Public Notice | Meeting Audio
A. Call to Order – Roll Call
Approve minutes of the March 5, 2025 regular meeting.
C. Announcements/Staff Reports
Receive announcements or reports from staff on matters of interest to the Hearing Board. There will be no Hearing Board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda.
D. Public Comment Period
Persons desiring to address the Hearing Board on any subject within the jurisdiction of the Hearing Board not included as part of the agenda may do so at this time.
E. Public Hearings
E-1) Case No. 2025-09-R (Regular Variance)
Santa Barbara County Public Works Dept. 130 E. Victoria St., Ste. 100, Santa Barbara, CA
To consider a Regular Variance from District Rules 328.C.2, C.4, G and I.1 and Rule 206, ATC 14500-Mod 10, Conditions 9.B.12, 9.C.1.b.i., 9.C.1.b.ii., 9.C.1.b.iii., 9.C.2.b.ii., 9.C.3.b.i., 9.C.3.b.ii., 9.C.3.b.iii., 9.C.3.b.iv., 9.C.3.c.i., 9.C.3.c.ii., 9.C.3.d.i., 9.C.3.d.ii., 9.C.5.a.ii., 9.C.5.a.iii., 9.C.6.a.ii., 9.C.6.a.iii., 9.C.6.a.iv., 9.C.7.a.i., 9.C.7.a.iv., 9.C.9.a.i., 9.C.9.a.iv., 9.C.9.a.v., 9.C.9.b.iii., 9.C.9.b.iv.1.a., 9.C.9.b.iv.2.a., 9.C.9.b.viii., 9.C.9.b.xvi., 9.C.10.b.i., 9.C.10.b.iii., 9.C.10.b.v., 9.C.10.b.xvi., 9.C.10.xvii., 9.C.10.c.ii., 9.C.10.c.iv., 9.C.10.c.viii., 9.C.10.d.i., 9.C.11.a., 9.C.11.b.i., 9.C.11.b.iv., 9.C.11.b.v., 9.C.11.b.vii., 9.C.11.b.viii., 9.C.11.b.ix., 9.C.11.b.x., 9.C.11.b.xi., 9.C.11.c.iii., 9.C.11.c.vi., 9.C.11.c.viii., 9.C.11.c.ix., 9.C.11.c.x., 9.C.11.c.xi., 9.C.11.c.xii., 9.C.13.b.iv., 9.C.13.c.iv., 9.C.13.c.v., 9.C.21 (ADF and MRF CHP IC engines only), 9.C.22, 9.C.23, 9.C.34.b., 9.C.34.c., 9.C.34.f., 9.C.34.g., and 9.C.34.i., submitted on May 30, 2025, for relief from the following requirements at the Tajiguas Landfill: Best Available Control Technology (BACT) emission limits for Anaerobic Digestion Facility (ADF) and Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) combined heat and power (CHP) internal combustion (IC) engines, operational parameters, continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) requirements and data telemetry for the ADF and MRF CHP IC engines, and CEMS excursions until compliance can be achieved. The Petitioner operates the equipment at the Tajiguas Landfill located at 14470 Calle Real in Goleta, California.
| Staff Report | Attachment 1 – Variance Petition | Attachment 2 – Interim Variance 2025-08-I | Attachment 3 – Draft Variance | Presentation |
E-2) Case No. 2021-05-M5 (Modification of Variance and Modification of Final Compliance Date)
DCOR, LLC, 1000 Town Center Dr., Ste. 600, Oxnard, CA
To consider a Petition for Modification of Regular Variance from District Rule 331.D, E, G.1 and I and Rule 206, Part 70 Permit to Operate 9108-R5, Conditions 9.C.2.a, 9.C.2.b.i and 9.C.2.b.ii, submitted on May 28, 2025, for relief from fugitive hydrocarbon component emission limits, operational limits, leak and repair requirements at Platform Hogan. The Petitioner operates the equipment described in the Petition at Platform Hogan, located on offshore lease tract OCS-P-166, approximately 8 miles southeast from the City of Santa Barbara.
| Staff Report | Attachment 1 – District Rule 331 | Attachment 2 – Monthly Updates | Attachment 3 – Variance Petition | Attachment 4 – Draft Variance | Presentation |
E-3) Case No. 2021-04-M5 (Modification of Variance and Modification of Final Compliance Date)
DCOR, LLC, 1000 Town Center Dr., Ste. 600, Oxnard, CA
To consider a Petition for Modification of Regular Variance from District Rules 331.D, E, G.1 and I and Rule 206, Part 70 Permit to Operate 9109-R5, Conditions 9.C.2.a, 9.C.2.b.i and 9.C.2.b.ii submitted on May 28, 2025, for relief from fugitive hydrocarbon component emission limits, operational limits, leak and repair requirements at Platform Houchin. The Petitioner operates the equipment described in the Petition at Platform Houchin, located on offshore lease tract OCS-P-166, approximately 7 miles southeast from the City of Santa Barbara.
| Staff Report | Attachment 1 – District Rule 331 | Attachment 2 – Monthly Updates | Attachment 3 – Variance Petition | Attachment 4 – Draft Variance | Presentation |
F. Administrative Agenda
F-1) Case No. – 2025-05-E
Pacific Coast Energy Company, LP, 1555 Orcutt Hill Road, Santa Maria, CA
On March 4, 2025, Hearing Board member Terence Dressler approved an Emergency Variance for the Pacific Coast Energy Company LP/Pacific Coast Energy Acquisitions, LLC, from February 20, 2025 through March 21, 2025, or the date compliance is achieved, whichever occurs first. Said Emergency Variance provides relief from District Rules 325.E.1. and 206, Permit to Operate 8096-R12, Conditions 1, 11, and 14 and allows for continued operations of the Morganti Lease wells #11 and #33 until the repairs can be completed.
