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  • Air District extends Spare the Air Alert through Wednesday
    Air District extends Spare the Air Alert through Wednesday

    The Air District is extending a Spare the Air Alert for wildfire smoke through Wednesday, August 26, which bans burning wood, manufactured fire logs or any other solid fuel, both indoors and outdoors.

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    The Air District is extending a Spare the Air Alert for wildfire smoke through Wednesday, August 26, which bans burning wood, manufactured fire logs or any other solid fuel, both indoors and outdoors.

  • Air quality advisory for wildfire smoke extended through Saturday
    Air quality advisory for wildfire smoke extended through Saturday

    The Air District is extending the air quality advisory through Saturday, September 26, due to possible wildfire smoke impacts in parts of the East Bay. There is no Spare the Air Alert in effect and air quality is not expected to be unhealthy.

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    The Air District is extending the air quality advisory through Saturday, September 26, due to possible wildfire smoke impacts in parts of the East Bay. There is no Spare the Air Alert in effect and air quality is not expected to be unhealthy.

  • Spare the Air Alert issued for Tuesday due to wood smoke pollution
    Spare the Air Alert issued for Tuesday due to wood smoke pollution

    The Air District is issuing a Spare the Air Alert for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 26, which bans burning wood, manufactured fire logs or any other solid fuel, both indoors and outdoors. Although gathering around a fireplace may be a Christmas tradition for many, there are serious health impacts associated with wood burning. Use of all wood-burning devices is prohibited.

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    The Air District is issuing a Spare the Air Alert for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 26, which bans burning wood, manufactured fire logs or any other solid fuel, both indoors and outdoors. Although gathering around a fireplace may be a Christmas tradition for many, there are serious health impacts associated with wood burning. Use of all wood-burning devices is prohibited.

  • Air District issues air quality advisory for Friday and Saturday
    Air District issues air quality advisory for Friday and Saturday

    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory due to smoke for Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26. Smoke from prescribed fires near Pescadero may impact air quality along the Peninsula – south of San Francisco and north of San Jose. Conditions can change rapidly and the amount and location of smoke at ground level is hard to predict. 

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    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory due to smoke for Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26. Smoke from prescribed fires near Pescadero may impact air quality along the Peninsula – south of San Francisco and north of San Jose. Conditions can change rapidly and the amount and location of smoke at ground level is hard to predict. 

  • Air District extends Spare the Air Alert through Saturday for wildfire smoke
    Air District extends Spare the Air Alert through Saturday for wildfire smoke

    The Air District is extending a Spare the Air Alert for smoke through tomorrow, Saturday, October 26, for the entire the region. The Air District is closely monitoring smoke impacts from the Kincade Fire in Sonoma County and the northern portion of the Bay Area is currently experiencing smoke impacts. Additional smoke impacts are expected to spread across the region starting this afternoon as smoke mixes down to the surface.

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    The Air District is extending a Spare the Air Alert for smoke through tomorrow, Saturday, October 26, for the entire the region. The Air District is closely monitoring smoke impacts from the Kincade Fire in Sonoma County and the northern portion of the Bay Area is currently experiencing smoke impacts. Additional smoke impacts are expected to spread across the region starting this afternoon as smoke mixes down to the surface.

  • Spare the Air Alert extended through Monday due to wood smoke pollution
    Spare the Air Alert extended through Monday due to wood smoke pollution

    The Air District is extending the Spare the Air Alert through Monday, December 26, which bans burning wood, manufactured fire logs or any other solid fuel, both indoors and outdoors. Cold overnight temperatures, stagnant air, patchy dense fog, and a high-pressure system over the region is allowing wood smoke pollution to continue to build up over the region. Concurrently, offshore winds transporting additional pollution from the Central Valley is continuing to cause unhealthy air quality in the Bay Area. 

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    The Air District is extending the Spare the Air Alert through Monday, December 26, which bans burning wood, manufactured fire logs or any other solid fuel, both indoors and outdoors. Cold overnight temperatures, stagnant air, patchy dense fog, and a high-pressure system over the region is allowing wood smoke pollution to continue to build up over the region. Concurrently, offshore winds transporting additional pollution from the Central Valley is continuing to cause unhealthy air quality in the Bay Area. 

  • Air District launching incentive program for fireplace & wood stove upgrades
    Air District launching incentive program for fireplace & wood stove upgrades

    The program will open at 10AM on August 26, 2016, on a first-come, first-served basis for homeowners and landlords to replace their wood burning device. Funding will be prioritized for low-income residents, residents located in areas highly affected by wood smoke, and households exempt from burn bans due to a wood-burning device being the sole source of heat. Starting November 1, 2016, anyone whose sole source of heat is a wood-burning device must use an EPA-certified or pellet-fueled device that is registered with the Air District to qualify for an exemption.

