Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District
Introduction | Do I Need a Local Permit?| Local Permit Forms | Diesel Engine Rules | Deadlines and Details | Definitions | Frequently Asked Questions
Agricultural operations that use internal combustion engines may require a local permit from the APCD. To determine what constitutes an agricultural source of pollution see definitions. This page addresses local permits. If you think you might need a federal permit see this page.
See this page to view APCD draft Rules 1201 and 213, which will apply to to diesel engines used in agricultural operations, specifically to stationary and portable diesel engines rated at 50 brake horsepower or greater.
If multiple fuel types (e.g., diesel and natural gas) are used to power engines at your agricultural operation, then you need to use the emissions calculator to determine if a local permit is required.
If all engines at your operation are powered by the same fuel type (e.g., diesel), then the Quick Check below may be used to determine if a local air permit is required. Permit forms can be downloaded from this page.
Do you use multiple fuel types (diesel, natural gas, or gasoline) to power engines at your agricultural operation (Fuel is not counted for engines that power vehicles such as tractors, only for engines that power equipment such as water pumps, or other pieces of equipment.)
For multiple fuel types, continue to the emissions calculator.
If your equipment engines use only diesel, is total fuel use less than 232,000 gallons per year? (Fuel is not counted for engines that power vehicles such as tractors, only for engines that power equipment such as water pumps, or other pieces of equipment.)
If your engines use only natural gas, is total gas usage less than 424,782 therms per year? (Fuel is not counted for engines that power vehicles such as tractors, only for engines that power equipment such as water pumps, or other pieces of equipment.)
If your engines use only gasoline, do you burn less than 320,000 gallons per year? (Fuel is not counted for engines that power vehicles such as tractors, only for engines that power equipment such as water pumps, or other pieces of equipment.)
For more information, contact Brian Shafritz at 961-8823 or Joe Petrini at 961-8894.
