Air Conservation Commission

PO Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Phone: (573)-751-7840
Fax: (573)-751-2706

Email: stephen.hall@dnr.mo.gov
Website: https://dnr.mo.gov/commissions-boards-councils/air-conservation-commission

Director: Stephen M. Hall

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: RSMo 643.040

Department: Natural Resources

Mission: The Missouri Air Conservation Commission is directed by the Air Law to maintain purity of the air resources of the state; to protect the health, general welfare and physical property of the people; and to maintain employment and promote the full industrial development of the state.

Function: The Missouri Air Conservation Commission adopts rules; prescribes air quality standards; requires tests, monitoring, and reporting of equipment and emissions; decides appeals from orders and actions of the department; issues orders and decisions to implement the Air Law; refers cases to litigation; settles suits; compels investigations; secures technical services by contract; and classifies and identifies air contaminants.

SubCommittees: none

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: 9 meetings

Location of meetings: varying locations

Duration of meetings: 1 to 2 hours

Preparation time for meetings: 1 hour

Total time commitment: 20 - 30 hours annually

Details on Members

Total members: 7

Appointed members: 7

Term length: 4 years

Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.

Member Requirements: All members must represent the general interest of the public and have an interest in and knowledge of conservation and the effects and control of air contaminants; 1 members must represent agriculture, 1 must represent industrial interests, and 1 must represent labor interests

Political Requirements: Yes, not more than 4 members may belong to the same political party

Geographic Requirements: Yes, no members may represent the same senatorial district

Senate Consent Required: Yes