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[Reminder-Today] Upcoming Shafter AB617 In-Person Meeting on 3/11/24

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next Shafter AB 617 meeting is today, Monday, March 11, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 pm. March In-person CSC Meeting Details We’re so excited to see everyone in person for March’s CSC meeting! To help you plan for this mee…

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Upcoming Shafter AB617 In-Person Meeting on 3/11/24

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next Shafter AB 617 meeting is Monday, March 11, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 pm. March In-person CSC Meeting Details We’re so excited to see everyone in person for March’s CSC meeting! To help you plan for this meeting, p…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 3/11 CSC Meeting

Hello Shafter CSC! Agenda Review Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for the next Shafter CSC meeting on March 11. Additional feedback on the draft agenda and suggest…

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[Reminder-Today] Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 2/12/2024

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be today 5-7 p.m., Monday, February 12, 2024. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Shafter Commun…

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 2/12/2024

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, February 12, 2024. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Shafter Community…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 2/12 CSC Meeting

Hello Shafter CSC! Agenda Review Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for the next Shafter CSC meeting on February 12. Additional feedback on the draft agenda and sugg…

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Shafter CSC: January Meeting Follow-Up & Agency Updates

Hello Shafter CSC, Thanks to all who made our January CSC Meeting! Please see below for standing updates and we’ll see you Monday, February 12th for our next CSC meeting. District Clean Air Rooms Program During our last CSC meeting, CS…

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Upcoming Outreach Events in the AB 617 Shafter Boundary

Hello Shafter CSC, We are excited to share a series of upcoming events in Shafter that we will be attending. District staff will be present to distribute free air purifiers through the AB 617 Clean Air Rooms Program to qualified residents…

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[Reminder] Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 1/8/2024

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, January 8, 2024. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Shafter Community A…

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 1/8/2024

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, January 8, 2024. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Other meeting docum…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 1/8 CSC Meeting

Hello Shafter CSC! Agenda Review Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for the next Shafter CSC meeting on January 8. Additional feedback on the draft agenda and sugges…

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Shafter CSC: Regular CSC Meetings for January-June 2024

Hello Shafter CSC, In preparation for the Shafter CSC meetings of 2024, we are sending recurring calendar appointments for our regular CSC meetings for the next six months. Please accept the calendar appointment so you have the series o…

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Shafter CSC: Agenda-Setting Meetings for January-June 2024

Hello Shafter CSC, In preparation for the optional agenda-setting meetings for the year of 2024, we are sending a recurring calendar appointment for the next six months meetings. As a reminder, agenda-setting meetings do not qualify for th…

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Shafter CSC: December Update

Hello Shafter CSC, As we discussed in November’s meeting, our next CSC meeting will be Monday, January 8, 2024. Here are a few updates we’d like to share with the CSC for this month. Please see below. District Outreach Last Thursday, th…

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Thursday 12/7: Air Purifier Distribution at Water Bill Assistance Event

Hello Shafter CSC, This Thursday, the District will be at the Water Bill In-Person Assistance Event to help residents apply for a FREE air purifier through the AB 617 Clean Air Rooms Program. Those who qualify and have their proof of resi…

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[Today] Shafter CSC: Agenda-Setting Meeting

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next optional agenda-setting meeting will be today, Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 3-4 PM. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting.  MEETING AGENDA The agenda-setting me…

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[Reminder] Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 11/13/2023

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, November 13, 2023. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Methane Task Forc…

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 11/13/2023

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, November 13, 2023. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Other meeting doc…

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Reminder notice that BP 2.0 Comment Period Closes 10/16 and Spanish translation of BP 2.0 available

Hello CSC members, The District is sharing the message below on behalf of the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Hola Comité’s, El Distrito está compartiendo el siguiente mensaje de parte de la Junta de Recursos del Aire de Califor…

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Final Draft Blueprint 2.0 Now Available for Public Comment/ El borrador final del Plan Marco 2.0 ya está disponible para comentario público

Hello CSC members, The District is sharing the message below on behalf of the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Hola Comité’s, El Distrito está compartiendo el siguiente mensaje de parte de la Junta de Recursos del Aire de Califor…

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[Reminder] Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 10/9/2023

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting is today 5-7 p.m., Monday, October 9, 2023. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Other meeting document…

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Shafter CSC: Draft CERP Annual Report-Feedback Needed

Hi Shafter CSC, We are looking for CSC feedback on the first draft of the 2023 Shafter CERP Annual Report. This report describes the progress on CERP implementation over this past year. We will discuss the report in more detail during the…

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 10/9/2023

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, October 9, 2023. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Other meeting docume…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 10/9 CSC Meeting

Hello Shafter CSC! Agenda Review Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for the next Shafter CSC meeting on October 9. Additional feedback on the draft agenda and sugges…

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News Release: Air Quality Alert Due to Wildfire Smoke

Hi CSC Members – This is an update for you on the latest conditions in the Valley, as the District has issued an Air Quality Alert due to wildfire smoke. Hola Miembros del Comité – Esta es una aactualización para ustedes sobre las últimas c…

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Shafter Joint Oil & Gas Inspections Efforts: September 12-14

Hello Shafter CSC, The District is sharing the message below on behalf of the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM). Hola Comité Directivo de Shafter, El Distrito está compartiendo el siguiente mensaje por parte de la…

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[Today] Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 9/11/2023

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., today, September 11, 2023. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Other meeting documen…

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 9/11/2023

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, September 11, 2023. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Other meeting doc…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 9/11 CSC Meeting

Hello Shafter CSC! Agenda Review Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for the next Shafter CSC meeting on September 11. Additional feedback on the draft agenda and sug…

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Shafter CSC Community: Joint Inspections Update

Hello Shafter CSC, The District is sharing the message below on behalf of the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM). Hola Comité Directivo de Shafter, El Distrito está compartiendo el siguiente mensaje por parte de la…

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Shafter CSC: August Meeting Follow Up & Agency Updates

Hello Shafter CSC, Thanks to all who made our August CSC Meeting! Please see below for standing updates and meeting follow-up information. CSC Meeting Follow Up CalGEM Presentation During the August CSC Meeting, CalGEM updated the CSC on…

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Shafter CSC: Open Solicitation for Urban Greening Project

Hello Shafter CSC, The District is requesting proposals from eligible entities to implement Urban Greening projects in the Shafter AB 617 Community. The Urban Greening Request for Proposal (RFP) will provide a total grant amount of up to…

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Shafter CSC: Open Solicitation for Car Sharing Projects

Hello Shafter CSC, We are excited to announce the District is soliciting proposals from eligible entities to implement a Car Sharing project in the Shafter AB 617 Community. The Car Sharing Request for Proposals (RFP) will provide a total…

