BOARD MEETING DATE: October 11, 1996 AGENDA NO. 11

Report:

Rule Forecast

Synopsis:

This report highlights AQMD rulemaking activity for 1996 and beyond. Upcoming public 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 the attached report.

James M. Lents, Ph.D.
Executive Officer


Rule 2202 - On-Road Motor Vehicle Mitigation Options has been added to the calendar in December of this year due to recently enacted legislation (SB 836).

RULE FORECAST REPORT - OCTOBER 1996
Advance Target for Board Hearings

NOVEMBER 1996
2202 On-Road Motor Vehicle Mitigation Options Proposed amendments will redefine the applicability and exemption thresholds of the rule to reflect the intent of SB 836.

Laki Tisopulos - (909)396-3123

DECEMBER 1996
219 Equipment Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to Regulation II Proposed amendments implement the 1996 AQMD Regulatory Reform Initiative to eliminate or reduce permitting requirements for small businesses by exempting equipment from written permit that emit negligible amounts of air contaminants. The proposed amendments also add written permit requirements for equipment subject to the US EPA solvent degreasing NESHAP.

Larry Bowen - (909)396-2575 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199)

1124 Aerospace Component Coating Proposed amendments will amend certain VOC limits to address industry concerns.

Alene Taber - (909)396-3057 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076)

1130.1 Screen Printing Operations Proposed amendments seek to increase VOC limits for those screen printing operations for which effective compliant materials are not available and to extend the future VOC limit for extreme performance inks.

Fred Lettice - (909)396-2576 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

2501 Air Quality Investment Program (AQIP) Proposed rule is designed to provide a compliance option to those sources subject to AQMD rules and regulations, by allowing these sources to demonstrate compliance through investments in air quality projects that can produce equivalent or greater emission reductions or air quality benefit. Investments made through the AQIP would be used to fund stationary and mobile source control strategies that could demonstrate real, quantifiable, surplus, and enforceable emission reductions. In addition, the proposed AQIP would fund and implement air quality projects consistent with the overall control strategy of the AQMD's Air Quality Management Plan to promote the advancement of clean technologies.

Elaine Chang - (909)396-3186 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071)   Socio: Francis Goh (3075)

2506 * Area Source Credits (CM# CMB-03 & 04) (formerly 2009) Proposed rule will implement the market incentives program for area sources to supplement RECLAIM.

Pang Mueller - (909)396-2433 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

3RD OR 4TH QUARTER 1996
Intercredit Trading (CM# FLX-01 & 02) Proposed rule will link AQMD's mobile and stationary source credit trading programs to increase compliance flexibility.

Elaine Chang - (909)396-3186 / Jill Whynot (3104) CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Francis Goh (3075)

JANUARY 1997
403 Fugitive Dust Proposed amendments will incorporate control measures BCM-01, 03, 04, & 06 from the 1994 BACM SIP to meet the Clean Air Act requirements for Best Available Control Measures.

Mel Zeldin - (909)396-3058 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

1145 Plastic, Rubber & Glass Coatings (CM# CTS-02M) Proposed amendments will be based on a recent review of available technology. Reformulation will allow for reductions from electric-dissipating and shock-free coatings. Replacement technology such as UV-curable coatings may also result in emission reductions in the distant future.

Dave Schwien - (909)396-2577 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

1186 PM10 Emissions from Paved and Unpaved Roads and Livestock Operations (Formerly listed as Rule 403 amendment.) This rule cannot completely be done in Rule 403. Proposed amendments will incorporate Control Measures BCM-01, 03, 04, & 06 from the 1994 BACM SIP to meet the Clean Air Act requirements for Best Available Control Measures.

Mel Zeldin - (909)396-3058

1421 Control of Perchloroethylene Emissions From Dry Cleaning Systems This rule is proposed for recision. If rescinded, it will be replaced by the statewide airborne toxics control measure regulating dry cleaning systems.

Mike Mills - (909)396-2578

Reg. XX RECLAIM Proposed amendments will clarify applicability of rules adopted after the start of RECLAIM, CEMS requirements, and validity of data collected by CEMS.

