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area reach 15 hours; the height will rise to 4,500 feet for 20 hours of intru- . sions, and to 5,500 feet for 25 hours of intrusions. Finally, he said, another unique feature being implemented is called the suspended particulate monitor. With that, it will be possible to determine the concentration of particulates for the whole day. If that forecast indicates a possible violation, there will be no burning allowed for that day. Mr. Smith said that emission controls will reduce smoke impact. The particulate monitor and performance standards will prevent field burning from violating Federal Air Quality Standards. It is also possible that something similar could be implemented in other parts of the valley. Mr. Lieuallen asked for clarification on whether the acreage limitation system would be in effect. Mr. Smith said there would no longer be an acreage limita- tion, that it would be based strictly on performance standards. Mr. L ieuallen wondered if the Seed Council had agreed to this plan, and Mr. Long said that the Seed Council is prepared to enact and sign the memo of understanding tomorrow. It would give the seed growers an opportunity, under the right conditions, to burn up to 250,000 acres a year. It would also ensure that, during a bad year, the City of Eugene won I t have to lIeat the smoke. II Mr. Delay commented that he completely supports the memorandum of understanding and the agreements worked out. He expressed much appreciation to City staff who have worked so diligently on the matter, as it has been a long, tough battle. The cornerstone was that air quality was being studied, not any political or other kinds of considerations. ,- Mayor Keller offered heartiest thanks to attorneys Stan Long and Tim Sercombe, to Technology Coordinator Greg Page, and to Terry Smith, who he felt turned the whole program around and made an invaluable contribution, to Councilor Delay and Assistant Manager Keith Martin. Res. No. 3292--Attainment of clean air standards for the City of Eugene was read by number and title. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. VI. BALLOTS FOR SELECTION OF FINALISTS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION, JOINT HOUSING COMMITTEE, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Manager announced the results of the balloting. Finalists are: Joint Housing Committee--Vi Johnson, Robert Linz, and Ron Wolfe; Planning Commission--Alan Maxwell, Eleanor Mulder, Brian Bauske, and Dare Marentette; and Community Development Committee--Harris Hoffman, Sherry Oeser, and Jill Heiman. - \e 12/12/79--7 U9 - -