Notice

Prescribed Burn Planned for Angel Island

The Air District is working closely with CAL FIRE + California State Parks on a prescribed burn planned for Angel Island mid-week to ensure ground-level smoke impacts are minimized as much as possible. Agencies will closely monitor conditions throughout the burn and will cease operations if conditions change or are no longer suitable.

Compliance Verification Inspections

Learn how the Air District Inspection Program ensures compliance with air quality regulations in the Bay Area.

The Bay Area Air District administers a robust inspection program to protect public health and air quality across nine Bay Area counties.

Inspections typically include:

Pre-Inspection Review – Inspector reviews applicable air quality rules and regulations, permit requirements, and historical compliance and enforcement data.
On-Site Inspection – Inspector looks at the equipment, emissions monitors, abatement devices, and general housekeeping and maintenance practices during onsite, unannounced inspections to verify compliance.
Recordkeeping/Reporting Review – Inspector reviews all recordkeeping and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance with administrative requirements.
Inspection Findings Documentation – Inspector prepares a detailed inspection report.
Enforcement Action – A facility found to be operating out of compliance is issued a Notice of Violation or a Notice to Comply. These notices require corrective actions. Violations are resolved by the Air District Legal Division and enforcement cases may be referred to regulatory partners.
Compliance Assistance – The Air District provides guidance to operators on ways to comply with air quality regulations and permit requirements.

Learn about the Air District’s latest initiative: NEW Targeted Inspection Program.