Buncombe County Air Quality Advisory Council Meeting

The Buncombe County Air Quality Advisory Council held a meeting on August 7, 2026, focusing primarily on organizational and administrative matters related to air quality monitoring and governance. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the transition of air quality responsibilities to Buncombe County, the management of EPA grants under new county identifiers, and the ongoing deployment of air quality monitoring equipment, including the delivery of a new building for monitoring operations. The council also approved bylaws for the new advisory entity, elected permanent leadership, and discussed scheduling future meetings. Additionally, the council reviewed recent permit renewals and highlighted the need for annual conflict of interest disclosures under the Clean Air Act. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting emphasized coordination with county grants staff and ongoing grant management activities.