BOARD MEETING DATE: February 14, 1997 AGENDA NO. 24
Report:
Rule Forecast
Synopsis:
This report highlights AQMD rulemaking activity for 1997 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
Background
AQMD is required by state law to publish a list of all rules potentially scheduled for consideration during the coming year. At the January 1997 Board Meeting, the Rule Forecast Report was expanded to present a progress report to the Board. Four additional rules are being added to this report: Rule 518.2 - Federal Alternative Operating Conditions, and Rules 1110, 1110.1 and 1110.2 for Emissions from Internal Combustion Engines. Although these rules were not in the January 1997 Rule Forecast Report, amendments to these rules are necessary to preserve the original intent of the rules as stated upon their adoption. The proposed amendments to Rules 1110, 1110.1 and 1110.2 are also necessary to meet federal requirements.
This report highlights rulemaking activities for 1996 and forecasts emission reductions due to proposed rulemaking activities in 1997.
VOC Emission Reductions for 1996
1996 VOC emission reductions came primarily from amendments to Rule 1171 - Solvent Cleaning Operations, Rule 1113 - Architectural Coatings, and Rule 1176 - Wastewater Systems.
1996 Rulemaking Activity
| Pollutant | Number of Associated Rules | Emission Reductions (tpd) |
| VOC | 3 | 40 |
| NOx | 0 | 0 |
| PM10 | 0 | 0 |
| SOx | 0 | 0 |
Rule Relaxations
1996 Amendments to Rule 1136 - Wood Furniture Coatings, Rule 1113 - Architectural Coatings, Rule 1130.1 - Screen Printing and Rule 1124 - Aerospace Coatings have impacted the expected level of emission reductions further by eliminating or postponing adopted compliance dates and, hence, emission reductions, into future years.
| Pollutant | Number of Associated Rules | Emission
Loss
(tpd) | Emission
Delay
(tpd) |
| VOC | 4 | .8 | 5.5 |
Proposal
Emission Reductions for 1997
The proposed rule adoption schedule for 1997 is intensive in scope and nature. Twenty-three proposed rules need to be adopted and implemented as scheduled to maintain our progress towards clean air and to meet the attainment deadlines established in state and federal laws.
1997 Proposed Rulemaking Activity1
| Pollutant | Number of Associated Rules | Emission Reductions (tpd) |
| VOC | 92 | 43 |
| NOx | 43 | -2 |
| PM10 | 4 | 96 |
| SOx | 0 | 0 |
| Multiple Pollutants | ||
| VOC | 64 | 1.2 |
| PM10 | 64 | 8.2 |
1 Based on 1997 AQMP, 2010 annual average reductions.
2 Five rules have emission reductions.
3 One rule has emission reductions and another one has emission loss.
4 One rule has emission reductions.
Implementation Plan
Staff is committed to maintain the proposed hearing dates established in the Rule Forecast Report to achieve the necessary emission reductions required by the AQMP.
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RULE FORECAST REPORT
| FEBRUARY 1997 |
| Advance Target for Board Hearings |
| MARCH 1997 | |
|---|---|
| 1168 Control of VOC Emissions from Adhesive Applications | Proposed amendments will; (a) Implement recent amendments to the
Health and Safety Code; (b) Restore certain future VOC limits to match available
technology; and
(c) Reflect certain changes in test methods. This will defer 0.7 tons/day of future VOC emission reductions. Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071)) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076) |
| 2506 * Area Source Credits (CM# CMB-03 & 04) | 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) |
| 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 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Francis Goh (3075) |
| 2501 Air Quality Investment Program (AQIP) (CM# FLX - 02) | 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. |
| PUBLIC WORKSHOP: February 20, 9:30 a.m., District headquarters. | Elaine Chang - 909.396.3186 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Francis Goh (3075) |
| MAY 1997 | |
|---|---|
| 102 Definition of Terms & 1302 Definitions (NSR) | Proposed amendments will remove perchloroethylene and certain
other compounds from the list of VOCs, consistent with the recent EPA
determination that they are not precursors of ozone or other criteria pollutants.
Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
| 212 Standards for Approving Permits
& Reg. XXX Title V | Proposed amendments will revise public notice requirements for permit
issuance, eliminate duplicative noticing requirements, and modify the notice
distribution distance to comply with current legal noticing requirements
for hazardous air emissions for facilities which require air permits and
are located near schools.
Proposed amendments will improve clarity, increase flexibility and enhance enforceability of the program and subsequent permits issued. Amendments will also reduce the number of facilities required to obtain a Title V permit and streamline procedures for public, affected state and USEPA reviews. Pang Mueller - 909.396.2433 |
| 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. |
| PUBLIC WORKSHOP: March 20, 9:30 a.m., District headquarters. | Mike Mills - 909.396.2578 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199) |
| 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. |
| PUBLIC WORKSHOP: | April 16, 10:00 a.m., CC6. FY97-98 Draft Budget and Work Program, and State Board recommendations on Three-Year Forecast. |
| GOVERNING BOARD WORKSHOP: | April 25, 1:00 p.m., CC8. FY97-98 Draft Budget and Work Program,
and State Board recommendations on Three-Year Forecast.