Pang Mueller - (909)-396-2433 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

Reg. XXX * Title V Operating Permits & 212 Standards for Approving 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. In addition, changes are proposed to facilitate approval and clarify approvability.

Pang Mueller - (909)396-2433

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) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076)

FEBRUARY 1997
1107 Metal Products Coating (CM# CTS-02H) 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 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706)   Socio: Francis Goh (3075)

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) Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199)

MARCH 1997
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)

APRIL 1997
1134 Emission of NOx From Stationary Gas Turbines Proposed amendments will adjust emission limits for alternative-fueled gas turbines.

William Thompson - (909)396-2398

1405 Control of Ethylene Oxide & CFC Emissions from Sterilization or Fumigation Processes roposed amendments will clarify requirements for testing inlet samples.

John Higuchi - (909)396-2267 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526)  Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199)

CMB-02B Control of NOx Emissions from Small Boilers and Process Heaters Proposed rule will require NOx reductions for boilers and heaters rated between 75,000 and 2,000,000 Btu per hour.

Mike Mills (909)396-2578

MAY 1997
Reg. III Fees Proposed amendments support the AQMD FY 1997-98 budget and may include an across-the-board adjustment to match the change in the state Consumer Price Index.

Ed Pupka - (909)396-3332

JUNE 1997
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)

1122 Solvent Degreasers (CM# CTS-02N) his implements AQMP Control Measure CTS-02N which is expected to reduce VOC emissions by 36.9 tons/day. Proposed amendments will be based on aqueous cleaning technology in lieu of petroleum solvent usage. Remote reservoir cleaning operations will be removed from this rule since they are subject to Rule 1171.

Anupom Ganguli - (909)396-3185 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

JULY 1997
1415 Reduction of Refrigerant Emissions from Stationary Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Proposed amendments will eliminate the biannual update of the registration plan submitted by impacted facilities.

Mike Mills - (909)396-2578 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199)

AUGUST 1997
218 Continuous Emissions Monitoring Proposed amendments will delete obsolete language; clarify administrative requirements for non-RECLAIM continuous emissions 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)

TO-BE-DETERMINED 1997
219 Equipment Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to Regulation II Proposed amendments delete written permit requirements for equipment found to emit negligible amounts of air contaminants and adds written permit requirements for equipment found to emit significant amounts of air contaminants or are regulated by federal, state, or AQMD air emission standards.

Larry Bowen - (909)396-2575

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

1118 * Emission Reductions from Refinery Flares The proposed rule will take the first step of a two-step approach to potential flare emissions reduction by gathering data on flaring operations at petroleum refineries to assess the need for, or the level of, any future controls to reduce flare emissions. This 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)

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.

Jill Whynot - (909)396-3104 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076)

1164 Electronic Components (CM# CTS-02A) Alene Taber - (909)396-3057
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) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076)

1420.1 Emission Standards for Lead Proposed rule will implement the new federal lead standards under Title III.

Ben Shaw - (909)396-2394

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)

1437 Furniture Stripping Operations Proposed rule will control methylene chloride emissions from furniture stripping operations.

Ben Shaw - (909)396-2394

Title III * 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) Socio: Francis Goh (3075)

CMB-02B Control of Emissions from Small Boilers and Process Heaters (NOx)

MOF-07 Credits for the Replacement of Existing Pleasure Craft Engines with New Lower

Polluting Engines

MON-09 In-Use Vehicle Emission Mitigation

MON-10 Emissions Reduction Credit for Truck Stop Electrification

MSC-02 In-Use Compliance Program for Air Pollution Control Equipment (all pollutants).

