On January 12, 1996, the AQMD Governing Board decided to place the VOC RECLAIM program on hold. In order to achieve the federal clean air standards, nine of the source-specific rules which would have been subsumed by RECLAIM are now scheduled for further amendments. The February Rule Forecast Report reflects this program change, indicating those months the nine source-specific rules are scheduled for public hearing.
APR '96 201 - Permit to Construct
Proposed amendments will incorporate those activities described in
EPA's definition of "begin actual construction."
Ed Pupka - (909)396-3332
APR '96 Regulation XIII - New Source Review
Proposed amendments will address the following items: Federal
Class I Area Visibility Protection Analysis and Federal Land
Manager Notice; Priority Reserve offsets for privately owned
companies, technical clarifications; storage area exemption from
residency time for portable equipment; use of actual or potential
to emit emissions for the facility offset exemption and small
business BACT; and assessment of companies that expended $250,000
or more to retire an NSR debt and consideration for equity.
Anupom Ganguli - (909)396-3185 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071)
Socio:Francis Goh (3075)
MAY '96 FCAA Title III Program *
This program will necessitate the adoption of new rules to
implement administrative requirements and NESHAPS. Rules that may
need to be amended include Rules 108, 109, 461, 462, 463, 464, 466,
477, 481, 1101, 1106, 1124, 1125, 1126, 1129, 1130, 1130.1, 1136,
1141, 1142, 1162, 1173, 1176, 1179, 1405, 1406, and 1420.
Ben Shaw - (909)396-2394
MAY '96 Regulation III - Fees *
Proposed amendments in support of AQMD's fiscal year 1996-97 budget
may include adjustments to match state Consumer Price Index change
or other changes if the Board finds they are necessary and will
result in an equitable apportionment of fees. Further, proposed
fee rule will recover state and local district's costs associated
with the statewide Air Toxics "Hot Spots" (AB2588) program.
Adjustments may also be made to reflect market prices under the Air
Quality Investment Program currently administered under Rule 2202,
but may be moved to Regulation III. RECLAIM fees may also be
adjusted in accordance with the above principles.
Ed Pupka - (909)396-3332 / Ben Shaw (909)396-2394
CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
MAY '96 1304 - Exemptions
Proposed amendment will add methyl bromide to the offset
exemptions. According to the Clean Air Act, the production and
sale of methyl bromide is scheduled to be banned by 2001. Because
of this and the high cost of offsets, staff recommends this
exemption.
Dave Schwien - (909)396-2577
MAY '96 1623 - Credit for the Use of Small Off-Road Utility Equipment (CM#
MOF-03)
Proposed rule will develop a mechanism to allow AQMD to issue
mobile source emission reduction credits for purchasing
low-emission off-road utility equipment such as
electric-battery-operated lawn mowers and leaf blowers, and for
scrappage of old units.
Henry Hogo - (909)396-3184 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio:
Francis Goh (3075)
JUN '96 407 - Liquid and Gaseous Air Contaminants
Staff will review the rule and amend if necessary.
Bill Thompson - (909)396-2398
JUN '96 430 - Breakdown Provisions
Proposed amendment will change the existing rule by introducing
language eliminating permit condition violations that occur as a
direct result of valid breakdown. Additionally, administrative
language changes will make the rule consistent with current AQMD
policies, and eliminate vague and ambiguous wording.
Pang Mueller - (909) 396-2433 CEQA: Tara Sheehy (3102) Socio: Bob
Kneisel (3199)
JUN '96 1136 - Wood Products Coatings
Staff plans to evaluate current VOC limits and amend as necessary.
Mike Mills - (909)396-2578
JUN '96 2002 - Allocations for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) and Oxides of
Sulfur (SOx)
Proposed amendments will add NOx and SOx emission factors.
Pang Mueller (909)396-2433
JUN '96 2004 - Requirements
Proposed amendment will provide procedural consistency with Rule
430.
Pang Mueller - (909)396-2433
JUN '96 2011 - Requirements for Monitoring, Reporting, and Recordkeeping
for Oxides of Sulfur (SOx) Emissions
2012 - Requirements for Monitoring, Reporting and Recordkeeping for
Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) Emissions.
Proposed amendments will provide clarifications to monitoring,
reporting, and recordkeeping provisions.
Pang Mueller - (909)396-2433
JUL '96 442 - Usage of Solvents
Proposed amendments are necessary to align the definition of
volatile organic compounds (VOC) with current practices and U. S.
EPA guidelines.
Anupom Ganguli - (909)396-3185 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071)
Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
JUL '96 1145 - Plastic, Rubber & Glass Coatings
Proposed amendments will be based on a recent review of available
technology. Development of new resins will allow for reductions
from acrylic formulations (one component coating category).
