The Missouri Air Conservation Commission (MACC) administers the Missouri Air Conservation Law (Missouri Revised Statute Chapter 643, RSMo). Created in 1965 by the Missouri General Assembly, 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.
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.
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 PO Box 899
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-751-3640
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.
Contact Information
Air Pollution Control Program
Address
Division of Environmental Quality P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO65102-0176 United States