District Hearing Board Notices

TIME

NOTICE OF DISTRICT HEARING

Hearing Date

12:00pm

District Hearing Board – Imperial Irrigation District IID (08-25SHT)

11/03/2025

Hearing Information

County of Imperial

Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025 at 12:00 pm at the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) located at 150 South 9th St., El Centro, CA 92243.  The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request from the Imperial Irrigation District (IID), located at 485 East Villa Avenue in El Centro, CA, for a Short Variance (No. 08-25SHT).  The requested Short Variance is for Permit Condition No. B.3.c of Permit to Operate (PTO) No. 3964A-3, pertaining to the Reactive Organic Compounds (ROC) emission limits for Unit 3-2 at IID’s El Centro Generation Station (ECGS).  The condition reads as follows:

B.3.c.   “The Reactive Organic Compound emission concentration at each exhaust point shall not exceed 2.0 ppmv, on a dry basis, corrected to 15% O2, averaged over any 1- hour period, and 1.48 pounds per hour, verified by an annual compliance test.”

Documentation in support of this request is on file at the ICAPCD office, located at 150 South 9th St., El Centro, CA 92243.

 

All interested persons desiring to present evidence on this term may appear at the hearing, and upon being sworn, may provide testimony. For additional information, contact the ICAPCD at 442-265-1800.

THE HEARING BOARD OF THE

IMPERIAL COUNTY AIR POLLUTION

CONTROL DISTRICT

By: Cassi Justice

Clerk of the Hearing Board

Date: October 16, 2025

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TIME

NOTICE OF DISTRICT HEARING

Hearing Date

12:00pm

District Hearing Board – Naval Air Facility – El Centro (07-25SHT)

10/08/2025

Hearing Information

County of Imperial

Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025 at 12:00 pm at the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) located at 150 South 9th St., El Centro, CA 92243. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request from the Naval Air Facility El Centro (NAFEC), located at 2024 Bennett Rd., El Centro, CA, for a Short Variance (No. 07-25SHT). The requested Short Variance is for Permit Condition No. 9 of Permit to Operate (PTO) No. 3113E-22, which pertains to the maintenance and testing operation limits for various diesel engines of emergency generators and a fire pump that operate at sites within NAFEC. The condition, as it pertains to the eight (8) identified units that will be out of compliance, is as follows:

9.         Each listed unit shall be restricted to the following annual limits for testing and maintenance operations:

Documentation in support of this request is on file at the ICAPCD office, located at 150 South 9th St., El Centro, CA 92243.

 

All interested persons desiring to present evidence on this term may appear at the hearing, and upon being sworn, may provide testimony. For additional information, contact the ICAPCD at 442-265-1800.

THE HEARING BOARD OF THE

IMPERIAL COUNTY AIR POLLUTION

CONTROL DISTRICT

By: Cassi Justice

Clerk of the Hearing Board

Date: October 9, 2025

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TIME

NOTICE OF DISTRICT HEARING

Hearing Date

12:00pm

District Hearing Board – Naval Air Facility – El Centro (06-25SHT)

10/08/2025

Hearing Information

County of Imperial

Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN  that a public hearing will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025 at 12:00 pm at the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) located at 150 South 9th St., El Centro, CA 92243.  The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request from the Naval Air Facility El Centro (NAFEC), located at 2024 Bennett Rd., El Centro, CA, for a Short Variance (No. 06-25SHT).  The requested Short Variance is for Permit Condition No. C.13 of Permit to Operate (PTO) No. 2631A-2, which pertains to the maintenance and testing operation limit for a diesel engine of an emergency generator that operates at Building 565 at NAFEC.  The condition is as follows:   

C.13.   The 135bhp Cummins emergency diesel engine shall not operate more than twenty (20) hours per year for maintenance and testing purposes.

Documentation in support of this request is on file at the ICAPCD office, located at 150 South 9th St., El Centro, CA 92243.

 

All interested persons desiring to present evidence on this term may appear at the hearing, and upon being sworn, may provide testimony. For additional information, contact the ICAPCD at 442-265-1800.