Polyurethane (two-component) coatings are expected to be developed
as one component water-based coatings with reduced VOC content.
Replacement technology such as UV curable coatings may also result
in emission reductions.
Carol Coy (909)396-2434
JUL '96 1171 - Solvent Cleaning Operations
Proposed amendments will incorporate the requirements of the
solvent degreasing NESHAP.
Anupom Ganguli - (909)396-3185 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio:
Sue Lieu (3059)
JUL '96 1176 - Sumps and Wastewater Separators (CM# FUG-02) *
Proposed amendments will require application of active drainage to
petroleum and chemical facilities. The control of oil field well
cellars is being evaluated.
William Thompson - (909)396-2398 CEQA: Tara Sheehy (3102) Socio:
Francis Goh (3075)
JUL '96 1510 - Special Events Centers (CM# ISR-01) *
Proposed rule will reduce emissions and congestion generated by
special event centers. The rule will specify a menu of actions
that reduce emissions and congestion. Operators of special event
centers will select actions from the menu to be implemented at
their facilities.
Laki Tisopulos - (909)396-3123 CEQA: Tara Sheehy (3102) Socio:
Shah Dabirian (3076)
AUG '96 212 - Standards for Approving Permits
Proposed amendments will bring AQMD's rule in line with state law
governing public noticing requirements.
Ben Shaw - (909)396-2394
AUG '96 219 - Equipment Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to
Regulation II
Proposed amendments will incorporate the requirements of the
solvent degreasing NESHAP.
Larry Bowen - (909)396-2575 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue
Lieu (3059)
AUG '96 1125 - Can, Drum, & Coil Coating
Proposed amendments will be based on a recent review of available
technology. Coil coating facilities would be able to reduce
emissions through reformulation and enclosure of roller coater
units to capture fugitive emissions. Reductions may also be
realized from drum manufacturers through coating reformulations,
increased transfer efficiency of spray guns, and installation of
control equipment.
Anupom Ganguli - (909)396-3185
AUG '96 1169 - Hexavalent Chromium - Chrome Plating and Chromic Acid
Anodizing
Proposed amendments will incorporate the requirements of the chrome
plating NESHAP.
Ben Shaw - (909)396-2394 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue
Lieu (3059)
AUG '96 1505 - Regional Shopping Facilities *
Proposed rule will reduce emissions and congestion generated by
vehicle trips to and from large regional shopping centers. The
rule will specify a menu of actions that operators of regional
shopping centers may implement at their facilities.
Laki Tisopulos - (909)396-3123 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio:
Sue Lieu (3059)
SEP '96 Regulation XXX - Title V Operating Permits *
Regulation XXX was developed to establish the parameters for an
operating permit program that satisfies the requirements of Title V
of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. On August 29, 1994, U. S.
EPA proposed revisions to regulations that define the minimum
elements of an approvable operating permit program. These
regulations are expected to be finalized in 1996. Regulation XXX
will then be amended to parallel changes in the EPA program.
Pang Mueller - (909)396-2433 CEQA: Tara Sheehy (3102) Socio:
Sue Lieu (3059)
SEP '96 1118 - Emission Reductions from Refinery Flares *
Proposed rule will take a two-step approach to gather data on
flaring operations at petroleum refineries to assess the need for,
or the level of, any future controls required in order to reduce
flare emissions. The first step will require refineries to monitor
flaring activities for the amount and composition of gases being
flared. If the data demonstrates a need to control flaring
operations, step two of the rule will be to develop specific
control requirements to reduce flare emissions.
Mohsen Nazemi - (909)396-2662 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio:
Sue Lieu (3059)
SEP '96 1128 - Paper, Fabric, & Film Coating
Proposed amendments will be based on a recent review of available
technology. These facilities can achieve additional reductions
through the use of reformulated materials, increased effectiveness
of add-on control equipment, UV curable coatings and adhesives with
negligible VOC emissions. Additional reductions will come from the
use of hotmelt adhesives and resin impregnating applications.
Anupom Ganguli - (909)396-3185
SEP '96 1130 - Graphic Arts
Proposed amendments will be based on a recent review of available
technology. Emissions associated with inks and fountain solutions
can be reduced with current available technology. The advent of
ultraviolet and electron beam technology will allow a switch from
conventional inks to inks with little or no VOC emissions. Solvent
cleanup emissions will also be reduced through the use of solvent
recovery systems, lower vapor pressure solvents and further use of
automatic blanket washers and vegetable-based wash solvents.
