On July 14, the Air District released draft amended rule language outlining potential exemptions and a delayed start date for the existing zero-NOx residential water heater requirement under Air District Rule 9-6. The Air District is publishing the draft language for public review and comment ahead of the Board of Director’s consideration for adoption this fall.

The Bay Area Air District has appointed health equity leader Dr. Rohan Radhakrishna as the Air District’s health officer, bringing more than 20 years of experience in public health, health equity, environmental health and community-centered care.

The East Oakland Community Emissions Reduction Plan, also known as the Right to Breathe: East Oakland Community Air Quality Justice Plan, has received final approval from the California Air Resources Board, marking a major milestone in the Bay Area Air District’s work with East Oakland residents to reduce local air pollution and advance environmental justice. The Air District and Communities for a Better Environment co-led a process with a Community Steering Committee to create the plan.