View the Permitted Facilities Map

The Permitted Facilities Map shows all of the facilities permitted and regulated by the District; these facilities are also known as stationary sources. The District’s permit jurisdiction area encompasses:

• the unincorporated areas of Santa Barbara County;
• the cities of Santa Maria, Guadalupe, Lompoc, Buellton, Solvang, Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria;
• the Channel Islands of San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, and Santa Barbara;
• and offshore oil platforms.

In addition to the facilities, which are organized by type, the map shows the current Air Quality Index (AQI) reading for each of our permanent monitoring stations.

 

Using the Map

The default view of the map shows all of Santa Barbara County, with its boundaries outlined, and all of the stationary sources (including the offshore oil platforms and facilities on the Channel Islands). Each type of facility is noted by a distinct icon. To view individual facility types, select the “layers” button and check the box(es) of the preferred facility type(s). You can zoom in and out of the map using the scroll wheel of your computer mouse, touchscreen, or the + and – boxes on the upper left.

There is a universal search box that searches the following data:

• Facility name
• Five-digit facility ID number
• Facility Type
• Company name (current and historical)
• Four Digit SIC number
• Five Digit Stationary Source ID number
• Facility street address
• Facility APN (Assessor’s Parcel Number)
• Permit number
• Permit description
• Equipment description

Note: The map is updated in real time.

 

FAQs

What information is available for the facilities?

• Permits
• Annual Reports
• Company History
• Source History
• Emissions
• Inspections
• Notices of Violation

How do I read a permit? 
All permits include the following: owner; operator; project description; detailed list of permitted devices; and monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. Also included in all permits are operational restrictions (such as on fuel use or hours of operation), a permit evaluation analyzing compliance with rules and regulations, and a section detailing special conditions, which may vary by facility type. Find more information about the Permit Process.

How do I read an Annual Report?
All annual reports typically provide usage and operational data, such as fuel use and analysis and hours of operation, for the previous calendar year. Find more information about Annual Reports.

How do I read a Notice of Violation (NOV)?
NOVs are the District’s official record that someone has violated a District rule, permit condition, or state or federal law relating to air pollution. In order to provide consistency and to avoid even the appearance of favoritism, the District does not give written or verbal warnings. NOVs are issued every time a violation is observed or discovered.

The primary purpose of an NOV is to initiate corrective action that will reduce air pollution. To provide an incentive for continuing compliance, NOVs may result in monetary penalties. Serious or repeated violations that show blatant disregard for the law and for public health, or unpaid penalties, may lead to civil or criminal prosecution. Find more information about NOVs. 

How do I find information about a facility’s emissions?
In every permit is a summary of maximum permitted emissions levels.

What are the different types of permits?
Authority to Construct (ATC): The ATC permit allows for the construction of a new facility or installation as well as modification of equipment at an existing facility. The ATC ensures that the equipment is designed, constructed, and operated to meet local, state, and federal air quality requirements.

Source Compliance Demonstration Period (SCDP): After construction, installation, or modification that is done under an ATC, the SCDP allows for temporary operation for testing, calibration, debugging, and demonstration of compliance with the ATC’s requirements. Performance testing may also be required.

Permit to Operate (PTO): The PTO allows for ongoing operation of the facility in accordance with all permit conditions and local, state, and federal air quality requirements. Operating permits are valid for three years.

Reevaluation (Reeval): The PTO is “reevaluated” every three years (for most facility types), at which time monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements may be updated as necessary to ensure compliance.

Part 70: Part 70 Federal Operating Permits, also known as Title V permits, are federal operating permits for stationary sources that have the potential to annually emit 100 tons or more of any criteria pollutant. These permits are issued by the District under Title V of the federal Clean Air Act amendments of 1990.

Exempt: Stationary sources are typically exempt from permitting if annual emissions are less than one ton. Examples of facility types that may be exempt include wineries and small solvent sources.

What is an uncategorized facility?
Uncategorized facilities are grouped together because they do not fit into other categories. For example, those facilities include mortuaries/crematoriums, portable tank degassing equipment, etc.

How can I request more information?
If you would like to view District records not accessible through the map, you will need to make Public Records Act (PRA) request to the District. PRA requests must be made in writing or via email, and must describe the requested documents with sufficient detail (permit number, Facility ID or FID number, company name, street address, etc.) Find full instructions on submitting a PRA request. (Note: Except as required by law, the District does not provide access to confidential information, such as trade secrets.)

Learning More About the District

Find more information on our Monitoring network.
Find more information on our Engineering permit process.
Find more information on our Compliance programs.
Find more information on Pollution and Health.
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