Enforcement Actions

The Compliance Division's goals are to provide companies with assistance in complying with air quality rules and regulations and when they cannot comply, to apply an appropriate level of enforcement action proportionate to the non-compliance. These levels of enforcement action include Notices to Comply (NTCs) and/or Notices of Violation (NOVs).

The enforcement of air quality regulations must concentrate first on obtaining compliance and second providing an effective deterrence for non-compliance. The District is committed to fair, reasonable, and equitable treatment of regulated sources.

If you receive a NTC or NOV, you should take immediate and approriate steps to correct the situation, including ceasing operations, following the breakdown procedures, or remedying the problem.  If you have any questions about enforcement actions, contact the Dave Smith, Supervising Air Quality Specialist, at (530) 757-3650.