THE HEARING BOARD OF THE

IMPERIAL COUNTY AIR POLLUTION

CONTROL DISTRICT

By: Cassi Justice

Clerk of the Hearing Board

Date: October 9, 2025

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TIME

NOTICE OF DISTRICT HEARING

Hearing Date

12:00pm

District Hearing Board – Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. (Appeal Hearing 05-24APL)

12/31/2025

Hearing Information

County of Imperial

Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board Hearing

Appeal Hearing 05-24APL

RESCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 12, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the public hearing originally scheduled to be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 12:00 pm at the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District office located at 150 South 9th Street, El Centro, CA 92243 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an appeal (05-24APL) by Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. located at 6502 E. Hwy. 78, Brawley CA 92227. The appeal is for denial by the Air Pollution Control Officer regarding the interpretation of Rule 206 and Rule 211 for an application for modification of Permit to Operate No. 1920C-7.

 

Documentation of this request is on file at the Air District office, located at 150 South 9th St., El Centro, CA 92243.

 

All interested persons desiring to present evidence on this term may appear at the hearing, and upon being sworn, may provide testimony. For additional information, contact the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District at (442) 265-1800.

THE HEARING BOARD OF THE

IMPERIAL COUNTY AIR POLLUTION

CONTROL DISTRICT

By: Cassi Justice

Clerk of the Hearing Board

Date: September 30, 2025

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TIME

NOTICE OF DISTRICT HEARING

Hearing Date

12:00pm

District Hearing Board – Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. (Appeal Hearing 04-24APL)

12/31/2025

Hearing Information

County of Imperial

Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board Hearing

Appeal Hearing 04-24APL

RESCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 12, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the public hearing to be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 12:00 pm at the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District office located at 150 South 9th Street, El Centro, CA 92243 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an appeal (04-24APL) made by Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. located at 6502 E. US Hwy. 78, Brawley, CA 92227. The appeal is for denial by the Air Pollution Control Officer regarding the removal of all “motor vehicles” from Permit to Operate No. 1920C-7, as per Imperial County Air Pollution Control District Rule 202.E.2.a, detailed below:

 

RULE 202-EXEMPTIONS

E.2 – Vehicles

E.2.a – Motor Vehicles as defined by the Vehicle Code of the State of California but not including any article, machine, equipment, or other contrivance mounted on such vehicle that would otherwise require a permit under the provisions of these rules and regulations.

 

Documentation of this request is on file at the Air District office, located at 150 South 9th St. El Centro, CA 92243.

 

All interested persons desiring to present evidence on this term may appear at the hearing, and upon being sworn, may provide testimony. For additional information, contact the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District at (442) 265-1800.

THE HEARING BOARD OF THE

IMPERIAL COUNTY AIR POLLUTION

CONTROL DISTRICT

By: Cassi Justice

Clerk of the Hearing Board

Date: September 30, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION SUBMITTED

BY CITY OF EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT

TO IMPERIAL COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

Permit:

TBD

Company:

City of El Centro Police Department

Closing Date:

10/27/2025

The Imperial County Air Pollution Control District has received an application from City of El Centro Police Department for the operation of an emergency diesel powered generator, which will be located at 1150 W. Main St. El Centro, CA 92243. California Health & Safety Code Sec. 42301.6 requires that the Air District prepare a public notice and notify effected parties prior to approving an application for a permit to construct for a source which emits hazardous air emissions within 1,000 feet from the outer boundary of a school. This notice is being sent to the parents and

guardians of all children enrolled in schools within one-quarter mile of the proposed facility. Included is Lincoln Elementary School, as well as all addresses within 1,000 feet of the proposed facility.

The proposed emergency diesel powered generator could emit air contaminants, which the State of California has identified as hazardous. The law does not specify 3: threshold risk level; therefore, all new sources of hazardous air contaminants must be noticed regardless of whether or not they will have an adverse effect on human health and the environment. The emissions of hazardous pollutants associated with this project are not considered to be significant and should pose no considerable threat to students and faculty.

The proposed project, consisting of the installation and operation of a Cummins diesel engine rated 755 HP emergency diesel generator, has been fully reviewed by the Air Pollution Control Officer. It is expected to operate in compliance with the Rules and Regulations of the Air District. The project is not expected to pose a significant health threat to the community.

The application and supporting documentation may be examined at the office of the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, located at 150 South 9ᵗʰ Street in El Centro, CA, and online at apcd.imperialcounty.org/public-notices/. Written comments regarding the proposed project will be received by the Air District for a period of 30-day public comment period, beginning [September 26, 2025] and ending on [October 27, 2025]. Please direct your comments to the attention of Jesus Ramirez, by mailing them to Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, 150 South Ninth

Street, El Centro, CA 92243, or via e-mail at jesusramirez@co.imperial.ca.us.

