BOARD MEETING DATE: December 11, 1998 AGENDA NO. 15

REPORT:

Rule and Control Measure Forecast

SYNOPSIS:

This report highlights AQMD rulemaking activity for 1999. Upcoming public workshops are noted, both in the regular calendar and in a separate list at the end of the report.

COMMITTEE:

Stationary Source, November 20, 1998, Reviewed

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Receive and file.

Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer


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

Rules to be Rescheduled/Removed and Additions

CTS-03 – Consumer Product Education and Labeling Program
Proposed Control Measure #97CTS-03 is rescheduled from January 1999 to February 1999. Additional time is needed for staff to incorporate ideas for "green seal" and finalize "25 Ways" brochure for public outreach.
Rule 218 – Continuous Emissions Monitoring

Rule 218.1 – Continuous Emission Monitoring Performance Specifications

Proposed Amended Rules 218 and 218.1 are rescheduled from January 1999 to February 1999. Additional time is needed to allow staff to consult with U.S. EPA and CARB regarding relaxation of stringency compared to federal requirements and Title V.
Rule 461 – Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing
Proposed Amended Rule 461 is rescheduled from January 1999 to February 1999. Amendments will include findings of Enhanced Compliance Program. Amendments will also include findings of CARB/CAPCOA Test Program. Additional time is needed for additional public input.
Rule 518.2 – Federal Alternative Operating Conditions
Proposed Amended Rule 518.2 is rescheduled from February 1999 to May 1999 to allow additional time to compile and evaluate the data extracted and validate the proposed SIP allowances.
Rule 1418 – Halon Emissions from Fire Extinguishing Equipment
Proposed Amended Rule 1418 is added to August 1999 calendar. A rule amendment is proposed to make the rule consistent with federal requirements. Pacific Scientific Company, which has been operating under a variance from this rule, requested the amendment.

RULE AND CONTROL MEASURE FORECAST REPORT - DECEMBER 1998

Advance Target for Board Hearings

EARLY SPRING 1999

Reg. XXV*

Intercredit Trading (CM #97FLX-01)

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Proposed regulation will link AQMD’s mobile and stationary source credit trading programs to increase compliance flexibility.

Elaine Chang – 909.396.3186 / Jill Whynot - 909.396.3104 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076)

JANUARY 1999  
1401* New Source Review of Toxic Air Contaminants

[Projected Emission Reduction: not applicable ]

At the July 10, 1998 Governing Board meeting, the Board continued the hearing for six months for consideration of adding additional nickel compounds, sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid. The Board will also consider carcinogens that have had risk values finalized by OEHHA.

Jill Whynot - 909.396.3104 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

FEBRUARY 1999  
CTS-03 Consumer Product Education Labeling Program
[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]

Proposed program will educate consumers regarding lower emitting alternatives to reduce VOC emissions.

LaRonda Bowen - 909.396.3235

CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

218 Continuous Emissions Monitoring
[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]

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
[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]

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)

461 Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Proposed rule amendments are necessary to improve industry compliance with rule requirements and resolve any inconsistencies with state law.

Larry Bowen - 909.396.2575 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

FEBRUARY 1999 Continued
1113* Architectural Coatings
[Projected Emission Reductions: 20 tons/day – VOC]

Staff is evaluating available coating technology to determine what existing VOC limits can be amended to obtain additional emission reductions from architectural coatings.

Jack Broadbent - 909.396.3789 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

1130 Graphic Arts

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

CARB has evaluated Rule 1130 and identified some areas where further emission reductions may be available. Staff is reviewing this evaluation to determine what, if any, amendments are necessary.

Jack Broadbent - 909.396.3789 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071)

Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

1158 Storage, Handling, and Transport of Petroleum Coke

[Projected Emission Reductions: TBD]

The purpose of Rule 1158 is to reduce the potential of a public nuisance caused by emissions of airborne particulate from storage, handling, and transport of petroleum coke.