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[Reminder] Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 8/14/2023

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, August 14, 2023. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Other meeting docume…

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 8/14/2023

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, August 14, 2023. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Other meeting docume…

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Public Workshop for Rule 8051 (Open Areas)

Notice of Public Workshop Rule 8051 (Open Areas) The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) invites you to attend a public workshop to present, discuss, and receive feedback on potential amendments to District Rule 8…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 8/14 CSC Meeting

Hello Shafter CSC! Agenda Review Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for the next Shafter CSC meeting on August 14. Additional feedback on the draft agenda and sugges…

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Shafter CSC: Meetings for August-December 2023

Hello Shafter CSC, In preparation for the remaining Shafter CSC meetings of 2023, we are sending new recurring calendar appointments for our regular CSC meetings for the next five months. Please accept the calendar appointment so you ha…

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Shafter CSC: Agenda-Setting Meetings for August-December 2023

Hello Shafter CSC, In preparation for the optional agenda-setting meetings for the remainder of 2023, we are sending a recurring calendar appointment for the agenda-setting meetings for the next five months. Please accept this calendar a…

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[Reminder] CARB Public Workshops July 11 and 18 - Taller público de CARB el 11 y 18 de julio

Hello CSC members, Sharing the below message on behalf of the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Hola miembros de los comités, Compartiendo el siguiente mensaje de parte de la Junta de Recursos del Aire de California (CARB, por sus si…

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CalGEM Draft Orphan Well Expenditure Plan Public Meeting / CalGEM Borrador del plan de gastos de pozos huérfanos

Hello Shafter CSC, CalGEM is inviting you to attend the Release Draft Orphan Well Expenditure Plan Public Meeting on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Public comments on the draft expenditure plan will be accepted through August 11, 20…

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[Reminder] AB 617 Draft Blueprint 2.0 Public Workshops

Hello CSC members, Sharing the below message on behalf of the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Hola miembros de los comités, Compartiendo el siguiente mensaje de parte de la Junta de Recursos del Aire de California (CARB, por sus si…

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AB 617 Draft Blueprint 2.0 Public Workshops

Hello CSC members, Sharing the below message on behalf of the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Hola miembros de los comités, Compartiendo el siguiente mensaje de parte de la Junta de Recursos del Aire de California (CARB, por sus si…

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Methane Task Force Public Meeting 6/27/23

Hello Shafter & Arvin/Lamont CSC, As a reminder, the Methane Task Force is hosting their 4th public meeting today at 5:30 p.m. This meeting will be via Zoom, to register for this event please visit this LINK. If you have any questions pl…

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Shafter CSC: June Meeting Follow Up & Agency Updates

Hello Shafter CSC, Due to our impacted June meeting agenda, please see below for standing updates from partner agencies as well as meeting follow-up information. CSC Meeting Follow Up CalGEM Presentation During June CSC Meeting, CalGEM pr…

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Upcoming Shafter AB617 Meeting on 6/12/2023

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, June 12, 2023. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Other meeting document…

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Valley Air District Clean Air Rooms Program Open Now

Good afternoon CSCs, The Clean Air Room Program application is now LIVE! We wanted to follow up to last week’s email to let you know that there is now a dedicated Clean Air Room Program webpage where you and your neighbors can learn more…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 6/12/2023

Hello Shafter CSC! Agenda Review Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for the next Shafter CSC meeting on June 12. Additional feedback on the draft agenda and suggesti…

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[Reminder Next Week ] Arvin/Lamont Pesticide Subcommittee 5/30/23

Hello Arvin/Lamont and Shafter CSCs, The next Arvin/Lamont Pesticide Subcommittee meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 30, at 4pm-5:30pm. The presentation will be posted prior to the meeting, all other meeting materials are linked below. …

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Shafter AB 617: Pesticide Subcommittee Meeting Opportunity on 5/30/23

Hi Shafter CSC, Shafter CSC members are invited to attend the next Arvin/Lamont Pesticide Subcommittee meeting, where there will be a discussion on enforcement. This is an optional meeting and not mandatory. Subcommittee meetings do not q…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB617 Meeting on 5/8/23

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, May 8, 2023, in person at the Shafter Ford Theater, 1101 E. Lerdo Hwy, Shafter, 93263. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available d…

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Upcoming Shafter AB617 Meeting on 5/8/23

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, May 8, 2023, in person at the Shafter Ford Theater, 1101 E. Lerdo Hwy, Shafter, 93263. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available d…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 5/8/2023

Hello Shafter CSC! Agenda Review Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for the next Shafter CSC meeting on May 8. Additional feedback on the draft agenda and suggestion…

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Notice of Public Hearing - Adopt Proposed Contingency Measure State Implementation Plan Revision and Amendments to Rule 4901 (Wood Burning Fireplaces and Wood Burning Heaters)

View as a webpage / Share SAN JOAQUIIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on May 18, 2023, at 9:00 AM, or as soon thereafter as may be heard, at 1990 E…

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Shafter CSC: April Meeting Follow Up

Hello Shafter CSC, As requested by the CSC, we’re sending a quick follow-up email with information from our recent CSC meeting. IN-PERSON MAY CSC MEETING As you heard during our recent CSC meeting, the May 8th meeting will be in person…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB617 Meeting on 4/10/2023

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, April 10, 2023. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Other meeting documen…

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Notice of Public Workshop - Contingency Measure State Implementation Plan Revision, Rule 4901, and Rule 8051

View as a webpage / Share NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP CONTINGENCY MEASURE STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN REVISION, RULE 4901 (WOOD BURNING FIREPLACES AND WOOD BURNING HEATERS), AND RULE 8051 (OPEN AREAS) The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollutio…

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Upcoming Shafter AB617 Meeting on 4/10/2023

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, April 10, 2023. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Other meeting documen…

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Notice of Public Workshop - 2023 Maintenance Plan for the Revoked 1-Hour Ozone Standard

View as a webpage / Share NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP 2023 MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR THE REVOKED 1-HOUR OZONE STANDARD The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) invites you to attend a public workshop to present, dis…

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Reminder: Shafter CSC: Vegetative Barriers Subcommittee Update - Meeting Tomorrow

Hi Shafter CSC, Based on the discussions during the agenda-setting meeting on Monday, we’re moving the next Shafter Vegetative Barriers Subcommittee meeting to 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, to accommodate the additional time requested. Thi…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 3/13/2023

Hello Shafter CSC! Agenda Review Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for the next Shafter CSC meeting on April 10. Additional feedback on the draft agenda and suggest…

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Shafter CSC: Vegetative Barriers Subcommittee Update - New Meeting Date

