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Regulations to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from fumigant pesticides affect five nonattainment areas (NAAs): San Joaquin Valley, Sacramento Metro, South Coast, Southeast Desert, and Ventura.
In 2011, four NAAs are likely to meet the targets as a result of requirements to use low- emission fumigation methods. However, in the Ventura NAA, even if all growers used low-emission methods, VOCs may not be reduced enough to achieve the required goal. This has triggered a fumigant emission limit that may restrict use for growers who plan to use fumigants between May 1 and October 31.
- Ventura County fumigation emission limit for May 1 to October 31, 2011. DPR letter (PDF, 48 kb) and method to enforce limit (Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner letter) (PDF 73 kb)
- How to calculate fumigant VOC emissions
- Low-emission fumigation methods required in the San Joaquin Valley, Southeast Desert, and Ventura NAAs
For content questions contact:
Randy Segawa
Phone: (916) 324-4137
E-mail: rsegawa@cdpr.ca.gov