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  • A Winter Spare the Air Alert is being extended through November 21 due to ongoing smoke impacts
    A Winter Spare the Air Alert is being extended through November 21 due to ongoing smoke impacts

    Due to continued smoke impacts in the Bay Area from the Camp Fire in Butte County, the Air District is extending the Winter Spare the Air Alert through Wednesday, November 21.

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    Due to continued smoke impacts in the Bay Area from the Camp Fire in Butte County, the Air District is extending the Winter Spare the Air Alert through Wednesday, November 21.

  • Air quality advisory for smoke extended through the weekend for the Bay Area
    Air quality advisory for smoke extended through the weekend for the Bay Area

    The Air District is extending the air quality advisory for potential smoke in parts of the Bay Area through Sunday, October 21.

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    The Air District is extending the air quality advisory for potential smoke in parts of the Bay Area through Sunday, October 21.

  • Air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through Monday
    Air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through Monday

    The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is issuing an air quality advisory for Sunday, September 20, and Monday, September 21, due to possible smoke impacts from wildfires.

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    The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is issuing an air quality advisory for Sunday, September 20, and Monday, September 21, due to possible smoke impacts from wildfires.

  • Air District Board confirms Dr. Philip Fine as new executive officer
    Air District Board confirms Dr. Philip Fine as new executive officer

    The Air District Board today confirmed the appointment of Dr. Philip Fine, an internationally recognized expert in air quality science and policy, as the new executive officer, effective February 21.

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    The Air District Board today confirmed the appointment of Dr. Philip Fine, an internationally recognized expert in air quality science and policy, as the new executive officer, effective February 21.

  • Air District issues Spare the Air Alert through Thursday
    Air District issues Spare the Air Alert through Thursday

    The Air District is issuing a Spare the Air Alert due to wildfire smoke for Wednesday, September 20 through Thursday, September 21, which bans burning wood, manufactured fire logs or any other solid fuel, both indoors and outdoors.

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    The Air District is issuing a Spare the Air Alert due to wildfire smoke for Wednesday, September 20 through Thursday, September 21, which bans burning wood, manufactured fire logs or any other solid fuel, both indoors and outdoors.

  • Air District issues Spare the Air Alert for smog for Tuesday
    Air District issues Spare the Air Alert for smog for Tuesday

    The Air District is issuing the second Spare the Air Alert of 2022 for smog for Tuesday, June 21. Air quality is forecast to be unhealthy. Very hot inland temperatures, along with motor vehicle exhaust, will create elevated concentrations of ozone, or smog.

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    The Air District is issuing the second Spare the Air Alert of 2022 for smog for Tuesday, June 21. Air quality is forecast to be unhealthy. Very hot inland temperatures, along with motor vehicle exhaust, will create elevated concentrations of ozone, or smog.

  • Air District issues Spare the Air Alert for smog for Tuesday
    Air District issues Spare the Air Alert for smog for Tuesday

    The Air District is issuing a Spare the Air Alert for smog for Tuesday, September 21. Wildfire smoke combined with high inland temperatures and vehicle exhaust are expected to cause unhealthy smog, or ozone, accumulation in the Bay Area. Smoke from Northern California wildfires is expected to also impact the region creating hazy and smoky skies. 

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    The Air District is issuing a Spare the Air Alert for smog for Tuesday, September 21. Wildfire smoke combined with high inland temperatures and vehicle exhaust are expected to cause unhealthy smog, or ozone, accumulation in the Bay Area. Smoke from Northern California wildfires is expected to also impact the region creating hazy and smoky skies. 

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

    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke for today, Saturday, May 21. Smoke from the Owens Fire is expected to impact the North Bay, northern East Bay, San Francisco and the Peninsula but pollutant levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour standard. A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect.

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    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke for today, Saturday, May 21. Smoke from the Owens Fire is expected to impact the North Bay, northern East Bay, San Francisco and the Peninsula but pollutant levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour standard. A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect.

  • Final 30-day public comment period on proposed wood smoke rule amendments
    Final 30-day public comment period on proposed wood smoke rule amendments

    The Air District is seeking to adopt regulatory amendments to Regulation 6, Rule 3 to further reduce fine particulate emissions from wood burning. Written comments on the proposed rule amendments must be received by 9:00 am on Monday, October 19, 2015. A public hearing to adopt these proposed amendments is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2015.

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    The Air District is seeking to adopt regulatory amendments to Regulation 6, Rule 3 to further reduce fine particulate emissions from wood burning. Written comments on the proposed rule amendments must be received by 9:00 am on Monday, October 19, 2015. A public hearing to adopt these proposed amendments is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2015.

  • Air District issues Spare the Air Alert for Friday
    Air District issues Spare the Air Alert for Friday

    The Air District is issuing the fourth Spare the Air Alert for smog on Friday, July 21, 2023. Air quality is expected to be unhealthy. Hot inland temperatures, along with motor vehicle exhaust, will create elevated concentrations of ozone, or smog. Continued smoke impacts from the Flat Fire in Oregon may also contribute to the formation of smog tomorrow.

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    The Air District is issuing the fourth Spare the Air Alert for smog on Friday, July 21, 2023. Air quality is expected to be unhealthy. Hot inland temperatures, along with motor vehicle exhaust, will create elevated concentrations of ozone, or smog. Continued smoke impacts from the Flat Fire in Oregon may also contribute to the formation of smog tomorrow.

  • Air District issues air quality advisory for Wednesday
    Air District issues air quality advisory for Wednesday

    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke for Wednesday, September 22. Smoke from fires across Southern California is expected to continue to impact the Bay Area, with smoky and hazy skies. Pollution levels are not expected to exceed federal health standards and no Spare the Air Alert is in effect for Wednesday. A Spare the Air Alert remains in effect for today, September 21. 