Hi Shafter CSC, Based on the discussions during the agenda-setting meeting on Monday, we’re moving the next Shafter Vegetative Barriers Subcommittee meeting to 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, to accommodate the additional time requested. Thi…

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Shafter CSC: March Meeting Follow Up & Agency Updates

Hello Shafter CSC, Due to our impacted March meeting agenda, please see below for agency standing updates as well as meeting follow-up information. CSC Meeting Follow Up  VEGETATIVE BARRIERS SUBCOMMITTEE The next Vegetative Barrier Sub…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB617 Meeting on 2/13/2023

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Air Monitoring Present…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB617 Meeting on 3/13/2023

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, March 13, 2023. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Other meeting documen…

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Upcoming Shafter AB617 Meeting on 3/13/2023

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, March 13, 2023. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Other meeting documen…

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Shafter CSC: February Meeting Follow Up & Standing Agency Updates

Hello Shafter CSC, Due to our impacted February meeting agenda, please see below for agency standing updates as well as meeting follow up information. CSC Meeting Follow Up  During February’s CSC meeting, the District shared a CERP sta…

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Upcoming Shafter AB617 Meeting on 2/13/2023

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Air Monitoring Present…

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Methane Task Force Meeting Announcement

Hello Shafter and Arvin/Lamont CSC, The Department of Conservation’s Geologic Energy Management (CalGEM) Division, the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and their umbrella agencies, the California Natural Resources Agency and Califor…

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Reminder: Pesticide Subcommittee Meeting Opportunity at 4 p.m. TODAY

Hi Shafter CSC, Shafter CSC members are invited to attend next week’s Arvin/Lamont Pesticide Subcommittee meeting, where there will be a discussion on statewide mitigation efforts. This is an optional meeting and not mandatory. Subcommitt…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 2/13/2023

Hello Shafter CSC! Agenda Review Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for the next Shafter CSC meeting on February 13. Additional feedback on the draft agenda and sugg…

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Pesticide Subcommittee Meeting Opportunity on 1/31/23

Hi Shafter CSC, Shafter CSC members are invited to attend next week’s Arvin/Lamont Pesticide Subcommittee meeting, where there will be a discussion on statewide mitigation efforts. This is an optional meeting and not mandatory. Subcommitt…

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Reminder: Shafter CSC: Shafter Change-out Show and Tell Event is TODAY

Hello Shafter CSC, The District is partnering with the Shafter CSC to host an event in Shafter next week to encourage residents to take advantage of the Fireplace and Woodstove Change-out Program. Feel free to share the attached bilingual…

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[AB 617] Update on Mobile Air Monitoring

Good morning CSC members, While recently conducting mobile air monitoring in the Shafter community, an individual vandalized the air monitoring van and endangered the safety of the District team performing the monitoring. We are working c…

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Shafter CSC: Shafter Change-out Show and Tell Event on 1/17

Hello Shafter CSC, The District is partnering with the Shafter CSC to host an event in Shafter next week to encourage residents to take advantage of the Fireplace and Woodstove Change-out Program. Feel free to share the attached bilingual…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on Monday, 1/9

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Oil and Gas Presentatio…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 1/9/2023

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Oil and Gas Presentatio…

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[Response Needed] Shafter CSC: Vegetative Barriers -- Draft Request For Proposal

Hello Shafter CSC! During our November 28th Vegetative Barriers Subcommittee Meeting, we reviewed and solicited feedback on the Vegetative Barriers Request for Proposal (RFP). The purpose of this RFP is to solicit an entity/organization to…

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AB 617 CSC: CARB Updates

Hi CSCs, Sharing some info from CARB (see attached documents). Hola Comités Directivos, Compartiendo esta información de CARB (ver documentos adjuntos).

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 1/9/2023

Hi Shafter CSC, Reminder: No December 12th meeting The December regular CSC meeting has been postponed. Our next meeting will be on 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2023. A new reoccurring calendar appointment will be sent out later this mon…

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Public Scoping Meeting for District Rule 4402 (Crude Oil Production Sumps)

View as a webpage / Share NOTICE OF PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING Rule 4402 (Crude Oil Production Sumps) The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) invites you to attend a scoping meeting to present, discuss, and rece…

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Reminder: Shafter CSC: Vegetative Barrier Subcommittee Meeting on 11/28

Hello Shafter CSC, The next Vegetative Barrier Subcommittee meeting will be held 4-5 p.m. on Monday, November 28. This is an optional meeting and not mandatory. Subcommittee meetings do not qualify for the stipend program. Documents for…

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[DPR] NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Good Afternoon CSC’s Sharing some info from the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). Buenas tardes Comité, Compartiendo esta información del Departamento de Regulación de Pesticidas (DPR). Para ver una versión en español, haga clic…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on Monday, 11/14

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Outdoor Cooking Presen…

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Shafter CSC: Vegetative Barrier Subcommittee Meeting on 11/28

Hello Shafter CSC, The next Vegetative Barrier Subcommittee meeting will be held 4-5 p.m. on Monday, November 28. This is an optional meeting and not mandatory. Subcommittee meetings do not qualify for the stipend program. If you’d like…

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 11/14

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Outdoor Cooking Presen…

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Shafter CSC: Upcoming Meetings Update & Draft Agenda

Hi Shafter CSC, Thank you to all of you who completed the survey regarding upcoming meetings! Based on the survey feedback, here are the results for the upcoming meetings: New time for agenda-setting meetings Starting in the new year, the…

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[DPR Reminder] What to Expect at DPR’s November Public Notification Workshops

Hello CSCs, Sharing the below message on behalf of the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). Hola Comités, Les compartimos el siguiente mensaje en nombre del Departamento de Regulación de Pesticidas (DPR, por sus siglas en inglés). …

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Shafter AB 617 CSC - Upcoming Meetings Survey

Hi Shafter CSC, We are doing some planning for our meetings for the remainder of the year and would like your feedback on a few items. 1. Agenda-setting meetings 2. Regular December meeting 3. Vegetative Barriers Subcommitt…

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Update: AB 617: September Resident Stipend

Please use this new Zoom link for today’s meeting at 3:30 p.m. / Use este nuevo enlace de Zoom para la reunión de hoy a las 3:30 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87302861026?pwd=U05RaXdpeHhlYi9BM0pFQzVvbFVpZz09 Meeting ID:…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 11/13 CSC Meeting

Hello Shafter CSC! Agenda Review Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for the last Shafter CSC meeting of the year on November 13. Additional feedback on the draft age…

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Notice of Public Workshop - Best Available Retrofit Control Technology (BARCT) Rule Evaluation Update

NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP BARCT RULE EVALUATION UPDATE The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) invites you to attend a public workshop to present the Best Available Control Technology (BARCT) analysis of District…

