Update on Air Quality Study Presented by Susan Alanis, Director, Planning and Development June 8, 2010

2 Members of Committee Gyna Bivens – Citizen Jim Bradbury – Citizen Glen Estes – Citizen Rusty Fuller – Citizen Ramon Romero – Citizen Ramon Alvarez – Environmental Defense Fund Chris Klaus – NCTCOG, Air Quality Manager Nina Hutton, XTO Energy Darren Smith – Devon Energy John Satterfield – Chesapeake Energy

3 Liaisons to Committee Ruben Casso – EPA Rob Lawrence – EPA Keith Sheedy – TCEQ

4 Committee Tasks Completed DateAction March 31Received background briefings on existing data and studies April 14Discussed study objectives and contracting process April 28Finalized scope of work; established rating criteria; planned public hearing May 6RFQ issued May 20Public hearing; addenda to RFQ released June 3Qualification packages received from interested consulting firms

5 Firms Responding to City’s Request for Qualifications FirmHeadquarters Eastern Research GroupMorrisville, NC Houston Area Research CouncilThe Woodlands, TX KleinfelderSan Diego, CA MACTECAlpharetta, GA Minnich and Scotto, Inc.Freehold, NJ Providence Engineering and Environmental GroupBaton Rouge, LA University of TexasAustin, TX Weston Solutions, IncWest Chester, PA

6 Next Steps DateAction June 7-14Committee rates responding firms based on defined criteria June 16Committee reviews scores and identifies firms to be invited for interviews June 30Consultant interviews conducted

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9 Next Steps DateAction July 1Top firm notified and staff begins negotiation of contract August 3City Council awards contract, subject to successful contract negotiation August 4Notice to proceed

Update on Air Quality Study Questions/Comments/Conclusion

11 Compressor Site Proposed Yuma Monitor Site