Prior to the adoption of Admin Policy 1-2 on 01/08/2003, Policy 1-2 read as follows.

DISTRIBUTION: Departments/Divisions

SUBJECT: Clean Air Program

PURPOSE: Due to the implementation of the new Air Quality Standards by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), approximately 2%of the time ozone levels are perilously close to exceeding federal standards. The following procedures by City Employees should potential y reduce air vapor emissions.

BACKGROUND: The City Council on June 8, 1999 adopted Resolution 99-67 establish cooperation with the South Central Oklahoma Clean Air Program and with the Association of South Central Oklahoma Governments (ASCOG) and authorized the City manager to implement procedures to reduce air emissions.

PROCEDURES: The City will receive notification of a clean air alert day from ASCOG by 3:00 p.m. on the day prior to a forecasted alert day. This notification allows approximately sixteen 916) hours notice for preparation of the alert. The City Manager, Parks and Recreation Department, and the PUblic Works Department shall receive direct notice from ASCOG. All City Departments and Divisions shall instruct employees on procedures outlined in this policy. Procedures shall be posed in all Departments and Divisions.

Each City Department and Division shall adhere to the following during a clean air alert day:

a. To the extent possible, stop all City mowing/trimming and use of small engines on clean air alert days.

b. Stop all City oil based painting on clean air alert days.

c. Stop all City Underground Storage Tank (UST) remediation project work that would cause hydrocarbon vapors on clean air alert days.

d. Stop all City herbicide and pesticide spraying during daylight hours on clean air alert days,

e. Fuel all City vehicles and equipment in the late evening or the day before clean air alert days.

f. Inspect pressure seals on all City vehicle fuel tanks caps at the time the tank is filled.

g. Prohibit idling of unattended City vehicles.

h. Schedule field work and inspections around clean air alert days when possible.

i. Turn off air condition on morning drives when possible during the alters days.

j. Keep vehicle speed under 60 mph during the alert day.

The following volunteer corrective actions by individual employees are recommended for lowering ozone and carbon monoxide concentration levels.

a. Ride sharing or car pooling (may establish alert day car pool partners).

b. Utilization of mass transit system

c. Walking or bicycling for short trips.

d. Decrease unnecessary auto trips and auto idling.

e. Decrease rush-hour traffic by arriving early and/or leaving late.

f. Eat lunch at the office or walk to lunch.

g. Avoid drive-through services.

h. Limit open air use of charcoal lighter fluids, solvents or other hydrocarbon based products.

REFERENCES: Resolution No. 99-67

RECISION: N/A

RESPONSIBLE

DEPARTMENT: City Manager

Bill Baker

City Manager

August 16, 1999