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Notice of Public Workshop - 2022 Plan for the 2015 8-Hour Ozone Standard

NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP 2022 PLAN FOR THE 2015 8-HOUR OZONE STANDARD The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) invite you to attend a public workshop to present, dis…

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AB 617: September Resident Stipend Update

Hello CSCs, Sharing the message below on behalf of Harder + Co. Hola Comités, Compartiendo el siguiente mensaje en nombre de Harder + Co. ________________________________________ Dear CSC members, Thank you to those of you who are pa…

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 10/10

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Draft CERP Annual Repo…

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Shafter CSC: Draft CERP Annual Report - Feedback Needed

Hi Shafter CSC, We are looking for CSC feedback on the first draft of the 2022 Shafter CERP Annual Report. We will discuss the report in more details during the October CSC meeting. Comments and questions about the report can be shared by…

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AB 617: October Resident Stipend Meeting -- Recording

Hi CSCs, If you missed the informational meeting on 10/24 on stipends, recordings of the meeting are now available. • Meeting Recording: English Español • Meeting Presentation • Stipend Process Handout If you have any stipend questions,…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 10/10/2022

Hello Shafter CSC! Agenda Review Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for the next Shafter CSC meeting on October 10. Additional feedback on the draft agenda and sugge…

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Reminder: Shafter AB 617 CSC - Upcoming Meetings Survey due 10/30

Hi Shafter CSC, We are doing some planning for our meetings for the remainder of the year and would like your feedback on a few items. Agenda-setting meetings Regular December meeting Vegetative Barriers Subcommittee meeting Please submit…

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Reminder: Shafter CSC: Vegetative Barrier Subcommittee Meeting is Tomorrow

Hello Shafter CSC, Thank you to CSC members who participated in the meeting date poll. The first Vegetative Barrier Subcommittee meeting will be held 3:00-4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22. This is an optional meeting and not mandatory.…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 9/12

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Other meeting documen…

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Shafter CSC: Vegetative Barrier Subcommittee Meeting on 9/22/2022

Hello Shafter CSC, Thank you to CSC members who participated in the meeting date poll. The first Vegetative Barrier Subcommittee meeting will be held 3:00-4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22. This is an optional meeting and not mandatory.…

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 9/12

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Other meeting documen…

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CARB research project kickoff meeting for Community Health Indicators Project

Hello CSCs, Sharing the below message on behalf of CARB. Hola Comités Directivos, Compartiendo el siguiente mensaje en nombre de CARB. ________________________________________ The California Air Resources Board will be hosting a kick-off…

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CSC Membership Renewal

Hello CSC members, We are conducting a District-wide CSC membership renewal to verify your interest and commitment to participating on the CSC in your community. This process will ensure there is continued engagement with active partici…

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Work Group Meeting for the Electric Bicycle Incentives Project/Reunión de Grupo de Trabajo para el Proyecto de Incentivos para Bicicletas Eléctricas

Hello CSCs, Sharing the below message on behalf of CARB. Hola Comités Directivos, Compartiendo el siguiente mensaje en nombre de CARB. ________________________________________ Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. …

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting is TONIGHT

Hello Shafter CSC, A quick reminder: To prepare for tonight's funding discussions, please review the Incentives Measure Funding Follow Up Presentation before the meeting. Hope to see you all tonight! Hola Comité Directivo de Shafter, Un…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 7/11/2022

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, July 11, 2022. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Proposed Group Agreeme…

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 7/11/2022

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, July 11, 2022. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Proposed Group Agreeme…

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Shafter AB 617: Agenda-Setting Meetings for July-December 2022 on Zoom

Hello Shafter CSC, In preparations for the remaining optional agenda-setting meetings this year, we are sending a new recurring calendar appointment for the agenda-setting meetings for the next six months (July-December). Please accept the…

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Shafter AB 617: Regular CSC Meetings for July-December 2022

Hello Shafter CSC, In preparations for the remaining meetings this year, we are sending a new recurring calendar appointments for our regular CSC meetings for the next six months. Please accept the calendar appointment so you have the seri…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 7/11/2022

Hello Shafter CSC! Agenda Review Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for the next Shafter CSC meeting on July 11. Additional feedback on the draft agenda and suggesti…

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Draft Rule Documents Available for Review - District Rule 4460 (Petroleum Refinery Fence-Line Air Monitoring) and Rule 3200 (Petroleum Refinery Community Air Monitoring Fees)

Opportunity for CSC feedback / Oportunidad para Comentarios del Comité ________________________________________ DRAFT RULE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW RULE 4460 (Petroleum Refinery Fence-Line Air Monitoring) and RULE 3200 (Petroleum Refi…

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[DPR] ACTUALIZACIÓN pública para los Talleres Públicos sobre el Sistema Estatal de Notificaciones sobre la Aplicación de Pesticidas

Hola Comités, Les compartimos el siguiente mensaje en nombre del Departamento de Regulación de Pesticidas (DPR, por sus siglas en inglés). ________________________________________ View as a webpage / Share ACTUALIZACIÓN p…

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[DPR] Public Reminder Regarding Statewide Pesticide Notification Public Workshops

Hello CSCs, Sharing the below message on behalf of the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). ________________________________________ View as a webpage / Share Public Reminder Regarding Statewide Pesticide Notificat…

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Shafter CSC: Open Solicitation for Urban Greening Projects

Hello, The District is soliciting proposals from eligible entities to implement Urban Greening projects in the Shafter Community boundaries. This Request for Proposal will provide a total grant amount of up to $50,000 to the selected appl…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 6/13/2022

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, June 13, 2022. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: Agenda Proposed Group Agreement Oth…

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AB 617 CSC: A walk down memory lane - the Rise of Electric Vehicles

Hi CSCs, Please see the following note from the Central California Asthma Collaborative representative CSC member. Hola Comités, Consulte la siguiente nota del miembro representante del Comité Colaborativo del Asma de California Central…

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Notice of Public Workshop - District Rule 4460 (Petroleum Refinery Fence-Line Air Monitoring) and Rule 3200 (Petroleum Refinery Community Air Monitoring Fees) (1)

Upcoming Learning Opportunity for CSC - Attendance is voluntary and not eligible for resident stipend Próxima Oportunidad para Aprender para el Comité Directivo - Asistencia es voluntaria y no es elegible para el estipendio de residente …

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 6/13/2022

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, June 13, 2022. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting: • Agenda • Proposed Group Agreeme…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 6/13/2022

Hello Shafter CSC! Agenda Review Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for the next Shafter CSC meeting on June 13. Additional feedback on the draft agenda and suggesti…

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State To Hold Public Workshops on Development of Statewide Pesticide Application Notification System

