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The Missouri Air Conservation Commission (MACC) supervises the administration and enforcement of the Missouri Air Conservation Law (Missouri Revised Statute Chapter 643, RSMo). Created in 1965 by the Missouri General Assembly, the commission was originally assigned under the Missouri Department of Public Health and Welfare. The commission was later reassigned to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, when the department was created under the Omnibus State Reorganization Act of 1974.

The commission adopts, amends and rescinds rules related to air quality. In coordination with industry, citizens and delegated local governments, the commission develops strategies to ensure statewide compliance with federal air quality standards and reduce concentrations of pollutants to safe levels in nonattainment areas. The commission makes decisions on appeals from enforcement orders and permit conditions. When necessary, the commission also begins legal actions to ensure compliance with Missouri Air Conservation Law and rules. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Air Pollution Control Program assists the commission in its duties. 

Commission Meetings

The commission meets at least nine times a year. Agenda items vary, but they typically include public hearings, actions on rules, requests for variances or work related to compliance issues. The public is welcome to attend these meetings, which may be in person, by conference call or through Webex. The department cannot guarantee the quality of the Webex or conference call options. The department attempts to correct any technical difficulties as they arise, but the meeting will not be subject to change or repeat due to any technical difficulties.

If you would like to address the commission on any agenda item, you will need to notify the department before the meeting. You can do this by emailing the commission secretary at david.gilmore@dnr.mo.gov if attending by Webex or conference call. If attending in person, you can complete a Speaker Request form that will be available at the registration table at the meeting.

Upcoming Meetings


Meeting
Video Attendance Available!
Elm Street Conference Center
Bennett Springs Conference Room
1730 E. Elm St.
Lower Level
Jefferson City, Missouri

Meeting
Video Attendance Available!
MoDNR-St. Louis Regional Office
DESE Conference Room
7545 South Lindbergh, Suite 220
St. Louis, Missouri

Meeting
Video Attendance Available!
Elm Street Conference Center
Bennett Springs Conference Room
1730 E. Elm St.
Lower Level
Jefferson City, Missouri

Meeting
Video Attendance Available!
Elm Street Conference Center
Bennett Springs Conference Room
1730 E. Elm St.
Lower Level
Jefferson City, Missouri

Meeting
Video Attendance Available!
Location to be Determined
Kansas City, Missouri

Meeting
Video Attendance Available!
Elm Street Conference Center
Bennett Springs Conference Room
1730 E. Elm St.
Lower Level
Jefferson City, Missouri

Meeting
Video Attendance Available!
MoDNR-Southwest Regional Office
East and West Conference Rooms
2040 West Woodland
Springfield, Missouri

Meeting
Video Attendance Available!
Elm Street Conference Center
Bennett Springs Conference Room
1730 E. Elm St.
Lower Level
Jefferson City, Missouri

Past Meetings


Meeting
Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
Agenda
More Info:
Video Recording, Jan. 25, 2024 - Part 1 of 3
Video Recording, Jan. 25, 2024 - Part 2 of 3
Video Recording, Jan. 25, 2024 - Part 3 of 3 Note: Due to technical difficulties, small portions of this meeting were not recorded.
Additional Materials:
Air Conservation Commission, Settlement Report, Jan. 25, 2024
Air Conservation Commission, Planning Report, Jan. 25, 2024
Air Conservation Commission, Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program Report, Jan. 25, 2024
Air Conservation Commission, Concern Report, Jan. 25, 2024
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance Report, Jan. 25, 2024
Air Conservation Commission, Asbestos Report, Jan. 25, 2024
Air Conservation Commission, Adoption Items, Jan. 25, 2024
Air Conservation Commission, Permits Report, Jan. 25, 2024
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance and Enforcement Presentation, Jan. 25, 2024
Air Conservation Commission, Planning Presentation, Jan. 25, 2024
Air Conservation Commission, Director's Report Presentation, Jan. 25, 2024
Air Conservation Commission, Asbestos Fees Presentation, Jan 25, 2024
MoDNR Response to Rulemaking Petition to Amend 10 CSR 10-6.165, Feb. 6, 2024

