Title
Revisions to the Mecklenburg County Air Pollution Control Ordinance (MCAPCO)
Action
ACTION:
Adopt the revised Mecklenburg County Air Pollution Control Ordinance.
Staff Contact: Leslie Rhodes, Director, Land Use & Environmental Services Agency - Air Quality
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The Mecklenburg County Air Pollution Control Ordinance (MCAPCO) provides for the administration and enforcement of an air pollution control program for the protection of the environment and protection of the public health and applies throughout Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, including but not limited to all cities, towns, hamlets, and villages whether incorporated or unincorporated.
Mecklenburg County Air Quality recommends adoption of revisions to MCAPCO in response to changes to state rules and in accordance with state certification requirements and United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) grant requirements. The proposed revisions have been provided to the County Attorney, the North Carolina Division of Air Quality, and USEPA for their review. The revisions were approved by the Mecklenburg County Air Quality Commission on January 22, 2024.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Summary of proposed MCAPCO revisions
2. “Ordinance of Adoption” without appendix. The associated appendix showing edited rule revisions can be obtained from the Clerk to the Board.