ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIPS the ZEVs of Change WESTERN GOVERNORS

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ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIPS …the ZEVs of Change

ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIPS …the ZEVs of Change

WESTERN GOVERNORS’ ASSOCIATION ENLIBRA * National Standards, Neighborhood Solutions * Collaboration, Not Polarization *

WESTERN GOVERNORS’ ASSOCIATION ENLIBRA * National Standards, Neighborhood Solutions * Collaboration, Not Polarization * Reward Results, Not Programs * Science For Facts, Process for Priorities * Markets Before Mandates * Change A Heart, Change A Nation * Recognition of Benefits and Costs * Solutions Transcend Political Boundaries

SO 2 Milestones in WRAP Annex Year 2000 Actual Emissions 2040 Goal: 50% to

SO 2 Milestones in WRAP Annex Year 2000 Actual Emissions 2040 Goal: 50% to 70% reduction from 1990 levels

Recommendations from Environmental Summit on the West – Salt Lake City, April 2002 n

Recommendations from Environmental Summit on the West – Salt Lake City, April 2002 n n n n Continue to address multi-pollutant issues through a western, stakeholder process to achieve consensus Engage with Administration and Congress to ensure western issues are addressed in legislation Need details on proposed regulatory changes Agree on option to preserve WRAP’s SO 2 program Determine appropriate NOx program for the West Ensure fair allocations for western states and tribes; address new sources and credit for early reductions Address needs of non-utility sources

Multi-Pollutant Legislation n How will the timing of federal legislation effect plans under Section

Multi-Pollutant Legislation n How will the timing of federal legislation effect plans under Section 309 which are due by Dec. 31, 2003? How will the legislation ensure that future energy needs can be met with a diverse mix of fuels, including coal? How will the legislation promote renewable and efficient energy sources?

Utah CAFO Committee Federal * Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Local * DEQ

Utah CAFO Committee Federal * Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Local * DEQ * Department of Agriculture and Food * Soil Conservation Districts * Local Health Departments Producer Groups * Farm Bureau * Dairy Farmers of Utah * Cattlemen Association Academia * Utah State University Extension

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH ALLIANCE -- EPHA Summit County Health Department Wasatch City-County Health

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH ALLIANCE -- EPHA Summit County Health Department Wasatch City-County Health Department Weber-Morgan Health Department Davis Health Department Salt Lake Valley Health Department Utah County Health Department Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Utah Department of Health Utah Department of Environmental Quality