Extensive experience in air quality consulting, energy efficiency, furnace design and combustion system design related to the forging, heat treating and metal melting industries 26 Years of Air Quality Consulting • Through representation, saved industry tens of millions of dollars in addressing proposed rules that would not have worked for either the industry or the SCAQMD. Successfully represented clients in Variance Hearings and Order for Abatement Hearing – without the need for attorneys • Permitted approximately 200 furnaces in the metals industryRule 1147: Emission Reduction From Miscellaneous Sources • Was instrumental in initiating the rework of Rule 1147 and represented many different industries in rule workshops and task force meetings. These are ongoing efforts to make the rule more workable and cost effective for the variety of industries affected by the rule. • Evaluation of compliance to requirements of Rule 1147 utilizing advanced combustion analyzers. Have made adjustments to many existing combustion systems to assure compliance – without the expense of modifying the oven or furnace. Assisted industry and the SCAQMD in the rule development and implementation of Rule 1147 emission reduction from miscellaneous sources. • Have provided testimony on numerous occasions at SCAQMD Governing Board Meetings and the Stationary Source Committee meetings on the Rule 1147 and the RECLAIM program. • Continuing work on behalf of industry on cost effectiveness criteria and technology assessment.