NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY DECISION BY

THE IMPERIAL COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT TO

ISSUE AN AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT TO

EL TORO LAND & CATTLE, TO OPEN A NEW CATTLE FEEDYARD, LOCATED AT 910 NICHOLS RD, EL CENTRO, CA

Permit:

4822

Company:

Burrtec Waste Industries

Closing Date:

11/20/2023

Pursuant to Rule 206 of the 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 El Toro Land & Cattle for the development of a new cattle feedyard located at 910 Nichols Road, El Centro, California. In accordance with ICAPCD Rule 206, Section C.3 (Processing of Applications), a 30-day public notification is required when project emissions exceed the applicable pounds-per-day threshold for any fugitive emissions. This project is expected to exceed those thresholds for particulate matter (PM₁₀) and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. Authority to Construct Permit No. 4822 will include conditions designed to ensure compliance with all applicable ICAPCD rules and requirements.

 

The Public has an opportunity to submit comments on the proposed permit. 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 March 29, 2026. 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. Draft ATC 4822, the permit application, and supporting documentation may be examined at the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District Office, located at 150 South Ninth 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 Mario A Gonzalez, APC Engineer or Jesus Ramirez, APC Division Manager, at (442) 265-1800.

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NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY DECISION / AVISO DE DECISION PRELIMINAR

District Hearing Board Notices

TIME

NOTICE OF DISTRICT HEARING

Hearing Date

12:00pm

District Hearing Board – United States Gypsum Company (USG) (10-25SHT)

02/04/2026

Hearing Information

County of Imperial

Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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 by the United States Gypsum Company (USG), located at 3810 W. Evan Hewes Hwy. in Imperial, CA, for a Short Variance (10-25SHT). The requested Short Variance is for Condition B.3 (Table 1) of Permit to Operate (PTO) No. 3511A, pertaining to the daily particulate matter less than ten microns (PM10) emissions limit for the facility’s West Rock Belt Dust Collector and the PM10 concentration limit for the #3 Board Line Dust Collector. The applicable sections of Condition B.3 are listed below:

 

B.3      All the Dust Collectors (bag houses) listed below that are part of the Mill Modernization Project shall not exceed any of the following emission limits.

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: January 9, 2026

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TIME

NOTICE OF DISTRICT HEARING

Hearing Date

12:00pm

District Hearing Board – United States Gypsum Company (USG) (09-25SHT)

02/04/2026

Hearing Information

County of Imperial

Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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 by the United States Gypsum Company (USG), located at 3810 W. Evan Hewes Hwy. in Imperial, CA, for a Short Variance (09-25SHT). The requested Short Variance is for Condition B.1 of Permit to Operate (PTO) No. 3542, pertaining to the nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission factor for Kiln #3. The applicable section of Condition B.1 is listed below:

B.1      Kiln # 3 shall not exceed the following emission limits when producing Standard Wallboard.

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: January 9, 2026

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TIME

NOTICE OF DISTRICT HEARING

Hearing Date

12:00pm

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

12/31/2026

Hearing Information

County of Imperial

Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board Hearing

Appeal Hearing 05-24APL

CONTINUED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the public hearing originally scheduled to be held on Wednesday, November 12, 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 continued until further notice. 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: November 4, 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)

11/12/2025

Hearing Information

County of Imperial

Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board Hearing

Appeal Hearing 04-24APL

CONTINUED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the public hearing to be held on Wednesday, November 12, 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 continued until further notice. 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: November 4, 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.

TIME

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Hearing Date

Not Schedule

NO SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS

12/31/2024

Public Hearing Information

There are no scheduled meetings at this time.

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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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