About Eric

Eric Farstad is a senior air quality scientist with 30 years of professional experience in air pollution and meteorology. His experience includes dispersion modeling, emission inventory development, air quality permitting, regulatory analysis, air quality monitoring, and meteorology. Mr. Farstad has extensive experience in the application of air quality dispersion models to analyze potential and existing air quality impacts from air pollution sources and accidental releases. He has provided technical oversight to government agencies regarding air dispersion modeling and air quality permitting, and he has provided expert testimony in court regarding atmospheric transport of air pollutants.

Past or Current Professional Affiliations

  • Air and Waste Management Association
  • American Meteorological Society

Registrations & Certifications

  • OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER and current 8-Hour Annual HAZWOPER Refresher
  • Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), 24-hour Miner Training
  • CALPUFF Model Training
  • Accidental Release Modeling

Publications

  • Impacts of New Air Quality Regulations on Air Monitoring Programs at Large Fossil-Fueled Electric Generating Stations., 2011
  • Recent Developments in Air Permitting Visibility Analysis., 2007
  • Application of AERMOD in a Combustion Source Risk Assessment., 2006