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

RULE FORECAST REPORT - JULY 1997

Advance Target for Board Hearings

AUGUST 1997

1134 Emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen from Stationary Gas Turbines

The proposed amendment to paragraph (d) requires continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) only on cogeneration and combined cycle units, 2.9 megawatts and larger. This clarification is needed to make the rule language consistent with AQMD practice. The proposed amendment to paragraph (f)(5) addresses EPA’s concern that a person using an emission control system maintain a continuous daily record of system operation and maintenance to demonstrate proper operation and compliance. William Thompson - 909.396.2398

SEPTEMBER 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 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706)
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
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: Shah Dabirian (3076)

OCTOBER 1997
212 Standards for Approving Permits	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. &
Reg. XXX Title V	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. PUBLIC WORKSHOP, July 18, 1:00 p.m., District Headquarters. Pang Mueller - 909.396.2433 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076)
463.1 Control of Emissions from Storage of Organic Liquids (CM# FUG-03)	Proposed rule 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, a step two rule will be proposed to include identification of the appropriate control options. PUBLIC WORKSHOP, JULY 2, AQMD Headquarters. Dave Schwien - 909.396.2577 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
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. PUBLIC WORKSHOP, July 3, 10:00 a.m., District Headquarters. Larry Bowen - 909.396.2575 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: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
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: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

NOVEMBER 1997
1138 * Control of Emissions from Restaurant Operations Proposed rule will reduce PM emissions from chain-driven charbroilers. PUBLIC WORKSHOP, June 27, 9:00 a.m., AQMD Headquarters. Jill Whynot - 909.396.3104 CEQA: Michael Krause (2706) 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)
Reg. XVI Mobile Source Offset Programs	Amendments to rules will be required if Rule 2500 - Intercredit Trading is approved. Henry Hogo - 909.396.3184 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

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 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
461 Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing	Proposed amendments will address the availability of CARB-certified vapor recovery systems for mobile fuelers and clarify any inconsistencies between rule language and the requirements of AB2243, and reflect changes necessary for implementation of the self-inspection and testing program. 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 (CM# 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: Bob Kneisel (3199)
1146.2 Emissions of NOx from Boilers and Heaters 75,000 to 2MM Btu/Hr (CM# CMB-02B)	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 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Francis Goh (3075)
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. These are issues which were not raised in time to be handled with the February 1997 amendments. 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 MON-09 In-Use Vehicle Emission Mitigation 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 518.2 Federal Alternative Operating Conditions	Proposed amendments will increase the SIP allowance consistent with the 1997 AQMP. Pang Mueller - 909.396.2433 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
1140 Abrasive Blasting	Proposed amendments will prohibit sand blasting of materials with lead in confined spaces. Ben Shaw - 909.396.2394
1145 Plastic, Rubber and Glass Coatings	Proposed amendment will add a specialty coating category which will "sunset" by year 2000. Dave Schwien - 909.396.2577
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)
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)
1437 * Furniture Stripping Operations	Proposed rule will control methylene chloride emissions from furniture stripping operations. Ben Shaw - 909.396.2394 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
Reg. XIII * New Source Review	Proposed amendments will reduce and eliminate any future potential shortfalls in NOx emission credits with respect to the state law requirement for "no net emission increase" from new and modified permitted sources within the AQMD. Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185
WST-04 Disposal of Materials Containing VOC

UPCOMING PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
July 3 Rule 1110.2 - Emissions from Gaseous- and Liquid-Fueled Internal Combustion Engines	District Headquarters, 10:00 a.m. Contact: Larry Bowen - 909.396.2575
July 18 Rule 212 - Standards for Approving Permits; Regulation XXX - Title V Permits	District Headquarters, 10:00 p.m. Contact: Pang Mueller - 909.396.2433