AGENDA NO. 23
Report:
Rule Forecast
Synopsis:
This report highlights AQMD rulemaking activity for 1996 and beyond. Upcoming pulic workshops are noted, both in the regular calendar and in a separate list at the end of the report.
Committee:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action
Receive and file this report.
James M. Lents, Ph.D.
Executive Officer
PL:ELP:SMM
ADVANCE TARGET FOR BOARD HEARINGS
| MONTH | RULE, REGULATION OR CONTROL MEASURE |
| JUN `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 CEQA: Tara Sheehy 3102. |
| JUN `96 | 430 - Breakdown Provisions
Proposed amendment will coordinate the breakdown provision language consistent with language in Rule 2004. Pang Mueller - 909.396.2433 CEQA: Darren Stroud 2526. Socio: Sue Lieu 3059. |
| JUN `96 | 1136 - Wood Products Coatings CM# CTS-J.
Staff plans to evaluate current VOC limits and amend as necessary. Anticipated actual emissions reductions are 8 tons per day. Mike Mills - 909.396.2578 CEQA: Mike Krause 2706. Socio: Shah Dabirian 3076. |
| MONTH | RULE, REGULATION OR CONTROL MEASURE |
| JUN `96 | 2002 - Allocations for Oxides of Nitrogen NOx. and Oxides of
Sulfur SOx.
Amendments modify Tables 1 and 2 to include information reflecting current technology pursuant to Rule 2015. Additionally, language clarifications are proposed to enhance enforcement and maintain consistency. 2004 - Requirements Proposed amendment will provide procedural consistency with Rule 430. 2005 - New Source Review for RECLAIM Proposed amendments coordinate the date the Rule 2005 annual report is due to the AQMD Governing Board with the RECLAIM annual report. 2011 - Requirements for Monitoring, Reporting, and Recordkeeping for Oxides of Sulfur SOx. Emissions Proposed amendments will include language clarifications and modifications for super compliance, CEMS repair, data substitution for process units, and peaking unit definition. Additional language clarifications are proposed to enhance enforcement and maintain consistency. 2012 - Requirements for Monitoring, Reporting and Recordkeeping for Oxides of Nitrogen NOx. Emissions. Proposed amendments will include language clarifications and modifications for super compliance, CEMS repair, data substitution for process units, and peaking unit definition. Additional language clarifications are proposed to enhance enforcement and maintain consistency. 2015 - Backstop Provisions Proposed amendments establish an opportunity for the gray cement industry to demonstrate the effectiveness of the recommended control technologies prior to final implementation of the Rule 2002 change. Pang Mueller - 909.396.2433 / William Thompson - 396.2398
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| JUN `96 | Regulation XIII - New Source Review
1304 - Exemptions 1306 - Emission Calculations NSR. Proposed amendments will: clarify residency time requirements for portable equipment and provide a storage area exemption; clarify rule language without changing the intent; provide offset exemptions for companies that retired a NSR debt since 1990; and exempt methyl bromide emissions from offset requirements of Regulation XIII. Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler 3071.
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| MONTH | RULE, REGULATION OR CONTROL MEASURE |
| JUL `96 | 1145 - Plastic, Rubber & Glass Coatings
Proposed amendments will be based on a recent review of available technology. Development of new resins, reformulation with acetone, and add-on control technology will allow for reductions from acrylic formulations general one-component category., vacuum metalizing coatings, and electric-dissipating and shock-free coatings. Polyurethane general two-component category. coatings are expected to be replaced with one-component, water-based urethane with reduced VOC content. Replacement technology such as UV-curable coatings may also result in emission reductions in the distant future. Anticipated actual emissions reduction of 1.2 tons per day. Dave Schwien 909.396.2577 CEQA: Mike Krause 2706. Socio: Sue Lieu 3059. |
| JUL `96 | 1171 - Solvent Cleaning Operations CM# CTS-C.
Proposed amendments will incorporate the requirements of the solvent degreasing NESHAP. Anticipated actual emissions reduction of 8.53 tons per day. This has been combined with another rule. Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler 3071.
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| JUL `96 | 1176 - Sumps and Wastewater Separators CM# FUG-02. *
Proposed amendments will ensure further reductions of VOC emissions from process drains and other components of wastewater systems located at refineries, oil and gas production facilities, and chemical and industrial plants. Anticipated actual emissions reduction of 0.9 ton per day. Mohsen Nazemi - 909.396.2662 CEQA: Tara Sheehy 3102.
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| 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: Tara Sheehy 3102.
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| AUG `96 | 1113 - Architectural Coatings CM# CTS-07.
Proposed amendments will extend the quart-container exemption, and implement portions of AQMP Control Measure CTS-07. Anticipated actual emissions reductions are 9.4 tons per day. PUBLIC WORKSHOP: May 24, 9:00 a.m., AQMD Auditorium, Diamond Bar Mike Mills - 909.396.2578 CEQA: Darren Stroud 2526.