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    The program will open at 10AM on August 26, 2016, on a first-come, first-served basis for homeowners and landlords to replace their wood burning device. Funding will be prioritized for low-income residents, residents located in areas highly affected by wood smoke, and households exempt from burn bans due to a wood-burning device being the sole source of heat. Starting November 1, 2016, anyone whose sole source of heat is a wood-burning device must use an EPA-certified or pellet-fueled device that is registered with the Air District to qualify for an exemption.

  • June 26 Meeting Minutes
    June 26 Meeting Minutes

    Jul 24, 2023 ... Minutes – Richmond – No. Richmond – San Pablo Community Emissions Reduction Plan Community Steering Committee May 15, 2023 Bay Area Air Quality Management District 375 Beale Street, Suite 600 ...

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    Jul 24, 2023 ... Minutes – Richmond – No. Richmond – San Pablo Community Emissions Reduction Plan Community Steering Committee May 15, 2023 Bay Area Air Quality Management District 375 Beale Street, Suite 600 ...

  • June 26 2019 Meeting Summary
    June 26 2019 Meeting Summary

    West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project West Oakland Community Action Plan Steering Committee Meeting #12 Wednesday, June 26, 2019, 5:30 pm — 8:30 pm Alameda County Public Health ...

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    West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project West Oakland Community Action Plan Steering Committee Meeting #12 Wednesday, June 26, 2019, 5:30 pm — 8:30 pm Alameda County Public Health ...

  • 09/26/19 Proposed Permit
    09/26/19 Proposed Permit

    Sep 23, 2019 ... Bay Area Air Quality Management District 375 Beale Street, Suite 600 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 771-6000(415) 749-5000 FinalProposed MAJOR FACILITY REVIEW PERMIT Issued To: ...

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    Sep 23, 2019 ... Bay Area Air Quality Management District 375 Beale Street, Suite 600 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 771-6000(415) 749-5000 FinalProposed MAJOR FACILITY REVIEW PERMIT Issued To: ...

  • 09/26/19 Public Notice
    09/26/19 Public Notice

    Sep 23, 2019 ... NOTICE INVITING WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE is hereby given that the Executive Officer/Air Pollution Control Officer of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District invites interested persons ...

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    Sep 23, 2019 ... NOTICE INVITING WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE is hereby given that the Executive Officer/Air Pollution Control Officer of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District invites interested persons ...

  • 2/26/2025 Public Notice
    2/26/2025 Public Notice

    Feb 26, 2025 ... NOTICE INVITING WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE is hereby given that the Executive Officer/Air Pollution Control Officer of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District invites interested persons ...

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    Feb 26, 2025 ... NOTICE INVITING WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE is hereby given that the Executive Officer/Air Pollution Control Officer of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District invites interested persons ...

  • 1/26/18 Proposed Permit
    1/26/18 Proposed Permit

    Jan 22, 2018 ... Bay Area Air Quality Management District 939 Ellis Street375 Beale Street, Suite 600 San Francisco, CA 941059 (415) 771-6000 FinalProposed MAJOR FACILITY REVIEW PERMIT Issued To: ...

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    Jan 22, 2018 ... Bay Area Air Quality Management District 939 Ellis Street375 Beale Street, Suite 600 San Francisco, CA 941059 (415) 771-6000 FinalProposed MAJOR FACILITY REVIEW PERMIT Issued To: ...

  • 01/26/18 Public Notice
    01/26/18 Public Notice

    Jan 22, 2018 ... NOTICE INVITING WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE is hereby given that the Executive Officer/Air Pollution Control Officer of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District invites interested persons ...

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    Jan 22, 2018 ... NOTICE INVITING WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE is hereby given that the Executive Officer/Air Pollution Control Officer of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District invites interested persons ...

  • 07/26/2019 Current Permit
    07/26/2019 Current Permit

    Jul 26, 2019 ... Bay Area Air Quality Management District 375 Beale Street, Suite 600 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 749-5000 Final MAJOR FACILITY REVIEW PERMIT Issued To: Keller Canyon Landfill ...

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    Jul 26, 2019 ... Bay Area Air Quality Management District 375 Beale Street, Suite 600 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 749-5000 Final MAJOR FACILITY REVIEW PERMIT Issued To: Keller Canyon Landfill ...

  • Application filed 11/26/24
    Application filed 11/26/24

    Nov 26, 2024 ... PETITION FOR VARIANCE BEFORE THE HEARING BOARD OF THE BAY AREA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PETITIONER Name: _Ameresco Keller Canyon RNG LLC_____________________________ Check One: ...

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    Nov 26, 2024 ... PETITION FOR VARIANCE BEFORE THE HEARING BOARD OF THE BAY AREA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PETITIONER Name: _Ameresco Keller Canyon RNG LLC_____________________________ Check One: ...

  • CBE Comments Attachments 26-32
    CBE Comments Attachments 26-32

    Dec 1, 2015 ... CBE Attachments 26 through 32 ...

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    Dec 1, 2015 ... CBE Attachments 26 through 32 ...

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