All comments will be examined before a final decision is made.

NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY DECISION BY

THE IMPERIAL COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

TO ISSUE AN AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT

TO BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.

FOR A GREEN WASTE COMPOSTING OPERATION

Permit:

4661

Company:

Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc.

Closing Date:

05/25/2025

Pursuant to Rule 206 of Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) Rules and Regulations, the Air Pollution

Control Officer (APCO) has made a preliminary decision to grant an Authority to Construct permit to Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. for a green waste composting operation.  The project described herein will be conducted at Burrtec’s existing facility located at 935 W. Highway 86, Salton City CA.  Authority to Construct Permit No. 4661 will include conditions to ensure that all ICAPCD requirements are satisfied.

 

The Public has an opportunity to submit comments on the proposed project.  Written comments regarding the proposed decision will be received by the ICAPCD for a period of thirty (30) days after publication of this notice.  The closing date for comments will be May 25, 2025.  Please direct your comments to the attention of Jesus Ramirez, by mailing them to Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, 150 South 9th Street, El Centro, CA 92243, or via email to jesusramirez@co.imperial.ca.us. Draft ATC 4661, the permit application, and supporting documentation may be examined at the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District Office, located at 150 South 9th Street, El Centro, CA 92243, and online at apcd.imperialcounty.org/public-notices/.

 

If you have any questions or would like to receive additional information about this matter, please contact Victor H. Mendez, APC Senior Engineer, or Jesus Ramirez, APC Division Manager, at (442) 265-1800.

NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY DECISION / AVISO DE DECISION PRELIMINAR

PUBLIC HEARING

Changes in ambient concentrations are displayed by the Air Quality Index as moderate or unhealthy.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Hearing Date

Public Hearing Information

For Past Public Hearing Information please contact our office at (442) 265-1800 or email Monica Soucier

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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

RULE 310 OPERATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FEE

ANNUAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT FY 2023-2024

On November 6, 2007, the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District Board of Directors adopted Rule 310 Operational Development Fee as a mechanism to help mitigate air impacts resulting from the operation of new commercial and residential developments in Imperial County. Redistribution of collected funds during a given fiscal year provide a sound method for emission reduction projects throughout Imperial County.

 

Section E.7 of Rule 310 requires the ICAPCD to prepare and publish on August 1st of each calendar year an annual accountability report which discloses the total

amount of off-site fees received; total monies spent; total monies remaining; a list of all projects funded; total emissions reductions realized; and the overall cost-effectiveness factor for the projects funded. The published report covers fiscal year 2023-2024. 

 

You may view a hard copy of the Rule 310 accountability report by visiting the main air pollution control office at 150 S 9th Street in El Centro, CA.

For information regarding the request for proposal for mitigation projects funded by the Rule 310 program visit our Request for Proposal webpage.

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Request for Proposal

Publication Date

Request Title

Submital Date

Contact Person

Curtis Blondell or Ismael Garcia

Contact Email

Request Information

The Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) is now accepting proposals to help mitigate NOx and PM10 emissions throughout Imperial County. To assist applicants, section E.5 of the Rule 310 Operational Development Fee outlines the minimum requirements for each project proposal. Section E.6 outlines the evaluation and recommendation process, based on the cost-effectiveness of each project.

The County of Imperial, Cities, private developers, and the public have an equal opportunity to apply for the available funds collected during the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024. Please refer to the Rule 310 Accountability Report published by August 1 of each calendar year on the ICAPCD website. A hard copy of the Accountability Report is available for review at our office at 150 S. 9th Street, El Centro, CA.

 

All project proposals are due to the ICAPCD no later than the close of business (5:00 pm) on November 1, 2024, unless other prior arrangements have been made with ICAPCD staff. Please remit a signed hard copy of your proposal(s) to:

 

Imperial County Air Pollution Control District

150 South Ninth Street

El Centro, CA 92243

Attn: Curtis Blondell or Ismael Garcia

Should you have questions or concerns please call (442) 265-1800 and ask for Curtis Blondell or Ismael Garcia.

For additional information regarding the accounting of Rule 310 visit the Notice of Availability webpage for the Rule 310 Accountability Report.

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