Anupom Ganguli - (909)396-3185
SEP '96 1405 - Control of Ethylene Oxide & CFC Emissions from Sterilization
or Fumigation Processes
Proposed amendments will clarify requirements for testing inlet
samples.
John Higuchi - (909)396-2267 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071)
Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199)
SEP '96 1512 - Airport Ground Access (CM# ISR-04) *
Proposed rule will reduce emissions and congestion from passenger
trips to and from airports. A menu of actions that reduce
emissions and congestion will be specified in the rule. Operators
of airports will select actions from the menu to be implemented at
their facilities.
Laki Tisopulos - (909)396-3123 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio:
Sue Lieu (3059)
SEP '96 MSC-02 - In-Use Compliance Program for Air Pollution Control
Equipment (All Pollutants)
Ben Shaw - (909)396-2394
OCT '96 1105.1 - Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units (CM# CMB-09) *
Proposed rule will reduce PM10 emissions from petroleum refinery
fluid catalytic cracking units.
Mohsen Nazemi - (909)396-2662 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071)
Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
OCT '96 1107 - Metal Products Coating
Proposed amendments will be based on a recent review of available
technology. The technology review reveals that VOC concentration
limits can be reduced to 185 grams per liter, as applied with
powder coatings for both general and high gloss coatings.
Non-compliant solvent-borne high solids coatings could be vented to
control equipment. The use of acetone, an exempt solvent, will
also reduce emissions.
Anupom Ganguli - (909)396-3185
OCT '96 1113 - Architectural Coatings
Proposed amendments will readopt provisions overturned by a 1990
court judgement on the Environmental Assessment, extend the
quart-container exemption, and implement AQMP Control Measure
CTS-07.
Mike Mills - (909)396-2578 CEQA: Tara Sheehy (3102) Socio: Shah
Dabirian (3076)
OCT '96 1138 - Restaurant Operations (CM# PRC-03) *
Proposed rule will address VOC and PM10 control requirements in
AQMP Control Measure PRC-03 for commercial charbroilers.
Rudy Eden - (909)396-2391 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Shah
Dabirian (3076)
OCT '96 1506 - Registration and Commercial Vehicles (CM# ISR-03) *
Proposed rule will be used to compile data on commercial vehicle
trips. Data will be used to design a rule that reduces emissions
and congestion from commercial vehicle activities generated by
commercial business facilities. This rule will specify a menu of
actions that the operators of commercial businesses may implement
at their facilities.
Laki Tisopulos - (909)396-3123 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio:
Sue Lieu (3059)
NOV '96 1110 - Emissions from Stationary IC Engines (Demonstration) (CM#
CMB-F)
1110.1 - Emissions from Stationary IC Engines (CM# CMB-F)
1110.2 - Emissions from Gaseous- & Liquid-Fueled IC Engines (CM#
CMB-F)
Proposed amendments will consolidate the above rules to update
emission limits and other requirements; eliminate duplicate or
obsolete language; reflect requirements of U. S. EPA non-road
engine rulemaking; establish consistency with Proposed Regulation
XXI - Portable Equipment - Statewide Regulation; and address AQMP
Control Measure CMB-F.
Larry Bowen - (909)396-2575 CEQA: Tara Sheehy (3102) Socio: Bob
Kneisel (3199)
NOV '96 1124 - Aerospace Component Coating
Proposed amendments will be based on a recent review of available
technology. Clean-up solvents using blends containing exempt
acetone will reduce VOC emissions from this industry. Further
reductions are expected from: primers, topcoats, adhesive bonding
primers, temporary protective coatings, chemical milling and
chemical processing maskants; solid film/barrier coating, and fuel
tank coatings.
Anupom Ganguli - (909)396-3185
NOV '96 1420.1 - Emission Standards for Lead
Proposed rule will implement the new federal lead standards under
Title III.
Ben Shaw - (909)396-2394
NOV '96 1423 - Lead Abatement Rule
This is a place holder for a rule to control lead emissions during
abatement activities. This rule will be coordinated with Cal-EPA's
statewide strategic plan to reduce lead poisoning.
Ben Shaw - (909)396-2394 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue
Lieu (3059)
NOV '96 1437 - Furniture Stripping Operations
Proposed rule will control methylene chloride emissions from
furniture stripping operations.
Ben Shaw - (909)396-2394
NOV '96 1503 - Trip Reduction for Schools (CM# ISR-05) *
Proposed rule will facilitate the reduction of student trips to
high schools, colleges, and universities. The rule will provide a
list of trip reduction strategies from which schools will select
actions to achieve their trip reduction goals.
Laki Tisopulos - (909)396-3123 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio:
Sue Lieu (3059)
NOV '96 2009 - Area Source Credits (CM# CMB-03 & CMB-04) *
Proposed rule will implement the market incentives program for area
sources to supplement RECLAIM.
