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 Fresno County’s transportation planning agency, Fresno 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. 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 Fresco 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
Contact Matthew Shimizu mshimizu@fresnocog.org or call 559-233-4148 Ext. 240 with any questions.
City of Mendota
SJV Hot Spot Checklist_v3.1_5285(027)
SJV PM Hot-Spot Presentation_5285(027)
FEB 25 2026 SJV PL Conformity Working Group Meeting Agenda_Part2-1
Comments can be submitted to Matthew Shimizu, mshimizu@fresnocog.org, through February 23, 2026, at 5pm.
City of Fresno
Clinton Avenue Widening Project
On 12/17/2025, IAC partners concurred that the project is not of a local air quality concern (not a Project of Air Quality Concern – POAQC).
City of Sanger
Traffic Signal Project at Bethel and Almond Avenue
On 4/02/2025, IAC partners concurred that the project is not of a local air quality concern (not a Project of Air Quality Concern – POAQC).
Caltrans – South Fresno State Route 99 Corridor project
Mar 12 2025 SJV PL Working Group Meeting Minutes
Caltrans 06-1H240 IAC Presentation 031225
City of Parlier
Parlier and Newmark Roundabout
On 11/20/2024, IAC partners concurred that the project is not of a local air quality concern (not a Project of Air Quality Concern – POAQC).
City of Selma
McCall & Dinuba Traffic Signal Project
On 8/28/2024, IAC partners concurred that the project is not of a local air quality concern (not a Project of Air Quality Concern – POAQC).
City of Sanger
Traffic Signal at Jensen Avenue and Indianola Avenue
On 4/22/2024, IAC partners concurred that the project is not of a local air quality concern (not a Project of Air Quality Concern – POAQC).
City of Fowler
Right-Turn Pocket On Merced Street at 7th Street Intersection
On 4/15/2024, IAC partners concurred that the project is not of a local air quality concern (not a Project of Air Quality Concern – POAQC).