Meeting
Lewis and Clark State Office Building
Jefferson City, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
More Info:
10 CSR 10-6.020 Public Comment Period - Nov. 1, 2023 to Dec. 14, 2023
Video Recording, Dec. 7, 2023
Additional Materials:
Air Conservation Commission, Public Hearing, Dec. 7, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Planning Report, Dec. 7, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Permits Report, Dec. 7, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Concern Report, Dec. 7, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Director's Report and Updates, Dec. 7, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance and Enforcement Presentation, Dec. 7, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Asbestos Fees Presentation, Dec. 7, 2023

Meeting
MoDNR-Southwest Regional Office
Springfield, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Air Conservation Commission, Adoption Items, Oct. 26, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance Report, Oct. 26, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program Report, Oct. 26, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Permits Report, Oct. 26, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Planning Report, Oct. 26, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Carlisle Variance Request, Oct. 26, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Asbestos Report, Oct. 26, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Concern Report, Oct. 26, 2023

Meeting
East Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Air Conservation Commission, Settlement Report, Sept. 28, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Planning Report, Sept. 28, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Permits Report, Sept. 28, 2023
Air Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes, Aug. 31, 2023
Air Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes, Sept. 6, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Director's Report Presentation, Sept. 28, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance and Enforcement Presentation, Sept. 28, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Concern Report, Sept. 28, 2023

Meeting
Webex
Jefferson City, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Air Conservation Commission, Adoption Items, Sept. 6, 2023

Meeting
Mid-America Regional Council
Kansas City, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
More Info:
10 CSR 10-6.161 Public Comment Period - July 25, 2023 to Sept. 7, 2023
10 CSR 10-6.200 Public Comment Period - July 25, 2023 to Sept. 7, 2023
Additional Materials:
Air Conservation Commission, Settlement Report, Aug. 31, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Public Hearing, Aug. 31, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Permits Report, Aug. 31, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Concern Report, Aug. 31, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Planning Report, Aug. 31, 2023

Meeting
East Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
More Info:
Public Comment Period - June 26, 2023 to Aug. 2, 2023
Additional Materials:
Air Conservation Commission, Planning Report, July 27, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Public Hearing, July 27, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Settlement Report, July 27, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance Report, July 27, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Asbestos Report, July 27, 2023
Air Program Advisory Forum, Meeting Agenda, July 27, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program Report, July 27, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Concern Report, July 27, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Permits Report, July 27, 2023
Air Conservation Commission Meeting, Director's Report, July 27, 2023
Air Conservation Commission Meeting, Compliance and Enforcement Report, July 27, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, St. Louis Moderate SIP Presentation, July 27, 2023

Meeting
East Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Air Conservation Commission, Planning Report, May 25, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Permits Report, May 25, 2023
Air Conservation Commission Draft Operating Policy, May 25, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance and Enforcement Report, May 25, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance and Enforcement Presentation, May 25, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Air Quality Analysis Section Update, May 25, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, MCU Response Letter, May 26, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Director's Report, May 25, 2023

Meeting
MoDNR-St. Louis Regional Office
St. Louis, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Air Conservation Commission, Planning Report, April 27, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Permits Report, April 27, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program Report, April 27, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance Report, April 27, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance and Enforcement Report, April 27, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Asbestos Report, April 27, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Adoption Items, April 27, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance and Enforcement Presentation, April 27, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Petition from MCU, April 27, 2023

Meeting
East Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Air Conservation Commission, Planning Report, March 30, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Permits Report, March 30, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance and Enforcement Report, March 30, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance and Enforcement Presentation, March 30, 2023

Meeting
East Elm St Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Air Conservation Commission, Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program Report, Jan. 26, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Permits Report, Jan. 26, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Planning Report, Jan. 26, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance and Enforcement Report, Jan. 26, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Asbestos Report, Jan. 26, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance Report, Jan. 26, 2023
Air Conservation Commission, Director's Report, Jan. 26, 2023
Instructions, Signing Up for Air Program Email Notifications, Jan. 26, 2023

Meeting
Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Air Conservation Commission, Public Hearing, Dec. 1, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Planning Report, Dec. 1, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Permits Report, Dec. 1, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance and Enforcement Report, Dec. 1, 2022

Meeting
Southwest Regional Office
Springfield, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Air Conservation Commission, Planning Report, Oct. 27, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Permits Report, Oct. 27, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program Report, Oct. 27, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance Report, Oct. 27, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance and Enforcement Report, Oct. 27, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Asbestos Report, Oct. 27, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Adoption Items, Oct. 27, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Response Letter to Metropolitan Congregations United, Oct. 27, 2022
Missouri's Volkswagen Trust Funds Update Presentation, Oct. 27, 2022

