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Air District fees for Permits and Equipment, Asbestos Demolition and Renovation, and Open Burning can be paid online with a credit or debit card.

The Air District has fined Chevron $900,000 for failing to properly monitor air pollution emissions at its refinery in Richmond.

The Air District has reached a pivotal settlement with Chevron that will significantly enhance air monitoring data transparency, providing more information about air pollutants around the Richmond refinery. The agreement requires Chevron to take new data access and community engagement actions beyond those required by regulation or permit.

The Air District is closely monitoring flaring at the Chevron Refinery in Richmond and has issued an air quality advisory as localized smoke impacts are possible near and downwind of the facility, including the Contra Costa County cities of Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole, and Hercules, as well as Solano County. This is based on current meteorological conditions which can change depending on the duration of the flaring. Residents should follow instructions from local health officials.

The Air District has fined Chemtrade West US LLC $160,000 for air quality violations at its sulfuric acid manufacturing plant in Richmond, which is connected to the Chevron Richmond refinery. Chemtrade supplies various chemical products to industry, including sulfuric acid, which is a byproduct of refining crude oil. 

Read about regulations governing oil refinery fenceline monitoring and view plans and data provided by the five local refineries.

Learn about Authority to Construct permitting requirements.

For eligible facilities, the Air District’s online permitting system gives regulated industry the ability to submit permit applications, renew permits, update facility information, and access permit documents. If your facility is eligible for renewal through the online permitting system, you can follow the instructions for renewing your permit below.

The Air District’s online permitting system gives regulated industry the ability to submit permit applications, renew permits, update facility information, and access permit documents. Additional functionality and improvements will follow. The goal of this system is to improve efficiency, accuracy, and the customer experience.

View letters sent to local cities and counties by the Air District commenting on a project's air quality analysis.

Mar 1, 2012 ... Appendix A - Bike Share System Equipment Technical Specifications - Instructions located on the last ...

Jan 31, 2023 ... FYE 2023 Charge! Program Q&A - Updated 1/26/2023 Source Date Category Question BAAQMD Response We bulk-order equipment to be installed at various sites across our portfolio to best align with utility ...

Jun 4, 2025 ... ASBESTOS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) (Updated June 4, 2025) TABLE OF CONTENTS I. General Information II. Air District Asbestos Regulation 11, Rule 2 III. Job Number (J #) ...

Jan 21, 2022 ... Community Emission Reduction Plan (CERP) Community Steering Committee Meeting #10 January 24, ...

Sep 29, 2023 ... BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING October 4, 2023 MEETING LOCATION(S) FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE BY BOARD MEMBERS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Bay Area Metro Center Office of Contra Costa County ...

Sep 29, 2023 ... BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING October 4, 2023 MEETING LOCATION(S) FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE BY BOARD MEMBERS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Bay Area Metro Center Office of Contra Costa County ...

Apr 30, 2004 ... VIA E-MAIL AND U.S. MAIL Barry G. Young and Greg D. Solomon Bay Area Air Quality Management District 939 Ellis Street San Francisco, CA 94109 byoung@baaqmd.gov, gsolomon@baaqmd.gov Re: ...

Jan 29, 2025 ... Docusign Envelope ID: 45F078F8-5BB4-471D-AF20-16B187D47AA6 Group A: Project Management and Data Quality Objectives QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN (QAPP) A1. Title Page Local-Scale ...

Dec 8, 2016 ... Bay Area Air Quality Management District 375 Beale Street, Suite 600 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 749-5073 Board of Directors Regular Meeting Wednesday, November 16, 2016 APPROVED ...

Feb 24, 2022 ... Community Emission Reduction Plan (CERP) Community Steering Committee Meeting #10 February 28, ...