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    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke for Wednesday, September 22. Smoke from fires across Southern California is expected to continue to impact the Bay Area, with smoky and hazy skies. Pollution levels are not expected to exceed federal health standards and no Spare the Air Alert is in effect for Wednesday. A Spare the Air Alert remains in effect for today, September 21. 

  • Air District extends air quality advisory through Monday
    Air District extends air quality advisory through Monday

    The Air District is extending an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through Monday, August 21. Smoke from numerous fires in Northern California and the Plant Fire in Southern California is expected to impact air quality throughout the Bay Area on Sunday and Monday, causing air quality to reach low-moderate on the U.S. EPA’s Air Quality Index. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible and the smell of smoke is possible. Pollutant levels are NOT expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard and there is no Spare the Air Alert in effect.

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    The Air District is extending an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through Monday, August 21. Smoke from numerous fires in Northern California and the Plant Fire in Southern California is expected to impact air quality throughout the Bay Area on Sunday and Monday, causing air quality to reach low-moderate on the U.S. EPA’s Air Quality Index. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible and the smell of smoke is possible. Pollutant levels are NOT expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard and there is no Spare the Air Alert in effect.

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

    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke for Saturday, August 21. Smoke from wildfires in Washington, Oregon and Northern California, that moved offshore over the past couple of days, will continue to impact the Bay Area on Saturday. Lingering, lofted smoke over the Bay Area will cause hazy and smoky skies but pollution levels are not expected to exceed federal health standards. Air quality is expected to be in the good to low-moderate range on the Air Quality Index, so no Spare the Air Alert is in effect for Saturday. A Spare the Air Alert remains in effect for today, Friday, August 20. 

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    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke for Saturday, August 21. Smoke from wildfires in Washington, Oregon and Northern California, that moved offshore over the past couple of days, will continue to impact the Bay Area on Saturday. Lingering, lofted smoke over the Bay Area will cause hazy and smoky skies but pollution levels are not expected to exceed federal health standards. Air quality is expected to be in the good to low-moderate range on the Air Quality Index, so no Spare the Air Alert is in effect for Saturday. A Spare the Air Alert remains in effect for today, Friday, August 20. 

  • Air District extends air quality advisory for eastern Contra Costa County through Thursday
    Air District extends air quality advisory for eastern Contra Costa County through Thursday

    The Air District is extending an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke in eastern Contra Costa County through Thursday, July 21. Although efforts to flood the fire have begun to make progress, smoke from the Pittsburg Marsh Fire is expected to continue to impact the eastern Contra Costa cities of Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley and Brentwood through Thursday. Onshore winds during the daytime are expected to disperse smoke, but as winds die down overnight, localized pollution levels may rise during the overnight and early morning hours. Pollutant levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard. A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect.

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    The Air District is extending an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke in eastern Contra Costa County through Thursday, July 21. Although efforts to flood the fire have begun to make progress, smoke from the Pittsburg Marsh Fire is expected to continue to impact the eastern Contra Costa cities of Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley and Brentwood through Thursday. Onshore winds during the daytime are expected to disperse smoke, but as winds die down overnight, localized pollution levels may rise during the overnight and early morning hours. Pollutant levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard. A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect.

  • 1/21/2009 - Onsale
    1/21/2009 - Onsale

    Feb 24, 2009 ... 1-21-09_ONsale_RCEC comment.txt -----Original Message----- From: On Sale 510 [mailto:onsale_510@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 9:34 PM To: Weyman Lee Subject: Dont build the plant Think ...

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    Feb 24, 2009 ... 1-21-09_ONsale_RCEC comment.txt -----Original Message----- From: On Sale 510 [mailto:onsale_510@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 9:34 PM To: Weyman Lee Subject: Dont build the plant Think ...

  • CMP Year 21 Project List
    CMP Year 21 Project List

    Nov 19, 2020 ... CMP/MSIF, FARMER and Community Health Protection Grant Program Projects awarded and allocated (between 7/1/20 and 11/2/20) Emission Reductions Board (Tons per year) Equipment # of Proposed ...

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    Nov 19, 2020 ... CMP/MSIF, FARMER and Community Health Protection Grant Program Projects awarded and allocated (between 7/1/20 and 11/2/20) Emission Reductions Board (Tons per year) Equipment # of Proposed ...

  • 7/21/2022 Proposed Permit
    7/21/2022 Proposed Permit

    Jul 18, 2022 ... Bay Area Air Quality Management District 375 Beale Street, Suite 600 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 771-6000 FinalProposed MAJOR FACILITY REVIEW PERMIT Issued To: Shore Terminals ...

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    Jul 18, 2022 ... Bay Area Air Quality Management District 375 Beale Street, Suite 600 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 771-6000 FinalProposed MAJOR FACILITY REVIEW PERMIT Issued To: Shore Terminals ...

  • 7/21/2022 Public Notice
    7/21/2022 Public Notice

    Jul 19, 2022 ... NOTICE INVITING WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE is hereby given that the Bay Area Air Quality Management District is proposing a significant revision to the Major Facility Review permit for the ...

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    Jul 19, 2022 ... NOTICE INVITING WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE is hereby given that the Bay Area Air Quality Management District is proposing a significant revision to the Major Facility Review permit for the ...

  • 12/21/2017 Current Permit
    12/21/2017 Current Permit

    Jan 24, 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: City of Santa Clara, ...

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    Jan 24, 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: City of Santa Clara, ...

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