Hello CSCs / Hola Comités, Sharing the below message on behalf of the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). To view the same information in Spanish, please visit this link: https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pesticide_notification_network/s…

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Now Open for Applications: Clean Air Centers Pilot Program (AB 836)

Hello CSC members, Please share with your contacts. Hola Comité Directivo, Por favor comparta con sus contactos. Now Open for Applications: Clean Air Centers Pilot Program (AB 836) The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District…

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Reminder: Shafter AB 617 Meeting on Monday, 5/9/2022

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, May 9, 2022. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting Agenda Group Agreement CERP Measure Up…

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 5/9/2022

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, May 9, 2022. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting Agenda Group Agreement CERP Measure Up…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 5/9/2022

Hello Shafter CSC! Agenda Review Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for next month’s Shafter CSC meeting on May 9th. Additional feedback on the draft agenda and sugg…

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New Update: Shafter CSC: CALTRANS SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION SURVEY - CALTRANS BUSCA COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS SOBRE LA ENCUESTA DE TRANSPORTE ACTIVO

Hello Shafter CSC, Sharing some info from Caltrans about the Active Transportation Plan. Attached is an announcement on the public review draft, which also is attached and can be viewed online at https://www.catplan.org/district-6. If you…

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Joint Public Workshop on the Clean Air Centers Pilot Program (AB 836)

Upcoming Learning Opportunity for CSC - Attendance is voluntary and not eligible for resident stipend Próxima Oportunidad para Aprender para el Comité Directivo - Asistencia es voluntaria y no es elegible para el estipendio de residente J…

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Notice of Public Workshop - District Rule 4460 (Petroleum Refinery Fence-Line Air Monitoring) and Rule 3200 (Petroleum Refinery Community Air Monitoring Fees)

Upcoming Learning Opportunity for CSC - Attendance is voluntary and not eligible for resident stipend Próxima Oportunidad para Aprender para el Comité Directivo - Asistencia es voluntaria y no es elegible para el estipendio de residente N…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 4/11/2022

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, April 11, 2022. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting • Agenda • Group Agreement • Upda…

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Update: Shafter CSC: CALTRANS SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION SURVEY - CALTRANS BUSCA COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS SOBRE LA ENCUESTA DE TRANSPORTE ACTIVO

Hi Shafter CSC, Sharing an update from Caltrans in regards to this survey. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Edgar Hernandez with Caltrans at edgar.hernandez@dot.ca.gov or (559) 981-7436. Hola Comité Directivo de S…

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 4/11/2022

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, April 11, 2022. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting • Agenda • Group Agreement • Upda…

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AB 617: Outreach Mini Grant Application and Guidelines

Dear CSC, Please see attached draft guidelines and application for the District AB 617 Outreach Mini Grant program. Please let us know if you have any suggestions or edits. We plan to start promoting these with local non-profits and othe…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 4/11 Meeting

Hello Shafter CSC! Agenda Review Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for next month’s Shafter CSC meeting on April 11, 2022. Additional feedback on the draft agenda a…

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Notice of Extension of Comment Period - Rules 4401, 4409, 4455, 4623, 4624

Opportunity for CSC Feedback / Oportunidad para comentarios del Comité Directivo ________________________________________ Notice of Extension of Comment Period RULE 4401 (STEAM-ENHANCED CRUDE OIL PRODUCTION WELLS) RULE 4409 (COMPONENTS AT L…

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Shafter AB 617: Agenda-Setting Meetings for March-June 2022

Hello Shafter CSC, Starting in March, our optional agenda-setting meetings via Zoom are returning to their regularly scheduled days, which are on the Mondays after the regular CSC meetings. Simultaneous English and Spanish translation will…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 3/14/2022

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, March 14, 2022. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting • Agenda • Kern COG Presentation …

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 3/14/2022

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, March 14, 2022. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Helpful resource links for the meeting • Agenda • Kern COG Presentation …

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 3/14 Meeting

Hello Shafter CSC! Agenda Review Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for this month’s Shafter CSC meeting on March 14, 2022. Additional feedback on the draft agenda a…

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Shafter CSC: CALTRANS SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION SURVEY - CALTRANS BUSCA COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS SOBRE LA ENCUESTA DE TRANSPORTE ACTIVO

Hello Shafter CSC, Sharing some info from the City of Shafter regarding a Caltrans survey. Hola Comités, Compartiendo información de la Ciudad de Shafter sobre una encuesta de Caltrans. ________________________________________ Dear C…

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Notice of Public Workshop - Technical Working Group for the Development of the 2022 Ozone Plan

NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2022 OZONE PLAN The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) invite you to attend a public worksh…

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AB 617: Forms/Zoom Tech Session Follow-up

Hello AB 617 Community Steering Committees, Thank you to those of you who were able to join us for our Forms/Zoom Tech Session earlier this month. If you weren’t able to attend, below are the resources that were shared during the meeting: …

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Reminder: Shafter AB 617: February Agenda-Setting Meeting set for 2/22/2022

Hello Shafter CSC, This is a reminder our next optional, agenda-setting meeting was changed due to a holiday, and it will now be 3-4 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. There will be simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation available through…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 2/14/2022

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Here is the agenda. Other meeting documents, including presentations, will…

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 2/14/2022

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation will be available during the meeting. Here is the agenda. Other meeting documents, including presentations, will…

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Reminder: AB 617: Forms/Zoom Tech Session for CSC Residents is Tomorrow

Hi CSCs, Just a reminder about tomorrow’s Forms/Zoom Tech Session at 4 p.m. We’ll be sharing this Zoom tutorial video during the meeting if you would like to view it in advance. English interpretation will be provided during the video, as…

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Reminder: Shafter CSC: CERP Prioritization Survey Due Tomorrow

Hello Shafter CSC, As discussed during the CSC meeting on January 10, here is the CERP Prioritization Survey for CSC members to complete. While all CERP measures are important, this survey will help provide an overall picture of which CERP…

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AB 617: Forms/Zoom Tech Session for CSC Residents

Hello AB 617 Community Steering Committees, We will be holding a Forms/Zoom Tech Session for resident CSC members 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 on Zoom. The meeting will be recorded in English and Spanish and available later for viewing…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 2/14/2022 Meeting

Hello Shafter CSC, Draft Agenda Review Please find the attached draft agenda for Shafter’s CSC meeting on Feb. 14, 2022. If you have any additional feedback on the draft, please email us at AB617@valleyair.org by the end of the day Sunday,…

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Shafter CSC: CERP Prioritization Survey

Hello Shafter CSC, As discussed during the CSC meeting last week, here is the CERP Prioritization Survey for CSC members to complete. While all CERP measures are important, this survey will help provide an overall picture of which CERP mea…