Alene Taber - 909.396.3057 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

MARCH 1999  
PRC-01 Emission Reductions from Woodworking Operations (PM10)

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

The proposed rule will establish requirements for controlling PM10 emissions from woodworking operations.

Jack Broadbent - 909.396.3789 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

1103 Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics Manufacturing Operations

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Rule 1103 is proposed to be modified to address CARB as well as EPA concerns. To address these concerns, staff is reviewing the level of control that the rule requires as well as monitoring and recordkeeping requirements. In addition, staff is reviewing the Executive Officer discretion language and test methodology for measuring vapor pressure.

Dave Schwien - 909.396.2577 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102)

Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

MARCH 1999 Continued
1140 Abrasive Blasting
[Projected Emission Reduction: None]

Proposed amendments will prohibit sand blasting of lead-containing materials in confined spaces.

Ben Shaw – 909.396.2394 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

1403 Asbestos Emissions from Demolition/Renovation Activities
[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]

Proposed amendments will clarify asbestos abatement procedures and provide consistency between AQMD, OSHA, and EPA guidelines. In addition, this rule will provide continuity between the abatement procedures of Proposed Rule 1423 and abrasive blasting in Rule 1140.

Ben Shaw – 909.396.2394 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071)

Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076)

1423 Lead Abatement
[Projected Emission Reductions: <0.004 ton/day – Lead]

Proposed rule will establish requirements for the safe handling, removal, monitoring and disposal of lead-containing materials.

Ben Shaw – 909.396.2394 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059):

1142 Marine Tank Vessel Operations

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Proposed amendments will consider changes to the rule language for the purposes of clarification of applicability and requirements, as well as improving compliance determination and enforceability of the rule.

Pang Mueller - 909.396.2433 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

1610 Rule 1610 – Old-Vehicle Scrapping

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Laki Tisopulos - 909.396.3123 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

1402* Control of Toxic Air Contaminants from Existing Sources

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Rule 1402 requires facilities with significant risks for cancer and non-cancer acute and chronic hazards to file and follow risk reduction plans which will reduce risks below specified levels within five years.

As part of the Chairman’s Environmental Justice Initiatives, the list of compounds and the toxics significance thresholds in Rule 1402 will be evaluated, as well as other approaches to reduce toxic risk.

1401 New Source Review of Toxic Air Contaminants

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Both Rules 1401 and 1402 will be evaluated for possible amendments to address cumulative impacts from air toxics.

Jill Whynot - 909.396.3104 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

APRIL 1999

 
MSC-02 In-Use Compliance Program for Air Pollution Control Equipment (all pollutants)
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

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: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199)

1104 Wood Flat Stock Coating Operations
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

ARB evaluated the rule and proposed changes to obtain further emissions reductions. Staff is reviewing that evaluation to determine what, if any, amendments are necessary.

Jack Broadbent - 909.396.3789 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3069)

1106.1 Pleasure Craft Coating Operations

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Staff will evaluate and make recommendations on extending the compliance deadlines for top and bottom coatings, and changing the application methods.

Elaine Chang - 909.396.3186 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

1173* Fugitive Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (CM #97FUG-04)
[Projected Emission Reductions: 0.5 ton/day – VOC]

Proposed amendments will 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.

Pang Mueller - 909.396.24332 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199)

Reg. XX RECLAIM
[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]

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: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

MAY 1999

 
462 Organic Liquid Loading

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Proposed amendments will consider incorporating SIP changes requested by U.S. EPA and new federal NESHAP requirements for gasoline distribution facilities, as well as address issues regarding compliance determination and implementation of inspection and maintenance requirements.

Pang Mueller - 909.396.2433 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

MAY 1999

Continued
518.2 Federal Alternative Operating Conditions

[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative Only]

Proposed amendments will increase the SIP allowance consistent with the 1997 AQMP.

