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Ventura County Areas:

El Rio, Ojai, Piru, Simi Valley, Simi UA, Thousand Oaks

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The Air Zone

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FIS

Facility Info System

Information on each permitted stationary source in Ventura County

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Board Approves School Bus Grants for Replacements and Retrofits

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Since November 11, 2008, the Board has awarded school bus grants totaling $4,924,674 to the following school districts and Durham Transportation Services: Fillmore, Moorpark, Ocean View, Ojai, Pleasant Valley, Rio, Simi Valley, Somis, and Ventura.

Childhood Lead Poisoning is a Serious Problem

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VCAPCD

Our Mission

To protect public health and agriculture from the adverse effects of air pollution by identifying air pollution problems and developing a comprehensive program to achieve and maintain state and federal air quality standards.

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Cancellation of Public Hearing - 2016 Ventura County AQMP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the public hearing before the Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board, scheduled for December 13, 2016 at 1:30p.m. in the Ventura County Board of Supervisors hearing room to consider adoption of the 2016 Ventura County Air Quality Management Plan, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. Reason for Cancellation: The final photochemical air quality modeling results necessary to show attainment of the 2008 federal 8-hour ozone standard are not yet available. The December 13, 2016 Air Pollution Control Board meeting for the remaining agenda items will be held as scheduled.
Draft 2016 Ventura County Air Quality Management Plan
The Draft 2016 Ventura County Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) is now available for public review and comment. The District is proposing adoption of the 2016 AQMP, which presents Ventura County’s strategy (including related mandated elements) to attain the 2008 federal 8-hour ozone standard, as required by the federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Photochemical air quality modeling indicates that Ventura County will attain the 2008 federal 8-hour ozone standard by 2020 using local, state, and federal clean air programs. The 2016 AQMP presents a combined state and local strategy for attaining the 2008 federal 8-hour ambient air quality standard for ozone, the only federal clean air standard Ventura County does not meet, by the statutory compliance deadline of July 20, 2021. The 2016 AQMP was prepared to satisfy federal Clean Air Act planning requirements for areas designated as serious federal 8-hour ozone nonattainment areas, including, but not limited to, updated air quality information, an updated emissions inventory, local and state air pollutant control measures, new emission forecasts and projections, a new federal conformity budget for transportation projects, a reasonable further progress demonstration for precursors of ozone (reactive organic gases and nitrogen oxides), a demonstration that Ventura County will attain the federal 8-hour ozone standard, and contingency measures. To view and download the public notice for the Draft 2016 AQMP, the Draft 2016 AQMP, and associated documents, please click here.
Puente Power Project
VENTURA COUNTY APCD FINAL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE In accordance with Ventura County APCD Rule 26.9, “New Source Review- Power Plants”, and Rule 26.7, “New Source Review - Notification”, notice is hereby given that a final decision has been made to issue a Final Determination of Compliance (FDOC) to the Puente Power Project (Application No. 00013-370). This project proposes the installation of a nominal 262 megawatt natural gas-fired combustion turbine as a replacement for existing electrical steam generating units at the Mandalay Generating Station at 393 North Harbor Boulevard in Oxnard, CA. See this link for more information and the FDOC.
New Compliance Assistance Advisory: APCD to Temporarily Suspend Enforcement of the Upcoming 2017 Fleet Emission Standards and Fleet Reporting Requirements for Portable Diesel Engine Fleets.
APCD Issues a Compliance Assistance Advisory directed at owners and operators of portable diesel engine fleets. The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has determined that widespread compliance with the upcoming 2017 Fleet Average Emission Standard and associated reporting requirements in the state’s Airborne Toxic Control Measure for Diesel Particulate Matter from Portable Engines (ATCM) may not be feasible. In light of the uncertainty regarding the 2017 standard (and 2020 standard), ARB intends to revise the ATCM. ARB has asked local air districts to temporarily suspend enforcement of sections of the ATCM related to the upcoming fleet average emission standard and associated reporting requirements until the regulation can be revised and approved by its governing Board. This applies to all portable diesel engines whether they are registered with the Statewide Portable Engine Registration Program (PERP), or operating under an APCD Permit to Operate. To that effect, ARB has released Advisory Number 347, informing the regulated community of its intent to suspend enforcement and revise the ATCM. You can download a copy of Advisory Number 347 here.
