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Gas Station Vapor Recovery Upgrades Required
State law required California gas stations to upgrade their gasoline dispensing equipment by April 1, 2009. These new systems will further reduce smog forming emissions at Bay Area stations by 1.5 tons per day. Updated Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan
The Air District's 2007 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan is available for viewing. The plan describes the Air District’s ambient air monitoring network for the most recent full year of operation, and includes proposed changes to the air monitoring network during 2008 and 2009. 2009 Clean Air Plan
The Air District is working to prepare 2009 Clean Air Plan with its regional agency partners (MTC, ABAG, and BCDC). The District will host three public workshops to discuss progress on the 2009 Clean Air Plan on April 27, 29, and 30. CEQA Guidelines Update
The Air District is updating its CEQA Guidelines for assessing air quality impacts of projects and plans and will be hosting a number of regional public workshops over the next few months to discuss the process and collect input. The CEQA Guidelines Update will address significance thresholds, assessment methodologies, and mitigation strategies for criteria air pollutants, air toxics, odors, and greenhouse gas emissions. Please visit our CEQA Guidelines webpage to view and download workshop notices and content, and draft documents as they become available. The District will host the next CEQA Guidelines Update public workshop at three locations in the Bay Area (Redwood City, Oakland and Petaluma) on April 27, 29, and 30. Third Call for FOCUS Priority Development Area Applications
FOCUS applications are now being accepted for designation of regional Priority Development Areas (PDAs) that encourage infill development near transit within the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. Local governments or congestion management and transit agencies interested in coordinating a multiple-jurisdiction application may submit applications. Jurisdictions with designated PDAs may be eligible to apply for a variety of capital funds and planning grants for the PDAs within their jurisdiction. The deadline for submitting an application is June 12, 2009. Visit http://www.bayareavision.org/pdaapplication/ to download the application materials and to learn more about the FOCUS Program. Air District Guidebook and 2007 Annual Report
The Air District's new guidebook serves as an introduction to our agency, explaining how our programs and activities reduce air pollution in the Bay Area and protect public health. The 2007 Annual Report highlights the Air District’s accomplishments last year and includes data that summarizes our program activities. Public Participation in Air Quality Permit Process
The Air District invites the public to participate in the air quality permit process. Learn how you can register to be notified of proposed Prevention of Significant Deterioration permits.
West Berkeley air monitoring
station at 6th and Camelia Streets · Public Workshop: Regulation 8, Rule 32: Wood Products Coatings · Public Meeting - BNSF Richmond Railyard Mitigation Plan, April 23, 2009 (English/Spanish)
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