LADCO 2025 Regional Air Quality Meeting
June 5, 2025 Double Tree O’Hare Hotel – Rosemont, IL
Meeting Objectives
This meeting will bring together air quality stakeholders to learn about recent research and planning activities by LADCO, the LADCO member states, and EPA. The objectives of the meeting include:
- Hear from national and state air quality regulators about current and emerging air quality regulations
- Receive updates on the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) status in the Great Lakes states
- Learn about recent federal, regional, and state air quality technical analyses and regulatory activities
- Hear from LADCO about the current state of air quality in the Great Lakes region
- Discuss air quality issues and challenges with the LADCO member state air directors
Meeting Agenda
| Time | Subject | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Coffee, tea and meeting arrival/registration | |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Welcome and Meeting Kickoff | Bob Hodanbosi, OH EPA, Chair LADCO Board of Directors |
| 9:15 – 10:00 | Meeting Keynote | |
| 10:00 – 12:00 | US EPA Panel Discussion: Priorities for air quality planning nationally and in the Great Lakes region | Facilitator: Zac Adelman John Mooney, Director: EPA Region 5 Air & Radiation Division Karen Wesson, Director: EPA OAQPS Air Quality Assessment Division Scott Mathias, Director: EPA OAQPS Air Quality Policy Division |
| 12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch Break: Pizza and salad | |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Great Lakes Air Quality Technical Report: monitoring, emissions, and modeling | Zac Adelman, LADCO Executive Director |
| 2:00 – 2:30 | Regulatory Background: NAAQS status and upcoming actions | TBD, US EPA Region 5 |
| 2:30 – 3:00 | Afternoon break: coffee and tea | |
| 3:00 – 3:30 | LADCO Air Directors Perspectives on air quality planning | Bob Hodanbosi, OH EPA, Chair LADCO Board of Directors |
| 3:30 – 4:45 | LADCO Air Directors Panel facilitated Q&A | Facilitator: Zac Adelman Frank Kohlasch, MN PCA Gail Good, WI DNR Julie Armitage, IL EPA Matt Stuckey, IN DEM Annette Switzer, MI DEQ Bob Hodanbosi, OH EPA |
| 4:45 – 5:00 | Meeting summary and wrap-up | Zac Adelman, LADCO Executive Director |
Meeting Information
Location
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago O’Hare Airport – Rosemont, IL
5460 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018
(847) 292-9100
Meals and Networking Opportunities
In-person attendees will have the opportunity to network with staff from LADCO, the LADCO member states, US EPA, and other air quality stakeholders during the event. Morning and afternoon coffee/tea breaks and a pizza lunch will be provided to all registered attendees.
Accessibility Statement
LADCO strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully in the event. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Zac Adelman (adelman@ladco.org | 847-720-7880).
Registration
Registration is required for this event. A $100 registration fee for in-person attendees supports the costs of the meeting space, meals, and beverages. A $50 registration fee for virtual attendees supports the costs of the technical requirements for live-streaming the event. Please complete both steps to register. Only paid registrants may attend the meeting.
Step 1. Fill Out the Registration Form
Step 2. Pay the Registration Fee
