An important message for Barstow High School families from the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District. 

April 29, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to Health & Safety Code, Section 42301.6

To: The Parents or Guardians of the Students Attending Barstow High School; AND,
All addresses located within 1,000 feet of 220 E Mountain View St. Ste A, Barstow, CA 92311.

Dear Parent/Guardian or Resident:

The Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD) has received an application from Barstow - City Hall for the following project:

INSTALL AND OPERATE A NEW DIESEL IC ENGINE, EMERGENCY GENERATOR

The location of this project is at 220 E Mountain View St. Ste A, Barstow, CA 92311. Since this project is located within 1,000 feet of the boundary of a school site; and, the operation of the above equipment results in hazardous air emissions, the California Health & Safety Code §42301.6 requires that you be given this notification and an opportunity to comment on the project before a permit is issued.

The MDAQMD has determined that, as proposed, the installation of the above equipment will comply with all MDAQMD, State and Federal air quality regulations. The MDAQMD’s analysis of the proposal has determined that the emissions from operation of this equipment will not pose a significant health risk to the school children or to the surrounding public.

Should you have any questions or comments about this project, please submit them in writing within 30 days of the date of this notice to the following:

Mojave Desert AQMD
Attn: Permitting
14306 Park Ave
Victorville, CA 92392

You may also contact May Mamari, Air Quality Engineer, at (760) 245-1661, extension 5020, or via e-mail at mmamari@mdaqmd.ca.gov.