8/29/2024 - California BAAQMD Cites Apple for Violations of Two Air Pollution Laws

I filed a complaint about Apple's stupid secret fab with the BAAQMD on July 22 2024. 

On August 29 2024, the California Bay Area Air Quality Management District published formal notice of violations by Apple Inc of two violations of air pollution laws via their Skunkworks fab at 3250 Scott Blvd.

BAAQMD cited Apple for violating local air regulations 2-1-301 & 2-1-302 with their stupid secret fab.

References: 
Link: BAAQMD Regulation 2, Rule 1 - General Requirements 
Link: BAAQMD Notices of Violation
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2-1-300 STANDARDS

​2-1-301 Authority to Construct: Any person who, after July, 1972, puts in place, builds, erects, installs, modifies, modernizes, alters or replaces any article, machine, equipment or other contrivance, the use of which may cause, reduce or control the emission of air contaminants, shall first secure written authorization from the APCO in the form of an authority to construct. Routine repairs, maintenance, or cyclic maintenance that includes replacement of components with identical components is not considered to be an alteration, modification or replacement for the purpose of this Section unless the APCO determines the changes to be non-routine. The use or operation of the source shall initiate the start-up period in accordance with Section 2- 1-411. (Amended 3/17/82; 10/19/83; 7/17/91; 5/17/00) 

​2-1-302 Permit to Operate: Before any person, as described in Section 2-1-401, uses or operates any article, machine, equipment or other contrivance, the use of which may cause, reduce or control the emission of air contaminants, such person shall first secure written authorization from the APCO in the form of a permit to operate. ​