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NARSTO EMISSION INVENTORY WORKSHOP & ASSESSMENT
Citation:
Mobley, J D. NARSTO EMISSION INVENTORY WORKSHOP & ASSESSMENT. Presented at CENR Air Quality Research Committee, Washington, DC, January 15, 2004.
Impact/Purpose:
The scientific modeling expertise of NERL/AMD technical staff often results in requests for staff participation in research planning and evaluation exercises and meetings both within EPA/ORD and in other research venues, including NOAA, NSF, DOE, and various public/private research efforts. Technical support is also requested for EPA/OAR programs for implementation of NAAQS for criteria pollutants. Staff participation in these exercises results in providing needed assistance to clients, broadening the experience base, perspective, and appreciation of the clients' needs by the AMD scientific staff, improved scientific interactions with research and regulatory colleagues, and increased visibility for NERL AMD programs.
Description:
This presentation summarizes the NARSTO activities related to emission inventories in 2003-2005. The NARSTO Particulate Matter Assessment, issued in 2003, identified emission inventories as one of the critical elements of the air quality program which needs improvement if it is to meet expectations of the program. Accordingly, NARSTO arranged a Workshop on Innovative Methods for Emission Inventory Development and Evaluation which was held in Austin, Texas on October 14-17, 2003. The findings from the Workshop are summarized. In addition, NARSTO has embarked on an assessment of emission inventory activities to determine what enhancements are needed to enable emission inventories to deliver improved products with the desired quality, timeliness, and cost. The schedule, budget, and plans for the assessment are outlined. Through these efforts, the NARSTO community hopes to improve the emission inventories that are available in US, Canada, and Mexico such that air quality management programs in North America can achieve their air quality goals and emission inventories can support their role the process.
This is an abstract of a proposed presentation and does not necessarily reflect the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) policy. The actual presentation has not been peer reviewed by EPA. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.