Prescribed Burns at VSFB Scheduled

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov 12, 2024(pdf (opens in a new tab)) En Español (opens in a new tab) (pdf) Contacts:Aeron Arlin Genet, Air Pollution Control Officer, Santa Barbara County APCD, (805) 979-8282Jesse Hendricks, Prescribed Fire Burn Boss, Vandenberg SFB Fire Dept., (805) 606-5380Space Launch Delta 30 Public Affairs, (805) 606-3595 Prescribed

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Air Quality Watch Remains in Place in Santa Barbara County

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District encourage Santa Barbara County residents to stay aware of local air quality conditions. Wildfires throughout the western United States are producing significant smoke that is being transported around the country, including to our area.

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SCCBCC Agenda – November 7, 2024 – SPECIAL MEETING

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 Vacant Ventura County

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Air Quality Watch for Santa Barbara County

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District encourage Santa Barbara County residents to stay aware of local air quality conditions. Wildfires throughout the western United States are producing significant smoke that is being transported around the country, including to our area.

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APCD Hearing Board Agenda – November 6, 2024

Public Notice (opens in a new tab) |  Meeting Audio (opens in a new tab) A. Call to Order – Roll Call B. Approval of Minutes Approve minutes of the July 3, 2024 regular meeting. (opens in a new tab) C. Announcements/Staff Reports  Receive announcements or reports from staff on

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“Keep Our Air Clean” Student Art Contest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2024 Contact: Lyz Bantilan, Public Information Officer, (805) 979-8283 En Español Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District Announces “Keep Our Air Clean” Student Art Contest — Deadline Extended to December 20 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA – The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District

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Prescribed Training Burns to Occur in November

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2024 En Español (opens in a new tab) Contacts: Aeron Arlin Genet, Air Pollution Control Officer, Santa Barbara County APCD, (805) 979-8282 Scott Safechuck, Public Information Officer, Santa Barbara County Fire, (805) 681-5531 Prescribed Training Burns to Occur in November SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. —

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APCD Board Actions – October 24, 2024

SPECIAL MEETING Approval of Minutes – Approve minutes of the August 15, 2024 meeting. (opens in a new tab) Update on Public Outreach Activities (opens in a new tab) – Receive and file an update on District outreach activities. District Grant and Incentives Program Activity (opens in a new tab) –

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Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments

Authority to Construct Permit 15795 for the United Launch Alliance – Vulcan Centaur Project The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) has issued the draft permit Authority to Construct 15795 for the United Launch Alliance – Vulcan Centaur Project. United Launch Alliance (ULA) is proposing modifications to Space

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