Santa Barbara APCD Outlines Diesel Generator Rules

The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District has outlined rules for diesel generators used during public safety power shutoff events.

What the announcement covers

The rules address generator use during PSPS events, when electrical service is shut off as a safety measure. The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District is the agency involved.

The announcement concerns diesel generators and air-quality requirements. It does not establish a broader policy beyond that subject.

Why it matters

Residents, businesses and other organizations that use diesel generators during a PSPS event will need to follow the district’s rules. The specific operating requirements are not stated in the information available for this brief.

The district’s announcement provides the basis for understanding how generator use is treated during these outages. Further details would be needed to describe requirements such as permits, operating limits or reporting steps.

Public record

Edhat reported on the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District’s outline of the rules. The linked item is the available record for this announcement.