Air Committee
The FLERA Air Committee is comprised of representatives from the counties having approved local air pollution control programs. Currently eight approved local air pollution control programs are represented on the committee. The Air Committee focuses on maintaining consistencies between counties and the state in implementing the federal, state and local air rules, regulations, and ordinances, as well as maintaining an Air Program Specific Operating Agreement and Title V Agreement with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The Committee accomplishes this through mutual discussions with the EPA and FDEP regarding their budget, policies and priorities that would impact local programs.
Air Committee Mission Statement
The mission of the committee is to advocate for preservation and protection of air quality in Florida’s counties in collaboration with the State of Florida.
MAIN AREAS OF DISCUSSION AT 2023 ANNUAL MEETING
New Federal Grant Availability
Staff Retention
Renewal of Specific Operating Agreements with FDEP - 2024
2024 Legislative Priorities
Maintaining Adequate Tag Fee & Title V Contract Funding
COMMITTEE CONTACT INFORMATION
Sheila Schneider, Chair, Pinellas County, sschneider@co.pinellas.gov
Diana Lee, Hillsborough County, Lee@epchc.org
John Hickey, Sarasota County, Jhickey@scgov.net
Laxmana Tallam, Palm Beach County, Laxmana.Tallam@flhealth.gov
Susanna Palomino, Miami-Dade County, Susana.Palomino@miamidade.gov
Ana Suarez, Broward County, asuarez@broward.org
Michael C. Williams, City of Jacksonville, mcwilliams@coj.net
Wanda Parker, Orange County, wanda.parker@ocfl.net