PROPOSAL:
Recognize and Appropriate Funds from Environmental Professionals Training Institute of Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration
SYNOPSIS:
The Environmental Professionals Training Institute (EPTI) of Taiwan
Environmental Protection Administration has allocated funds to prepare and
conduct a comprehensive Integrated Air Quality Control training program for
Stationary Sources for 15 EPTI staff members. The funds will be used to cover
AQMD staff time to prepare and conduct a 7-day intensive training program in air
quality forecasting, developing emission inventories, preparing an air quality
management plan, rule development, permitting, and enforcement. In addition, the
funds received will cover necessary hotel accommodations, transportation and
training materials for EPTI staff.
COMMITTEE:
Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recognize $60,000 in revenue from EPTI and appropriate to Planning, Rule
Development and Area Sources budget account 69700.
Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer
Background AQMD was requested by EPTI to host a 7-day intensive
training program. AQMD is recognized as the leader in air pollution control
programs and its ability to pool staff expertise to provide comprehensive,
in-depth training in a variety of subject areas. The funds received from EPTI
will be used as follows: 1) Morning refreshments and lunch - $2,500; 2) Lodging
- $10,500; 3) Shuttle required for airport, daily hotel pickup and return and
for off-site visits - $2,100; 4) Training materials - $1,200; and 5) AQMD staff
time - $43,700. Proposal Recognize and appropriate funds from EPTI to prepare and conduct a comprehensive Integrated Air Quality Control training program for Stationary Sources for 15 EPTI staff members. Fiscal Impacts
No fiscal impacts anticipated. AQMD will be reimbursed for expenses in Planning,
Rule Development and Area Sources.
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