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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.

Stationary sources are required to obtain a District permit before constructing, changing, replacing, or operating any equipment or process that may cause air pollution. Permits are also required if an existing facility that produces air pollution transfers ownership, relocates, or otherwise alters its operations. Permits allow the District to specify conditions of construction and operation, and to quantify and track emissions that have been permitted to occur. Stationary sources submit an Annual Report every year, which documents permit compliance for the previous year.

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) appearing. 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 your computer mouse or touchscreen.

There are two search options:

• search by facility name or APN (Assessor’s Parcel Number)
• use the “Facilities within” tool to enter an address and see all facilities within a chosen distance of that address

(Note: The map is updated on a daily basis.)

Requesting More Information

If you would like to view a permit or an annual report not accessible through the map, or if you would like further information about a facility beyond what is available through the map, you will need to make an official 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.)

FAQs

How do I read a permit? How do I read an annual report? How do I find information about a facility’s emissions?
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.

In every permit is a summary of maximum permitted emissions levels. To find estimates of actual emissions for larger facilities, use the California Air Resources Board’s Facility Search tool. You will need the Facility ID (FID) number, found before the facility name on the map and also on the source’s permit.

All annual reports typically provide usage and operational data, such as fuel use and analysis and hours of operation, for the previous calendar year. Some annual reports may only be available through a PRA request due to the presence of confidential information that could need review before being released.

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. Those facilities include mortuaries/crematoriums.

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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