Pang Mueller - 909.396.2433 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076)

JUNE 1999  
1105.1* Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units (CM #97CMB-09)

[Projected Emission Reductions: <0.5 ton/day – PM10]

Proposed rule will reduce PM10 emissions from petroleum refinery fluid catalytic cracking units.

Pang Mueller - 909.396.2433 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

1405 Control of Ethylene Oxide & CFC Emissions from Sterilization or Fumigation Processes
[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]

Proposed amendments will clarify requirements for testing inlet samples.

John Higuchi - 909.396.2267 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199)

1407 Control of Emissions of Arsenic, Cadmium, and Nickel from Non-Ferrous Metal Melting Operations
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Proposed amendments will incorporate planned changes to the state ATCM for non-ferrous metal melting operations.

Ben Shaw - 909.396.2394 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

1420 Emissions Standards for Lead
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Proposed amendments will incorporate planned changes to the state ATCM for lead-processing facilities.

Ben Shaw - 909.396.2394 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

Reg. XVI Mobile Source Credit Programs

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Amendments to rules will be required if Rule 2500 - Intercredit Trading is approved.

Laki Tisopulos - 909.396.3123 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

JULY 1999  
WST-04 Disposal of Materials Containing VOC

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

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-effective and technically feasible control methods.

Alene Taber - 909.396.3057 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

JULY 1999 Continued
1624 Credits for Clean Pleasure Craft Engines (CM #97MOF-07)

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Proposed rule will provide mobile source emission reduction credits for the replacement of existing higher-polluting pleasure craft engines with newer clean engines.

Laki Tisopulos - 909.396.3123 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076)

AUGUST 1999  
465 Vacuum-Producing Devices or Systems

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

The amendments are proposed to incorporate SIP changes requested by U.S. EPA. The proposed amendments include updating of the definition of volatile organic compounds and the need to explicitly state recording, reporting and record retention requirements in the rule.

Pang Mueller - 909.396.2433 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

1418 Halon Emissions from Fire Extinguishing Equipment

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Proposed amendments will provide an exemption for manufacturers of total flooding fire extinguishing systems to allow the use of Halon 1301 in discharge tests, consistent with EPA regulations.

Mike Mills – 909.396.2578 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

2506 Area Source Credits for NOx and SOx

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Amendments will include a table of emission rates and source test methods of various equipment categories eligible to generate Area Source Credits. The proposed amendment will add an additional source category for agricultural internal combustion engines to the table.

Pang Mueller - 909.396.2433 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

SEPTEMBER 1999  
WST-02 Emission Reductions from Composting Operations
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

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-effective and technically feasible.

Alene Taber - 909.396.3057 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

1437* Furniture Stripping Operations
[Projected Emission Reductions: 0.08 ton/day – MeCl]

Proposed rule will control methylene chloride emissions from furniture stripping operations.

Ben Shaw - 909.396.2394 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199)

OCTOBER 1999  
1110.2 Emissions from Gaseous- and Liquid-Fueled Internal Combustion Engines

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

This rule will: evaluate current and expected future emission control technologies for stationary internal combustion engines and amend existing and future emission limits, as appropriate; evaluate continuous emission monitoring and source testing requirements to determine if acceptable alternatives exist and make changes to the monitoring and testing requirements, frequency and methods; evaluate impact of the new PM 2.5 NAAQS and amend rule requirements as necessary.

Larry Bowen - 909.396.2575 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

DECEMBER 1999  
Reg. XXX* Title V Operating Permits
[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative Only]

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. In the last half of 1999, U.S. EPA expects to adopt revisions to regulations that define the minimum elements of an approvable operating permit program. Once EPA’s revisions are adopted, Regulation XXX will be amended to parallel changes in the EPA program.

Pang Mueller - 909.396.2433 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076)

UPCOMING PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

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Topic

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NO PUBLIC WORKSHOPS ARE SCHEDULED AFTER
DECEMBER 11, 1998


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