Pang Mueller - (909)396-2433 CEQA: Tara Sheehy (3102) Socio:
Sue Lieu (3059)
NOV '96 CMB-06 - Emission Reductions from Standards for New Commercial and
Residential Water Heaters (NOx)
Pang Mueller - (909)396-2433
NOV '96 PRC-01 - Emission Reductions from Woodworking Operations (PM10)
Fred Lettice - (909)396-2576
DEC '96 403 - Fugitive Dust
Proposed amendments will incorporate control measures BCM-01
through BCM-05 from the 1994 BACM SIP to meet the Clean Air Act
requirements for Best Available Control Measures.
403.2 - Fugitive Dust - Contingency Requirements for the Coachella
Valley
Proposed rule will develop fugitive dust contingency measures as
required under the Clean Air Act. This rule is to be adopted but
not implemented unless future milestone targets are not met.
403.3 - Fugitive Dust - Contingency Requirements for the South
Coast Air Basin
Proposed rule will develop fugitive dust control contingency
measures as required under the Clean Air Act. This rule is to be
adopted but not implemented unless future milestone targets are not
met.
Mel Zeldin - (909)396-3058
DEC '96 1151 - Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Non-Assembly Line Coating
Operations
Staff plans to evaluate current VOC limits and amend as necessary.
Fred Lettice - (909)396-2576
DEC '96 1415 - Reduction of Refrigerant Emissions from Stationary
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems
Proposed amendments will ensure consistency with EPA Clean Air Act
requirements.
Rudy Eden - (909)396-2391
3rd or Intercredit Trading
4th Proposed rule will link AQMD's mobile and stationary source credit
Quarter trading programs to increase compliance flexibility.
'96 Elaine Chang - (909)396-3186 / Jack Broadbent - (909)-396-3789
TBD '96 217 - Provisions for Sampling & Testing Facilities
Proposed amendments will clarify the responsibility of sources to
provide safe and accessible sampling and testing provisions in
their facilities.
217.1 - Construction of Sampling & Testing Facilities
Proposed rule will delineate the minimum requirements for
permanent, safe, and accessible facilities for testing emissions
from a stack or duct.
John Higuchi - (909)396-2267 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio:
Sue Lieu (3059)
TBD '96 218 - Continuous Emission Monitoring
Proposed amendments will delete obsolete language; clarify
administrative requirements for non-RECLAIM continuous emission
monitoring systems (CEMS); and delete CEMS performance
specifications.
218.1 - Continuous Emission Monitoring Performance Specifications
Proposed Rule will revise and identify specifications for
non-RECLAIM CEMS to meet AQMD requirements for approval.
John Higuchi - (909)396-2267 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071)
Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199)
TBD '96 310 - Amnesty for Unpermitted Equipment
Proposed amendment will provide incentive for wood strippers to
apply for air quality permits.
Larry Kolczak - (909)396-3215
TBD '96 MON-01 - Emissions Reduction Credit for Low-Emission Retrofit Fleet
Vehicles (VOC, NOx, CO)
Henry Hogo - (909)396-3184
TBD '96 MON-02 - Eliminate Excessive Car Dealer Cold Starts
Henry Hogo - (909)396-3184
TBD '96 WST-01 - Emission Reductions from Livestock Waste (VOC, PM10,
Ammonia)
Mel Zeldin - (909)396-3058
JAN '97 CMB-B - Control of Emissions from Small Boilers and Process Heaters
(NOx)
Rudy Eden - (909)396-2391
JAN '97 CMB-C - Control of Emissions from Curing and Drying Ovens (Nox)
Carol Coy - (909)396-2434
FEB '97 CMB-A - Control of Emissions from Miscellaneous Combustion Sources
Dave Schwien - (909)396-2577
FEB '97 CMB-11 - Emission Reductions from Non-RECLAIM Incinerators
William Thompson - (909)396-2398
MAR '97 444 - Open Fires
Proposed amendments will delete obsolete language, clarify
definitions, categorize burn activities, and delineate the minimum
requirements of agricultural burns.
Ed Pupka - (909)396-3332
MAR '97 1168 - Adhesives
Proposed amendments will be based on a recent review of available
technology. The majority of facilities using adhesives are
currently able to utilize available low-VOC (or zero-VOC)
adhesives.
Anupom Ganguli (909)396-3185
UPCOMING PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
04/17/96 Public Workshop on Fiscal Year 1996-97 Draft Budget and Work Program and State Board Recommendations on the Three-Year Forecast. AQMD Headquarters, CC6, 10:00 a.m. Cheryl Wade (909)396-2767