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Notice of Public Scoping Meeting - District Rule 4460 (Petroleum Refinery Fence-Line Air Monitoring) and Rule 3200 (Petroleum Refinery Community Air Monitoring Fees)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING RULE 4460 (Petroleum Refinery Fence-Line Air Monitoring) and RULE 3200 (Petroleum Refinery Community Air Monitoring Fees) The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) invites you to att…

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Reminder: Shafter AB 617: January Agenda-Setting Meeting set for 1/18/2022

Hello Shafter CSC, This is a reminder our next optional, agenda-setting meeting was changed due to a holiday, and it will now be 3-4 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. This agenda-setting meeting will be held in Spanish, with simultaneous Engli…

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Shafter CSC: Simultaneous Interpretation during CSC Meetings

Hello Shafter CSC! In an effort to minimize disruptions during meetings, we are transitioning to simultaneous interpretation on Zoom. We have reached out to CSC members who use the teleconference line and are working with them to join meet…

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Shafter CSC: December Meeting Follow-Up (Updated with flyer attached)

Hi Shafter CSC, Thank you for the robust discussions during last month’s CSC meeting! Just wanted to follow it up with some additional information. CERP Measure Review Presentation The presentation Jessica Olsen shared on the screen can b…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on Monday, 1/10/2022

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Here is the agenda. Other meeting documents, including presentations, will also be posted ahead of the meeting here. Below you will find the Zoom informati…

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on Monday, 1/10/2022

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next meeting will be 5-7 p.m., on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Here is the agenda. Other meeting documents, including presentations, will also be posted ahead of the meeting here. Below you will find the Zoom informati…

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Shafter CSC: December Meeting Follow-Up

Hi Shafter CSC, Thank you for the robust discussions during last month’s CSC meeting! Just wanted to follow it up with some additional information. CERP Measure Review Presentation The presentation Jessica Olsen shared on the screen can b…

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Shafter AB 617: Agenda-Setting Meetings for January-February 2022

Hello Shafter CSC, In preparation for the upcoming year, we are sending two separate calendar appointments for our agenda-setting meetings for this month and next month. Our regularly scheduled agenda-setting meetings are usually the Monda…

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RE: AB 617: JOIN US: California Statewide Truck Parking Study - SJV Focus Group - 1/13/22

Good morning CSCs, Caltrans has provided the study overview in Spanish as well. Please see the attached document. ________________________________________ Buenos días Comités Directivos, CalTrans también ha proporcionado la descripción…

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Shafter AB 617: Regular CSC Meetings for January-June 2022

Hello Shafter CSC, We hope you are having a restful and joy-filled end of the year! In preparation for the upcoming year, we are sending recurring calendar appointments for our regular CSC meetings for the next six months. Following this e…

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AB 617: JOIN US: California Statewide Truck Parking Study - SJV Focus Group - 1/13/22

Hello CSCs, Sharing some info from CalTrans. Hola Comités, Compartiendo información de CalTrans. ________________________________________ Good afternoon, Caltrans would like to invite you to join us for a discussion on the Cali…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 1/10/2022 Meeting

Hello Shafter CSC, Draft Agenda Review Please find the attached draft agenda for Shafter’s CSC meeting on Jan. 10, 2022. If you have any additional feedback on the draft, please email us at AB617@valleyair.org by the end of the day Tuesday…

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Reminder: Shafter CSC: Draft Burn Cleaner Flyer - Input Needed

Hello Shafter CSC! We’re excited to share a draft version of the Burn Cleaner flyer for Shafter residents for your review and input. We welcome any thoughts and suggestions as we finalize the flyer. We’d love to hear any outreach ideas you…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Burn Cleaner Flyer - Input Needed

Hello Shafter CSC! We’re excited to share a draft version of the Burn Cleaner flyer for Shafter residents for your review and input. We welcome any thoughts and suggestions as we finalize the flyer. We’d love to hear any outreach ideas you…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on Monday, 12/13

Hello Shafter CSC, We will be having a December meeting 5-7 p.m., on Monday, December 13. Here is the agenda. Other meeting documents, including presentations, will also be posted ahead of the meeting here. Below you will find the Zoo…

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Canceled: AB 617 Update: Reoccurring Debrief/Agenda-Setting Meeting (Shafter CSC)-- Spanish Teleconference Info Updated

Hello Shafter CSC, As noted in the draft and final December CSC agenda, due to scheduling conflicts, this agenda-setting meeting is being canceled. There will be time at the end of the December 13th meeting to solicit agenda topics and vol…

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 12/13 (Agenda)

Hello Shafter CSC, We will be having a December meeting 5-7 p.m., on Monday, December 13. Here is the agenda. Other meeting documents, including presentations, will also be posted ahead of the meeting here. Below you will find the Zoo…

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Notice of Public Scoping Meeting - District Rule 4550 (Conservation Management Practices)

Upcoming Learning Opportunity for CSC - Attendance is voluntary and not eligible for resident stipend Próxima Oportunidad para Aprender para el Comité Directivo - Asistencia es voluntaria y no es elegible para el estipendio de residente ___…

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AB 617 Site Offline: Shafter DMV

Good Evening CSC Members, The PM10 monitor at the Shafter DMV is down because one of the pieces of equipment broke down. We will keep you updated on the repair progress. All the other monitors in Shafter are currently operational and the d…

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Notice of Public Scoping Meeting - District Rule 4550 (Conservation Management Practices) (1)

Upcoming Learning Opportunity for CSC - Attendance is voluntary and not eligible for resident stipend Próxima Oportunidad para Aprender para el Comité Directivo - Asistencia es voluntaria y no es elegible para el estipendio de residente ___…

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Reminder: AB 617 EV Mechanic Training Town Hall is TODAY at 3 p.m.

