This evening I got an email from the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District [MBUAPCD] asking for feedback on a proposal to charge cost-recovery fees for burn permits. The details are in the attached letter. In a nutshell, they are proposing a $40 fee for a new backyard burn permit & $20 for a renewal. There will be public hearings: Tuesday, July 15, Watsonville Library, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday, July 16, Air District Office, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday, July 22, San Benito County Bldg, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm to solicit comments; written comment sare welcome too, sent to David Craft via email: dcraft@mbuapcd.org or by mail: Monterey Air Pollution Control District 24580 Silver Cloud Court Monterey, CA 93940 |