REPORT:

Interagency AQMP Implementation Committee

SYNOPSIS:

The IAIC met August 22, 1996, to discuss the following items: the activities of its Technical Advisory Committee; the activities of the REACH Task Force; the 1997 AQMP; proposed amendments to Rule 1171 (Solvent Cleaning Operations); proposed amendments to Rule 1176 (VOC Emissions from Wastewater Systems); proposed amendments to Rule 219 (Equipment Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to Regulation II); local government outreach activities; alternative fuels/Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate; an update on the AB 2766 Discretionary Fund process; and Public Advisor Office activities. An attendance record of the August 1996 meeting is attached, and a summary of that meeting, including suggestions and comments for your consideration, is below. The next IAIC meeting is September 26, 1996, at 1:00 p.m. in Conference Room CC8.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive and file this report.

Jon D. Mikels, Chair
Interagency AQMP Implementation Committee

The meeting was called to order at 1:10 p.m. by Chairman Jon Mikels.

Approval of June 27, 1996, Minutes

Chairman Jon Mikels called for a motion to approve the June 27, 1996, IAIC meeting minutes. On motion by Council Member Pat McGuigan, and seconded by Council Member Thomas Wilson, the June 27, 1996, meeting minutes were approved, as submitted.

Report by TAC Chairman on Technical Advisory Committee Meeting

TAC Chair Greg Adams, representing the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, reported that the TAC discussed the status of three items--proposed amendments to Rule 201 (Permit to Construct); proposed amendments to Rule 1171 (Solvent Cleaning Operations); and Title V (Federal Operating Permit Program).

Proposed Amendments to Rule 201 (Permit to Construct)

Although Rule 201 will not delay interim approval, it remains a concern of the TAC. However, the TAC will continue to work with staff and the Home Rule Working Group on these rule amendments, and is hopeful that its concerns will be resolved by early 1997.

Title V (Federal Operating Permit Program)

The AQMD is awaiting interim approval from EPA of its Program. However, because this approval process has taken longer than anticipated, the mailing of Title V permit applications has been delayed a few months until November 1997. In addition, subject to approval of Regulation XXX revisions scheduled for January 1997 public hearing, the AQMD’s Title V Program should include an initial universe of 1,000 facilities. The TAC also discussed ramifications resulting from the lack of an approved Rule 430 in the Title V Program, but AQMD staff is confident that it will prevail in its discussions with EPA on the amendments for this rule. Finally, in reply to the letter sent from the IAIC to
Felicia Marcus and Mary Nichols regarding emergency provisions, and the re-promul-gation of Part 70 in early 1997, EPA’s response merely reassured the Committee that it would work cooperatively to resolve any issues.

Update on REACH Task Force

Mayor Robert Bartlett, representing SCAG, merely reported that the REACH Task Force continues to move forward in its efforts.

Update on 1997 AQMP

Elaine Chang, AQMD Manager/Emissions Inventory & Energy Analysis, provided a slide presentation on the Draft 1997 AQMP, including: 1996 ozone data; existing emission levels of key pollutants; emissions based on existing rules only at carrying capacity; what’s new from the 1994 Ozone-only SIP, which forms the basis of the Draft 1997 AQMP; and which measures are contained in the plan and which were removed since the 1994 AQMP and why. She also discussed further evaluation measures included in the blackbox and the potential new federal standards for ozone and particulate matter.

Greg Adams wondered at what point can the region take credit for the ARB consumer product regulation. Ms. Chang replied that ARB’s measures have been adopted and the AQMD assumes that they will be implemented. Consequently, those measures are included in the baseline. For those ARB measures not yet adopted, the AQMD takes credit for them as control measures for demonstration purposes.

Chairman Mikels asked if the state utilizes the 182(e)(5) measures, and to what extent in terms of comparing overall emissions are attributed to those in the blackbox. Ms. Chang

replied yes; there are 182(e)(5) state measures. All NO_x 182(e)(5) emission reductions belong to the state measures; and for VOC about half of the 182(e)(5) emission reductions are attributed to the state measures.

In light of the controversy surrounding the removal of control measures, Greg Adams wondered why some ISRs were not left in the plan rather than relying on 182(e)(5) further evaluation measures. Ms. Chang replied that including a measure, which will likely never be adopted because of its high administrative costs and low emission reduction benefits, is not reasonable. Thus, ISRs were removed.

Discuss Proposed Amendments to Rule 1171 (Solvent Cleaning Operations)

Pat Leyden, AQMD DEO/Stationary Source Compliance, summarized the proposed amendments to Rule 1171, which is intended to reduce 20.5 tons per day of VOC emissions by 2010 by switching from VOC cleaners to primarily aqueous cleaners and is expected to result in a cost savings to businesses. Ms. Leyden also responded to several issues of concern raised by the regulated community, including reactivity, water quality and hazardous waste impacts, the emission inventory debate with Safety-Kleen, and rule implementation for unpermitted area sources, which are included in the proposed amendments. In conclusion, Ms. Leyden reviewed the public outreach program which will be launched after adoption of the amendments to specifically target the unpermitted sources.

