Author: Lyz Bantilan

Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments

Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments Draft Federal Part 70 Permits for the Dos Cuadras – South County Stationary Source The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) has issued five draft federal Part 70 renewal permits for Dos Cuadras Offshore Resources (DCOR) South County Outer Continental

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Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments

Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments Draft Federal Part 70 Permits for the Sierra Resources, Inc. – Barham Ranch Stationary Source The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) has issued three draft federal Part 70 renewal permits for the Barham Ranch Stationary Source. The Barham Ranch

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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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Results from 2020 Marine Shipping Program

The partners in an initiative to cut air pollution and protect endangered whales announced results from the 2020 program and recognized the shipping companies that successfully participated, reducing speeds to 10 knots or less in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Southern California region. The program’s new Southern California region extends from Point Arguello (in Santa Barbara County) to waters near Dana Point (by the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach). The voluntary incentive program, called “Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies,” ran May 15, 2020 through November 15, 2020.

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Prescribed Burns at VSFB Scheduled

WHAT: Research burn of 2 acres of grasses.
WHEN: June 23, depending on conditions. Burning operations will occur on a permissive burn day.
WHERE: Sedgwick Reserve, Santa Ynez Valley, just east of and adjacent to Figueroa Creek.

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National Drive Electric Week 2021 – In-Person & Virtual Events

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2021 (PDF) Contacts: General Questions: Lyz Bantilan, APCD Public Information Officer, (805) 961-8819 Applicant Questions: Alex Economou, APCD Air Quality Specialist / C5 Coordinator, (805) 961-8894 Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District, Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition, and Electric Drive 805 Coalition Partners Invite

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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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