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Special resource teams made up of representatives from the public and private sectors operate at a grass roots level to aid our outreach efforts in various communities. These teams help to increase awareness of air quality problems and to engender potential solutions in the communities they serve.

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Wood Burning Status

The 2009-10 Winter Spare the Air season ended on February 28. There is currently no wood burning ban in place.

The Bay Area burn status will be updated daily during the 2010-11 Winter Spare the Air season beginning November 1.

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Executive Office

The Executive Office has overall responsibility for policy development, administration, enforcement, permit, technical, planning and public information functions and activities of the District. The Executive Office's overall mission is to support the goals of the Air District.

The Air District uses a progressive approach to regulating air pollution. By adopting reasonable air quality plans and then following through with sensible regulations (sensitive to socioeconomic impacts), flexible permitting, helpful compliance assistance, and proactive enforcement, the District has one of the most responsive air programs in the nation.