October 1, 2008
Three new nominees make the cut for this month’s Air Quality Honor Roll. These individuals deserve an honorable mention for going above and beyond what is required of them to achieve clean air.
Here are the nominees for this month’s Air Quality Honor Roll:
Michael Holcomb Matt Motil Mark Woehl
Dynergy Arlington Valley LLC Sundt Construction Beazer Homes Holdings Corp.
PO Box 26 2620 S. 55th Street 1621 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Ste. 103
Arlington, AZ 85322 Tempe, AZ 85282 Tempe, AZ 85281
Dan McDonough, dust inspector with the Maricopa County Air Quality Department, nominated Matt Motil who is the Project Engineer with Sundt Construction for their site located at 3695 E. Ocotillo Road in Gilbert. “This site is very organized and all personnel are conscious of dust issues” reported McDonough. “Water trucks are going non-stop all day long, all dust generating activities have water available and the entrance to the site is a mile long which is paved, swept and cleaned on a regular basis to prevent trackout.” In addition to demonstrating good dust control practices, McDonough noted that all records were well maintained and organized.
Mark Woehl, superintendent with Beazer homes was also nominated for his site located at 702 S. 114th Lane in Avondale. Brendan Haugh, also a dust inspector, noted the site completely adapted to the newly revised Rule 310, even completing requirements which were not necessary as the permit was opened prior to the rule revision. “Mr. Woehl had a firm grasp on the site’s operations and was able to produce all required documentation at a moment’s notice” stated Haugh. “He clearly has made dust control and compliance a priority at this site.”
Michael Holcomb who is the plant manager for Dynegy Arlington Valley LLC received his nomination from compliance manager Steve Depenbrok with the Maricopa County Air Quality Department. His plant, located at 39027 W. Elliott Road in Arlington, made significant strides to ensure compliance with its air quality permit for an inspection on August 27, 2008. “The plant made considerable improvements from its last inspection” commented Depenbrok. “All plant operations were in compliance and all recordkeeping requirements were well documented and available for review as requested.”
“We’re proud to have three new individuals that can serve as a positive example to others,” commented Andy Kunasek, chairman for the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. “These nominees demonstrate the steps they are taking to reduce air pollution and this is important because we all need to breathe the same air.”
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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.
Qualifying nominees to 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.