Monterey Bay Air Resources District

Public Workshop Notice for Rule 441

MBARD is proposing to create Rule 441, Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters. Rule 441 will address controlling oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from boilers, steam generators, and process heaters at subject sources per CH&SC Section 40920.6(c)(2).

Backyard burn season is December 1 through April 30

Smoke management is the use of techniques such as meteorology, fuel moisture, fuel loading, fire suppression and other burn methods to minimize the smoke impacts from fires. Accordingly, the purpose of the MBARD's Smoke Management Program

Wildfire Smoke Information and Resources

Smoke is made up of a complex mixture of gases and fine particles produced when wood and other organic matter burn. The biggest health threat from smoke comes from fine particles. These fine particles are especially harmful to the very young, very old, and to people with heart and lung disease.

San Lorenzo Valley - Spare the Air Begins November 1, 2019

To reduce wintertime wood smoke in the San Lorenzo Valley, MBARD started a Spare the Air program to notify the community of days when wood burning is discouraged due to poor air quality conditions. During a Spare the Air alert, residents are asked to choose an alternative heating source such as natural gas…

Monterey Bay Electric Vehicle Incentive Program

64% of incentive funds remaining as of December 6, 2019. VEHICLE MUST BE PURCHASED ON OR AFTER AUGUST 1, 2019!!!

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The mission of the Monterey Bay Air Resources District is to Protect Public and Environmental Health while balancing Economic and Air Quality Considerations.

Public Workshop Notice for Rule 441

Written comments must be received no later than 4:45 PM on February 7, 2020 to ensure inclusion in the District Board adoption package.

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Budget, Personnel and Nominating Committee Meets as needed. Agendas posted no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting

Budget, Personnel and Nominating Committee Meets as needed. Agendas posted no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting

Budget, Personnel and Nominating Committee Budget, Personnel, & Nominating Committee - Meets as needed. Agendas posted no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting