"Character is doing the right thing when no one is watching" ~J.C.Watts
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 12, 2004 NEW AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICER APPOINTED  See the Details

Employment Opportunities Air Quality Engineer I / II Air Quality Planner II / Sr. Air Quality Planner                Final Filing Date October 8th

YUBA-SUTTER TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (Y-S TMA) UNDERWAY IN 2004 - BE AMONG THE FIRST TO JOIN! Check Here For the Latest Information

Carl Moyer and Motor Vehicle Fund Programs $180,000 for projects     Everything You Need To Know

The American Lung Association State of the Air 2004 Report See "Sutter County" for Yuba-Sutter Region Ranking

Upcoming Air Pollution Regulations for Agricultural Sources (SB700-Senator Dean Florez) Click Here to read the details and Here for additional Info

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS/OPERATORS PERMITS REQUIRED List of Permitted Sources     Permitting Info

The District The Feather River Air Quality Management District is a bi-county District that was formed in 1991 to administer local, state, and federal air quality management programs for Yuba and Sutter Counties. The District is located in Northern California in the Sacramento Valley Air Basin. [Population (2000 Census)/ Land Area (square miles): Sutter Co. - 78,930/602.5; Yuba Co. - 60,219/630.7]

Mission Statement The mission of the Feather River Air Quality Management District is to promote and improve the air quality of Sutter and Yuba Counties. This is accomplished through monitoring, evaluation, education, by implementing control measures to reduce emissions from Stationary Sources, permitting and inspection of pollution sources, enforcement of air quality regulations, and by supporting and implementing measures to reduce emissions from motor vehicles.

Environmental Justice The Feather River Air Quality Management District is committed to environmental policymaking, community planning, and regulatory enforcement practices that are fair and equitable to all business owners and residents of Yuba and Sutter Counties regardless of age, culture, ethnicity, gender, race, socioeconomic status, or geographic location in order to protect against the health impacts of air pollution.

FRAQMD Staff David A. Valler, Jr. (Dave), Air Pollution Control Officer Rachelle Channel (Shelley), Administrative Assistant VACANT "Apply Now", Air Quality Compliance Specialist I/II Lu Ann Cassi (Lu Ann), Administrative Coordinator Karla Sanders (Karla), Air Quality Compliance Coordinator VACANT, Air Quality Engineer (Not hiring yet) Jeffrey M. Citron (Jeff), AQC Specialist/Ag Burn Coordinator Matthew R. Baldwin (Matt), Air Quality Engineer I VACANT, Air Quality Planner (Not hiring yet)

Contact Information Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  On weekends, during the lunch hour, and after business hours you may leave a message on the answering machine at 530-634-7659; the District will promptly respond to your phone message at the earliest return to business.

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