From AirNow.gov:
SAVE THE DATE!
Celebrating 10 Years of AIRNow!
Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront
Portland, Oregon
SAVE THE DATE!
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its co-sponsor, the National Association of Clean Air Agencies
(NACAA), invite you to attend this year’s National Air Quality Conferences, which will be held Sunday – Wednesday, April 6-9, 2008, in Portland, Oregon. Air quality professionals from federal, state, local and tribal air pollution organizations, metropolitan and regional planning organizations, environmental and research organizations, and industry representatives are encouraged to participate to learn the latest information on air quality forecasting, mapping, and monitoring, air quality and your health, and innovative outreach programs.
Returning this year will be a track of sessions dedicated to ambient air monitoring topics, including the monitoring implications of potential new air quality standards for ozone and lead, strategies for use of approved PM2.5 continuous methods, NCore technologies, updates about the PM2.5 chemical speciation program, and information on special studies and international topics.
The conferences will feature optional sessions on Sunday, including air quality forecasting training, a session on sharpening your communications skills, and a workshop on continuous PM2.5 monitoring methods and recommended operational practices. The general program will begin on Monday with an opening plenary session, followed by two days of focused breakout sessions; exhibits; and a poster session. The conference will adjourn early afternoon Wednesday with a closing plenary session. Come share your experiences and knowledge, network with colleagues, and learn about new and innovative projects at our exhibits and poster area.
MEETING SITE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The conferences are being held at the Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront, which is located 15 minutes from the airport, on the scenic Willamette River in downtown Portland. The hotel conference rate is $106 a night for a single or double room, plus 12.5% tax. All reservations must be made by Monday, March 10, 2008. After this date, reservations are subject to space and rate availability. To make your reservation, please call 1-800-546-9513. Ask for in-house reservations, and then reference the EPA Air Quality Conference to receive the group rate.
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS AND
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
If you are interested in participating in the National Air Quality Conferences as a speaker or poster presenter, please complete the “Speaker and Poster Proposal Submittal Form”(doc) and e-mail it to NAQCabstracts@epa.gov by January 23, 2008. The online conference registration page will also be available at www.airnow.gov in early January.
Call for Speakers and Posters
EXHIBIT AND SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES
We welcome inquiries from potential exhibitors and conference sponsors. This is a perfect opportunity to network with your colleagues, clients, and others interested and involved in air quality. In addition to onsite recognition during the conference, logos of exhibitors and sponsors who commit early will be included online and in conference materials. For more information on exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, contact Erin Pittorino at ERG at erin.pittorino@erg.com.
PASS THE WORD!
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