Hello AB 617 Communities, Optional Learning Opportunity for All AB 617 Communities in Valley We are hosting an EV Mechanic Training Town Hall to share updates with all AB 617 communities on current EV mechanic training programs in the Va…

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Shafter CSC: Shafter Annual Report Sent to CARB

Hi Shafter CSC, During our last CSC meeting, it was requested that the District let community know when the Shafter CERP Annual Report was forwarded to CARB. Please see the attached letter, which was sent to CARB along with the Annual Repo…

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AB 617 EV Mechanic Training Town Hall on 12/2

Hello AB 617 Communities, Optional Learning Opportunity for All AB 617 Communities in Valley We are hosting an EV Mechanic Training Town Hall to share updates with all AB 617 communities on current EV mechanic training programs in the Va…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 12/13 Meeting

Hello Shafter CSC, Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for Shafter’s CSC meeting on December 13. If you have any additional feedback on the draft, please email us at A…

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Notice of Public Hearing Rule 4352 (Solid Fuel Fired Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters)

Upcoming Learning Opportunity for CSC - Attendance is voluntary and not eligible for resident stipend Próxima Oportunidad para Aprender para el Comité Directivo - Asistencia es voluntaria y no es elegible para el estipendio de residente __…

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Notice of Public Hearing Rule 4354 (Glass Melting Furnaces)

Upcoming Learning Opportunity for CSC - Attendance is voluntary and not eligible for resident stipend Próxima Oportunidad para Aprender para el Comité Directivo - Asistencia es voluntaria y no es elegible para el estipendio de residente ___…

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Shafter CSC: December Meeting -- Response Needed

Hello Shafter CSC, On Monday, we discussed the possibility of having the next CSC meeting be January 10, 2022, due to the upcoming holidays and lack of action items needing resolution. If no meeting is held in December, the District would…

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP - RULE 4905 (Natural Gas-Fired, Fan-Type Central Furnaces)

Upcoming Learning Opportunity for CSC - Attendance is voluntary and not eligible for resident stipend Próxima Oportunidad para Aprender para el Comité Directivo - Asistencia es voluntaria y no es elegible para el estipendio de residente ___…

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Reminder: Shafter CSC Meeting Tonight (Zoom Link)

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next regular CSC meeting will be on Monday, November 8 at 5 pm. Below you will find the Zoom information to join. Please use this new Zoom information from Harder + Co. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us…

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Draft Rule 4352 (Solid Fuel Fired Boilers) Documents Available for Review

DRAFT RULE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW   RULE 4352 (Solid Fuel Fired Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters)   The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) invites you to view available draft rule document…

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Draft Rule 4354 (Glass Melting Furnaces) Documents Available for Review

DRAFT RULE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW   RULE 4354 (Glass Melting Furnaces)   The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) invites you to view available draft rule documents for amendments to District Rule 4354 (G…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 11/8 (Agenda)

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next regular CSC meeting will be on Monday, November 8 at 5 pm. Here is the agenda. Other meeting documents, including presentations, will also be posted ahead of the meeting here. Below you will find the Zoom info…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 11/8 Meeting

Hello Shafter CSC, Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for Shafter’s November CSC meeting on November 8. If you have any additional feedback on the draft, please emai…

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AB 617 Snapshot Survey Reminder

Hi CSC’s / Hola Comités, Survey reminder from CARB’s research team / Recordatorio de la encuesta del personal de investigación de CARB Dear AB 617 Convening Participants, We thank you very much for taking the time to attend this past conv…

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Notice of Public Workshop: District Rule 4352 (Solid Fuel-Fired Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters)

Upcoming Learning Opportunity for CSC - Attendance is voluntary and not eligible for resident stipend Próxima Oportunidad para Aprender para el Comité Directivo - Asistencia es voluntaria y no es elegible para el estipendio de residente ___…

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Notice of Public Workshop: District Rule 4354 (Glass Melting Furnaces)

Upcoming Learning Opportunity for CSC - Attendance is voluntary and not eligible for resident stipend Próxima Oportunidad para Aprender para el Comité Directivo - Asistencia es voluntaria y no es elegible para el estipendio de residente ___…

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 11/8 **New Zoom Link**

Hello Shafter CSC, Our next regular CSC meeting will be on Monday, November 8 at 5 pm. Below you will find the Zoom information to join. Moving forward, please use this **new** Zoom information from Harder + Co. Co-Host Needed We are a…

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Notice of Public Hearing: Adopt the Burn Cleaner Fireplace and Woodstove Change-out Incentive Measure for Receiving SIP Credit for Reductions from the Burn Cleaner Program

Upcoming Learning Opportunity for CSC - Attendance is voluntary and not eligible for resident stipend Próxima Oportunidad para Aprender para el Comité Directivo - Asistencia es voluntaria y no es elegible para el estipendio de residente SA…

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Shafter CSC: Request for Feedback on Annual Report

Happy Friday Shafter CSC, As you heard during our last CSC meeting, the District is soliciting feedback on the 2021 Draft CERP Annual Report. Please submit your feedback to the District at AB617@valleyair.org or call 559-230-6000 and ask…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 10/11

Hi Shafter AB 617 Community Steering Committee, Our next Shafter AB 617 meeting is next Monday, October 11, from 5-7 p.m. Here is the agenda. The 2021 Draft CERP Annual Report and 2021 Annual Enforcement Report are available for your revie…

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Shafter Clean Car Clinic Event Oct. 19th

Hello Shafter CSC Members, Please put on your calendars that the District we will be hosting a Clean Car Clinic, Tuesday October 19, 2021, in Shafter to educate the public about our Drive Clean in the San Joaquin Vehicle replacement progra…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 10/11 (1)

Hi Shafter AB 617 Community Steering Committee, Our next Shafter AB 617 meeting is next Monday, October 11, from 5-7 p.m. Here is the agenda. Other meeting documents, including presentations, will also be posted ahead of the meeting here.…

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RE: REMINDER: AB 617 Convening

Good morning! Attached you will find the program for the AB 617 convening ¡Buenos días!  Adjunto encontrará el programa de la convocatoria  AB 617.       From: Heather Heinks On Behalf Of AB 617 Sent: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 6:46…

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Notice of Public Workshop: Rule 4401, Rule 4409, Rule 4455. Rule 4623, and Rule 4624

NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP RULE 4401 (STEAM-ENHANCED CRUDE OIL PRODUCTION WELLS) RULE 4409 (COMPONENTS AT LIGHT CRUDE OIL PRODUCTION FACILITIES, NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION FACILITIES, AND NATURAL GAS PROCESSING FACILITIES) RULE 4455 (COMPONEN…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 10/11 Meeting

Hello Shafter CSC!   Agenda Review Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for next month’s Shafter CSC meeting on October 11. Additional feedback on the draft agenda a…

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 10/11

Hi Shafter AB 617 Community Steering Committee, Here’s the link for our next meeting on Monday, October 11, from 5-7 p.m. A calendar appointment with the same Zoom info will be sent separately. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85437889391?p…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on Sept. 13

Hello Shafter AB 617 Community Steering Committee, Here is the agenda for our next meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, on Zoom To attend the meeting online with a computer, smartphone or tablet: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zo…

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on Sept. 13 (Agenda)

Hello Shafter AB 617 Community Steering Committee, Here is the agenda for our next meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, on Zoom To attend the meeting online with a computer, smartphone or tablet: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zo…

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Shafter CSC: New Facilitation Team

