel as soon as possible. The deadline for reserving a government rate room at the hotel is Friday, February 12th.