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Triangle J Executive Committee Agenda — October 23, 2002 Agenda Item: Special Presentation Early Action Compacts A Presentation from the N C Division of Air Quality: Sheila Holman Background: At the Board of Delegates regular meeting of September 25, 2002 the board received information regarding the possibility that "Early Action Compacts" may become a strategy employed by the State of North Carolina in addressing air quality attainment standards related to transportation. In essence, the state is considering whether or not North Carolina should pursue the same strategy as being utilized in Texaag in order to effect more time and flexibility regarding attainment. Sheila Holman of the Division of Air Quality, and John Tippett of the Western Piedmont Council of Governments, presented reports on this topic to the Joint Region Forum at its October meeting. Attached to these agenda comments, for your information, are copies of the power point bullets from these presentations that include, among other items, particulars on the issue of compacts as of early October. As of the date of the preparation of these agenda comments, the state had not yet decided �- upon the use of early action compacts in North Carolina. Owing to the potential importance of such an action, and the short time line within which to act, this time on the agenda has been reserved to hear directly from Ms. Holman on the this topic and the state's current plans regarding compacts. Recommendations): It is recommended that the Executive Committee receive Ms. Holman for purposes of hearing a report on "Early Action Compacts." It is further recommended that the Executive Committee be prepared to consider any actions deemed appropriate in follow up to this report. It is understood that any action on compacts must be accomplished on or before the end of the calendar year. Staff Responsible for Technical Support: Anne Tazewell.