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2 issues in environment with medium priority
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Air Quality Code Revisions for Emergency Affirmative Defense
The county restored emergency affirmative defense provisions to its air quality rules, which protect permit holders from penalties during emergencies like wildfires — a fix required after a federal court found the EPA's 2023 removal was unlawful.
2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 28, 2026
MediumEnvironment
Groundwater Subsidence Monitoring
The county is continuing its partnership with the state to track how much the ground is sinking due to heavy groundwater pumping.
3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Jan 7, 2026