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.

Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Acting Executive Officer

The Rule Forecast Report provides the Board with a monthly update of AQMD’s rulemaking schedule. Rulemaking is a dynamic process, subject to ongoing revision. Scheduling changes which occurred since last month’s forecast are summarized.

A public consultation meeting was held on Tuesday, September 30, 1997 at AQMD headquarters to solicit public comments regarding the feasibility of amending or adopting rules to reduce emissions from several categories. Rules discussed included existing Rule 1107 for metal coating industry and Rule 1173 for leaks from refinery valves, pumps and compressors; and newly proposed Rule 463.1 for small organic liquid storage tanks and Rule 1105.1 for PM10 control from refinery fluid catalytic cracking units. Public comment received at the meeting supported the general staff position that additional work is needed to determine if emission reduction can be achieved from these sources in a cost-effective and feasible manner. The Rule Forecast Calendar reflects the deferral of Board consideration for Rules 1173 and 1105.1 to 1998, and Rules 463.1 and 1107 to 2000, at which time staff will again seek input from the public regarding the development of the appropriate rule proposal.

Rules to be Rescheduled

Reg. 461 - Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing

This regulation is rescheduled from December 1997 to February 1998. Because of recent field audit findings of non-compliance there has been an immediate increase of inspection staff in the field. A full review of the workplan with recommendations will be presented to Stationary Source Committee on October 24, 1997. Staff are considering additional rule amendments to improve industry compliance and resolve any inconsistencies with state law.

CTS-04 - Public Awareness/Education Programs - Area Sources

This control measure is being moved to allow further time to develop educational programs. A July 1998 date is consistent with the 1997 AQMP implementation date.

Rule 1624 - Credits for Clean Pleasure Craft Engines (CM# CMB - 07)

This control measure is rescheduled from November 1997 to December 1997 to allow additional time for staff to work with industry representatives to determine cost effectiveness of implementation.

RULE FORECAST REPORT - OCTOBER 1997

Advance Target for Board Hearings

NOVEMBER 1997
1110 1110.2	Emissions from Stationary Internal Combustion Engines (Demonstration) This rule is to be rescinded. 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)
2503	Enforceable Procedures for Applying Air Quality Investment Program (AQIP) Emission Reductions Proposed Rule 2503 provides the enforceable procedures such as the calculation methodology necessary to determine the required amount of emission reductions, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting provisions when Regulation IV or XI sources elect to use Rule 2501 AQIP emission reductions. Chris Marlia 909.396.3184 / Jill Whynot 909.396..3104 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
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)
1138*	Control of Emissions from Restaurant Operations Proposed rule will reduce PM and VOC emissions from chain-driven charbroilers. Jill Whynot - 909.396.3104 CEQA: Michael Krause (2706) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076)
DECEMBER 1997
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)
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)

DECEMBER 1997	Continued
1150.1 1150.2	Control of Gaseous Emissions from Active Landfills Proposed amendments will address SIP changes requested by the USEPA. Control of Gaseous Emissions from Inactive Landfills This rule will be rescinded and incorporated into Rule 1150.1 to address SIP changes. William Thompson - 909.396.2398 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) 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. Mike Mills 909.396.2578 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
Reg IX	New Source Performance Standards Proposed rule amendments will incorporate, by reference, recent amendments to the Code of Federal Regulations. The District has EPA delegated authority to federally administer and locally enforce Reg. IX. Ed Pupka - 909.396.3332 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
FEBRUARY 1998
461	Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing Proposed rule amendments are necessary to improve industry compliance with rule requirement and resolve any inconsistencies with state law. Larry Bowen - 909.396.2575 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
1401	New Source Review of Carcinogenic Air Contaminants Rule 1401 sets threshold risk levels based on cancer risk and estimated cancer cases for new equipment and equipment that is modified or relocated. As part of the Chairman’s Environmental Justice Initiatives, the lists of compounds to be included in Rule 1401 will be evaluated. Jack Broadbent - 909.396.3789
444	Open Fires (CM# WST-03) Proposed amendments will delete obsolete language, clarify definitions, categorize burn activities, delineate the minimum requirements of agricultural burns, incorporate control methods from Control Measure WST-03 Mike Mills- 909.396-25782 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) 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)

