Ron Stuart Email & Phone Number

Lacey Washington

As Senior Diesel Program Specialist, I support the mission of the Department of Ecology and Air Quality Program by functioning as a statewide program expert for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of programs to reduce criteria and toxic emissions from diesel exhaust.Some of the key work activities of the Diesel Program Specialist is to Development, lead and oversee implementation of clean diesel programs, including:* Develop and manage clean diesel projects, such as the Clean Diesel Grant Program and DERA program, and look for new project opportunities for reducing diesel emissions in the state.* Provide input and expertise on diesel related emission mitigation projects, budget decision packages, and agency request legislation.* Communicate technical information, plans, programs and projects for reducing diesel emissions to stakeholders and the public. * Seek funding opportunities and partnerships for clean diesel projects in the public and private sectors.* Provide program technical and policy expertise on policies, programs and future strategic direction for reducing diesel emissions, including:* Evaluate and advise program management on critical or emerging diesel emissions policy issues so that management can make timely and informed decisions.* Develop and recommend innovative and strategic approaches to reducing diesel emissions consistent with federal, state and local needs.* Develop and conduct critical technical analyses in support of the development and implementation of diesel emission reduction plans, programs, and projects.

Headquarters Bldg In Lacey, Washington

I served the Washington State Department of Ecology from June 2017 through March 2019 as Statewide Air Operating Permit Coordinator. As the AOP Coordinator, I was responsible for coordinating the AOP program with Ecology’s Air Quality Program, the Nuclear Waste Program (NWP), the Waste 2 Resources Program's (W2R) Industrial Section, the Department of Health's (DOH) Radionuclides Program, the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC), and seven local air agencies.

As Project Manager for Port of Tacoma and Northwest Seaport Alliance, I managed and implemented Air Quality and Environmental Sustainability Programs for the Port of Tacoma and Port of Seattle Maritime Assets under the Northwest Seaport Alliance which included:• Managing grants for regional emission reduction and intelligent transportation projects• Managing the Puget Sound Maritime Air Emissions Inventory• Directing consultants, manage budgets, and approved billings• Presenting funding requests and provided project updates at public meetings • Monitoring environmental regulations and advised Alliance staff and stakeholders• Coordinating air quality programs, projects, and initiatives with other ports, cities, state agencies, federal agencies, Northwest Seaport Alliance staff, contractors, and consultants• Participating in regional and local environmental project steering committees