Good afternoon Shafter CSC,   We are so grateful to all the residents and community stakeholders for working with the District to interview and recommend a facilitation team for implementation of AB 617 in Shafter.   Based on your feedb…

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Shafter CSC: Draft Agenda for 8/9 Meeting

Hello Shafter CSC!   Agenda Review Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for next month’s Shafter CSC meeting on August 9. We heard the committee’s request that the K…

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AB 617: Facilitation Interview - Recording and Feedback (1)

Hello CSCs,   Thank you to those that have responded and an important reminder to those that have not, we really want to hear from you. Please take a moment and respond by 5:00pm TODAY.  Once you input your name and community, you can ski…

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AB 617: Facilitation Interview - Recording and Feedback

Good afternoon Community Steering Committee Members,   Thank you to all who were able to tune in to the webinar yesterday and hear the two potential facilitation teams respond to CSC member questions. If you missed it, a recording of the…

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AB 617: Facilitation Interview Feedback Survey

Hi Community Steering Committee Members,   Thank you to all the CSC members who submitted questions and attended this afternoon's webinar to hear the responses to your questions from the two potential facilitation teams. We would like you…

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AB 617 Survey Extension + Convening Registration Link

Sharing info from CARB’s research team / Compartiendo Información del equipo de investigación de CARB   _____   We are looking forward to your participation at the AB 617 Convening on September 27th and 29th 5-8pm!   1. Please register…

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AB 617: Info on an upcoming CARB hearing

Hi CSCs,   Sharing some info from CARB.     Hola Comité Directivo,   Compartiendo información de CARB.     _____     CSC members,   The California Air Resources Board will conduct a public hearing on  September 23, 2021,  to co…

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AB 617: Facilitation Interviews Update - Webinar Info

Hello CSCs,   Thank you to all who submitted input and feedback on questions to ask the facilitation teams that we will be interviewing to be the new facilitation team of the AB 617, Community Air Protection Program! If you are interested…

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Re: AB 617: Facilitation Interviews - UPDATE

Good afternoon CSC members,   The District just received an update from “Kearns and West”, one of the facilitation respondents described in the email below. They regretted to inform us that, due to internal reasons, they must withdraw the…

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AB 617: Facilitation Selection - Survey Response Needed

Hi Community Steering Committee Members,   As many of you know, the District opened up a process to hire a new facilitation team to help the District continue its community engagement efforts as part of the AB 617, Community Air Protectio…

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Shafter AB 617 CSC August Meeting Update -- Calendar Appointment -- NEW Meeting Link

Please save this email   Hi Shafter AB 617 Steering Committee,   Our monthly reoccurring Shafter CSC meeting info had to be modified due to some logistical changes, so the reoccurring appointment will be canceled. This email has the n…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 7/12/21

Hi Shafter AB 617 Community Steering Committee,    AGENDA Thank you for the great feedback on the draft agenda! Here is the final agenda for our next meeting on Monday, July 12, from 5-7 p.m.    NEW MEETING INFO Reminder, the reoccurr…

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting

Hi Shafter AB 617 Community Steering Committee,    AGENDA Thank you for the great feedback on the draft agenda! Here is the final agenda for our next meeting on Monday, July 12, from 5-7 p.m.    NEW MEETING INFO Reminder, the reoccurr…

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Shafter AB 617 CSC July Meeting Update -- NEW Meeting Link

Please save this email   Hi Shafter AB 617 Steering Committee,   Our monthly reoccurring Shafter CSC meeting info had to be modified due to some logistical changes, so the reoccurring appointment will be canceled. This email has the n…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting

Hello, The next Shafter CSC meeting will be 5-7 p.m. next Monday, May 10, 2021. • Here’s the agenda. Public participation is available via YouTube Live - www.youtube.com/healthyairliving. You can reply or email AB617@valleyair.org if yo…

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AB 617 Update: New Program Plan for Chapter 6 CAP Guidelines

Good afternoon Fresno and Shafter Community Steering Committees, The following program plan has now been posted to the AB 617 community webpage, here: http://community.valleyair.org/grants-and-incentives Residential Wood Burning Emission…

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Draft Shafter AB 617 Agenda for 5/10 Meeting

Good morning! Please find the attached draft agenda, based on the feedback we received during the agenda-setting meeting, for next month’s Shafter CSC meeting on May 10. If you have any additional feedback on the draft, please email us at A…

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AB 617 Update: Agenda-Setting Meeting (Shafter)

Hello Shafter CSC, We’ve got our optional agenda-setting planning meeting on Tuesday, April 20, at 4 p.m. to prepare for the regular May CSC meeting. If you’d like to participate, click the zoom link below: Click to join: https://zoom…

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AB 617 Update: Agenda-Setting Meeting (Shafter)

Hello Shafter CSC, We’ve got our optional agenda-setting planning meeting on Tuesday, April 20, at 4 p.m. to prepare for the regular May CSC meeting. If you’d like to participate, click the zoom link below: Click to join: https://zoom…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on April 12 (Agenda)

Hello Shafter AB 617 Community Steering Committee, Here is the agenda for our next meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2021, on Zoom. As requested by the CSC, attached is a list of ag tractor replacement projects that have been completed…

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Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on April 12 (Agenda)

Hello Shafter AB 617 Community Steering Committee, Here is the agenda for our next meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2021, on Zoom To attend the meeting online with a computer, smartphone or tablet: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/…

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Shafter AB 617 Agenda Prep for April 2021 Meeting

Hi all, We would like to schedule an agenda prep meeting to prepare for our next CSC Meeting. Please let us know your availability by completing the Doodle poll below as soon as possible, no later than Friday. We would like to send out cal…

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Shafter AB 617 Update: Additional Program Plans for Chapter 6 CAP Guidelines

Good afternoon Shafter CSC, The following program plans are now posted to the AB 617 community webpage, here: http://community.valleyair.org/grants-and-incentives • Charge Up Electric Vehicle Charger Incentive Program o This measure will…

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Updated with Zoom links: CARB Railyard Emissions “Virtual” Listening Session

Hi CSCs, Sharing some info from CARB. Hola Comité Directivo, Compartiendo información de CARB. CARB Railyard Emissions “Virtual” Listening Session California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff invite you to participate in the Transportat…

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Update: Shafter AB 617 Community Steering Committee

Shafter AB 617 Community Steering Committee, We want to thank the CSC for the great input in recent meetings discussing CSC participation and the goal of keeping the community energized and informed. As you know we have had a few resident…

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Reminder: Upcoming Shafter AB 617 Meeting on 1/11

Hi Shafter AB 617 Community Steering Committee, Here is the agenda for our next meeting on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, on Zoom. To attend the meeting online with a computer, smartphone or tablet: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/9324293473…

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