Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments

Draft Federal Part 70 Permit for the South Ellwood Field Stationary Source The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) has issued a draft federal Part 70 permit to the South Ellwood Field Stationary Source. Platform Holly is located off Coal Oil Point near Goleta. Oil and natural gas

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Air Quality Alert Lifted for Santa Ynez Valley

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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Air Quality Alert Expanded to Santa Ynez Valley

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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Voluntary Electric Landscape Equipment Program Launches Today

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2024 En Español Contact: Aeron Arlin Genet, Air Pollution Control Officer, (805) 979-8282 Voluntary Electric Landscape Equipment Program Launches Today Trade-in program offers incentives for businesses, public schools, nonprofits, and public agencies SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD)

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Notice of Public Hearing

Notice of Public Hearing  Thursday, August 15, 2024, 1:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard Board of Supervisors’ Hearing Room Betteravia Government Center 511 East Lakeside Parkway Santa Maria, California 93455 Amendments to District Regulation XIII – Part 70 Operating Permits (Rules 1301, 1302, and

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Air Quality Conditions Worsen in Close Proximity to the Lake Fire

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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Air Quality Watch 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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APCD Hearing Board Agenda – July 3, 2024

Public Notice |  Meeting Audio – Part 1 |  Part 2 |  Part 3 | A. Call to Order – Roll Call B. Approval of minutes Approve minutes of the April 3, 2024 regular meeting. C. Announcements/ Staff Reports  Receive announcements or reports from staff on matters of interest to the Hearing Board. There

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Prescribed Training Burn to Continue Tomorrow

MEDIA ADVISORY July 1, 2024 En Español Contacts: Aeron Arlin Genet, Air Pollution Control Officer, Santa Barbara County APCD, (805) 979-8282 Jesse Hendricks, Prescribed Fire Burn Boss, Vandenberg SFB Fire Dept., (805) 606-5380 Patrick Harrower, Media Operations Chief, Space Launch Delta 30 Public Affairs, (805) 757-7398 Prescribed Training Burn to

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