Notice of a Stakeholders Meeting Concerning Revisions to
Engine Requirements (Rule 333); Exemptions (Rule 202), and Definitions (Rule 102)

Thursday, January 25, 2007
1:00 p.m.
APCD Office Wisteria Conference Room
260 N. San Antonio Road, Suite A
Santa Barbara, CA

You are invited to attend this meeting to obtain information on the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District’s (APCD’s) proposed revisions to Rules 102, 202, and 333. The revisions involve engine definitions, engine and other equipment permitting and exemption thresholds, and engine operating requirements and emission limits.

Sources Potentially Affected

Oil and gas exploration, production, processing and marketing sources (primarily), and other activities using an engine rated greater than 50 brake horsepower to provide primary power. Emergency standby engine requirements will not be affected by the proposed rule revisions.

About the Proposed Rule Revisions

This effort addresses all deficiencies that were identified by the California Air Resources Board and by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding permitting and control of internal combustion engines. The APCD’s 2001 and 2004 Clean Air Plans include commitments to make these revisions. The revisions will also incorporate requested revisions to permit exemptions and other changes to clarify the rules.

The draft proposed revised rules, frequently asked questions, previously submitted public comments and our responses may be reviewed at the APCD’s web site on this page after December 15th.

For more information, contact Doug Grapple at 805.961.8883 or GrappleD@sbcapcd.org, or write to the Santa Barbara address:

APCD Office
260 N. San Antonio Road, Suite A
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Attn: Doug Grapple

                                                                                                                Mailed December 15,  2006