RECOMMENDATION: Lillian Kawasaki (City of Los Angeles) suggested, and the IAIC members present concurred, that the Governing Board should include language that if water quality problems result from the rule amendments, the AQMD will revisit the rule and work with POTWs to resolve the problems.

Discuss Proposed Amendments to Rule 1176 (VOC Emissions from Wastewater
Systems)

Mohsen Nazemi, AQMD Sr. Manager/Refineries, Energy & OCS, explained the proposed amendments to Rule 1176, which is intended to reduce 3 tons per day of VOC emissions from further controls of drains and other components in the wastewater system at a cost-effectiveness of $600 per ton. The concept is that emissions should be controlled from the point of entry until discharge into the municipal sewer lines, such that the rule should apply to every point where emissions could be released to the atmosphere. The amendments also focus on facilities with a higher potential to emit, although bulk loading terminals have been exempted from the rule. The two basic issues under debate have been: 1) how often to monitor; and 2) which sources should be controlled. Regulated sources maintain that they should not have to control junction boxes. Staff is proposing that all intermediate points of entry and endpoints should be controlled, and language is currently being worked out with the sanitation districts and water quality boards.

Discuss Proposed Amendments to Rule 219 (Equipment Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to Regulation II)

Jack Broadbent, AQMD Assistant DEO/Stationary Source Compliance, discussed proposed amendments to Rule 219, scheduled for public hearing December 1996. Under Chairman Mikels’ Business Clean Air Partnership initiative, these proposed amendments would include additional equipment under this rule which have been determined to emit negligible emissions or are regulated by another governmental agency. The proposed amendments will result in removing 10,000 facilities from (or 12% of) the AQMD’s permitting system. This equipment includes portable ICEs and wastewater treatment operations to name a few. Mr. Broadbent also provided a list of the equipment proposed for inclusion in Rule 219 along with the fees which small businesses will then be exempt from paying. He concluded by noting that the first workshop on the proposed amendments is scheduled September 5, and active participation with small businesses is anticipated.

RECOMMENDATION: In preparing its amendments, the TAC suggested that AQMD staff consider EPA’s comment that it will evaluate line-by-line whether, in fact, the Rule 219 equipment has insignificant emission units associated with them.

Report on Local Government Outreach Activities and Legislative Alert

Oscar Abarca, AQMD Intergovernmental Affairs Director, reported that an AQMP briefing to local elected officials would be held on Saturday, September 14, 8 am at AQMD Headquarters. He also reported that the AB 2766 report on City Subvention Funds has been completed and will be considered by the AQMD Governing Board September 13. ACTION: The IAIC asked that it be provided a copy of the report and that its September 26 agenda include a discussion on strategies to protect the AB 2766 funds, especially the city and county portion in light of the continual balance of unspent funds.

Update on Alternative Fuels/ZEV Mandate

In the absence of Council Member John Cox, Jennifer Kemp provided promotional materials for the Committee’s information.

Update on AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Process

The Committee was provided the latest written report prepared for the Governing Board on the AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Process.

Monthly Progress Report on Public Advisor Office Activities

The agenda package included the Public Advisor's Monthly Activity Report ending July 1996 as well as the latest report on visiting dignitaries.

There being no public comment or further business, the IAIC meeting adjourned at 2:08 p.m.

INTERAGENCY AQMP IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE RECORD
Thursday, August 22, 1996
IAIC MEMBERS:

(Chair) Board Member Jon Mikels, South Coast AQMD
Greg Adams, Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts
Dr. Michael Barry, Riverside County Transportation Commission
Mayor Robert Bartlett, Southern California Association of Governments
Council Member Joseph Dawidziak, Los Angeles County MTA
Lillian Kawasaki (alternate), City of Los Angeles
Mayor John Longville, San Bernardino Associated Governments
Al Lopez, Southern California Rideshare
Council Member Pat McGuigan, Orange County League of Cities
Mayor Ronald Roberts, Western Riverside Council of Governments
Council Member Thomas Wilson, Orange County Transportation Authority

AQMD STAFF:

Oscar Abarca, Intergovernmental Affairs Director
Barbara Baird, District Counsel
Mohsen Nazemi, Sr. Manager/Refineries, Energy & OCS
Jack Broadbent, Assistant DEO/Local Commercial & Community Health
Elaine Chang, Manager/Emissions Inventory & Energy Analysis
Pat Leyden, DEO/Stationary Source Compliance
Drue Ramirez, IAIC Administrative Liaison

PUBLIC:

Jacki Bacharach, representing Western Riverside COG
Julie Fitch, Southern California Association of Governments
Jennifer Kemp, The Partnership
Richard King, City of Commerce
Daniel McGivney, Eastern Municipal Water District
David Shephard, Orange County Transportation Authority