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Liesa R. Elliott - Air Quality Specialist / Meteorologist

Over 15 years experience as an Air Quality Consulting Meteorologist, specializing in dispersion modeling for risk assessment and permit applications in the energy, cement, chemical, aluminum, natural gas and construction industries.

Education

• B. S. Atmospheric Science, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin

Summary of Experience

Independent Consulting Meteorologist

Prepared air dispersion modeling analyses to support the development of a risk assessment for hazardous waste combustor facilities and other toxic pollutant emitters, including preparing emission inventories, processing of meteorological data, incorporating digital terrain data, preparing input model runs for vapor, particle and particle-bound phases. Performed air dispersion modeling analyses for PSD and state permits. Prepared Title V permit application renewals. Performed emissions calculations for Title V permits. Conceived and designed programs in FORTRAN language to facilitate and expedite air quality modeling. Processed and quality assured on-site and NWS meteorological data for use in EPA models.

Senior Air Specialist / Meteorologist

Prepared air dispersion modeling analyses to support the development of a risk assessment for hazardous waste combustor facilities and other air toxic pollutant emitters, including preparing emission inventories, processing of meteorological data, incorporating digital terrain data, preparing input model runs for vapor, particle and particle-bound phases. Performed air dispersion modeling analyses for PSD permits. Processed and quality assured on-site and NWS meteorological data for use in EPA models.

Air Quality Specialist / Meteorologist

Conducted marketing in the air quality field, including client development, proposal writing, planning and strategy. Performed numerous Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.

Air Quality Consulting Meteorologist

Prepared air dispersion modeling analyses using EPA programs, for both state NAAQS/SAAQS and federal PSD permits. Conceived and designed programs in FORTRAN language to facilitate and expedite air quality modeling. Processed and quality assured on-site and NWS meteorological data for use in EPA models. Performed emissions calculations and modeling analyses for Title V permits. Trained new employees in air quality modeling. Provided instruction in the BEE Training Center's modeling Advanced Topics™ course.

Air Dispersion Modeling for Construction Permits in Multiple States - E85, Inc. Dillon, SC; Dexter, NM; Palmyra, MO; McBee, SC

Performed air quality modeling for multiple proposed ethanol plants. Activities included air quality modeling for simple and complex terrain. Dispersion modeling was performed for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), State Ambient Air Quality Standards (SAAQS), PSD Class II increment and state air toxics requirements.

Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Air Quality Modeling for Permit Application

Performed the PSD air quality modeling for an emissions increase at an aluminum processing plant. Activities included air quality modeling for simple and complex terrain. Dispersion modeling was performed for the NAAQS and PSD Class II increment.

Air Dispersion Modeling for Risk Assessment

Performed dispersion modeling to support a risk assessment of a chemical plant. Activities included processing of meteorological data, preparing input files and executing model runs for vapor, particle and particle-bound phases.

Air Dispersion Modeling for SO2 NAAQS

Performed dispersion modeling to optimize fuel usage/ stack height scenarios for multiple coal fired boilers. Activities included dispersion modeling of 11 scenarios for NAAQS compliance.

Revise Title V Permit

Updated the Title V permit for a boat manufacturing facility. Activities included: revising emission calculations and permit forms.

Air Dispersion Modeling for Risk Assessments

Performed dispersion modeling to support risk assessments of hazardous waste combustor facilities and other air toxic pollutant emitters. Activities included preparing emission inventories, processing of meteorological data, incorporating digital terrain data, performing fugitive source calculations for area/ volume sources including waste water ponds, preparing input files and executing model runs for vapor, particle and particle-bound phases.

PSD Air Quality Modeling for Permit Application

Performed the PSD air quality modeling for a 1550 MW expansion at the Sooner power plant. Activities included meteorological data processing and air quality modeling. Dispersion modeling was performed for the NAAQS, PSD Class II increment and state Maximum Ambient Air Concentrations (MAAC) for air toxics.

PSD Air Quality Modeling for Permit Application

Performed the PSD air quality modeling for a repowering project at the Northeastern Power plant. Activities included meteorological data processing and air quality modeling. Dispersion modeling was performed for the NAAQS and PSD Class I and II increments.

PSD Air Quality Modeling for Permit Application

Performed the PSD air quality modeling for a 58 MW expansion of the Keahole plant. Activities included on-site meteorological data processing, digitizing local terrain data and complex terrain air quality modeling (due to the mountainous terrain). Dispersion modeling was performed for the National and State Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS/SAAQS), PSD Class I and II increments and visibility analysis.

PSD Air Quality Modeling for Two Permit Applications

Performed the PSD air quality modeling for a 58 MW expansion of the Maalaea plant and a new, six-unit generation plant at the Miki Basin site. Activities included on-site meteorological data processing, digitizing local terrain data and complex terrain air quality modeling. Dispersion modeling was performed for the NAAQS/SAAQS, PSD Class I and II increments and visibility analysis.

Title V Permit Application Preparation and Air Quality Modeling - 15 Sites

Prepared permit applications for approximately 15 sites. Activities included preparation of documentation for emission inventories covering criteria pollutants and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs). Determined applicability of state and federal regulatory requirements under the Clean Air Act. Dispersion modeling was performed for five of the sites that required modeling for the NAAQS.

PSD Air Quality Modeling for Permit Application

Performed air quality modeling for a major expansion of a titanium dioxide pigment plant. Activities included air quality modeling as required for the PSD application. Dispersion modeling was performed for the NAAQS, PSD Class I and II increments and visibility analysis.

State Air Dispersion Modeling Analysis

Performed air dispersion modeling to support the state permit application of a major expansion at a cement plant. Activities included performing dispersion modeling for the NAAQS, including, PM10, SO2, NOx, and CO pollutants.

Performed a toxics air dispersion modeling analysis for a cement plant. Activities included performing complex terrain dispersion modeling analysis for the state toxic pollutants requirements.

Performed an air dispersion modeling analysis for a chemical plant. Activities included performing a formaldehyde dispersion modeling analysis for the state toxic pollutant requirements.

Air Dispersion Modeling Analysis

Performed an air dispersion modeling analysis for a proposed power plant in Guatemala. Activities included performing complex terrain dispersion modeling to show compliance with the United States' NAAQS.