In August, 17 new inpectors joined South Coast AQMD’s Office of Compliance & Enforcement’s Inspector Training Program. The 12-week course comprised of both virtual classes and field training operations aimed at building a foundation for enforcing air quality rules and regulations. 

The new inspectors have degrees in science, engineering, or a related subject, and some have prior experience working in an environmental field or for a regulatory agency. Since completing training, the new inspectors have joined their field teams and have begun conducting field operations, such as inspecting facilities and responding to public complaints. South Coast AQMD is thrilled to have this new class of inspectors who are carrying out the agency’s mission to clean the air and to protect the residents of the South Coast Air Basin.