The San Joaquin Valley is currently designated as nonattainment with respect to Federal air quality standards for ozone and PM 2.5; and has a maintenance plan for PM-10. As Kern County’s transportation planning agency, Kern COG is responsible for demonstrating that transportation plans and programs satisfy the requirements of the Clean Air Act.
Project-Level Conformity (Hot-spot Analysis) process involves scheduling a combined interagency call and public meeting to review each non-exempt project and PowerPoint presentation associated with each project sponsor. The Meeting Agenda, Project Checklist and Power point Presentation need to be post on Kern COG website 2 weeks before the virtual meeting. This new process allows public and agency partners, including Caltrans, FHA, and EPA, to ask project-related questions directly and confirm determinations “live” during the conference to determine if the project is not a Project of Air Quality Concern (POAQC). Final documents will be uploaded on Kern COG’s website for public review and comments.
Each MPO is responsible for posting project information on their respective websites, responding to public comments, and organizing Interagency Consultation (IAC) calls that are open to public attendance.
For more information, please visit:
Project-Level Conformity and Hot-Spot Analyses | US EPA
Clarifications on Exempt Project Determinations | CA DOT
If you want to summit your projects for Determination, please fill the Checklist and the SJV PM Hot-Spot Presentation Template.
SJV Hot Spot Checklist V3.1 (Adobe PDF)
SJV Hot-Spot Checklist V3.1 (MS Word)
SJV PM Hot-Spot Presentation Template
Contact Vincent Liu vliu@kerncog.org or call 661-319-3131 with any questions.
2025
City of Bakersfield – Adaptive Signal Coordination Project along Panama Lane CML – 5109 (291)
Meeting Materials: Agenda Draft Presentation Hot Spot Checklist
Comments were due to be submitted to Vincent Liu, VLiu@kerncog.org through April 21, 2025, at 5pm.
City of Bakersfield – H Street Corridor Improvements – A TPCML 5109(295)
Meeting Materials: Agenda Draft Presentation Hot Spot Checklist
Comments were due to be submitted to Vincent Liu, VLiu@kerncog.org through April 1, 2025, at 5pm.
H Street Corridor Improvements Final Project Level Conformity Determination Documentation
2024
Caltrans – SR 155/Lexington Street Intersection Improvement Project in Kern County
Meeting Materials: Agenda Draft Presentation Hot Spot Checklist
Comments were due to be submitted to Vincent Liu, VLiu@kerncog.org through December 9, 2024, at 5pm.
SR155/Lexington Intersection Improvement Final Project Level Conformity Determination Documentation
On December 10, 2024, Caltrans and EPA concurred that the SR 155/Lexington Street Intersection Improvement Project was NOT a POAQC.