HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-075RESOLUTION NO. 12-075
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 2012
AS "CLEAN AIR CHALLENGE MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following
determinations:
1. The Air Pollution Control Act of 1955 was the first federal legislation involving air pollution.
This Act provided funds for federal research in air pollution.
2. The Clean Air Act of 1963 was the first federal legislation regarding air pollution control. It
established a federal program within the United States Public Health Service and authorized research into
techniques for monitoring and controlling air pollution.
3. In 1967, the Air Quality Act was enacted in order to expand federal government activities.
In accordance with this law, enforcement proceedings were initiated in areas subject to interstate air
pollution transport. As part of these proceedings, the federal government for the first time conducted
extensive ambient monitoring studies and stationary source inspections.
4. The enactment of the Clean Air Act of 1970 (1970 CAA) resulted in a major shift in the
federal government's role in air pollution control. This legislation authorized the development of
comprehensive federal and state regulations to limit emissions from both stationary (industrial) and mobile
sources.
5. The 1990CIeanAirActsubstantiallyincreasedtheauthorityandresponsibilityofthefederal
government. New regulatory programs were authorized for control of acid deposition (acid rain) and for
the issuance of stationary source operating permitsworld.
6. Transportation is responsible for 25% of the nation's greenhouse gas emissions. The St.
Lucie County Community Services and Council on Aging -Community Transit supports the South Florida
Commuter Services Clean Air Month campaign. All employees and local businesses are encouraged to share
a ride and use public transit to reduce the impact of transportation emissions on the environment.
7. Residents are asked to make a pledge to carpool/vanpool, bike or walk to work or take
transit at least once during the month of May. Participation will provide a chance to win a $100 Visa Card.
Local businesses that assist in getting 10% of their workforce to make the pledge will be entered into a
drawing to win $1000 in transportation related incentives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County,
Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of May 2012 as "CLEAN AIR CHALLENGE
MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida as part of the National Clean Air Month effort.
2. This Board wishes to encourage both employees and businesses to consider an alternate
commuter option during this month to reduce carbon emission and to help save our environment.
PL~ ~, nLY A~'OPTED this 15L day of May 2012.
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND