Public hearing on proposed amendments to Rule 4101 regarding visible emissions.

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY UNIFIED AIR POLLUTION 
CONTROL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on April 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM, or as soon thereafter as may be heard at 1990 East Gettysburg Ave., Fresno, California. The public meeting may also be attended through video teleconferencing at the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District's (District) regional offices at 34946 Flyover Court, Bakersfield, California and at 4800 Enterprise Way, Modesto, California. The public hearing will be presented live via webcast. Public participation details can be found on the agenda for the meeting, which will be published online at: www.valleyair.org/public-meetings-and-participation/governing-board/ The following actions will be considered at the hearing:
Adopt Proposed Amendments to 
Rule 4101 (Visible Emissions)
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the adopted rule will be submitted through the California Air Resources Board to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for incorporation as part of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). The proposed action would constitute a SIP revision.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, the District has prepared analyses required by California Health and Safety Code Section 40727 et seq.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all interested persons desiring to be heard or to present evidence on said matters may appear at said hearing. Interested persons may view the proposed rule and supporting documents at the District offices and on-line at www.valleyair.org/public-meetings-and-participation/workshops-hearings/.
Copies of the documents will be made available on and after March 17, 2026 To obtain copies of the documents, please call (559) 230-6000, or FAX your request to (559) 230-6064. You can receive news for rules and plans via email by subscribing to the District's email notification list at: www.valleyair.org/about/sign-up/.
Para solicitar servicios de interpretación en Español, por favor póngase en contacto con Maricela Velasquez al (559) 230-6000 por lo menos 3 días antes de le fecha de la reunión.
Written comments should be addressed to Samuel Palmquist, via mail at 1990 East Gettysburg Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726 or via email at airqualityplanning@valleyair.org. Written comments received by 5:00 PM on April 1, 2026 will be ensured consideration ahead of the April 16, 2026 Governing Board public hearing. Comments may also be submitted at any time prior to or during the April 16, 2026 public hearing. For additional information, please contact staff at (559) 230-6000.
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THE FRESNO BEE
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