Amendment of MDAQMD Regulation III – Fees

The Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District proposes amendments to Rules 301, 302, and 303 to align fee structures with the escalating costs of regulatory operations, including the issuance of licenses and permits, enforcement investigations, inspections, audits, and administrative adjudication. A uniform 2 percent fee increase is intended to ensure financial sustainability by directly offsetting the rising expenses associated with personnel and operational demands across these programs. In addition to the fee adjustment, Rule 301 will be revised to harmonize section (E)(7)(g) with the language and definitions in MDAQMD Rule 1160, enhancing consistency and clarity in regulatory implementation. The amendments are part of a strategic effort to maintain effective regulatory oversight while ensuring that fees reflect actual program costs. The initiative is being managed by the agency located in Victorville, California, with Bertrand Gaschot listed as the primary point of contact for inquiries. This forecasted regulatory update is intended to support long-term operational readiness and compliance consistency across the district’s enforcement and permitting activities.