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The Missouri Air Conservation Commission (MACC) supervises the administration and enforcement of the Missouri Air Conservation Law (Missouri Revised Statute Chapter 643, RSMo). Created in 1965 by the Missouri General Assembly, the commission was originally assigned under the Missouri Department of Public Health and Welfare. The commission was later reassigned to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, when the department was created under the Omnibus State Reorganization Act of 1974.

The commission adopts, amends and rescinds rules related to air quality. In coordination with industry, citizens and delegated local governments, the commission develops strategies to ensure statewide compliance with federal air quality standards and reduce concentrations of pollutants to safe levels in nonattainment areas. The commission makes decisions on appeals from enforcement orders and permit conditions. When necessary, the commission also begins legal actions to ensure compliance with Missouri Air Conservation Law and rules. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Air Pollution Control Program assists the commission in its duties. 

Commission Meetings

The commission meets at least nine times a year. Agenda items vary, but they typically include public hearings, actions on rules, requests for variances or work related to compliance issues. The public is welcome to attend these meetings, which may be in person, by conference call or through Webex. The department cannot guarantee the quality of the Webex or conference call options. The department attempts to correct any technical difficulties as they arise, but the meeting will not be subject to change or repeat due to any technical difficulties.

If you would like to address the commission on any agenda item, you will need to notify the department before the meeting. You can do this by emailing the commission secretary at david.gilmore@dnr.mo.gov if attending by Webex or conference call. If attending in person, you can complete a Speaker Request form that will be available at the registration table at the meeting.

Upcoming Meetings


Meeting
Video Attendance Available!
East Elm Street Conference Center
Bennett Springs/ Roaring River Conference Rooms
1730 E. Elm St.
Lower Level
Jefferson City, Missouri

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Join the March 26 meeting using Webex

Meeting
Video Attendance Available!
Location to be Determined
St. Louis, Missouri

Meeting
Video Attendance Available!
East Elm Street Conference Center
Bennett Springs/ Roaring River Conference Rooms
1730 E. Elm St.
Lower Level
Jefferson City, Missouri

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Join the May 28 meeting using Webex

Meeting
Video Attendance Available!
East Elm Street Conference Center
Bennett Springs/ Roaring River Conference Rooms
1730 E. Elm St.
Lower Level
Jefferson City, Missouri

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Join the July 30 meeting using Webex

Meeting
Video Attendance Available!
Location to be Determined
Kansas City, Missouri

Meeting
Video Attendance Available!
Location to be Determined
Jefferson City, Missouri

Meeting
Video Attendance Available!
The Catalyst Center for Business
Event Center
508 N. Main St.
Perryville, Missouri

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Join the Oct. 29 meeting using Webex

Meeting
Video Attendance Available!
Lewis and Clark State Office Building
LaCharrette/ Nightingale Conference Rooms
1101 Riverside Drive
Jefferson City, Missouri

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Join the Dec. 3 meeting using Webex

Past Meetings


Meeting
East Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
• Agenda
More Info:
Video Recording, Jan. 29, 2026

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Meeting
Lewis and Clark State Office Building
Jefferson City, Missouri
• Agenda
• Minutes
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Video Recording, Dec. 4, 2025

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Meeting
Southwest Regional Office
Springfield, Missouri
• Agenda
• Minutes
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Video Recording, Oct. 30, 2025

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Meeting
Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
• Agenda
• Minutes

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Meeting
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area
Blue Springs, Missouri
• Agenda
• Minutes

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Meeting
Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
• Agenda
• Minutes

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Meeting
Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
Video Attendance Available!

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Join with WebEx

Meeting
Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
• Agenda
• Minutes
More Info:
Video Recording, May 29, 2025

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Meeting
St. Louis County Department of Public Health
St. Louis, Missouri
• Agenda
• Minutes

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Meeting
Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
• Agenda
• Minutes
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Video Recording, March 27, 2025

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Meeting
Harry S Truman State Office Building
Jefferson City, Missouri
• Agenda
• Minutes

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Meeting
Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
• Agenda
• Minutes

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Meeting
MoDNR-Southwest Regional Office
Springfield, Missouri
• Agenda
• Minutes

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Meeting
Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
• Agenda
• Minutes

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Meeting
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area
Blue Springs, Missouri
• Agenda
• Minutes

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Meeting
Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
• Agenda
• Minutes

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Meeting
Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
• Agenda
• Minutes

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Meeting
Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park
Wildwood, Missouri
• Agenda
• Minutes

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Meeting
Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
• Air Conservation Commission, Meeting Agenda, March 28, 2024
• Air Conservation Commission, Meeting Minutes, March 28, 2024

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Meeting
Elm Street Conference Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
• Air Conservation Commission, Meeting Agenda, Jan. 25, 2024
• Air Conservation Commission, Meeting Minutes, Jan. 25, 2024

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Members

Richard Rocha
Chair
Representing: Industry
Party Affiliation: Republican
Bayer CropScience
8400 Hawthorn Road
Kansas City, MO 64120
816-242-2793
Mark Fohey
Vice-Chair
Representing: Labor
Party Affiliation: Democrat
8760 County Road 422
Hannibal, MO 63401
573-795-5647
Ericka Baxter, MScEM
Member
Representing: General Public
Party Affiliation: Independent
Capital Materials
4940 N. 21st St.
Ozark, MO 65721
417-425-3386
ebaxter@capitalmaterialsmo.com
Gary Pendergrass, PE, RG
Member
Representing: General Public
Party Affiliation: Republican
4032 S. Gatlin Court
Springfield, MO 65807
417-838-4432
gary.pendergrass@gmail.com
Kevin Rosenbohm
Member
Representing: Agriculture
Party Affiliation: Republican
36302 Echo Road
Graham, MO 64455
660-939-4537
kevin.rosenbohm1@gmail.com
Harry G. Thompson
Member
Representing: General Public
Party Affiliation: Republican
harrygthompson@hotmail.com
Vacant
Member
Richard Groeneman
Attorney General's Office Contact
Missouri Attorney General's Office
P.O. Box 899
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-751-3321
Stephen M. Hall, Air Pollution Control Program Director
MoDNR Staff Contact
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-751-4817
David Gilmore
MoDNR Staff Assistant Contact
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-751-4817
david.gilmore@dnr.mo.gov

Commission Structure

The Missouri Air Conservation Commission is made up of seven members, all of which are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate. All members represent the general interest of the public and have an interest in and knowledge of air conservation and the effects and control of air contaminants. 

At least three members must represent agriculture, industrial and labor interests. No more than four members may be from the same political party and no two members can be a resident of or domiciled in the same Senatorial district. Commissioners serve four-year terms and until successors are selected and qualified.

If you are interested in serving on this commission, a current Application for Gubernatorial Appointment is required for consideration. You can apply online on the Missouri Boards and Commissions website.