◈ Homepage — https://bcaqmd.org/Skip to main content Home About Us Contact Us County Maps Search: Search Open Burning Rules / Permits / Compliance / Fees Incentives / Grants Planning / CEQA Notices / Boards Resources / Education Stop automatic slide show Prescribed Burns Planned The cooler weather in the spring can provide an opportunity for prescribed burning to be conducted safely. Smoke may be seen in nearby areas. Check here for more info. Breathe Safe Butte Program Portable air purifiers are now available for low-income qualified residents of Butte County, while supplies last! Beginning May 1, CAL FIRE Burn Permits will be required! Although permits for burning in unincorporated areas of Butte County haven't been required since November, that will change on Friday, May 1. Click here for a link to their press release. BCAQMD Current News & Information Scroll for District headlines or click here for office hours and contact information. QUICKLINKS Forms & Applications Breathe Safe Butte Program Community Air Protection Program Open Burning Complaints Current Air Quality Conditions Visit this page for the 24-Hour AQI forecast and links to real-time air quality conditions. WHAT'S THE AIR QUALITY TODAY? » Open Burning Visit this page for today and tomorrow's burn day status. Updated by 8:45 a.m. daily. IS TODAY A BURN DAY? » Wildfires and Air Quality Visit this page for resources to help protect yourself from wildfire smoke. ARE YOU SMOKE READY? » Air Quality Fundamentals A video series introducing air quality and air pollution control topics. READ MORE » Contact Numbers District Office: 530-332-9400 Agricultural Burn Line: 530-332-9406 Residential Burn Line: 530-332-9407 Check Before You Light: 530-332-9409   Make An Online Payment Pay Online with ACI Payments Air Quality Governing Board Most Recent Agenda MAY 28 2026 Air Quality Governing Board Meeting COPYRIGHT © 2026 BUTTE COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 629 ENTLER AVENUE, SUITE 15, CHICO CA 95928 TELEPHONE (530) 332-9400 PRIVACY POLICY COMPLAINTS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES DISTRICT TRANSPARENCY WEBSITE ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT POWERED BY STREAMLINE | SIGN IN ◈ Interior Pages — 10 pages crawledGas Stations and Vapor Recovery - Butte County Air Quality Management District Skip to main content Home About Us Contact Us County Maps Search: Search Toggle navigation Open Burning Outdoor Residential Burning Agricultural Burning Conditional Rice Straw Burn Permit Prescribed Burning Burning FAQs Rules / Permits / Compliance / Fees District Rules Business Permits / Registration Stationary Source Permit Categories Portable Equipment Registration Planned Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Events Stationary (and Portable) Agricultural Engines Forms & Applications Stationary Sources Production Data District Portable Equipment Registration Program Stationary (and Portable) Agricultural Engines Public Information Request Surface Coating NESHAPS Federal Permitting Forms Gas Stations and Vapor Recovery Asbestos (Demolition and Renovation) Naturally-Occuring Asbestos Air Toxics Hot Spots Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) Compliance & Civil Penalties Diesel Truck & CARB Regulations Incentives / Grants Carl Moyer & FARMER Program Community Air Protection Program Breathe Safe Butte Program (Home Air Filters) Lawn and Garden Equipment Program Woodsmoke Reduction Program California Clean Vehicle Incentive Programs Planning / CEQA Air Quality Standards & Attainment Planning CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Notices / Boards Governing Board Hearing Board Public Notices Budget Public Information Resources / Education Check Before You Light Air Quality Monitoring Wildfires and Air Quality Wood Stoves and Fireplaces Indoor Air Quality Working Together for Clean Air News & Publications Links to Additional Resources Rules / Permits / Compliance / Fees District Rules Business Permits / Registration Forms & Applications Gas Stations and Vapor Recovery Asbestos (Demolition and Renovation) Naturally-Occuring Asbestos Air Toxics Hot Spots Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) Compliance & Civil Penalties Diesel Truck & CARB Regulations Gas Stations and Vapor Recovery Compliance Advisories Authority to Construct Permits – Effective January 1, 2022 Vapor Recovery Testing Policies and Procedures – Effective January 1, 2022 Do I need a permit? All retail gasoline dispensing facilities (GDFs) in Butte County are required to have a Permit to Operate for their Phase I and Phase II vapor recovery systems. All non-retail gasoline storage tanks 550-gallons or larger are also required to have a Permit to Operate. The Permit to Operate outlines operating, source