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 (SABAP). It is anticipated that the SAPCB will approve membership on the Advisory Board for 2008 at a meeting this fall.  

          The SABAP 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 SABAP has a membership of approximately 25 and new members are appointed each year along with those that are re-appointed.  A copy of the charter for the SABAP 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 James E. Sydnor, Director, Air Division, Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box  1105, Richmond, VA 23218, phone: 804-698-4424, fax: 804-698-4510 or  jesydnor@deq.virginia.gov .  Submissions are due by close of business on September 28, 2007.