Carl Moyer Incentive Program Awards $33 Million to Ventura County Businesses
The Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program (Carl Moyer Program) is an incentive program offered jointly by the California Air Resources Board and California’s local air districts. The program provides grants for cleaner-than-required engines and equipment to help improve air quality in California. The grants are administered by the local air districts. The program is named after the late Dr. Carl Moyer in recognition of his work in the air quality field and his efforts in bringing about this incentive program. Since 1999 the program has awarded over $33 million to Ventura County Businesses. On October 13, 2015, the Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved 38 new Carl Moyer Program grants totaling $2,778,060. The grants help owners of heavy-duty diesel equipment upgrade to new lower-polluting equipment. 2015 was the 17th year the District administered this program. Information on the grants awarded to Ventura County businesses can found here: Board Letter 10/13/15 Board Letter 10/13/15 Attachment The District is now accepting Year 18 grant applications. Application forms can be downloaded below. The deadline for submitting grant applications is June 10, 2016. The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board will consider all grant requests at their September 13, 2016, public meeting. Approximately $ 4 million is available to fund projects in Ventura County this year. Eligible projects include the following: • Repower model year 2004 and newer agricultural irrigation and water well pumps with electric motors or Final Tier 4 diesel engines. Pumps with model year 2003 and older engines are no longer eligible for grant funding. • Repower commercial fishing boats with new lower emission engines. • Replace farm tractors and construction equipment with new lower emission equipment. • Repower farm tractors, construction equipment, and locomotives with new lower emission engines. Grant application forms are posted below. Please call or email Chris Frank, Air Quality Engineer, at (805) 645-1409 chrisf@vcapcd.org for additional information. Information is also available at these links: http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/moyer/moyer.htm http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/moyer/guidelines/current.htm Downloads Application Statement Disclosure Statement Compliance Statement IRS Form W-9 Farm Tractor Replacement Application Agricultural Pump Electrification Application Agricultural Pump Diesel Repower Application Marine Vessel Repower Application Non-Farm Equipment Replacement Application Off Road Equipment Repower Application Locomotive Repower Application Example of a Grant Contract
Recent Revisions to APCD Rule 74.15.1 Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters
APCD issues a Compliance Assistance Advisory regarding the June 23, 2015 revisions to APCD Rule 74.15.1 Boilers, Steam Generators and Process Heaters. The revised rule includes a number of changes, including new emission limits and testing requirements for a number of applicable units. The Advisory address a number of those changes. To view the advisory, please click here.
Air Streams
Check out the latest Air Streams video for 2015! See what local businesses, individuals and agencies are doing to clean the air and help the environment. From a Thousand Oaks wastewater treatment plant to an Oxnard electric vehicle charging station; from a solar rooftop in Ventura to an Ojai oil field; from a LEED certified building to a “green” veterinary hospital, find out what’s happening on the clean air front in Ventura County.
California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) - Explanation & Examples of Uses of PERP
Questions are often raised about what constitutes portable versus stationary operation of equipment. The PERP regulation defines portable operation and stationary sources. There are some specific circumstances where, depending on each situation, the use of PERP-registered units may not be compatible with the objectives of PERP and the District. These determinations are very fact dependent, so we recommend you contact the District with questions about whether your portable equipment operation requires a District permit or can use PERP registration. The California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) has prepared a document which addresses these issues: Explanation & Examples of Uses of PERP
Replacing Tier 1 & Tier 2 Ag Engines: Check Before You Buy!