testing, maintenance, and recordkeeping requirements. If you are a new facility and would like to apply for a permit, an Authority to Construct application form must be completed and returned to the District. Authority to Construct application forms can be found here . If you have any further questions about the application process or permit requirements, contact Dave Campbell at (530) 332-9400 ext. 102. Source testing Retail and non-retail GDFs require vapor recovery source testing on an annual basis. GDF performance testing shall be completed annually, no later than twelve (12) months after the previous annual performance test. The District shall be notified at least ten (10) days prior to the source test date(s) so that District personnel can witness the tests, and the results shall be provided to the District office within 30 days of completion. The permit holder is responsible for source test scheduling. If you have questions regarding source test requirements and scheduling, contact Dave Campbell at (530) 332-9400 ext. 102. Planning to make equipment changes? All major equipment modifications at existing GDFs must be completed under an Authority to Construct permit. Authority to Construct permits can be found here and must be completed and approved before modifications begin. Also, start-up testing is required within 30 days of the completed equipment installation. If you have any further questions regarding Authority to Construct requirements or the application process, contact Riley Peacock at (530) 332-9400 ext. 107. Station Inspection & Maintenance Logs Phase I & Phase II Daily Inspection Form Above Storage Tank Daily Inspection Form Maintenance & Repair Log ISD Alarm Log District Rules and Requirements All District rules regarding gasoline dispensing facilities are located below. Rule 220: Hold-Open Latch Requirement For Retail Service Stations Rule 221: Phase I Vapor Recovery Requirements Rule 222: Phase II Vapor Recovery Requirements Rule 223: Delivery Vessels Equipped With Vapor Recovery Rule 224: Delivery Vessels Not Equipped With Vapor Recovery Rule 225: Vapor Collection And Disposal System At Loading Facilities Rule 226: Storage of Gasoline Products At Bulk Facilities Rule 227: Vapor Recovery Requirements At Bulk Gasoline Facilities Resources California Air Resources Board - Vapor Recovery Executive Orders California Air Resources Board - Vapor Recovery Equipment Advisories Stationary Source Forms Visit this page for stationary source application forms including Authority to Construct, Permit to Operate, and Transfer of Ownership. 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Please use the Standard Permit Application Form below for “ Authority to Construct ,” “ Permit to Operate ,” and “ Transfer of Ownership ” applications. You may access federal permitting forms (Prevention of Significant Deterioration or Title V) by following this link . You may either download, print, complete forms and mail to the address below with the required application payment or submit the forms electronically. All forms require an electronic or scanned signature. For online payments, see Online Payment link . Mail to: Butte County Air Quality Management District 629 Entler Avenue, Suite 15 Chico, CA 95928 Form 200 Standard Permit Application Form Form 200 Permit Application Instructions Form 201 General Supplemental Info Form 202 List of Criteria Form 206 Public Notification (HSC) Form 213 Abrasive Blasting (Confined) Form 215 Aggregate Processing Plant Form 216 Sweating Furnace Form 217 Asphalt Concrete Production Form 218 Baghouse Form 219 Boilers & Liquid Heaters Form 220 Carbon Adsorption Unit Form 221 Spray Paint Booth Form 223 Cyclones Form 224 Degreaser & Dip Tank Form 225 Dehydrators Form 226 Dry Cleaning Form 227 Phase I & II Vapor Recovery – Gasoline Storage Tank Form 230 Grain Processing Form 231 Afterburner/Vapor Incinerator Form 232 Crematory Form 233 Incinerator Form 234 Internal Combustion Engines Form 236 Nut Processing Form 237 Ovens Form 239 Soil Vapor Extraction/Air Stripping Systems Form 240 Soil Aeration Form 241 Thermal Spraying Make An Online Payment Pay Online with ACI Payments Stationary Source Permit Categories Visit this page for a list of common facilities and activities that require an air quality permit. Read more » Copyright © 2026 Butte County Air Quality Management District 629 Entler Avenue, Suite 15, Chico CA 95928 Telephone (530) 332-9400 Privacy Policy Complaints Employment Opportunities District Transparency Website Accessibility Statement Powered by Streamline | Sign in × Search results Search Search Close Carl Moyer & FARMER Program - Butte County Air Quality Management District Skip to main content Home About Us Contact Us County Maps Search: Search Toggle navigation