MARCH 1998
Reg. XVI	Mobile Source Credit 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)
MON-09	In-Use Vehicle Emission Mitigation The AQMD is conducting a study of the feasibility of developing the technologies envisioned under this control measure. Work will be completed by early 1998 and rule development will proceed if feasible. Henry Hogo - 909.396.3184 Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
APRIL 1998
1401 & 1402	Control of Toxic Air Contaminants from Existing Sources Rule 1402 requires facilities with significant risks for cancer and non-cancer acute and chronic hazards to file and follow risk reductions plans which will reduce risks below specified levels with 5 years. As part of the Chairman’s Environmental Justice Initiatives, the lists of toxics significance thresholds in Rule 1401 and 1402 will be evaluated as well as other approaches to reduce toxic risk. Jack Broadbent - 909.396.3789
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 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
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)
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)
MAY 1998
Reg . III	Fees Proposed amendments support the AQMD FY 1998-99 budget and may include an across-the-board adjustment to match the change in state Consumer Price Index. Ed Pupka - 909.396.3332 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
JUNE 1998
1140	Abrasive Blasting Proposed amendments will prohibit sand blasting of materials with lead in confined spaces. Ben Shaw - 909.396.2394 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

JUNE 1998	Continued
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 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
JULY 1998
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: Sue Lieu (3059)
CTS-04	Public Awareness/Education Programs - Area Sources Proposed rule will establish programs to educate select stationary sources about lower emitting alternatives for implementation at a facility or business to reduce VOC emissions. LaRonda Bowen - 909.396.3235. Jill Whynot - 909.396.3104 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
AUGUST 1998
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. Work is in progress to further reduce emissions of VOCs. However, additional time is necessary to complete the evaluation of test results and inventory and cost data before considering Proposed Amended Rule 1173. Mohsen Nazemi - 909.396.2662 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
OCTOBER 1998
MSC-03	Promotion of Catalyst-Surface Coating Technology Programs for Air Conditioning Units Proposed rule will promote use of catalyst-surface coating technologies in residential and commercial air conditioning units. Catalyst surface coating may possibly be required element for new sources or be included as recommendation in AQMD’s CEQA Handbook. Henry Hogo - 909.396.3184 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

OCTOBER 1998	Continued
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)
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)
NOVEMBER 1998
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)
CTS-03	Consumer Product Education Labeling Program Proposed rule will provide for product label to inform consumers of lower VOC emitting alternatives. Fred Lettice - 909.396.2576 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
DECEMBER 1998
WST-02 (Not later than Dec. 1998)	Emission Reductions from Composting Operations Proposed rule will be implemented in two steps. Step one will consist of studies to quantify emissions on two composting activities in the Basin. If emissions are significant, Step two will identify control options to reduce emissions that are cost-effectiveness and technically feasible. William Thompson - 909.396.2398 CEQA Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
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)
WST-04	Disposal of Materials Containing VOC The proposed rule will be implemented in two steps. Step one will consist of refining the emissions inventory and assessing control methods for organic waste disposal facilities. Step two will include implementation of cost-effectiveness and technically feasible control methods. William Thompson - 909.396.2398 CEQA Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059

EARLY TO MID 1998
218 218.1	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. 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)
MSC-02	In-Use Compliance Program for Air Pollution Control Equipment (all pollutants) The proposed rule will set guidelines and requirements for equipment manufacturing and suppliers to guarantee the performance of each air pollution control piece of equipment or system within specified operating parameters for a specific period of operations. Emission reductions are expected through maintenance of uniform performance standards. Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
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. Jill Whynot - 909.396.3104 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

UPCOMING PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

Public Consultation:

Rule 1146.2 - Emissions of NOx from Boilers and Heaters 75,000 to 2MM Btu/Hr

(CM# CMB-02B)

Contact - Mike Mills - 909.396.2578

October 28, 1997 - District Headquarters (Auditorium), 9:30 am

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