Ben Shaw - (909)396-2394 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

PRC-01 Emission Reductions from Woodworking Operations

WST-03 Emission Reductions from Waste Burning

WST-04 Disposal of Materials Containing VOC

SCHEDULE PENDING BOARD ACTION ON 1997 AQMP
442 Emission Reductions from Solvent Usage (VOC) (CM# CTS-02O)

463 Storage of Organic Liquids (CM# FUG-03)

Proposed amendments will take the first step of a two-step approach to reduce VOC emissions from organic liquid storage tanks by gathering data on storage tanks that are currently exempt from Rule 463 to assess the need for, or the level of, any future controls required to reduce VOC emissions from these tanks. If the data demonstrates a need to reduce VOC emissions, step two of the rule will include identification of the appropriate control options.

Mohsen Nazemi - (909)396-2662 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

1106 & Emissions Reductions from Marine & Pleasure Craft Coating Operations

1106.1 (CM# CTS-02D1 & D2)

Alene Taber - (909)396-3057
1110 Emissions from Stationary IC Engines (Demonstration) (CM# CMB-02F)

1110.1 Emissions from Stationary IC Engines (CM# CMB-02F)

1110.2 Emissions from Gaseous- & Liquid-Fueled IC Engines (CM# CMB-02F)

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: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199)

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 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706)   Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199)

1128 Paper, Fabric, & Film Coating (CM# CTS-02G) 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 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706)  Socio: Francis Goh (3075)

1130 Further Emissions Reductions from Graphic Arts

(CM# CTS-02I1)

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 automatic blanket washers and vegetable-based clean-up materials.

Anupom Ganguli - 9)396-3185 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

1151 Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Non-Assembly Line Coating Operations Staff is evaluating the current requirements and will recommend amendments as necessary.

Fred Lettice - (909)396-2576

1168 Adhesives (CM# CTS-02E) 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

CMB-01 Phase II RECLAIM (NOx, SOx)

CMB-02 Emission Reductions from Combustion Equipment at Non-RECLAIM Sources

CMB-02A Control of Emissions from Miscellaneous Combustion Sources

Dave Schwien - (909)396-2577

CMB-02C Control of Emissions from Curing and Drying Ovens

Alene Taber - (909)396-3057

CMB-02D Control of Emissions from Afterburners

CMB-02E Control of Emissions from Metal Melting Furnaces

CMB-05 Clean Stationary Fuels

Mike Mills - (909)396-2578

CMB-06 Emission Standards for New Commercial and Residential Water Heaters (NOx)

CMB-07 Emission Reductions from Petroleum Refinery Flares

CMB-08 Control of Emissions from Gas-Fired Petroleum Refinery Process Heaters

CMB-10 Emission Reductions from Glass Melting Furnaces (Non-RECLAIM)

Dave Schwien - (909)396-2577

CMB-11 Emission Reductions from Non-RECLAIM Incinerators

William Thompson - (909)396-2398

CTS-02J Further Emissions Reductions from Wood Products

CTS-02K Further Emissions Reductions from Aerospace Assembly & Component Mfg. Oper.

CTS-02L Further Emissions Reductions from Motor Vehicle Assembly Line Coating Oper.

CTS-03 Consumer Product Education Labeling Program

CTS-04 Public Awareness/Education Programs - Area Sources

ISR-01 Special Event Centers

ISR-02 Shopping Centers

ISR-03 Registration and Commercial Vehicles

ISR-04 Airport Ground Access

ISR-05 Trip Reduction for Schools

MON-02 Eliminate Excessive Car Dealership Vehicle Starts

MON-04 Eliminate Excessive Curb Idling

MSC-01 Promotion of Lighter Color Roofing and Road Materials and Tree Planting

Programs

MSC-03 Promotion of Catalyst-Surface Coating Technology Programs for Air Conditioning Units

PRC-02 Further Emission Reductions from Bakeries

Dave Schwien - (909)396-2577

PRC-04 Emission Reductions from Rubber Products Manufacturing

Dave Schwien - (909)396-2577

PRC-05 Emission Reductions from Malt Beverage Production Facilities and Wine- or Brandy-Making Facilities

Dave Schwien - (909)396-2577

WST-01 Emission Reductions from Livestock Waste

Mel Zeldin - (909)396-3058

WST-02 Emission Reductions from Composting Operations