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TEHAMA COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT - Air Pollution Control Officer Joe Tona
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Requested Action(s)
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a) Request approval for out-of-state travel for Air Pollution Control Officer Joseph Tona to travel to Las Vegas, Nevada November 13th and 14th, 2024 to attend and speak at the California Desert Air Working Group (CDAWG) Conference
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Financial Impact:
Travel, meals, event fees and hotel expenses will be paid for by the Tehama County Air Pollution Control District and are estimated at $1,165. Funding for this expense is available in the current budget.
Background Information:
I was invited to speak at an event held by the California Desert Air Working Group (CDAWG) to provide general updates for the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) in my role as President of the association. Other districts from around the state, including Santa Barbara, Imperial, Mojave, South Coast, and Eastern Kern, will also be presenting.
Other topics covered during this meeting include:
• A keynote update on CARB activities by Steven Cliff, Executive Officer for CARB
• Updates on California Environmental Markets
• Updates from U.S. EPA Region IX
• Highlights from various technologies, such as renewable natural gas