APCD Board Actions – March 20, 2025

Closed Session Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code §54957.6) District-designated representative: Aeron Arlin Genet. Employee organizations: Engineering & Technicians Association. Approval of Minutes – Approve minutes of the January 16, 2025 regular meeting. Update on Public Outreach Activities – Receive and file an update on District outreach activities. District Grant and

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Prescribed Pile Burns in South County May Occur Wednesday-Friday

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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Prescribed Pile Burning Scheduled for the Next 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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Prescribed Pile Burning Scheduled for Today

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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10 Years of “Whale-Safer” Transits off California – Industry Participation Yields Big Impact for Endangered Whales, Air Quality, & Underwater Noise

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2025 Contact: Lyz Bantilan, Public Information Officer, Santa Barbara County APCD: (805) 979-8283 10 Years of “Whale-Safer” Transits off California Industry Participation Yields Big Impact for Endangered Whales, Air Quality, & Underwater Noise SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Results show that the 10th annual season

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APCD Hearing Board Agenda – March 5, 2025

Public Notice | Meeting Audio – Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4  A. Call to Order – Roll Call B. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025  Elect the Chair and Vice-Chair to serve as APCD Hearing Board Officers for calendar year 2025. C. Approval of Minutes Approve

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Prescribed Pile Burns in South County 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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Transition from a High Fire Season to a Winter Preparedness Level – Information on Burn Permit Program

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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Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments

Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments Draft Federal Part 70 Permit for J&A Santa Maria – Main Street facility. The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) has issued a draft federal Part 70 permit to the J&A Santa Maria – Main Street facility which is part

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