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 District’s 2012 work • Looks ahead to 2013 • Aimed at education and transparency • Available online at ysaqmd.org/ reports
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 olo Counties. Budget • $6.2 million in 2012-13
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Board of Directors • Y olo County Board of Supervisors (4) • Solano County Board of Supervisors (3) • City Councils (1 each) – Woodland – West Sacramento – Winters – Davis – Dixon – Rio Vista – Vacaville
The Regulatory Structure U.S. Environmental Protection Agency California Air Resources Board Air districts
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
What we do • Limit emissions from stationary sources – Permit program: 1,627 current active permits – Sources inspected annually; emergency generators inspected biennially
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
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
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 onight: peak wood smoke/ PM 2.5 reduction – Real-time air quality data and forecast subscription – Community events
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
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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