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The AQMD's mission is to achieve clean air and protect public health and the environment.
Highlights
The Check Before You Burn season is here. The AQMD will provide daily wood burning messages about burning restrictions in Sacramento County and its cities of Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, Isleton, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento. Frequently Asked Questions - updated for this season (PDF).
50th Anniversary for the AQMD - 1960 - 2010.
The US EPA Administrator signed the final PM2.5 nonattainment designations for Sacramento on October 8, 2009. The designations become effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. See the EPA Web site and the regional map for more information.
The Wood Stoves & Wood Fireplace Change Out Incentive Program resumed September 1.
The Climate Change page contains information on AQMD activities and links to national and international activities.
See the Smoke Impact page for information on how to protect yourself from the health effects of smoke and to find helpful fire and weather links.
More Compliance Highlights
AQMD Rule 448 now requires annual reverification testing on above ground tanks with a capacity greater than 250 gallons. The first test must be conducted by February 26, 2010. See the Advisory (PDF) for more detail.
Important information for Food Manufacturing or Processing Facilities that use Sanitizers (PDF).
A recently adopted National Emission Standard (NESHAP) for paint stripping and miscellaneous surface coating operations covering automotive refinishing operations has eliminated the low-use permitting exemption. Auto refinishers must apply for a permit by August 1, 2009. They also need to fill out an EPA notification form. Please consult the following documents:
- June 2009 Advisory (PDF)
- Initial Notification (PDF)
- Automotive Refinishing Operations Permit Applications
Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Deadline: Owners and operators of Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities must remove converted machines and machines that are 15 years or older by July 1, 2010. See Compliance Advisory (PDF) for more detail.
Tier 0 engines may no longer be added to fleets operating in California. Tier 0 engines are the oldest and dirtiest engines. This ban is effective and enforceable as of March 1, 2009. More information is available in the ARB's advisory (PDF).
AQMD Compliance Assistance page
Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC) news.
