One nominee is recognized this month for taking strides to keep the Valley’s air clean. An area manager for Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. was nominated by an inspector with the Maricopa County Air Quality Department. This nominee demonstrated specific business practices which shows he cares about the quality of the air we breathe. As a result, he has landed on this month’s Air Quality Honor Roll.
The following individual has been nominated for the Air Quality Honor Roll:
Scott D. Manley
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P.
49 N. 53rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85043
Kinder Morgan is a Title-V facility meaning it is a major source of emissions. Past inspections in 2005 and 2006 noted compliance errors. Kinder Morgan received numerous air quality violations at that time which resulted in the company signing a settlement agreement for $245,000. However, during their most recent inspection in April 2008, the company received zero violations and all of their records that were requested were presented in perfect order.
“It is encouraging to see a large facility such as this move in a positive direction to help clean our air,” stated Andy Kunasek, chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. “The point of this program is to highlight those that are doing an exceptional job and this company has shown us they can do just that.”
Adam Erenstein, stationary source inspector with the Maricopa County Air Quality Department noted both Manley and lead operator Troy Eifert were both of great assistance during the inspection process. “This company certainly made an effort to turn things around,” reported Erenstein. “They worked very hard to achieve a compliant inspection. This facility has gone above and beyond to work within its permit conditions.”
The Air Quality Honor Roll was created by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in association with the Maricopa County Air Quality Department in an effort to recognize persons or entities for going “above and beyond” air pollution rules and regulations.
The Air Quality Honor Roll will be announced on a monthly basis at the first of each month. Please visit Maricopa County’s website at www.maricopa.gov to learn more about Maricopa County news and events.