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Air Quality Planning Unit
The mission of the EPA New England's Air Quality Planning Unit is to protect public health and the environment from certain "criteria" air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and carbon monoxide. Standards for these pollutants are called the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). To meet national air quality standards in a cost-effective manner, we work collaboratively with states, communities, and businesses to reduce air pollution from a variety of sources -- cars, fuels, factories, power plants, consumer and commercial products, and paints.
Looking for answers about a specific air quality issue? Here's a list of topics and programs related to air quality and Air Quality Planning (AQP) staff who can answer questions and provide information about them.
| Topic | Contact (Email) | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality Forecasting | Anne McWilliams (mcwilliams.anne@epa.gov) | 617-918-1697 |
| Rich Burkhart (burkhart.richard@epa.gov) | 617-918-1664 | |
| Air Quality Outreach | Anne McWilliams (mcwilliams.anne@epa.gov ) | 617-918-1697 |
| Alternative Fuels | Halida Hatic (hatic.halida@epa.gov) | 617-918-1680 |
| Alison Simcox (simcox.alison@epa.gov) | 617-918-1684 | |
| Best Workplaces For Commuters | Halida Hatic (hatic.halida@epa.gov) | 617-918-1680 |
| Carbon Monoxide Programs | Ariel Garcia (garcia.ariel@epa.gov) | 617-918-1660 |
| Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) | Alison Simcox (simcox.alison@epa.gov) | 617-918-1684 |
| Diesel Vehicles | Halida Hatic (hatic.halida@epa.gov) | 617-918-1680 |
| Emissions Inventories | Bob McConnell (mcconnell.robert@epa.gov) | 617-918-1046 |
| General Conformity | Don Cooke (cooke.donald@epa.gov) | 617-918-1668 |
| Low Emitting Vehicles (LEVs) | Ariel Garcia (garcia.ariel@epa.gov) | 617-918-1660 |
| MOBILE Modeling | Don Cooke (cooke.donald@epa.gov) | 617-918-1668 |
| Ariel Garcia (garcia.ariel@epa.gov) | 617-918-1660 | |
| Mobile Sources | Ariel Garcia (garcia.ariel@epa.gov) | 617-918-1660 |
| Nitrogen Oxides Control | Bob McConnell (mcconnell.robert@epa.gov) | 617-918-1046 |
| Non-road Emission Sources | Bob McConnell (mcconnell.robert@epa.gov) | 617-918-1046 |
| Ozone Modeling | Rich Burkhart (burkhart.richard@epa.gov) | 617-918-1664 |
| Ozone Transport and Attainment | Rich Burkhart (burkhart.richard@epa.gov) | 617-918-1664 |
| Particulate Matter Programs | Alison Simcox (simcox.alison@epa.gov) | 617-918-1684 |
| Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) | Alison Simcox (simcox.alison@epa.gov) | 617-918-1684 |
| Regional Haze | Anne McWilliams (mcwilliams.anne@epa.gov) | 617-918-1697 |
| Stage II Vapor Recovery Programs | Ariel Garcia (garcia.ariel@epa.gov) | 617-918-1660 |
| State Implementation Plan (SIP) Submittals | Don Cooke (cooke.donald@epa.gov) | 617-918-1668 |
| Transportation Conformity | Don Cooke (cooke.donald@epa.gov) | 617-918-1668 |
| Ariel Garcia (garcia.ariel@epa.gov) | 617-918-1660 | |
| Transportation Planning | Halida Hatic (hatic.halida@epa.gov) | 617-918-1680 |
| Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Programs | Ariel Garcia (garcia.ariel@epa.gov) | 617-918-1660 |
| Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Control Regulations | Bob McConnell (mcconnell.robert@epa.gov) | 617-918-1046 |
| Ariel Garcia (garcia.ariel@epa.gov) | 617-918-1660 |
Manager: Anne Arnold (arnold.anne@epa.gov)
Main Telephone Number: (617) 918-1513
Fax Number: (617) 918-1505