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PERMITTING/REGISTRATION - AGRICULTURAL SOURCES
Stationary Agricultural Sources/Agricultural Operating Permits
In the past, agricultural operations had been exempt by state law from obtaining air quality permits from local air districts. However, in September 2003, the governor signed into law Senate Bill 700. This bill amended air pollution control requirements in the California Health and Safety Code to remove the exemption as well as include specific new regulatory requirements for agriculture.
SB 700 targeted agriculture and air pollution for two main reasons. First, California's previous agriculture exemption conflicted with federal law. California would have lost billions of dollars in federal transportation funding, as well as faced other sanctions if the bill had not passed. Secondly, in some parts of the state - including the Sacramento air basin - air quality is poor and agricultural activities contribute to the problem. Poor air quality harms public health - causing and/or exacerbating asthma, respiratory illness, heart and lung disease, and early mortality.
Diesel Engine Registration Program
NOTE: This program does not regulate or require registrations for self-propelled tractors or other diesel vehicles!
Two workshops were held on diesel engine registration: First on January 30th, 2008, at 4:00 pm at Yuba County Govt. Center. Second on February 7th, 2008, at 9:00 am at Sutter County Ag Commissioner's Conference Room. Thank you for your participation!
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Diesel Engines greater than or equal to 50 hp will be required to register with the Feather River AQMD as a result of amendments to state air pollution laws.
THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION IS MARCH 1, 2008!
Download Application Forms:
| Application for Registration Cover Sheet - FORM 1 | (word format) | (pdf format) |
| Stationary Engine Information - FORM 2 | (word format) | (pdf format) |
| Portable Engine Information - FORM 3 | (word format) | (pdf format) |
As part of the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) Diesel Risk Reduction Program, the CARB adopted two Airborne Toxic Control Measures (ATCM) that affect diesel engines used in Agricultural Operations. The Stationary ATCM contains provisions for both new and in-use diesel engines greater than 50 horsepower used in agricultural operations. For more information visit the following ARB website:
ARB's Diesel Agricultural Engine Page: http://www.arb.ca.gov/diesel/dieselrrp.htm
The Portable ATCM contains provisions for all portable diesel engines greater than 50 horsepower regardless whether they are used in agricultural operations or not. Portable engines used in agricultural operations can either be registered under the Statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program, or under the District Agricultural Engine Program. For more information, visit the following ARB website:
ARB's Diesel Portable Engine Page: http://www.arb.ca.gov/portable/portable.htm