Meeting
Kansas City Regional Office
Lee’s Summit, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Air Conservation Commission, Planning Report, Sept. 29, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance and Enforcement Report, Sept. 29, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Updated Permits Report, Sept. 29, 2022

Meeting
St. Louis Regional Office
St. Louis, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Air Conservation Commission, Planning Report, Aug. 25, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Permits Report, Aug. 25, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Item to be Voted On, Aug. 25, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance and Enforcement Report, Aug. 25, 2022
Washington University Letter to Missouri Air Conservation Commission on Regional Haze Voting Item, Aug. 25, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Petition from Metropolitan Congregations United, Aug. 10, 2022

Meeting
East Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Air Conservation Commission, Public Hearing, July 28, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Planning Report, July 28, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Permits Report, July 28, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance and Enforcement Report, July 28, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Adoption Items, July 28, 2022

Meeting
East Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Air Conservation Commission, Planning Report, May 26, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Permits Report, May 26, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance and Enforcement Report, May 26, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Adoption Items, May 26, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Air Quality Analysis Report, May 26, 2022

Meeting
East Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Air Conservation Commission, Public Hearing, April 28, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Planning Report, April 28, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Permits Report, April 28, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program Report, April 28, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance Report, April 28, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance and Enforcement Report, April 28, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Asbestos Report, April 28, 2022

Meeting
East Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Air Conservation Commission, Adoption Items, March 31, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance and Enforcement Report, March 31, 2022
Air Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes, Jan. 27, 2022
Air Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes, Feb. 25, 2022
Air Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes, Feb. 28, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Permits Report, March 31, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Public Hearing, March 31, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Planning Report, March 31, 2022

Meeting
Webex
Statewide, Missouri
Agenda

Meeting
Webex
Statewide, Missouri
Agenda

Meeting
Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
Agenda Amended Additional Materials:
Air Conservation Commission, Public Hearing, Jan. 27, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program Report, Jan. 27, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Planning Report, Jan. 27, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Permits Report, Jan. 27, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance Report, Jan. 27, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Asbestos Report, Jan. 27, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Adoption Items, Jan. 27, 2022
Reference Links for Missouri Air Conservation Commission
Air Conservation Commission, Open Burning Presentation, Jan. 27, 2022
Air Conservation Commission, Compliance and Enforcement Report, Jan. 27, 2022

Members

Richard Rocha
Chair
Representing: Industry
Party Affiliation: Republican
Bayer CropScience
8400 Hawthorn Road
Kansas City, MO 64120
816-242-2793
Mark Fohey
Vice-Chair
Representing: Labor
Party Affiliation: Democrat
8760 County Road 422
Hannibal, MO 63401
573-795-5647
Ericka Baxter, MScEM
Member
Representing: General Public
Party Affiliation: Independent
Capital Materials
4940 N. 21st St.
Ozark, MO 65721
417-425-3386
ebaxter@capitalmaterialsmo.com
Gary Pendergrass, PE, RG
Member
Representing: General Public
Party Affiliation: Republican
4032 S. Gatlin Court
Springfield, MO 65807
417-838-4432
gary.pendergrass@gmail.com
Kevin Rosenbohm
Member
Representing: Agriculture
Party Affiliation: Republican
36302 Echo Road
Graham, MO 64455
660-939-4537
Harry G. Thompson
Member
Representing: General Public
Party Affiliation: Republican
harrygthompson@hotmail.com
Vacant
Member
Richard Groeneman
Attorney General's Office Contact
Missouri Attorney General's Office
P.O. Box 899
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-751-3321
Stephen M. Hall, Air Pollution Control Program Director
MoDNR Staff Contact
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-751-4817
David Gilmore
MoDNR Staff Assistant Contact
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-751-4817
david.gilmore@dnr.mo.gov

Commission Structure

The Missouri Air Conservation Commission is made up of seven members, all of which are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate. All members represent the general interest of the public and have an interest in and knowledge of air conservation and the effects and control of air contaminants. 

At least three members must represent agriculture, industrial and labor interests. No more than four members may be from the same political party and no two members can be a resident of or domiciled in the same Senatorial district. Commissioners serve four-year terms and until successors are selected and qualified.

If you are interested in serving on this commission, a current Application for Gubernatorial Appointment is required for consideration. You can apply online on the Missouri Boards and Commissions website.