Open Burning Outdoor Residential Burning Agricultural Burning Conditional Rice Straw Burn Permit Prescribed Burning Burning FAQs Rules / Permits / Compliance / Fees District Rules Business Permits / Registration Stationary Source Permit Categories Portable Equipment Registration Planned Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Events Stationary (and Portable) Agricultural Engines Forms & Applications Stationary Sources Production Data District Portable Equipment Registration Program Stationary (and Portable) Agricultural Engines Public Information Request Surface Coating NESHAPS Federal Permitting Forms Gas Stations and Vapor Recovery Asbestos (Demolition and Renovation) Naturally-Occuring Asbestos Air Toxics Hot Spots Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) Compliance & Civil Penalties Diesel Truck & CARB Regulations Incentives / Grants Carl Moyer & FARMER Program Community Air Protection Program Breathe Safe Butte Program (Home Air Filters) Lawn and Garden Equipment Program Woodsmoke Reduction Program California Clean Vehicle Incentive Programs Planning / CEQA Air Quality Standards & Attainment Planning CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Notices / Boards Governing Board Hearing Board Public Notices Budget Public Information Resources / Education Check Before You Light Air Quality Monitoring Wildfires and Air Quality Wood Stoves and Fireplaces Indoor Air Quality Working Together for Clean Air News & Publications Links to Additional Resources Incentives / Grants Carl Moyer & FARMER Program Community Air Protection Program Breathe Safe Butte Program (Home Air Filters) Lawn and Garden Equipment Program Woodsmoke Reduction Program California Clean Vehicle Incentive Programs Carl Moyer & FARMER Program The District is not currently accepting new applications for the Carl Moyer Program & FARMER Program at this time. The District's Community Air Protection Program is accepting applications through February 9, 2026 and applicants can use the Carl Moyer applications below for that program. --------- The Carl Moyer Program was established in 1998 as a partnership between the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and local air districts. This grant program provides funding for replacing, repowering, or retrofitting eligible heavy-duty engines with cleaner-than-required technology. The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) Program provides funding through local air districts for agricultural harvesting equipment, heavy-duty trucks, agricultural pump engines, tractors, UTVs, and other equipment used in agricultural operations. The FARMER Program is supported in part by California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work. Off Road Equipment Program BCAQMD Off-Road Equipment Replacement Application Off-Road Equipment Program Guide and Checklist District Financing Policy On Road Heavy-Duty Vehicle Program BCAQMD On Road Heavy-Duty Vehicle Application (note that the review of certain on road vehicle applications may be delayed due to ongoing changes to State vehicle regulations). Infrastructure BCAQMD Infrastructure Application (battery charging stations) For questions, more information, or to be notified of future funding opportunities, call Jason Mandly at (530) 332-9400, extension 108, or email [email protected]. 2024 Carl Moyer Guidelines FARMER Program Guidelines The District administers the Carl Moyer Program through a Policies and Procedures Manual approved by the Governing Board. The Policies and Procedures Manual for the Carl Moyer Program was last updated in June 2025. The FARMER Program Policies and Procedures Manual was last updated in March 2024. 25 years of the Carl Moyer Program! This video provides some testimonials from around the state (links to YouTube). Additional Grant Programs: The California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) administers the Rural Assistance Program (RAP) to assist rural districts in funding eligible projects. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has additional opportunities for agricultural engine replacement projects. Community Air Protection Program Visit this page for information about the Community Air Protection Program, CAP Incentives, and AB617. Participating Dealerships Visit this page for a list of participating dealerships that are familiar with the District's Carl Moyer & FARMER Program. Copyright © 2026 Butte County Air Quality Management District 629 Entler Avenue, Suite 15, Chico CA 95928 Telephone (530) 332-9400 Privacy Policy Complaints Employment Opportunities District Transparency Website Accessibility Statement Powered by Streamline | Sign in × Search results Search Search Close Working Together for Clean Air - Butte County Air Quality Management