F-2) Case No. – 2025-06-E
Pacific Coast Energy Company, LP, 1555 Orcutt Hill Road, Santa Maria, CA
On March 4, 2025, Hearing Board member Terence Dressler approved an Emergency Variance for Pacific Coast Energy Company LP/Pacific Coast Energy Acquisitions, LLC, from February 20, 2025 through March 21, 2025, or the date compliance is achieved, whichever occurs first. Said Emergency Variance provides relief from District Rules 325.E.1, and 206, Part 70 Permit to Operate 8092-R10, Conditions 9.C.7 and 9.D.5 and allows for continued operation of the Folsom Lease well #5 until the repairs can be completed.
F-3) Case No. – 2025-07-E
Sable Offshore Corp., 12000 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
On May 14, 2025, Hearing Board member Terence Dressler approved an Emergency Variance for Sable Offshore Corp. from May 8, 2025 through June 7, 2025, or the date compliance is achieved, whichever occurs first. Said Emergency Variance provides relief from District Rules 333.E.4.a and 206, Part 70 Permit to Operate 9101-R7, Condition 9.C.a.ii.4.a and provides relief from the NOx ppmv concentration permit requirement.
F-4) Case No. – 2025-08-I
Santa Barbara County Public Works Dept. 130 E. Victoria St., Ste. 100, Santa Barbara, CA
On June 9, 2025, Hearing Board member Terence Dressler approved an Interim Variance for Santa Barbara County Public works from May 30, 2025 through August 27, 2025 (not to exceed 90 days), or the date compliance is achieved, whichever occurs first. Said Interim Variance provides relief from District Rules 328.C.2, C4, G, and I.1 and 206, ATC 14500-Mod 10, Conditions 9.B.12, 9.C.1.b.i., 9.C.1.b.ii., 9.C.1.b.iii., 9.C.2.b.ii., 9.C.3.b.i., 9.C.3.b.ii., 9.C.3.b.iii., 9.C.3.b.iv., 9.C.3.c.i., 9.C.3.c.ii., 9.C.3.d.i., 9.C.3.d.ii., 9.C.5.a.ii., 9.C.5.a.iii., 9.C.6.a.ii., 9.C.6.a.iii., 9.C.6.a.iv., 9.C.7.a.i., 9.C.7.a.iv., 9.C.9.a.i., 9.C.9.a.iv., 9.C.9.a.v., 9.C.9.b.iii., 9.C.9.b.iv.1.a., 9.C.9.b.iv.2.a., 9.C.9.b.viii., 9.C.9.b.xvi., 9.C.10.b.i., 9.C.10.b.iii., 9.C.10.b.v., 9.C.10.b.xvi., 9.C.10.xvii., 9.C.10.c.ii., 9.C.10.c.iv., 9.C.10.c.viii., 9.C.10.d.i., 9.C.11.a., 9.C.11.b.i., 9.C.11.b.iv., 9.C.11.b.v., 9.C.11.b.vii., 9.C.11.b.viii., 9.C.11.b.ix., 9.C.11.b.x., 9.C.11.b.xi., 9.C.11.c.iii., 9.C.11.c.vi., 9.C.11.c.viii., 9.C.11.c.ix., 9.C.11.c.x., 9.C.11.c.xi., 9.C.11.c.xii., 9.C.13.b.iv., 9.C.13.c.iv., 9.C.13.c.v., 9.C.21 (ADF and MRF CHP IC engines only), 9.C.22, 9.C.23, 9.C.34.b., 9.C.34.c., 9.C.34.f., 9.C.34.g. and 9.C.34.i.and provides relief from the following requirements at the Tajiguas Landfill: Best Available Control Technology (BACT) emission limits for Anaerobic Digestion Facility (ADF) and Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) combined heat and power (CHP) internal combustion (IC) engines, operational parameters, continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) requirements and data telemetry for the ADF and MRF CHP IC engines, and CEMS excursions until compliance can be achieved.
F-5) Case No. – 2025-10-E
Sable Offshore Corp., 12000 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
On May 30, 2025, Hearing Board member Terence Dressler approved an Emergency Variance for Sable Offshore Corp. from May 30, 2025 through June 28, 2025, or the date compliance is achieved, whichever occurs first. Said Emergency Variance provides relief from District Rule 206, Part 70 Permit to Operate 9101-R7, Condition 9.C.3.a. and 9.C.b.i. and grants relief for operating their flare during unplanned flaring event while in violation of the quarterly limit.
F-6) Case No. – 2025-11-I
Imery’s Filtration Minerals, Inc.
On June 9, 2025, Hearing Board member Terence Dressler approved an Interim Variance for Imery’s Filtration Minerals, Inc. from June 2, 2025 through August 30, 2025, or the date compliance is achieved, whichever occurs first. Said Interim Variance provides relief from District Rule 206, Part 70 Permit to Operate 5840-R7, Part 2, Conditions 9.C.1.a.i, 9.C.1.a.ii. and 9.C.1.b.ii, and allows for continued operation of the Celpure Flash Dryer Baghouse while in violation of the average total particulate emissions and average airflow limits.
G. Adjourn
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board is August 6, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Meeting is subject to cancellation if there are no items to be heard.