Fairfax Federation Environment Committee

Environment Committee

Committee Info

Committee Chairman - Flint Webb
Contact: FedEnvironChair2007 @ fairfaxfederation.org

Draft Federation Positions

Federation Draft Green Buildings Resolution
County Green Buildings Strawman proposal
County Referenced memo

Approved Federation Positions

Federation Carbon dioxide reduction resolution (12/06)
Stormwater Utility Resolution (3/31/05)

Environment News

"MWAQC Technical Advisory Committee December meeting

The revised draft PM2.5 SIP document has been posted, reflecting comments provided As revisions to SIP chapters and supporting documentation are completed over the next couple of days, they will also be posted
For the attainment modeling supporting documentation, until further notice, all files will be located on the Virginia DEQ ftp site
Note that the summary document on the Virginia DEQ website will become Chapter 9 of the SIP after staff handle technical edits and formatting.
Only the Executive Summary will be posted on the TAC website
Stakeholder application materials are due 28 Dec 07. The letter calling for stakeholders and the application form.
The calendar for TAC and MWAQC web site is http://www.mwcog.org/calendar/default.asp.
COG is working on Green Building initiatives . The Green Building web site is http://www.mwcog.org/environment/greenbuilding

"Cool Counties" and climate change information

Current Fairfax County Efforts in Support of a Cool Counties Initiative
Wind Power Purchases by Individual Neighborhoods
Environmental Improvement Program & Board Of Supervisors' Environmental Agenda
Environmental Protection Agency Climate Change Tips

The Clean Air Partners web site is publicly funded and allows people to know when bad air quality is forecast.

DOE EA on Mirant Power Plant in Alexandria
The U.S.Department of Energy (DOE) recently released two documents concerning the Mirant plant.

The first is a Special Environmental Analysis For Actions Taken under U.S. Department of Energy Emergency Orders Regarding Operation of the Potomac River Generating Station in Alexandria, Virginia. Public comment on this analysis will be taken through Jan.8, 2007 as detailed in the document.
The second is a new order signed by the Secretary extending to Feb. 1, 2007 the requirement that the plant be operated for electric reliability in DC.
Alexandria City staff and consultants will be reviewing these documents, and submitting appropriate comments to DOE.
Contact William J. Skrabak, Division Chief, Environmental Quality, Department of Transportation & Environmental Services, City Hall, Room 3900 (Box 66), 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Fairfax County Celebrates 20th Anniversary of the Occoquan Watershed Downzoning

Occoquan Watershed Information on County's Web Site

Environmental Quality Advisory Council (EQAC) 2001 Report on the Environment

Watershed Master Planning next step in Fairfax County's Stream Protection Strategy