Notice of Public Hearing

Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board

Short Term Variance Application

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Notice for No. 02-26SHT

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Imperial County

Request for Proposals

The Imperial County Air Pollution Control District is seeking

projects to mitigate NOx and PM10 emissions.

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Imperial County

AB 617 North-End Community

Brawley, Westmorland, and Calipatria

For additional information, click "Learn More" or "AB 617 Communities"

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No Idling Campaign


Information (ENG)Informaccion (ESP)Photos

Prescribed Burn Program

More Information

Imperial County

Handbook FOR ANALYZING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS

The California Air Pollution Control Officers Association has released the updated Handbook for analyzing Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions, Assessing Climate Vulnerabilities, and Advancing Health and Equity.

The handbook is designed for local governments, communities and project developers.

Learn More

Imperial County

Mitigation Plan for Historically High Wind Events

The 1st update to the "High Wind Fugitive Dust Exceptional Events Mitigation Plan" has been completed. The next update to the plan is scheduled for 2025. Should you have comments, mitigation suggestions or concerns please contact our office at (442) 265-1800 or email Monica Soucier.

To view the Final update click "More Information"

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Asbestos Notifications

& Asbestos Survey Reports

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Air Quality Monitoring

Current Conditions

Accurately measuring air quality is key to reducing air pollution. By continuously measuring pollutants in the air, we can also understand environmental trends and protect public health.

Brawley

Calexico

El Centro

Niland

Westmorland

Air Quality Index

0 to 50 = Good
51 to 100 = Moderate
101 to 150 = Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151 to 200 = Unhealthy
201 to 300 = Very Unhealthy
301+ = Hazardous

Report an Air Quality Complaint

The quickest and most efficient way to submit an air quality complaint is to call the Air District at (442) 265-1800,

or click More Info to submit your complaint online.

MORE INFO

Burn Day Status:

Today is a No Burn Day

09/21/2026

From:

To:

Winds:

AM Hours: W 5-10

PM Hours: W 10-20

For any questions, please contact APCD at (442) 265-1800 or (888) 547-2876.

For additional information, visit our Agricultural Burning webpage.

Fire

ALL burning in Imperial County MUST have prior Authorization from the Air District.

You must call (442) 265-1800 for AUTHORIZATION prior to any burn.

Contact Us

Imperial County Air Pollution Control District

150 S. 9th Street
El Centro, CA 92243-2839
(442) 265-1800
Air Pollution Control District Administration

Belen Leon-Lopez

Air Pollution Control Officer

belenleon-lopez@co.imperial.ca.us

Air Pollution Control District Administrative Staff

Cassi Hogue

Office Supervisor II

cassihogue@co.imperial.ca.us

Karen Oatsvall

Office Technician

karenoatsvall@co.imperial.ca.us

Isabel Zavala

Office Assistant III

isabelfzavala@co.imperial.ca.us

Compliance and Enforcement

Thomas Brinkerhoff

APC Division Manager

thomasbrinkerhoff@co.imperial.ca.us

Wilmer Barrios

APC Inspector II

wilmerbarrios@co.imperial.ca.us

Chris Plancarte

APC Specialist

chrisplancarte@co.imperial.ca.us

Maria Rivas

APC Inspector I

mariarivas@co.imperial.ca.us

Marcos Camargo

Senior APC Inspector

marcoscamargo@co.imperial.ca.us

Rosalynn Mananghac

APC Inspector I

rosalynnmananghac@co.imperial.ca.us

Engineering and Permitting

Jesus Ramirez

APC Division Manager

jesusramirez@co.imperial.ca.us

Gerardo Noriega

APC Engineer II

gerardonoriega@co.imperial.ca.us

Victor Mendez

APC Senior Engineer

victormendez@co.imperial.ca.us

Planning and Monitoring

Monica Soucier

APC Division Manager

monicasoucier@co.imperial.ca.us

David Valdez

APC Monitoring Specialist

davidvaldez@co.imperial.ca.us

Curtis Blondell

APC Environmental Coordinator II

curtisblondell@co.imperial.ca.us

Derek Huynh

APC Environmental Coordinator I

derekhuynh@co.imperial.ca.us

Grants, AB 617 and Border

Ismael Garcia

APCD Project Manager ismaelgarcia@co.imperial.ca.us

Abigail Arballo

Administrative Analyst II

abigailarballo@co.imperial.ca.us

Adriana Carrillo

APC Special Projects Coordinator II

adrianacarrillo@co.imperial.ca.us

Miguel Coronel

APC Special Projects Coordinator II

miguelcoronel@co.imperial.ca.us