District Skip to main content Home About Us Contact Us County Maps Search: Search Toggle navigation Open Burning Outdoor Residential Burning Agricultural Burning Conditional Rice Straw Burn Permit Prescribed Burning Burning FAQs Rules / Permits / Compliance / Fees District Rules Business Permits / Registration Stationary Source Permit Categories Portable Equipment Registration Planned Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Events Stationary (and Portable) Agricultural Engines Forms & Applications Stationary Sources Production Data District Portable Equipment Registration Program Stationary (and Portable) Agricultural Engines Public Information Request Surface Coating NESHAPS Federal Permitting Forms Gas Stations and Vapor Recovery Asbestos (Demolition and Renovation) Naturally-Occuring Asbestos Air Toxics Hot Spots Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) Compliance & Civil Penalties Diesel Truck & CARB Regulations Incentives / Grants Carl Moyer & FARMER Program Community Air Protection Program Breathe Safe Butte Program (Home Air Filters) Lawn and Garden Equipment Program Woodsmoke Reduction Program California Clean Vehicle Incentive Programs Planning / CEQA Air Quality Standards & Attainment Planning CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Notices / Boards Governing Board Hearing Board Public Notices Budget Public Information Resources / Education Check Before You Light Air Quality Monitoring Wildfires and Air Quality Wood Stoves and Fireplaces Indoor Air Quality Working Together for Clean Air News & Publications Links to Additional Resources Resources / Education Check Before You Light Air Quality Monitoring Wildfires and Air Quality Wood Stoves and Fireplaces Indoor Air Quality Working Together for Clean Air News & Publications Links to Additional Resources Working Together for Clean Air This page is archived to provide helpful information to the public. Come back during the next Air Quality Awareness Week for updates! May 1 through May 5 is Air Quality Awareness Week! Air Quality Awareness Week is promoted by federal, state, local, and tribal agencies to share information with the public about efforts to protect and improve air quality. Each day this year has a different air quality theme. The links below will take you to the US EPA page for each topic which includes great resources for educators, healthcare professionals, and the public. Monday, May 1 – Wildfires and Smoke Tuesday, May 2 – Asthma and Your Health Wednesday, May 3 – Air Quality and Transportation Thursday, May 4 – Air Quality and Climate Friday, May 5 – Participatory Science We’ll be adding local information and perspective below each day! What do prescribed fire , low cost sensors, and goats have in common? Community Participation! Communities and individuals all around Butte County have participated in ways to reduce wildfire risk and track air quality conditions. Low-cost air quality sensors have helped fill in the gaps with knowing how smoke is impacting communities in Butte County. Smoke could be coming from wildfires, prescribed burning – which is necessary to prevent catastrophic wildfires, open burning, or burning in a woodstove or fireplace. Some of these sensors were installed by BCAQMD but many more are owned and maintained by community members. The Airnow Fire and Smoke Map is a great place to see official air quality monitors working in tandem with community sensors to inform the public about smoke impacts. The largest source of particulate pollution in Butte County is wildfire smoke. Wildfire prevention is also work to prevent hazardous air quality conditions in Butte County. That’s why BCAQMD is supportive of the local Fire Safe Councils , Resource Conservation Districts , and other agencies and organizations that leverage community action to help reduce wildfire risk. Thursday, May 4: Air Quality and Climate The Butte County Air Quality Management District incentive programs have reduced tons of smog-forming pollutants and particulates over the years through woodstove replacements, and heavy-duty equipment replacement projects. Grants have also reduced the emissions of toxic air contaminants like diesel particulates. This is important in Butte County because the areas has had issues meeting state and federal air quality standards for ozone and fine particulates (PM2.5). Another benefit from all these projects is the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions! The FARMER Program by itself has resulted in a reduction of 1,142 Metric Tons of CO2 equivalent through the replacement of agricultural equipment. Wednesday, May 3: Air Quality and Transportation Most smog-forming pollutants and greenhouse gases are emitted through the transportation sector. Fortunately, there are many