Air quality in Moscow

[Bob Hoffmann <escape@alt-escape.com>]

I am forwarding the following message to the list because it may be of 
interest to the community.  I don't know anything about the issue beyond 
what is contained below, so I haven't formed an opinion.


To all parties interested in University of Idaho's application
   for a Tier II permit to operate an air pollution-emitting source

The Department of Environmental Quality (Department) is scheduling a public 
hearing for the University of Idaho's application for a Tier II operating 
permit for an air pollution-emitting source. (wood burning).   More 
detailed information will be available at the hearing.


An information package has been available for public review since June 12, 
2002.  The legal notice lists the locations it can be reviewed.  The 
package consists of the University of Idaho's permit application, the 
Department's technical analysis, and the proposed permit.

The public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. PDT, July 9, 2002, in the Moscow 
City Hall Council Chambers located at 206 E. Third St., Moscow, 
Idaho.  Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. MDT, July 11, 2002.

If you have any questions about the scheduled hearing on this proposed 
permit, please call  (208) 373-0237.

Sincerely,



Christopher P. Ramsdell
Air Quality Division

Bob Hoffmann
846 Mabelle St.
Moscow, ID  83843

Tel: 208 883-0642