APCD Board Actions – August 19, 2021

Approval of Minutes – Approve minutes of the June 17, 2021 meeting. Administrative Items – Approved by vote on one motion.  These items read only on request of Board members. Notice of Violation Report – Receive and file the summary of notices of violation issued and penalty revenue received during

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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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Apply for 2021 Clean Air Grant Funding

Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) announced today that the 2021 Clean Air Grants Program will accept applications starting August 2, through September 3. Approximately $1.6 million is available for voluntary emission reduction grant projects.

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SCCBCC Agenda – June 30, 2021

SOUTH CENTRAL COAST BASINWIDE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL COUNCIL TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Gary Willey, APCO San Luis Obispo County APCD   Laki Tisopulos, APCO Ventura County APCD   Aeron Arlin Genet, APCO Santa Barbara County APCD COUNCIL MEMBERS Dawn Ortiz Legg District 3 Supervisor San Luis Obispo County Lynn Edmonds Councilmember,

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Santa Barbara County APCD Announces Nearly $5 Million to Install Electric Vehicle Chargers

Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) and the Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition (C5) are excited to announce the upcoming regional launch of the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP) on July 27. CALeVIP, administered by the nonprofit Center for Sustainable Energy, is an effort to accelerate the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout select regions in California.

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APCD Board Actions – June 17, 2021

Closed Session Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Gov. Code § 54956.8) Property: Assessor’s Parcel Number 111-270-050. Address:  1011 West McCoy Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93455. Agency Negotiator: Air Pollution Control Officer Aeron Arlin Genet and Susan Freebourn, Real Property Agent II, County of Santa Barbara. Negotiating Party: Gina Gluyas, Better

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Protect Against Wildfire Smoke by Creating a “Clean Air Room”

Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) and Santa Barbara County Public Health Department encourage Santa Barbara County residents to plan for poor air quality conditions caused by future wildfire smoke. Smoke and ash from wildfires contain very small particles known as particulate matter. These particles harm the lungs and heart, and can cause coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest pain, nausea, and in severe instances, premature mortality.

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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) has prepared an annual air monitoring network plan for the county. The plan includes a statement of the purpose for each air monitor, and evidence that the siting and operation of each monitor

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