Author: Lyz Bantilan

Public Notice

State law (Health and Safety Code Section 40923) requires the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) to publish a list of regulatory measures scheduled for consideration during each year.  These regulatory measures, or rules and regulations, are adopted in order to reduce air pollution in Santa Barbara County.  Air quality rules and regulations that may be adopted or amended during 2016 are listed below.  Other measures may be proposed for adoption per the criteria specified in Section 40923 of the Health and Safety Code.  Before the adoption or amendment of any regulatory measure, the District publishes a notice in a local newspaper and holds a hearing to accept comments from affected businesses and other interested parties.

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APCD Board Actions – December 17, 2015

Agenda  |  Meeting Video  |  Minutes Report from Closed Session – There were no reportable actions taken Approved minutes of the October 15, 2015 meeting Received and filed the summary of notices of violation issued and penalty revenue received during the months of October and November 2015.     (see Board letter)

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Tips for Cleaner Fireplace Burning and Safer Homes

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara County Fire Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District announced today tips for cleaner fireplace burning and safer homes. As the weather cools, and the holiday season approaches, it is important to remember that fireplace fires can cause emergencies, and breathing wood smoke is bad for our lungs and our hearts. Follow these suggestions for a safer and healthier community.

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APCD Board Actions – October 15, 2015

Agenda  |  Meeting Video  |  Minutes Approved minutes of the June 18, 2015 meeting (Continued from August 20, 2015). Approved minutes of the August 20, 2015 meeting. Approved minutes of the September 18, 2015 special meeting. Received and filed the summary of the emission-reduction grant agreements approved by the Air

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APCD Board Actions – August 20, 2015

Agenda  |  Meeting Video  |  Minutes Due to lack of quorum of members present at the meeting, continued approval of the minutes of the June 18, 2015 meeting to the next meeting. Received and filed the summary of the emission-reduction grant agreements approved by the Air Pollution Control Officer for

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APCD Board Actions – June 18, 2015

Agenda  |  Agenda Addendum  |  Meeting Video  |  Minutes Approved minutes of the May 21, 2015 meeting. Received and filed the summary of the emission-reduction grant agreements approved by the Air Pollution Control Officer for the period of May 8, 2015 through June 4, 2015 in accordance with Board Resolution Number

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APCD Board Actions – May 21, 2015

Agenda  |  Meeting Video  |  Minutes Report from Closed Session – There was no reportable action taken Approved minutes of the March 19, 2015 meeting. Approved minutes of the April 16, 2015 meeting. Approved minutes of the April 30, 2015 meeting. Received and filed the minutes from the October 29,

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APCD Board Actions – April 30, 2015

Corrected Special Meeting Notice  |  Agenda  |  Meeting Video  |  Minutes Hearing – Considered adoption of a threshold of significance regarding greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other revisions to District Environmental Review Guidelines as follows:     (See:  Board Letter;  White Paper;  Staff Report for Revisions to

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APCD Board Actions – April 16, 2015

Special Meeting Notice  |  Agenda  |  Meeting Video  |  Minutes Receive a briefing and discuss the District’s proposed stationary source greenhouse gas emissions threshold for the California Environmental Quality Act. (See Board letter, and Attachments:  Public Comments; Revisions to District Environmental Review Guidelines – Staff Report; March 25, 2015 CAC Meeting Agenda; Memo

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