938 14th Street 938 14th Street Marysville, CA 95901 (530) 634-7659 FAX (530) 634-7660 www.fraqmd.org David A. Valler, Jr. Air Pollution Control Officer NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP On July 27, 2005, Feather River Air Quality Management District (District) staff will hold a workshop to discuss the implementation of Senate Bill 656, Sher 2003 (SB656). SB656 requires the District to adopt a schedule to implement appropriate control measures to reduce particulate matter (PM) pollution, specifically fine particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) pollution. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved a list of the most readily available, feasible, and cost-effective control measures that could be adopted to reduce PM10 and PM2.5. Measures included on the list are residential wood burning, non-agricultural open burning, fugitive dust, stationary combustion, leaks and storage facilities, product manufacturing, solvents and coatings, fleet rules, transportation related programs, and incentive programs. SB656 requires the District to review the list and adopt an implementation schedule of appropriate measures. The aim of this public workshop is to solicit public input, select and prioritize the most effective, cost-effective and feasible control measures for implementation in Yuba and Sutter Counties. The workshop will be held at the following time and location: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Yuba County Government Center Conference Room #2 915 8th Street Marysville, CA 95901 The public is invited to attend this meeting. A more comprehensive list of measures will be discussed at the meeting. Written comments are encouraged to be submitted to the District prior to the workshop. Please contact Yachun Chow at (530) 634-7659 ex. 202 for additional information. D:\687287829.doc