Ed Pupka - 909.396.3332 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199) |
| Reg. XXV Intercredit Trading (CM# FLX-01) | Proposed regulation 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) |
| JUNE 1997 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| JULY 1997 | |
|---|---|
| 111 Definition of Minor Violation and Guidelines for Issuance of Notice to Comply | Effective January 1, 1997 AB 2937 (Bruite) requires each
air district in the state of California to develop a rule governing issuance
of a Notice to Comply for minor violations. Proposed rule will meet the
requirements of AB 2937.
Edwin Pupka - 909.396.3332 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
| 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) |
| 1624 Credits for Clean Pleasure Craft Engines (CM# MOF-07) | Proposed rule will provide mobile source emission reduction
credits for the replacement of existing higher-polluting pleasure craft engines
with newer clean engines.
Henry Hogo - 909.396.3184 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
| AUGUST 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) |
| SEPTEMBER 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) |
| 1122 Solvent Degreasers (CM# CTS-02N) | This 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: Bob Kneisel (3199) |
| 1146.2 Emissions of NOx from Boilers and Heaters 75,000 to 2MM Btu/Hr (CM# CMB-02B) | (formerly Proposed rule will require NOx reductions for boilers
and heaters rated between1139) 75,000 and 2,000,000 Btu per hour.
Mike Mills 909.396.2578 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
| OCTOBER 1997 | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| 518.2 Federal Alternative Operating Conditions | Proposed amendments will increase the SIP allowance consistent
with the 1997 AQMP.
Pang Mueller - 909.396.2433 |
| 1110 Emissions from Stationary Internal Combustion
Engines (Demonstration)
1110.1 Emissions from Stationary Internal Combustion Engines 1110.2 Emissions from Gaseous- and Liquid-Fueled Internal Combustion Engines | Proposed amendments will consolidate the above rules to
update emission limits and other requirements; eliminate duplicate or obsolete
language; reflect requirements of USEPA non-road engine rulemaking; establish
consistency with CARB statewide engine registration program and Rule 2100;
and address AQMP control measure CMB-F.
Larry Bowen - 909.396.2575 |
| 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) Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199) |
| 1613 Credits for Truck Stop Electrification (CM# MON-10) | Proposed rule will provide mobile source emission reduction
credits for heavy-duty trucks retrofitted with truck electrification packages.
Henry Hogo - 909.396.3184 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
| NOVEMBER 1997 | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| 1173 * Fugitive Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (CM# FUG-04) | Proposed amendments will address SIP recommendations identified
by US 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: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Francis Goh (3075)
|
| 1437 Furniture Stripping Operations | Proposed rule will control methylene chloride emissions from furniture
stripping operations.
Ben Shaw - 909.396.2394 |
| DECEMBER 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) |
| 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 |
| 1107 Metal Products Coating (CM# CTS-02H) | Proposed amendments will recommend lower VOC limits based on the
availability of powder coatings for baked coating operations and waterborne
coatings for air-dried coating operations. About 1.8 tons per day of VOC
emission reductions are expected from the implementation of this proposal.
Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Francis Goh (3075) |
| 1118 * Emission Reductions from Refinery Flares (M# CMB - 07) | 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) |
| Title III * Title III Program & Regulation XVIII | Regulation XVIII will establish the structure for "Local Program
Approval"
for all Title III rules, including equivalency coverage of: emission sources,
hazardous air pollutants, emission limits, and criteria for practical and
enforceable monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting. Other 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, 1401, 1402, 1405, 1406, and 1420.
Ben Shaw - 909.396.2394 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Francis Goh (3075) |
| MSC-02 In-Use Compliance Program for Air Pollution Control Equipment (all pollutants). | Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
| TO-BE-DETERMINED 1997 | |
|---|---|
| 1124 Aerospace Component Coating | At the time EPA promulgates the CTG and
NESHAP revision, staff will evaluate and determine if an amendment is necessary.
Alene Taber - 909.396.2576 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Shah Dabirian |
| Reg. XX RECLAIM | Staff is evaluating the need for amendments to modify
administrative and monitoring, recordkeeping & reporting requirements
for RECLAIM facilities.
Pang Mueller - 909.396.2433 |
| Reg. 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 1997.
Regulation XXX will then be amended to parallel changes in the EPA program.
Pang Mueller - 909.396-2433 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076) CTS-03 Consumer Product Education Labeling Program CTS-04 Public Awareness/Education Programs - Area Sources 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-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 WST-02 Emission Reductions from Composting Operations WST-03 Emission Reductions from Waste Burning WST-04 Disposal of Materials Containing VOC |
| MARCH 1998 | |
|---|---|
| 1140 Abrasive Blasting | Proposed amendments will prohibit sand blasting of materials
with leas in confined spaces.
Mike Mills - 909.396.2578 |
UPCOMING PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
Feb. 20 Rule 2501 - Air Quality Investment Program. District headquarters, 9:30 a.m., auditorium.
March 20 Rule 1421 - Control of Perchloroethylene Emissions from Dry Cleaning Systems, 9:30 a.m., District headquarters, auditorium.
April 16 FY97-98 Draft Budget and Work Program, and State Board recommendation on Three-Year Forecast. District headquarters, 10:00 a.m., CC6.
April 25 Governing Board workshop on FY97-98 Draft Budget and Work Program and State Board recommendation on Three-Year Forecast. District headquarters,
1:00p.m., CC8.