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State law (Health and Safety Code §40923) requires the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) to publish a list of rules and regulatory measures scheduled for consideration each year. These rules are proposed in order to implement state and federal mandates to reduce air pollution in Santa Barbara County. Before the adoption or amendment of any rule, the District publishes a notice in a local newspaper and holds a public hearing to accept comments from affected businesses and other interested parties.
The following rules are tentatively proposed to be adopted in 2026:
| Rule # | Title |
| 1002 | Asbestos Demolition and Renovation |
The following rules are included in case adoption or amendment is needed during 2026:
| Rule # | Title |
| 102 | Definitions |
| 201 | Permits Required |
| 202 | Exemptions to Rule 201 |
| 339 | Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Coating Operations |
| 1001 | National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) |
If you would like to check on the status of a rule, please visit the District’s website at www.ourair.org/rules-and-regs/. For more information, contact Tim Mitro at (805) 979-8329.