Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments

Draft Federal Part 70 Permits for the Pacific Coast Energy Company Orcutt Hill and Casmalia Oil Fields Stationary Source The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) has issued sixteen (16) draft federal Part 70 permit to the Pacific Coast Energy Company – Orcutt Hill and Casmalia Oil Fields

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Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments

Draft Federal Part 70 Permits for the Sable Offshore – Santa Ynez Unit Stationary Source The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) has issued five (5) draft federal Part 70 permit to the Sable Offshore Santa Ynez Unit Stationary Source. The Santa Ynez Unit produces crude oil and

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Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments

Draft Federal Part 70 Permits for the Southern California Gas Company, La Goleta Stationary Source The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) has issued a draft federal Part 70 permit to the Southern California Gas Company for the La Goleta Stationary Source, located at 1171 More Ranch Road

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Notice of Public Review and Comment Opportunity

Re: Operation of Emergency Standby Generators at 301 Mentor Drive En Español Google, LLC has applied to the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) to install and operate eight new Emergency/Standby Diesel Generators at 301 Mentor Drive in Santa Barbara. The engines will be used to provide backup

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Ship speed reduction lowers California coastal air pollution numbers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2024 Contact: Lyz Bantilan, Public Information Officer, Santa Barbara County APCD: (805) 979-8283 Ship speed reduction lowers California coastal air pollution numbers Environmental benefits include lower risk to whales, less ocean noise Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies vessel speed reduction (VSR) program announced results

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Prescribed Pile Burning Scheduled for this Week

WHAT: State-approved Vegetation Management Program burn of approximately 500 acres of chaparral, sage scrub, and Oak Woodland with grass understory.
WHEN: December 7-10, depending on conditions. This burn will occur over 3-4 days. Burning operations may or may not occur on consecutive days, depending on conditions. If burning does not occur on consecutive days, an additional day-before media advisory will be distributed. Burning operations will occur on permissive burn days.
WHERE: Spaulding/Midland area, approximately 3 miles north of Los Olivos.

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APCD Hearing Board Agenda – April 3, 2024

Public Notice | Meeting Audio A. Call to Order – Roll Call B. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024  Elect the Chair and Vice-Chair to serve as APCD Hearing Board Officers for calendar year 2024. C. Approval of minutes Approve minutes of the October 4, 2023 regular meeting. D. Announcements/Staff

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Public Notice: Proposed Budget – Public Workshop and Hearings

The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) will hold a virtual public workshop and two public hearings on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-25. A copy of the proposed budget is available for review: FY 24-25 Proposed Budget.   Air Pollution Control District VIRTUAL Budget Workshop Tuesday,

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Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments

Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) has issued a draft federal Part 70 renewal permit for the Imerys Filtration Minerals facility in Lompoc. The facility is located approximately one mile south of Lompoc, California. PERMITTING ACTION This action is

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SCCBCC Agenda – March 28, 2024

SOUTH CENTRAL COAST BASINWIDE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL COUNCIL AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICERS Gary Willey, APCO San Luis Obispo County APCD Ali Ghasemi, APCO Ventura County APCD Aeron Arlin Genet, APCO Santa Barbara County APCD COUNCIL MEMBERS Kate Secrest Councilmember, City of Arroyo Grande San Luis Obispo County Liz Campos Councilmember,

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