BOARD MEETING DATE: May 9, 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
RULE FORECAST REPORT
MAY 1997
- Advance Target for Board Hearings
| JUNE 1997 | |
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| 102 Definition of Terms
1302Definitions (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. |
| 1106.1 Pleasure Craft Coating Operations
1151 Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Non-Assembly Line Coating Operations 1171 Solvent Cleaning Operations | Proposed amendments will align the definitions of exempt compounds and VOCs with the proposed definitions in Rule 102. This affects the list of compounds in Group II Exempt Compounds.
Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
| 701 Air Pollution Emergency Contingency Actions | Proposed amendments will eliminate references to Regulation XV and rescind Rules 1501 and `1501.1, delete the requirements for work trip reductions, and modify the boundary of Source Receptor Areas 23 and 24.
Laki Tisopulos - 909.396.3123 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076) |
| 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 If rescinded, it will be replaced by the statewide airborne toxics control measure regulating dry cleaning systems.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 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199) |
| JULY 1997 | |
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| 111 Definition of Minor Violation and Guidelines for Issuance of Notice to Comply | Effective January 1, 1997 AB 2937 (Brulte) 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: Darren Stroud (2526) 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) |
| 2100 Registration of Portable Equipment | Rule 2100 sunsets August 1, 1997. Proposed amendments will make the sunset date coincide with implementation of CARB’s statewide portable equipment rule.
Larry Bowen - 909.396.2575 |
| 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) |
| AUGUST 1997 | |
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| 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.
Pang Mueller - 909.396.2433 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076) |
| SEPTEMBER 1997 | |
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| 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 |
| 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 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199) |
| 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) |
| 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. The federal NESHAP requirements for degreasers will be incorporated in the rule. |
| PUBLIC WORKSHOP, June 19, 10:00 a.m., District Headquarters. | Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
| 1138 * Control of Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions from Restaurant Operations | Proposed rule will reduce PM emissions from chain-driven charbroilers.
Jill Whynot - 909.396.3104 CEQA: Michael Krause (2706) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076 |
| OCTOBER 1997 | |
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| 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.
Dave Schwien - 909.396.2577 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) 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 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
| 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.
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| 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: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
| NOVEMBER 1997 | |
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| 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 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
| 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 | |
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| 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. |
| PUBLIC WORKSHOP: August 28, 10:00 a.m., District Headquarters. | 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) |
| 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 | |
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| 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 WST-04 Disposal of Materials Containing VOC 1140 Abrasive Blasting | Proposed amendments will prohibit sand blasting of materials with lead in confined spaces.
Ben Shaw - 909.396.2394 |
| 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 |
| UPCOMING PUBLIC WORKSHOPS | |
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| June 19 Rule 1122 - Solvent Degreasers | District Headquarters, 10:00 a.m.
Contact: Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185 |
| Aug. 28 Rule 1107 - Metal Products Coating | District Headquarters, 10:00 a.m.
Contact: Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185 |