Advisory

Odor Advisory

The Air District is aware of an odor in the Benicia area. Air District inspectors are investigating and responding to complaints. Staff are in communication with Valero Refinery to determine the cause and identify corrective actions. Follow instructions from local health officials.

Advisory

Air Quality Notification

The Air District is aware of a strong odor in the Martinez area. Air District inspectors are investigating and responding to complaints. Staff are in communication with MRC Refinery to determine the cause and identify corrective actions. Follow instructions from local health officials.

Modeling Advisory Committee

Learn about the Modeling Advisory Committee and view materials from committee meetings.

The Modeling Advisory Committee is a panel of air quality and emissions modeling experts from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board, neighboring air districts, academia, consulting organizations, and environmentalists. The Committee reviews ongoing data analysis and modeling results, and assists Air District staff with interpreting results and discussing directions for future research. The Committee is also a forum for sharing technical data among participating air districts, CARB, and the scientific community.

Materials from prior committee meetings are available below.