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| MONTH | RULE, REGULATION OR CONTROL MEASURE |
| 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. Anticipated actual emissions reduction of .68 tons per day. Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.318 CEQA: Mike Krause 2706.
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| AUG `96 | FCAA Title III Program - Regulation XVIII*
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 CEQA: Mike Krause 2706.
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| SEP `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 CEQA: Darren Stroud 2526. |
| 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: Darren Stroud 2526. Socio: Sue Lieu 3059. |
| SEP `96 | 1128 - Paper, Fabric, & Film Coating CM# CTS-G.
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. Anticipated actual emissions reduction of 1.79 tons per day. PUBLIC WORKSHOP: May 30, 9:00 a.m., AQMD Auditorium, Diamond Bar. Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185 CEQA: Mike Krause 2706.
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| MONTH | RULE, REGULATION OR CONTROL MEASURE |
| SEP `96 | 1130 - Graphic Arts CM# CTS - I.
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. Anticipated actual emissions reduction of 1.02 tons per day. PUBLIC WORKSHOP:
Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler 3071.
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| 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: Darren Stroud 2526.
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| 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: Darren Stroud 2526.
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| OCT `96 | 1105.1 - Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units CM# CMB-09. *
Proposed rule will reduce PM10 emissions from petroleum refinery fluid catalytic cracking units. Anticipated actual emissions reduction of 0.7 tons per day. Mohsen Nazemi - 909.396.2662 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler 3071.
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| OCT `96 | 1107 - Metal Products Coating CM# CTS-B & CTS-H.
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. Anticipated actual emissions reduction of 1.89 tons per day. PUBLIC WORKSHOP:
Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185 CEQA: Mike Krause 2706.
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| 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 cooking operations and restaurants. Anticipated actual emissions reduction of 8 tons per day. Rudy Eden - 909.396.2391 CEQA: Mike Krause 2706.
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| OCT `96 | 1173 - Fugitive emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds CM#
FUG-04.*
Proposed amendments will address SIP recommendations identified by U.S. EPA; consider lowering leak thresholds for minor and major gas leaks; require the use of trained individuals for leak inspections; consider the new federal NESHAPS requirements; and address other issues regarding implementation of inspection and maintenance. Mohsen Nazemi 909.396.2662 CEQA: Steve Smith 3054.
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| 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
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. Anticipated actual emissions reduction of 6.8 tons per day. Larry Bowen - 909.396.2575 CEQA: Darren Stroud 2526.
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| NOV `96 | 1124 - Aerospace Component Coating CM# CTS-K.
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. Anticipated actual emissions reduction of 1.44 tons per day. PUBLIC WORKSHOP:
Anupom Ganguli 909.396.3185 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler 3071.
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| NOV `96 | 2009 - Area Source Credits CM# CMB-03, CMB-04 & CMB-06. *
Proposed rule will implement the market incentives program for area sources to supplement RECLAIM. Pang Mueller - 909.396.2433 CEQA: Tara Sheehy 3102.
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| MONTH | RULE, REGULATION OR CONTROL MEASURE |
| NOV `96 | PRC-01 - Emission Reductions from Woodworking Operations
PM10.
Mike Mills - 909.396.2578 CEQA: Darren Stroud 2526.
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| 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. 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. Anticipated actual emissions reduction of 466 tons per day. Mel Zeldin - 909.396.3058 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler 3071.
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| DEC `96 | 463 - Storage of Organic Liquids CM# FUG-03.
Proposed amendments will take a two-step approach to gather data on organic liquid storage tanks that are currently exempt from Rule 463 to assess the need for, or the level of, any future controls required in order to reduce VOC emissions from these tanks. The first step will require that the AQMD assess emissions from tanks presently exempt from Rule 463. If the emissions from these storage tanks are significant, the AQMD will proceed with Step II which will include identification of the appropriate control options. Mohsen Nazemi - 909.396.2662 CEQA: Steve Smith 3054.
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| DEC `96 | 1130.1 - Screen Printing Operations CM# CTS-I.
Staff will evaluate current VOC limits and amend as necessary. Fred Lettice - 909.396.2576 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler 3071.
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| 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 CEQA: Tara Sheehy 3102.
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| DEC `96 | MSC-02 - In-Use Compliance Program for Air Pollution Control
Equipment All Pollutants.
Ben Shaw - 909.396.2394 CEQA: Tara Sheehy 3102.
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| DEC `96 | WST-01 - Emission Reductions from Livestock Waste VOC, PM10,
Ammonia.
Mel Zeldin - 909.396.3058 CEQA: Darren Stroud 2526.