ways to reduce the emissions of your ride. Riding a bike or taking transit are a great start! If you’re purchasing a new low-emission vehicle – be sure to check for rebates with the California Vehicle Rebate Program (CVRP) to save some money. If you’re looking for something bigger, check the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentive Program (HVIP) for trucks, vans, and buses. If you need a clean off-road vehicle – take a look at the Clean Off-Road Equipment Program (California CORE) . Air Quality Compliance Specialist II Dave Campbell shares another example of how air quality and transportation intersect: Air Quality Never Sleeps Most gasoline service stations are open 24-hours, 365 days a year. Vapor recovery equipment only works if the equipment is installed, maintained, and operates as designed. District inspectors perform numerous inspections to ensure all equipment is operating in compliance which helps reduce smog-forming VOCs and limits the public’s exposure to benzene, a toxic air contaminant. Tuesday, May 2: Asthma and Your Health Today is World Asthma Day! Visit today’s AQAW Page on Asthma to learn more about how air quality can impact asthma. Many of the sources of air pollution that BCAQMD regulates can exacerbate asthma at high enough concentrations. Patrick Lucey, BCAQMD Assistant Air Pollution Control Officer shares this information on how certain activities are regulated in Butte County to reduce emissions: Permitting and Enforcement helps keep Air Quality in the Green The Butte County Air Quality Management District enforces federal and state stationary source permitting requirements for almost 800 facility processes that create air pollution to protect the health of the public. Examples of facility processes that require air district permitting are gas stations, gasoline storage terminals, printing presses, asphalt/concrete batch plants, cabinet shops, dry cleaning operations, large boilers/water heaters, large generators, incinerators, paint booths, rice/nut processing and wood product manufacturing. Permitting requirements vary depending upon the process at the facility. Some examples of permit requirements are: Retail gas stations are required to pass performance testing annually to ensure the vapor recovery systems are in working order. District staff attend these performance tests to make sure they are conducted correctly. Large-scale printing presses have daily throughput limits to ensure the amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) released do not exceed state regulations. Asphalt/Concrete batch plants are required to install Particulate Matter (PM) emissions controls and may also have throughput limits. Large natural gas/propane boilers and water heaters need to be the Low-NOx type to ensure Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) releases are minimal. Dry cleaning operations must keep their chemicals in sealed containers and make sure their equipment is free from leaks that can release the chemicals into the air. Paint booths must have filters installed at all times to capture PM while painting is occurring, and all paint/solvents must be kept in sealed containers to limit the release of VOC’s. 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Link to CARB's Air District Rule Database Visit this page to view the District's most current Rules. Select Butte County from the map or drop down list. Then choose the Rule you would like to view. 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FILING PERIOD: Applications, résumés, and letters of interest will be accepted from March 18, 2026 until 4:30 pm April 3, 2026. Postmarks will not be accepted. The District is looking to have the position filled by May 4, 2026. 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Educational Resources Air Quality Flag Program and Air Quality Education (Airnow) Air Quality Teaching Box (UCAR) Learning and Teaching about the Environment (US EPA) Copyright © 2026 Butte County Air Quality Management District 629 Entler Avenue, Suite 15, Chico CA 95928 Telephone (530) 332-9400 Privacy Policy Complaints Employment Opportunities District Transparency Website Accessibility Statement Powered by Streamline | Sign in × Search results Search Search Close Wood Stoves and Fireplaces - Butte County Air Quality Management District Skip to main content Home About Us Contact Us County Maps Search: Search Toggle navigation Open Burning Outdoor Residential Burning Agricultural Burning Conditional Rice Straw Burn Permit Prescribed Burning Burning FAQs Rules / Permits / Compliance / Fees District Rules Business Permits / Registration Stationary Source Permit Categories Portable Equipment Registration Planned Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Events Stationary (and Portable) Agricultural Engines Forms & Applications Stationary Sources Production Data District Portable Equipment Registration Program Stationary (and Portable) Agricultural Engines Public Information Request Surface Coating NESHAPS Federal Permitting Forms Gas Stations and Vapor Recovery Asbestos (Demolition and Renovation) Naturally-Occuring Asbestos Air Toxics Hot Spots Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) Compliance & Civil Penalties Diesel Truck & CARB Regulations Incentives / Grants Carl Moyer & FARMER Program Community Air Protection Program Breathe Safe Butte Program (Home Air Filters) Lawn and Garden Equipment Program Woodsmoke Reduction Program California Clean Vehicle Incentive Programs Planning / CEQA Air Quality Standards & Attainment Planning CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Notices / Boards Governing Board Hearing Board Public Notices Budget Public Information Resources / Education Check Before You Light Air Quality Monitoring Wildfires and Air Quality Wood Stoves and Fireplaces Indoor Air Quality Working Together for Clean Air News & Publications Links to Additional Resources Resources / Education Check Before You Light Air Quality Monitoring Wildfires and Air Quality Wood Stoves and Fireplaces Indoor Air Quality Working Together for Clean Air News & Publications Links to Additional Resources Wood Stoves and Fireplaces New installations of Wood Burning Devices in Butte County require EPA Certified Stoves. Make sure your new device is in EPA’s Certified Wood Heater Database . The US EPA Burn Wise website has up to date information on burning better with less smoke. Resources include directions on building firewood storage structures and sheds. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions Additional Links Burn Wise - Spanish Burn Wise - Hmong Copyright © 2026 Butte County Air Quality Management District 629 Entler Avenue, Suite 15, Chico CA 95928 Telephone (530) 332-9400 Privacy Policy Complaints Employment Opportunities District Transparency Website Accessibility Statement Powered by Streamline | Sign in × Search results Search Search Close Asbestos (Demolition and Renovation) - Butte County Air Quality Management District Skip to main content Home About Us Contact Us County Maps Search: Search Toggle navigation Open Burning Outdoor Residential Burning Agricultural Burning Conditional Rice Straw Burn Permit Prescribed Burning Burning FAQs Rules / Permits / Compliance / Fees District Rules Business Permits / Registration Stationary Source Permit Categories Portable Equipment Registration Planned Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Events Stationary (and Portable) Agricultural Engines Forms & Applications Stationary Sources Production Data District Portable Equipment Registration Program Stationary (and Portable) Agricultural Engines Public Information Request Surface Coating NESHAPS Federal Permitting Forms Gas Stations and Vapor Recovery Asbestos (Demolition and Renovation) Naturally-Occuring Asbestos Air Toxics Hot Spots Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) Compliance & Civil Penalties Diesel Truck & CARB Regulations Incentives / Grants Carl Moyer & FARMER Program Community Air Protection Program Breathe Safe Butte Program (Home Air Filters) Lawn and Garden Equipment Program Woodsmoke Reduction Program California Clean Vehicle Incentive Programs Planning / CEQA Air Quality Standards & Attainment Planning CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Notices / Boards Governing Board Hearing Board Public Notices Budget Public Information Resources / Education Check Before You Light Air Quality Monitoring Wildfires and Air Quality Wood Stoves and Fireplaces Indoor Air Quality Working Together for Clean Air News & Publications Links to Additional Resources Rules / Permits / Compliance / Fees District Rules Business Permits / Registration Forms & Applications Gas Stations and Vapor Recovery Asbestos (Demolition and Renovation) Naturally-Occuring Asbestos Air Toxics Hot Spots Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) Compliance & Civil Penalties Diesel Truck & CARB Regulations Asbestos (Demolition and Renovation) Compliance Advisory for Property Owners, Contractors, and Abatement Companies engaged in building or structure renovation or demolition. The District recently received delegation approval from the EPA to take responsibility for overseeing compliance with the Demolition/Renovation Asbestos NESHAP. The District began processing notifications and surveys on January 1, 2024. Breathing airborne asbestos fibers can cause serious health effects, including asbestosis, mesothelioma, and risk of lung cancer. Asbestos is found in many building materials, including drywall, insulation, tiles, popcorn