APCD issues a Compliance Assistance Advisory regarding the California Air Resources Board’s Air Toxic Control Measure for Stationary Compression Ignition Engines (ATCM) requirement to replace Tier 1 and Tier 2 diesel Ag engines. The ATCM prohibits the operation of Tier 1 and Tier 2 agricultural engines after December 31, 2014 for engines rated at 175 BHP or greater and December 31, 2015 for engines rated at 50 to 174 BHP. Check before you buy! This advisory informs owners or operators of Tier 1 & Tier 2 Ag engines that not all Tier 4 or Interim Tier 4 diesel engines will meet the upcoming ATCM emission standards, and advises them to check before they buy a new engine. The upcoming emission standards are contained in the advisory. Another option is to buy an electric motor instead of a diesel engine. There will be a limited amount of funding available to qualified applicants to help purchase a new diesel engine, or electric motor. All Ag engines 50 horsepower and greater, including new replacement engines, are required to be registered with the APCD. For information on the District’s agricultural engine registration program please click here. For the District's "Engine Location Change Policy Memo" and notification form, click here.
Portable Diesel Engine Fleet Reporting and Emission Requirements – Upcoming Enforcement Action
APCD Issues a Compliance Assistance Advisory directed at owners and operators of portable diesel engines who have not yet complied with the state’s Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) for Diesel Particulate Matter from Portable Engines reporting requirements, or who have fleets that do not meet the fleet emission requirements. These requirements apply to all portable diesel engines whether they are registered with the Statewide Portable Engine Registration Program (PERP), or operating under an APCD Permit to Operate.
New State Greenhouse Gas Regulations
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is working on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from multiple sectors of California’s economy, as part of the implementation of AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act. Several of ARB’s regulations take effect in 2011 and will affect businesses in Ventura County. ARB’s regulations effective this year will apply to operators of larger industrial and commercial refrigeration systems and semiconductor manufacturers. To assist those affected by ARB’s regulations, the APCD has prepared several Compliance Assistance Advisories. Read more...
Air – the search for one clean breath
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EV Readiness Plan, Charging Station Grants,& EV Incentives
On January 23, 2014, Ventura County APCD and Plug in Central Coast hosted a public workshop to discuss the recently released EV Readiness Plan and EV Charging Station Maps. This Plan was developed under the California Energy Commission Grant No. ARV-11-002. In addition, this workshop provided information on current grant opportunities to install publicly accessible EV charging stations in the county. On September 1, 2016, Ventura County APCD staff held a free drawing for 75 EV Discount Vouchers worth $2,200 off certain Battery EVs and $1,100 off other Plug-in Battery and Hybrid EVs. There are 39 EV Vouchers remaining after the drawing, but the EV Vouchers for the Fiat EV, and Chevy Volt, are no longer available. Download the short PEV Voucher Discount Application here for PEVs and voucher amounts still available for the program, and submit to our office. Remaining vouchers will be issued on a first-come, first served basis. For more information, contact Stan Cowen at (805) 645-1408 or stan@vcapcd.org. Vouchers may only be used at participating Ventura County dealerships. Make your best deal, and then show them the voucher for additional savings. Local dealerships have agreed to match the voucher amount with at least an equal discount off the sales price, which is in addition to manufacturer discounts, state and federal incentives. Per APCD Board: Vouchers may not be used with PEV trade-ins, but normal lease expiration is allowed. Vouchers may be used toward vehicle purchases or leases.
New Advisory for Large Water Heaters and Small Boilers
APCD issues a Compliance Assistance Advisory regarding the January 1, 2014 compliance date for manufacturers, suppliers and installers of large water heaters and small boilers. On September 11, 2012, the Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board amended Rule 74.11.1, Large Water Heaters and Small Boilers. The amended Rule includes a reduction to emission limits from natural gas-fired large water heaters and small boilers. Only those units that meet the new emission limits may be sold, offered for sale or installed in Ventura County. Manufacturers of water heaters, boilers, steam generators and process heaters are required to have them certified by the Ventura County APCD before they may be sold in Ventura County. Only those units meeting the emission limits specified in the rule can be sold, offered for sale or installed in Ventura County. Persons selling, offering for sale or installing non-compliant units may be subject to enforcement action by the Ventura County APCD and possible civil penalties. To view the advisory, please click here.