to be published
February 3, 2009

Notice of Intent to Declare the October 2007  Southern California Fires an Exceptional Event for Air Quality Data

The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District has advised the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the District’s intention to declare ozone data for dates in October of 2007 as “exceptional event” data, determined to have been directly influenced by the Southern California fires.  

The District is notifying the public of this action, pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 50.14. The District is proposing to flag ozone data for October 22, 2007 and October 23, 2007, and designate these as “exceptional event” data.  If so designated, the data will still be available for scientific or public review, but will not be used for purposes of air quality standard attainment designation.   

A file of supporting documentation has been prepared by the District, is being reviewed by CARB and will be forwarded to EPA upon CARB concurrence. Final acceptance or rejection of exceptional event designation will be determined by EPA. To view the supporting documentation (PDF file) see Exceptional Event.

Questions related to this issue may be directed Bobbie Bratz, Public Information Officer and Community Programs Supervisor at 805.961.8890 or bratzb@sbcapcd.org.                       

                                                                                                                                 to be published February 3, 2009

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