ceiling treatment and more. Asbestos fibers may be released into the air by the disturbance of asbestos-containing material during product use, demolition work, building or home maintenance, repair, and remodeling. In general, exposure may occur only when the asbestos-containing material is disturbed or damaged in some way to release particles and fibers into the air. Before hiring a contractor to perform any demolition or renovation work, you can check to make sure they are registered with Cal/OSHA; the State of California requires registration for contractors and employers that remove asbestos having an asbestos fiber content of more than 0.1% and 100 square feet or more of surface area of asbestos-containing material – see https://www.dir.ca.gov/databases/doshacru/acrulist.asp for more information. I am demolishing or renovating a single residential building or structure. If you are demolishing or renovating a single residential building or structure that has not been used for commercial purposes, you may complete the District Asbestos Exemption Form and submit it to our office. The District will complete and stamp the form and return it to you so it can be provided to the building department with jurisdiction over the proposed project. Regardless of the exemption status, the District recommends that you take measures to protect yourself and others from exposure to asbestos (Information from the US EPA). If you are demolishing or renovating a commercial, institutional, or industrial building or structure, or a residential building with five (5) or more units, the Commercial requirements apply. See the next section on our website for information on how to proceed. I am renovating / demolishing a commercial / institutional building or structure. District Regulations The Butte County Air Quality Management District (District) has historically been one of several air districts in the state of California that has been “non-delegated” to enforce the Asbestos National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). Non-delegated air districts are being transitioned to implement and enforce the applicable Asbestos NESHAP Air Toxic Control Measure requirements as the California Air Resources Board is no longer is providing oversight for the program. The Butte County Air Quality Management District recently adopted regulations governing asbestos testing, surveying and removal. Rule 516 sets the fee schedule for our asbestos program and Rule 270 sets the regulations on testing, surveying and removal of potential asbestos-containing materials. If you are demolishing or renovating a commercial, institutional, or industrial building or structure, or a residential building with five (5) or more units, the requirements below apply. Renovations where the total amount of material disturbed is less than 160 square feet, less than 260 linear feet (for pipes), or less than 35 cubic feet are exempt. Step 1: Is the Project Exempt? Projects that disturb less friable asbestos or Regulated Asbestos Containing Material (RACM) materials than listed below are not subject to Rule 270 and the project is exempt from District Asbestos Demolition and Renovation requirements. · 260 linear feet on pipes; or · 160 square feet on other facility components; or, · The total volume of Regulated Asbestos Containing Material (RACM) is at least 35 cubic feet. Complete and submit the District Asbestos Exemption Form. The District will stamp this completed form, so it can be provided to the building department with jurisdiction over the proposed project. Asbestos Demolition and Renovation - Exemption Form Step 2: Asbestos Survey If a project is not exempt , before any work begins, the building owner or operator must have a thorough asbestos survey performed on the project site. This survey must be completed by a Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) or Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) licensed by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) and who has taken an EPA-approved Building Inspector course. See a list of local testing and abatement companies. Find a licensed CAC/CSST. Advisory on asbestos survey requirements. If there is asbestos present (more than 0.1% and 100 square feet or more), contractors and employers that remove asbestos must be registered with Cal/OSHA, through the Asbestos Contractors’ Registration Unit (ACRU) . Search the ACRU Step 3: Asbestos Notification Form For all demolitions and any renovations that will disturb Regulated Asbestos-Containing Material (RACM) of at least 160 square feet, 260 linear feet (on pipe) or 35 cubic feet, you must submit a District Asbestos Demolition/Renovation Notification Form along with a copy of the survey. **New procedure as of January 20, 2026: The District will prepare an invoice with applicable fees per District Rule 516- Asbestos Demolition and Renovation Fees and the District’s fee schedule following the District's receipt of the Notification Form and survey (if applicable) to the District. ** Asbestos Demolition and Renovation Notification Form Instructions *updated January 20, 2026* Asbestos Demolition and Renovation Notification Form Submittal Options Survey reports and notification forms can be dropped off in person (Counter hours Tuesday-Friday, 7:30-12), mailed (629 Entler Avenue, Suite 15, Chico, CA 95928) or emailed ( asbe Production Data - Butte County Air Quality Management District Skip to main content Home About Us Contact Us County Maps Search: Search Toggle navigation Open Burning Outdoor Residential Burning Agricultural Burning Conditional Rice Straw Burn Permit Prescribed Burning Burning FAQs Rules / Permits / Compliance / Fees District Rules Business Permits / Registration Stationary Source Permit Categories Portable Equipment Registration Planned Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Events Stationary (and Portable) Agricultural Engines Forms & Applications Stationary Sources Production Data District Portable Equipment Registration Program Stationary (and Portable) Agricultural Engines Public Information Request Surface Coating NESHAPS Federal Permitting Forms Gas Stations and Vapor Recovery Asbestos (Demolition and Renovation) Naturally-Occuring Asbestos Air Toxics Hot Spots Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) Compliance & Civil Penalties Diesel Truck & CARB Regulations Incentives / Grants Carl Moyer & FARMER Program Community Air Protection Program Breathe Safe Butte Program (Home Air Filters) Lawn and Garden Equipment Program Woodsmoke Reduction Program California Clean Vehicle Incentive Programs Planning / CEQA Air Quality Standards & Attainment Planning CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Notices / Boards Governing Board Hearing Board Public Notices Budget Public Information Resources / Education Check Before You Light Air Quality Monitoring Wildfires and Air Quality Wood Stoves and Fireplaces Indoor Air Quality Working Together for Clean Air News & Publications Links to Additional Resources Rules / Permits / Compliance / Fees District Rules Business Permits / Registration Forms & Applications Stationary Sources Production Data District Portable Equipment Registration Program Stationary (and Portable) Agricultural Engines Public Information Request Surface Coating NESHAPS Federal Permitting Forms Gas Stations and Vapor Recovery Asbestos (Demolition and Renovation) Naturally-Occuring Asbestos Air Toxics Hot Spots Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) Compliance & Civil Penalties Diesel Truck & CARB Regulations Production Data The following generic forms can help you complete the reporting requirements of your Permit to Operate. Every facility with an air permit must submit a Facility Questionnaire (Form 250) and the production data as required in the permit’s Recordkeeping Conditions before January 31 of each year. Alternatively, you may submit a signed and dated document containing the requested information. Please contact the District if you have additional questions. Form 250 Facility Questionnaire _____________________________________ Form 252 Drycleaning Operation Form 259 GDF – Non Retail Form 260 GDF – Retail Form 261 GDF – Bulk Petroleum Operations Form 262 ICE – Prime Form 263 ICE – Emergency Backup Form 264 Boilers-SteamGenerators-ProcessHeaters Form 265 Microturbine Form 266 Space Heater Form 267 Furnaces Form 268 Wood Processing Form 269 Coating Operations Form 270 Powdercoating Operations Form 271 Abrasive Blasting Booth Form 272 Architect u ral Coatings Manufacturing Form 273 Newspaper Printing Operations Form 274 Aggregate Crushing & Screening Form 275 Concrete Batching Operation Form 276 Asphalt Production Form 277 Misc Materials Processing Form 278 Hulling, Shelling, Drying, Cleaning, Sorting Form 279 Rice Cleaning, Drying & Storage Form 280 Bulk Fertilizer Storage Operations Form 281 Soil Remediation Form 282 Wastewater Treatment Form 283 Crematory Form 284 Organic Liquids Storage Form 285 Medical Equipment Sterilization Form 286 Fluid Evaporator Form 287 Silica Processing Form 288 Remediation Equipment Form 289 Thermal Spraying Operations Form 290 Household Hazardous Waste Facility Form 291 Fumigation Operations Form 292 Sand Processing Operations Copyright © 2026 Butte County Air Quality Management District 629 Entler Avenue, Suite 15, Chico CA 95928 Telephone (530) 332-9400 Privacy Policy Complaints Employment Opportunities District Transparency Website Accessibility Statement Powered by Streamline | Sign in × Search results Search Search Close