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Keesler AFB JLUS Strategies
Table 3
AIR QUALITY
AQ-1 Regional Air Quality
Though Harrison County is in attainment for six air quality criteria pollutants and Keesler AFB is in compliance with its Title V Air Quality operating Permit, future community
development has the potential to affect regional air quality. Keesler AFB has requested a change to its existing permit to reflect lower air quality emission limits.
AQ-1A Prog
Study Area
Apply For and Obtain a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit Through Mississippi
Department of Environmental Quality
Keesler AFB should continue to follow-through on the application process to obtain a Synthetic
Minor Operating Permit (SMOP) to enable awareness and understanding that Keesler AFB’s
thresholds are below the Title V thresholds. This will also assist in maintaining single source
emissions at a reasonable level.
Other Partner: Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
Short
Term
AQ-1B Plan
Study Area
Update Mississippi Gulf Coast Ozone Advance Program Path Forward Plan
The Gulf Regional Planning Commission (GRPC) should update its Path Forward Plan to
include and incorporate military compatibility guidance and policies. The regional Clean Air
Committee should invite a representative from Keesler AFB to participate in the committee
meetings and provide technical assistance as necessary.
Other Partners: Hancock and Jackson Counties, Mississippi Department of Environmental
Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, Mississippi Department of Transportation
Mid
Term
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