FYI
From: 2017 National Air Quality Conference [mailto:meetings@erg.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2017 1:56 PM
To: Martinez, Victoria (FHWA) <Victoria.Martinez(a)dot.gov>
Subject: 2017 National Air Quality Conference - Only a Few Days Left to Submit an
Abstract!
Reminder - Deadline for Abstracts is Monday, July 10
National Air Quality Conference
Forecasting and Mapping
Communicating Air Quality
Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol
Austin, Texas
September 11-13, 2017
CLICK HERE TO
REGISTER<https://projects.erg.com/conferences/airquality/2017/register-a…
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Association of Clean Air
Agencies (NACAA) and the Association of Air Pollution Control Agencies (AAPCA) invite you
to attend this year's National Air Quality Conference, which will be held Monday -
Wednesday, September 11-13, 2017, in Austin, Texas. Air quality professionals from
federal, state, local and tribal air pollution organizations, metropolitan and regional
planning organizations, environmental and research organizations, and industry
representatives are encouraged to participate to learn the latest information on air
quality forecasting and mapping, air quality and your health, and innovative outreach
programs.
The general program will begin on Monday morning with an optional "AQI & AirNow
101" session for those new to air quality programs. The conference will officially
kick off Monday afternoon with an opening plenary session, followed by focused breakout
sessions, exhibits, and a poster session. The breakout sessions will include two tracks:
air quality forecasting and mapping, and communicating air quality. Wednesday afternoon
will feature a closing plenary session. Come share your experiences and knowledge, network
with colleagues, and learn about new and innovative projects at our exhibits and poster
area.
CALL FOR SPEAKERS AND POSTERS
If you are interested in participating as a speaker or poster presenter for the 2017
National Air Quality Conference, please click
here<http://projects.erg.com/listserv/LEX/m2m/NAQC/call.pdf> for more information.
All abstracts are due Monday, July 10, 2017.
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MEETING SITE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The conference will be held at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the
Capitol<http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.h…=en_US>,
which is located in downtown Austin. The hotel conference rate is $141 per night for
either a single or double occupancy room plus applicable taxes. Please make your
reservations
online<https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/EPANationalAirQualityConfere… or if
you call, reference "EPA National Air Quality Conference room block" to receive
the discounted group rate. All reservations must be made by Sunday, August 20, 2017. After
this date, reservations are subject to space and rate availability. The hotel is offering
a limited number of rooms at the group rate 3 days before the conference for anyone
looking to extend their trip to Austin. Call the Sheraton's reservation line at
1-888-627-8349 for details and pre-conference reservations. Space is limited and not
guaranteed, so reserve your room quickly.
To make your reservation, please click
here<https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/EPANationalAirQualityConferenc…ce>.
EXHIBITOR AND SUPPORTER OPPORTUNITIES
We welcome inquiries from potential exhibitors and conference supporters. This is a
perfect opportunity to network with your colleagues, clients, and others interested and
involved in air quality. In addition to onsite recognition during the conference, logos of
exhibitors and supporters who commit early will be included online and in conference
materials. EXHIBIT AREA IS FULL. To find out more about supporter opportunities available
and/or to be placed on the exhibitor wait list, contact Erin
Pittorino<mailto:erin.pittorino@erg.com> at ERG.
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
There is no fee to attend this conference.
Contact Deborah Elmore<mailto:elmore.deborah@epa.gov>
(elmore.deborah@epa.gov<mailto:elmore.deborah@epa.gov>) with any technical
questions.
Contact ERG, EPA's contractor, for more information regarding conference registration
and logistics at 781-674-7260 or
erin.pittorino@erg.com<mailto:erin.pittorino@erg.com>, subject line: National Air
Quality Conference.
SPREAD THE WORD!
Help us get the word out about the conference by forwarding this email to colleagues who
may be interested in attending!
We'll see you in September!