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To: Dickerson, Aaronfdickerson.aaron@epa.gov]; Hupp, Sydney[hupp.sydney@epa.gov]; Chmielewski, Kevin[chmielewski. kevin@epa.gov] From: Hope, Brian Sent: Mon 4/24/2017 5:10:46 PM Subject: FW: Invitation: OTC and MANE-VU Spring Meeting - June 6th in Saratoga Springs, NY imageOQI.wmz OTC and MANEVU 2017 Spring Meeting.pdf Hotel transportation information 170303.docx From: Kromeklia Bryant [mailto:kbryant@otcair.org] Sent: Monday, April 24, 2017 10:18 AM To: Argyropoulos, Paul <Argyropoulos.Paul@epa.gov>; Wood, Anna <Wood.Anna@epa.gov>; Iglesias, Ariel <lglesias.Ariel@epa.gov>; Arnold, Anne <Arnold.Anne@epa.gov>; Jefferson, Catrice <Jefferson.Catrice@epa.gov>; Grundier, Christopher <grundler.christopher@epa.gov>; Fernandez, Cristina <Fernandez.Cristina@epa.gov>; Filippelli, John <Filippelli.John@epa.gov>; Mathias, Scott <Mathias.Scott@epa.gov>; Koerber, Mike <Koerber.Mike@epa.gov>; Page, Steve <Page.Steve@epa.gov>; Harvey, Reid <Harvey.Reid@epa.gov>; Ruvo, Richard <Ruvo.Richard@epa.gov>; Kapichak, Rudolph <kapichak.rudolph@epa.gov>; Wayland, Richard <Wayland.Richard@epa.gov>; Mugdan, Walter <Mugdan.Walter@epa.gov>; R3 RA <R3_RA@epa.gov>; Szaro, Deb <Szaro.Deb@epa.gov>; Pruitt, Scott <Pruitt.Scott@epa.gov>; Dunham, Sarah <Dunham.Sarah@epa.gov> Cc: David Foerter <dfoerter@otcair.org> Subject: Invitation: OTC and MANE-VU Spring Meeting - June 6th in Saratoga Springs, NY 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00007347-00001 C Dor- 3:f April 24, 2017 :: i hr.::a. Mbe Dear EPA Members of OTC and EPA Staff: 2 ",iir.i 2 F" -Ea ? I hope that you will be able to attend the 2017 OTC and MANE-VU Spring Meeting being held on Tuesday, June 6th at the Gideon Putnam, located at 24 Gideon Putnam Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The OTC and MANE-VU Spring Meeting will be held from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Please register for the meeting on our website, .'v y*r ?ik ?' Xi'-f-'tM ?.;;>> 2:h:.i The hotel's room rate is $119 per night. Please call (866) 746-1077 to make reservations, refer to group code: 9NA301. The OTC room block cut-off date is Friday, May 5-, The registration fee for the four EPA members of the OTC (see below) will be waived. We ask that ail EPA attendees please register for planning purposes. The Registration Deadline is Monday, May 29th. Attached for your convenience are the agenda and hotel and travel information. "ZIKI DioiC F:Oi Ex? D:t Registration/check-in will begin on June 6th at 8:00 am, and the meeting will convene at 9:30 am. A draft meeting agenda is attached for your information. Please note that we have scheduled an Executive Session between only the OTC state members and senior EPA managers on June 6- from 8:00 to 9:15 am. -- 2:x :, . .'" .. - ... a: ::: : ; F.c "2 :r-. Err.r: 5 r? We invite the EPA members of the OTC (four official member representatives, including one each from EPA Headquarters/OAR and Region I, II and III offices) to sit at the table; all other EPA participants are invited to sit in the gallery with our other stakeholders and guests. Meeting materials will be emailed to the offices of each EPA member: Acting Assistant Administrator Sarah Dunham (EPA/OAR), Acting Regional Administrators, Deborah Szaro (EPA Region I), Catherine McCabe (EPA Region II), and Cecil Rodrigues (EPA Region III) and their designees. We ask that each EPA office notify Mrs. Kromeklia Bryant (by phone at 202-508 3840 or via email at kbryant@otcair.org) who will be attending in the members' 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00007347-00002 capacity, especially where the EPA member has designated someone else to end in his/her place. We will be making tent cards for the EPA members seated at the table and nametags for all attendees, so we will appreciate knowing this information in advance of the meeting. O Z O NE rTRn Am NhSicPcOiRn Tu EPA participants other than the four official OTC members or their designees have C Q M M I b b I u N 0ptj0n of paying the $125 registration fee or attending as a member of the public. The meeting registration fee helps to cover the cost of the meeting facility and breaks, and entitles payees to meeting materials, lunch and our luncheon speaker. If you are not an official EPA member of OTC but only wish to have the meeting materials and not attend the lunch, you can purchase the materials at the meeting registration desk for a fee of $20.00, payable by