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The Air District is aware of an odor in the Point Richmond and North Richmond areas. Air District inspectors are investigating and responding to complaints. Staff are in communication with Contra Costa Health to determine the cause and identify corrective actions. Follow instructions from local health officials.
Learn about the Air District’s Naturally Occurring Asbestos Program and find notification forms, regulatory information, and more.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral often used in building materials and construction. Because asbestos has been proven to cause serious and fatal diseases, it is strictly regulated in its use as a building material and where it occurs naturally.
To reduce public exposure to naturally occurring asbestos, the Air District regulates all construction and mining activities that produce dust potentially containing naturally occurring asbestos. The Airborne Toxic Control Measure places requirements on the following activities in areas where naturally occurring asbestos is likely to be found:
Below are asbestos application and notification forms, regulatory information, and general information about naturally occurring asbestos.
Compliance & Enforcement
General Compliance Information
415.749.4999 compliance@baaqmd.gov
Last Updated: 4/24/2018