A Notice to Comply from the Bay Area Air Quality
Management District (BAAQMD) is a formal notification documenting certain
types of minor violations of District air quality regulations. These violations
are typically administrative or have less significant impact on air quality.
If the problem documented on the Notice to Comply is corrected by the
compliance due date indicated on the face of the citation, then no monetary
penalties will be assessed. If facilities are unable to correct the violation
by the due date, Notices of Violation may be issued that carry civil penalties
and may lead to other legal action.
Click
here to view the District's Notice to Comply Policies and
Procedures (revised 6/19/07).
Why
Does the District Issue Notices to Comply?
The District is committed to helping businesses, especially small businesses,
comply with air quality regulations. Compliance is our primary concern.
The Notice to Comply gives businesses the opportunity to correct minor
problems and achieve compliance without the additional burden of monetary
penalties.
What
Should I Do if I Receive a Notice to Comply?
First, you need to take immediate action to correct all the deficiencies
listed on the Notice. DO NOT WAIT to correct the deficiencies. Once the
problem(s) have been corrected, you then must notify the Air District
of your actions by calling (415) 749-4979.
You will need to have the following
information ready when you call:
| 1 |
Your Notice to Comply number. |
| 2 |
The deficiency(ies) cited. |
| 3 |
The corrective action(s) taken. |
| 4 |
Dates the corrective actions were taken. Even if all
the deficiencies have not been corrected, you should still call to
report those that have been. If all of the deficiencies have been
corrected on or before the Compliance due date, the Air District will
consider the matter closed. |
What
if I Need Help?
If you are not certain about what you were cited for, you may contact
the inspector listed at the bottom of the Notice to Comply. Inspectors
can be reached by calling (415) 749-4979. If you do not know how to correct
the violation in order to achieve compliance, you may either contact the
inspector or call the Compliance Assistance Hotline at (415) 749-4999.
Your inspector or the compliance counselor staffing the Hotline may be
able to offer suggestions to assist you in achieving compliance. You are
also encouraged to seek assistance from your trade association or environmental
consultants.
What Happens Next?
In some cases, the Inspector may contact you to follow-up on the Notice
to Comply and verify your corrective action. If you have corrected all
of the violations cited on the Notice to Comply and notified the Air District,
your obligations regarding the Notice to Comply are met. You are encouraged
to prevent deficiencies from happening in the future.
Information
If you have specific questions about the situation that caused you to
receive a Notice To Comply, contact the inspector who issued it by calling
the District's dispatch center.
| Contacts |
| District's dispatch center |
(415) 749-4979 |
| Public Information Office |
(415) 749-4900 |
| Compliance Assistance Hotline |
(415) 749-4999 |
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