cash or check. Please let us know if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing you there! David C. Foerter Executive Director 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00007347-00003 Hotel & Transportation Information LODGING Secure reservations by calling The Gideon Putnam at (866) 746-1077 in order to receive the conference rate of $119 per night. Refer to group code: 9NA301. Be aware the hotel has a 72 hour cancellation policy. This applies to reduction in stay and cancellations. THE DEADLINE FOR MAKING HOTEL RESERVATIONS IS Friday, May 5th. HOTEL PARKING: Complimentary Hotel Amenities: The Gideon Putnam offers a 12-passenger shuttle to Downtown Saratoga Springs and Amtrak Station, Casino & Raceway, and any location within Saratoga Spa State Park. This shuttle is complimentary and runs daily on demand. TRAIN: Saratoga Springs Amtrak station (SAR), Station Building (with waiting room) 26 Station Lane Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 If you are traveling from the DMV area or any Northeast destinations there is one train after the meeting headed to New York City. It leaves at 4:45 pm and arrives at 8:50 pm (68 Adirondack). The hotel offers a free shuttle that will take you to the station. AREA AIRPORT Albany International Airport Taxi: Avg. cost of S40 one-way Value Van taxi & car service (518) 479-9394 $49/pcrson each addt'l person is S3.00 more DRIVING DIRECTIONS From West (Buffalo) Take 1-90 east (New York State Thruway). Exit at Amsterdam Exit 27, pay toll. Take right to Route 67 to Ballston Spa. Take Route 50 north. Take right into park at 2nd light after the "Saratoga Performing Arts Center" sign. Follow signs to hotel. 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00007348-00001 From South (New York City) Take 1-87 north (New York State Thruway). Exit 24 to 1-87 (Northway). Exit 13N (Route 9). At 4th light turn left into the park. Bear left after .8 mile--hotel is ahead on right. From North Take 1-87 south (Northway) Exit 14 and make a right on Route 9P (Union Avenue). At the end of Union Avenue make a left onto West Circular Street. Bear right at first stop sign. Turn left onto Broadway at 1st light. At 3rd light turn right into the park. Bear left after .8 mile--hotel is ahead on right. From East (Boston) Take 1-90 west (Mass. Turnpike) continue until Albany, use Troy/Albany Exits (24).Take 1-87 (Northway). Take Exit 13N (Route 9). At 4th light turn left into the park. Bear left after .8 mile--hotel ahead on right. From Albany Airport Starting from the main parking/car rental area, continue through the toll booths to first traffic light. Turn left onto Albany-Shaker Road following signage to 1-87 North (the Adirondack Northway). Turn left to take ramp onto 1-87 North. . Follow 1-87 N to Exit 13N. Continue onto Route 9 North. 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00007348-00002 OZONE TRANSPORT COMMISSION OTC/MANE-VU Spring Meeting Tuesday, June 6, 2017 The Gideon Putnam {Room Coesa/Hawthorne) 24 Gideon Putnam Rd Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-6218 Mki-Atiantic/Northea ' i 1, MAN&tl Reducing Regional Haze far improved Visibility and Health 9:30 AM AGENDA Welcome, Introductions and Goals for Meeting 9:45 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM EPA Air Program Update Report of the Executive Director OTC Committee Updates Regional Modeling and Transport Analysis - Update on Modeling Activities - Emission Inventory Progress Stationary/Area Sources Committee and Mobile Sources Committee Reports Jared Snyder, OTC Chair (Deputy Commissioner, NYS DEC) MANE-VU Chair TBA - EPA Air Official David Foerter, Executive Director, OTC Jeff Underhill, MC Chair (NH DES) AH Mirzakhalili, SAS Chair (DE NREC) Christine Kirby, MSC Chair (MA DEP) 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Working Lunch M ANE-VU Technical Support Committee Report 1:45 PM Stakeholder Comments Presenter TBA Rob Sliwinski, TSC Chair (NYS DEC) In order ofsign-up sheet 2:15 PM 3:15 PM 4:00 PM OTC Formal Actions 1. Discussion and Voting 2. Adopt Minutes of November 2016 Fall Meeting 3. Nomination and Election of Officers 4. Additional Actions MANE-VU Formal Actions 1. Discussion and Voting 2. Adopt Minutes of November 2016 Fall Meeting 3. MANE-VU Class I Areas Ask Closing Remarks and Adjournment Jared Snyder, OTC Chair MANE-VU Chair Jared Snyder, OTC Chair; MANE-VU Chair 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00007349-00001