Who is the Air Pollution Control District?
The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) is the agency responsible for protecting the people and the environment of this county from the effects of air pollution. We accomplish this by implementing state and federal air pollution control laws in order to attain all ambient air quality standards and to minimize public exposure to airborne toxins and nuisance odors. The APCD issues permits to businesses such as oil and gas facilities, gas stations, dry cleaners, auto body shops, refinishing operations, printers, and operators of certain gas or oil powered engines. The permits specify conditions to minimize the amount of air pollution caused by these businesses. Although our permit program does not directly regulate pollution from cars and consumer products, we are involved in many programs to encourage the reduction of pollution from these sources. The air throughout Santa Barbara County does not meet state and federal health-based air quality standards. Meeting the
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