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Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Becomes State Law in one of the World’s Biggest Economies
A landmark law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this month expands Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies (BWBS) into a statewide program. After three years of effort, Assembly Bill 14 by Assemblymembers Gregg Hart (Santa Barbara), Steve Bennett (Ventura) and Damon Connolly (San Rafael) became law on October 11.
APCD’s Permitted Facilities Map Wins National Award
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) is excited to announce that its newly upgraded Permitted Facilities Map recently won the “Best Practices” award given by the national Association of Air Pollution Control Agencies (AAPCA). APCD received the award at the AAPCA conference in North Carolina in September. APCD is one of the only air districts in California to provide such a tool.
News Release from Assemblymember Gregg Hart: Hart’s AB 14 Signed Into Law, Protecting Whales and Reducing Emissions
See news release, issued yesterday by the office of Assemblymember Gregg Hart, regarding the signing into law of legislation establishing a statewide “Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies” program.
Prescribed Burn Information
Sedgwick Prescribed Burn to Start Saturday
WHAT: Approximately 281 acres of sage and oak understory will be burned.
WHEN: November 8-10, depending on conditions.
WHERE: Sedgwick Reserve in the Santa Ynez Valley.
WHY: The burn is being conducted to reduce fuels in the area to protect neighboring communities.
Administrative Site Pile Burning Scheduled for November to December
The Los Padres National Forest has tentatively scheduled prescribed burns at various administrative sites on forest lands (Campgrounds, Trailheads, and Fire Stations) with a burn window of November through December. The goal of the burns is to reduce the risk of wildfire. Prescribed, or planned, fires typically burn less intensely than wildfires. Prescribed burns can help prevent the spread of wildfires and can reduce impacts to watersheds that can result in soil loss and sedimentation.
Sedgwick Prescribed Burn Scheduled
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department plans to conduct a prescribed burn at the Sedgwick Reserve in the Santa Ynez Valley in early November, depending on conditions. Prescribed fires typically burn less intensely than wildfires. Prescribed burns help prevent the spread of wildfires and can reduce impacts to watersheds that can result in soil loss and sedimentation.
Public Notices
Notice of Public Review and Comment Opportunity
Notice Of Public Review and Request for Comments Draft Federal Part 70 Permit Renewal for the Vandenberg Air Force Base Stationary Source The Santa Barbara
AB 2588 Public Notification for Lockheed Martin Santa Barbara Focalplane
The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) reviewed and revised an air toxics Health Risk Assessment (HRA) for the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Santa Barbara Focalplane (LMC) facility under the AB 2588 Air Toxics “Hot Spots” Program.
Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments
Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments Air Monitoring Network Plan for Santa Barbara County The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District)
