Overview of ADEQ and Community Resources

ADEQ, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, is dedicated to safeguarding public health and the environment in Arizona by administering environmental laws, preventing pollution, and ensuring cleanup. The agency's mission, scope, programs, and strategic approach are highlighted, emphasizing goals such as supporting economic growth, enhancing Arizona's environment, and recruiting top environmental talent. Additionally, the role of community liaisons, air quality division programs in Tucson, and legislative agendas are discussed.

• ADEQ
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
• Environmental protection
• Community resources
• Air quality

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1. Introduction to ADEQ and Resources Roxanne Linsley Community Liaison for Pima and Pinal Counties & Legislative Analyst

2. Overview 1. What is ADEQ? 2. ADEQ Divisions 3. Role of ADEQ Community Liaisons 4. ADEQ Website & Community Resources 5. ADEQ Program Resources 6. Legislative Agenda

3. ADEQ - Mission Arizona Department of Environmental Quality To protect and enhance public health and the environment in Arizona environment in Arizona

4. ADEQ Scope Administer state s environmental laws and delegated federal programs to prevent air, water and land pollution and ensure cleanup. Planning Permitting Compliance management Monitoring Assessment Cleanups Outreach

5. Our Approach Vision To be the No. 1 state in the nation in: - Balanced, leading-edge environmental protection - Technical and operational excellence - Radical simplicity for customers and staff GOALS Support Environmentally Responsible Economic Growth Enhance Arizona s Unique Environment Accelerate cleanups Recruit, Train and Retain Top Environmental Talent STRATEGIES Backlog Blitz Engage Arizonans in Air Quality Improvement Cooperative Federalism 2.0 Implement Binational Environmental Strategic Plan 21st Century Workforce Planning Strategic Plan for FY 19: http://static.azdeq.gov/about/fy19_sp_summary.pdf

6. ADEQ Air Quality Division

7. ADEQ AQD Programs in Tucson, Pima County Air Quality Hourly Forecast http://azdeq.gov/tucson/forecast Subscribe at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts /AZDEQ/ subscriber/new Children s Environmental Health Program (http://www.azdeq.gov/OCEH) Air Quality Flag Program - http://www.azdeq.gov/node/603 School Vehicle Idling Reduction - http://www.azdeq.gov/node/637

8. ADEQ AQD Programs in Tucson, Pima County Voluntary Vehicle Retrofit Program (VVRP) Provides owners of eligible vehicles with financial assistance to help offset the cost of repairs needed to pass a failed emissions test http://www.azdeq.gov/node/4525

9. ADEQ Waste Programs Division

10. ADEQ WPD WQARF Community Advisory Boards in Tucson Broadway-Pantano - http://static.azdeq.gov/wqarf/bp_cip.pdf Miracle Mile - http://www.azdeq.gov/node/4493 Shannon Rd/El Camino del Cerro - http://static.azdeq.gov/wqarf/shan_elc_cip.pdf Stone Ave and Grant Rd/7th St. and Arizona Ave./Park- Euclid http://static.azdeq.gov/wqarf/stone_grant_cip.pdf - Appendix D ADEQ Community Involvement Manager Wendy Flood 602-771-4410

11. ADEQ WPD - Brownfields Brownfields Program http://www.azdeq.gov/ brownfields Abandoned or underutilized properties where reuse is complicated by known or perceived contamination Property must have redevelopment potential Ownership by city, town, county or non-profit organization OR seeking ownership

12. ADEQ WPD UST Programs Underground Storage Tank Financial Programs http://www.azdeq.gov/ programs/UST UST State Lead Non- Corrective Action Program Tank Site Improvement Program Preapproval Program

13. ADEQ Water Quality Division

14. ADEQ WQD Projects and Stakeholder Groups 2018 Arizona Public School Drinking Water Lead Screening Program - http://www.azdeq.gov/azdwlead_screening Clean Water Act Section 404 Dredge and Fill Assumption Rulemaking - http://www.azdeq.gov/cwa- 404 - various work groups and stakeholder meetings Underground Injection Control Rulemaking - http://www.azdeq.gov/underground-injection-control- rulemaking

15. ADEQ WQD Arizona Water Watch Arizona Water Watch/Citizen Scientist Programs http://www.azdeq.gov/prog rams/azww Arizona residents and visitors ages 10 to retirement Citizen Scientist Work together with ADEQ on scientific research and environmental protection of AZ waters AZWW Mobile App Submit photos/data for any stream, wash, river or lake in AZ

16. Role of ADEQ Community Liaisons Six liaisons throughout the state Coordinate with ADEQ program staff to answer specific questions or resolve problems Provide permitting assistance Perform outreach on grant funding opportunities, and new and existing ADEQ regulatory programs and initiatives Share expertise on area issues Provide customer service as requested to the regulated community, the public, citizen groups, districts and local government

17. ADEQ Website ADEQ Website www.azdeq.gov

18. ADEQ Website - myDEQ myDEQ is an online portal that provides a paperless option for the regulated community to obtain, modify, terminate permits/registrations and https://azdeq.gov/mydeq submit compliance reports to ADEQ.

19. Community Resources on ADEQ Website My Community Webpage http://www.azdeq.gov/ MyCommunity Provides information about environmental issues, plus actions to address them, in your community.

20. Community Resources on ADEQ Website Provide Feedback http://www. azdeq.gov/ feedback

21. Community Resources on ADEQ Website ListServ https://public.govdelivery.com /accounts/AZDEQ/ subscriber/new To receive updates from ADEQ on selected topics Can subscribe to receive texts or emails

22. Community Resources on ADEQ Website Community Liaison Contact Information http://www.azdeq.gov/ node/1194

23. ADEQ Program Resources Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program http://www.azdeq.gov/ node/1409 Recognizes and awards incentives to Arizona businesses and other organizations Incentives 5 levels of recognition

24. Legislative Agenda HB 2452 - Vehicle Emissions Program; Remote Inspections HB 2448 Underground Storage Tanks; Noncorrective Actions ADEQ 2019 Legislators Day materials - http://www.azdeq.gov/2019LegislatorsDay ADEQ Legislative Affairs Website - http://www.azdeq.gov/legislative-affairs

25. Contact Information Roxanne Linsley Community Liaison for Pima and Pinal Counties & Legislative Analyst Email: linsley.roxanne@azdeq.gov Phone: (520) 628-6716