Highlights

Get Ready to Spare The Air. The Sacramento region's summer smog season is about to begin. Look for the daily ozone forecast starting on April 30.

Travel delays associated with the Fix I-5 Project provide the perfect opportunity to save money, avoid congestion, and pollute less by leaving your car behind! Carpooling, vanpooling, public transit, and bicycling are good choices, as are a more flexible schedule or teleworking. Visit www.FixI5.com and www.Sacramento-TMA.org for more project information and help with planning your commute.

The Federal 8-Hour Ozone Reasonable Further Progress Plan was adopted at a public hearing on March 27, 2008. More information.

Gas stations with underground tanks must upgrade to Phase II Enhanced Vapor Recovery equipment by April 1, 2009.

• On April 22, 2008 the Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC) and the AQMD sponsored a Local Agency Permit Workshop (PDF) to help owners, operators and contractors secure the proper permits.
  
  
• The AQMD has an incentive program (PDF) for early compliance which waives certain fees and offers other benefits. Apply before April 1, 2008 and complete construction by October 1, 2008.

The Wood Stove/Fireplace Change out Incentive Program ended on March 31, 2008.  No voucher applications are being accepted at this time.  Please check back on June 15, 2008 for program updates

AQMD Climate Protection Program page contains information on AQMD activities and links to activities around the nation.

More Compliance Highlights

Agricultural Diesel Engine Registration. March 1, 2008 is the registration deadline for owners and operators of diesel agricultural engines of 50 horsepower or greater.
   Registration Form (PDF)   Registration Advisory (PDF)

Portable Equipment Compliance Advisory. Recent changes to Portable Equipment Registration Program (PDF)

Important information on the October 26, 2007 compliance deadline (PDF) for the sale and installation of fireplaces and wood stoves.

Compliance Assistance Page