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| 3rd or 4th Quarter
`96 | Intercredit Trading
Proposed rule will link AQMD's mobile and stationary source credit trading programs to increase compliance flexibility. Elaine Chang - 909.396.3186 / Jill Whynot - 909.-396.3104 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler 3071. Socio: Francis Goh 3075. |
| 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.
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| 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.
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.
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| 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 | 1106 & 1106.1 - Marine & Pleasure Craft Coating Operation
CM# CTS-D. Mike Mills - 909.396.2578 |
| TBD `96 | 1164 - Electronic Components CTS-A.
Mike Mills - 909.396.2578 |
| MONTH | RULE, REGULATION OR CONTROL MEASURE |
| TBD `96 | 1168 - Adhesives CM# CTS-E.
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. Anticipated actual emissions reduction of .05 tons per day. PUBLIC WORKSHOP:
Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185 |
| TBD `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.
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| TBD `96 | 1505 - Regional Shopping Facilities * CM# ISR-02.
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.
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| TBD `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. Anticipated actual emissions reduction of 11.8 tons per day. Laki Tisopulos - 909.396.3123 CEQA: Steve Smith 3054.
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| TBD `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.
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| MONTH | RULE, REGULATION OR CONTROL MEASURE |
| TBD `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.
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| TBD `96 | CMB-05 - Clean Stationary Fuels
Mike Mills - 909.396.2578 |
| TBD `96 | CMB-10 - Emission Reductions from Glass Melting Furnaces
Non-RECLAIM. NOx.
Dave Schwien - 909.396.2577 |
| TBD `96 | CTS-B - Emission Reductions from Petroleum Cold Cleaning
Rule 1122.
Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185 |
| 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 | MON-04 - Eliminate Excessive Curb Idling
Henry Hogo - 909.396.3184 |
| TBD `96 | PRC-02 - Further Emission Reductions from Bakeries VOC.
Dave Schwien - 909.396.2577 |
| TBD `96 | PRC-04 - Emission Reductions from Rubber Products Manufacturing
VOC, PM10.
Dave Schwien - 909.396.2577 |
| TBD `96 | PRC-05 - Emission Reductions from Malt Beverage Production
Facilities and Wine- or Brandy-Making Facilities
Dave Schwien - 909.396.2577 |
| TBD `96 | RFL-03 - Control of Emissions from Pleasure Boat Fueling
Operations
Larry Bowen 909.396.2575 |
| TBD `96 | CMB-B - Control of Emissions from Small Boilers and Process
Heaters NOx.
Anticipated actual emissions reduction of 5 tons per day. Rudy Eden - 909.396.2391 |
| TBD `96 | CMB-C - Control of Emissions from Curing and Drying Ovens
NOx.
Alene Taber - 909. 396.3057 |
| TBD `96 | CMB-11 - Emission Reductions from Non-RECLAIM Incinerators
William Thompson - 909.396.2398 |
| FEB `97 | CMB-A - Control of Emissions from Miscellaneous Combustion
Sources
Dave Schwien - 909.396.2577 |
| MONTH | RULE, REGULATION OR CONTROL MEASURE |
| 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 |
| TBD `97 | 1122 - Solvent Degreasers
Proposed amendments will define equipment design and work-practice standards for degreasing equipment which the rule does not currently apply to. Remote reservoir cold cleaning will be removed from the rule. Advancements in degreasing technology have made this rule amendment necessary. Ben Shaw - 909.396.2394 CEQA: Darren Stroud 2526.
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| TBD `97 | 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: Darren Stroud 2526.
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| TBD `97 | 1420.1 - Emission Standards for Lead
Proposed rule will implement the new federal lead standards under Title III. Ben Shaw - 909.396.2394 |
| TBD `97 | 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.
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| TBD `97 | 1437 - Furniture Stripping Operations
Proposed rule will control methylene chloride emissions from furniture stripping operations. Ben Shaw - 909.396.2394 |
UPCOMING PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
| May 15 | 1113 - Architectural Coatings Contact: Mike Mills -
909.396.2578
9:00 a.m., AQMD Auditorium, Diamond Bar |
| May 30 | 1128 - Paper, Fabric, & Film Coating Contact: Anupom
Ganguli - 909.396.3185
9:00 a.m., AQMD Auditorium, Diamond Bar |
| May 30 | 1130 - Graphic Arts Contact: Anupom Ganguli -
909.396.3185
1:30 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, Diamond Bar |
| June 26 | 1107 - Metal Products Coating Contact: Anupom Ganguli
- 909.396.3185
9:00 a.m., AQMD Auditorium, Diamond Bar |
| July 31 | 1124 - Aerospace Components Contact: Anupom Ganguli
- 909.396.3185
9:00 a.m., AQMD Auditorium, Diamond Bar |
| Nov. 19 | 1168 - Adhesives Contact: Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185
9:00 a.m., AQMD Auditorium, Diamond Bar |