Air Quality Planning Unit
The mission of the EPA New England's Air Quality Planning Unit is to protect public health and the environment from certain "criteria" air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and carbon monoxide. Standards for these pollutants are called the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). To meet national air quality standards in a cost-effective manner, we work collaboratively with states, communities, and businesses to reduce air pollution from a variety of sources -- cars, fuels, factories, power plants, consumer and commercial products, and paints.
Looking for answers about a specific air quality issue? Here's a list of topics and programs related to air quality and Air Quality Planning (AQP) staff who can answer questions and provide information about them.
| Topic | Contact (Email) | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality Forecasting | Anne McWilliams (mcwilliams.anne@epa.gov) | 617-918-1697 |
| Eric Rackauskas (rackauskas.eric@epa.gov) | 617-918-1628 | |
| Air Quality Outreach | Anne McWilliams (mcwilliams.anne@epa.gov) | 617-918-1697 |
| Alternative Fuels | John Rogan (rogan.john@epa.gov) | 617-918-1645 |
| Best Workplaces For Commuters | Gary Rennie (rennie.gary@epa.gov) | 617-918-1525 |
| Carbon Monoxide Programs | Ariel Garcia (garcia.ariel@epa.gov) | 617-918-1660 |
| Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) and Transport Rule | Alison Simcox (simcox.alison@epa.gov) | 617-918-1684 |
| Diesel Vehicles | Gary Rennie (rennie.gary@epa.gov) | 617-918-1525 |
| John Rogan (rogan.john@epa.gov) | 617-918-1645 | |
| Emissions Inventories | Bob McConnell (mcconnell.robert@epa.gov) | 617-918-1046 |
| General Conformity | John Rogan (rogan.john@epa.gov) | 617-918-1645 |
| Low Emitting Vehicles (LEVs) | Ariel Garcia (garcia.ariel@epa.gov) | 617-918-1660 |
| MOVES Modeling | Ariel Garcia (garcia.ariel@epa.gov) | 617-918-1660 |
| Mobile Sources | Ariel Garcia (garcia.ariel@epa.gov) | 617-918-1660 |
| Nitrogen Oxides Control | Bob McConnell (mcconnell.robert@epa.gov) | 617-918-1046 |
| Non-road Emission Sources | Bob McConnell (mcconnell.robert@epa.gov) | 617-918-1046 |
| Ozone Modeling | Leiran Biton (biton.leiran@epa.gov) | 617-918-1267 |
| Ozone Transport and Attainment | Dave Mackintosh (mackintosh.david@epa.gov) | 617-918-1584 |
| Bob McConnell (mcconnell.robert@epa.gov) | 617-918-1046 | |
| Particulate Matter Programs | Alison Simcox (simcox.alison@epa.gov) | 617-918-1684 |
| Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) | John Rogan (rogan.john@epa.gov) | 617-918-1645 |
| Regional Haze | Anne McWilliams (mcwilliams.anne@epa.gov) | 617-918-1697 |
| Stage II Vapor Recovery Programs | Ariel Garcia (garcia.ariel@epa.gov) | 617-918-1660 |
| State Implementation Plan (SIP) Submittals | Ariel Garcia (garcia.ariel@epa.gov) | 617-918-1660 |
| Transportation Conformity | Ariel Garcia (garcia.ariel@epa.gov) | 617-918-1660 |
| Eric Rackauskas (rackauskas.eric@epa.gov) | 617-918-1628 | |
| Transportation Planning | Gary Rennie (rennie.gary@epa.gov) | 617-918-1525 |
| Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Programs | Ariel Garcia (garcia.ariel@epa.gov) | 617-918-1660 |
| Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Control Regulations | Dave Mackintosh (mackintosh.david@epa.gov) | 617-918-1584 |
| Bob McConnell (mcconnell.robert@epa.gov) | 617-918-1046 |
Acting Manager: Alison Simcox (simcox.alison@epa.gov)
Telephone Number: 617-918-1684
Fax Number: 617-918-0684