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- lo-Solano Air 2012
- Highlights District’s 2012 work
- Looks ahead to 2013
- Aimed at education and transparency
- Available online at ysaqmd.org/ reports
Yolo-Solano Air Quality M anagement District Report to Davis City - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Yolo-Solano Air Quality M anagement District Report to Davis City - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Yolo-Solano Air Quality M anagement District Report to Davis City Council M arch 26, 2013 M at Ehrhardt, P .E. Air Pollution Control Officer/ Executive Director Y olo-Solano Air 2012 Highlights Districts 2012 work Looks ahead
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Background
M ission
- To protect human health and property from the
adverse effects of air pollution.
Formation
- Created in 1971 by M OU between Solano and Y
- lo
Counties.
Budget
- $6.2 million in 2012-13
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District M ap
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Board of Directors
- Y
- lo County Board of Supervisors (4)
- Solano County Board of Supervisors (3)
- City Councils (1 each)
– Woodland – West Sacramento – Winters – Davis – Dixon – Rio Vista – Vacaville
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The Regulatory Structure
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Air districts California Air Resources Board
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How was our air in 2012?
Air Quality Index: A scale to quickly, clearly communicate potential health risks of
current and forecasted air pollution levels. Good: no health effects M oderate: no health effects except in rare cases of highly sensitive groups Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups: prolonged exposure among sensitive groups discouraged Unhealthy: prolonged exposure discouraged among all groups Very Unhealthy: Outdoor activities should be restricted Current and forecasted AQI available on ysaqmd.org
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What we do
- Limit emissions from
stationary sources – Permit program:
1,627 current active permits
– Sources inspected
annually; emergency generators inspected biennially
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What we do
- M anage burning
– Agricultural burn
programs
- Prunings, fields
– Don’t Light Tonight:
voluntary wood smoke curtailment
- 38 DL
T advisories in 2011- 12 season
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What we do
- Provide incentives
for cleaner technology – Clean Air Funds:
$300,000 in 2012
– Regional incentives:
$17 million in 2012
– Lawn M ower
Exchange: 92
mowers in 2012
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What we do
- Educate the public about air quality
– Newsletters: Air Aware (general) and Clean Air Classrooms
(educators)
– Spare The Air: peak smog reduction – Don’t Light T
- night: peak wood smoke/ PM 2.5 reduction
– Real-time air quality data
and forecast subscription
– Community events
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2012 Achievements
- Reached federal fine
particulate pollution standard – Part of the Sacramento
Federal Non-Attainment Area
– Standard has been reached;
awaiting EP A determination
– Will lessen burden on local
governments and businesses if attainment is maintained
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2012 Achievements
- Clean School Bus Program
– All eligible school bus
retrofits and replacements funded in 2012
– 63 buses retrofitted – 16 buses replaced
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