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March 11, 2010 , Workshop and Training Notice. On March 18, 2010 the Sacramento Metropolitian Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD) will be hosting a workshop and training on policy and technical modeling guidance for health risk assessments associated with land use projects. To familiarize yourself with its contents and intent click on the CAPCOA Guidance Document. Topics for the Workshop/training include, but are not limited to:
- The CEQA policy framework
- How to model roadway generated emissions and calculate potential cancer risk
- How to model risks from stationary sources, and
- Recommended mitigation measures.
The training will be held at SMAQMD on March 18, 1PM - 4PM. Please RSVP to aarlingenet_apcd@co.slo.ca.us and rdubose@airquality.org. Also note this will be webcast. Please email Rachael DuBose if you plan on attending the webcast so you receive the necessary information. Additional workshops and training will be hosted around the State (and webcast) for more information CAPCOA Workshop Notice.
February 4, 2010 - Composite Wood Regulation Advisory. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently approved an additional sell-through period through December 31, 2010 for pre Phase I wood panels and finished wood products made with pre Phase I wood panels. For further information: Composite Wood Regulation Advisory.
August 17, 2009 - Concerns about air quality - sign up for e-mail alerts that deliver air quality information straight to your inbox: Receive Air Quality Alerts to your emailbox ; To see the air quality conditions in your area within California: California Air Quality Conditions and Forecasts.
August 14, 2009 - systems. Businesses should participate in the process of developing a new regulation that will control emissions from large stationary refrigeration systems. For more information: Refrigeration Management Program Newsletter; Refrigeration Management Program Brochure; Frequently Asked Questions;
July 21, 2009 - Attention Field Crop/Rice Registration - for Fall 2009 burn season Press Release
July 16, 2009 - State of the District Report: Summarizes the status of District Programs.
July 15, 2009 - Attention to owners and operators of engines used in agricultural operations: Information regarding recent amendments to Rule 1001 and the 90-day amnesty period which began July 1, 2009. Fact Sheet
July 7, 2009 - Attention all field crop growers: Registration of rice fields for the 2009-2010 burn season will begin July 27, 2009. This year, postcards were mailed with appointment dates and times in lieu of sending out the entire registration packet. Growers wishing to obtain the registration packet prior to their appointment may download the information from the Agricultural Burning Page, or a packet may be mailed upon request. Copies are also available at the District office. Rice data sheets containing information regarding which fields were previously registered may be mailed upon request as well and are also available at the District office. The data sheets will be provided during the registration appointment. To make, change, or cancel an appointment for registration, please contact Terry Bayer at 530-891-2882 x 108. For additional information regarding the registration process, please contact Ursula Parker at 530-891-2882 x 109.
May 29, 2009 - The Air Resources Board is excited to announce two funding opportunities that are now available to help small fleets upgrade their trucks and reduce their emissions!. The Voucher Incentive Program (VIP) provides funding to replace 1993 and older, high-polluting vehicles with 2007 and newer, lower-polluting vehicles. For more information go to ARB website: http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/moyer/voucher/voucher.htm
May 20, 2009 - USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service has scheduled several public workshops to help farmers apply for cost-share funds from air quality emission reduction program. News Release