MSC-02 – In-Use Compliance Program for Air Pollution Control Equipment

(all pollutants)

Proposed Control Measure #97MSC-02 is rescheduled from December 1998 to April 1999. Additional time is required to assess technology in conjunction with vendors and users of air pollution control equipment.

WST-02 – Emission Reductions from Composting Operations

Rule 218.1 – Continuous Emission Monitoring Performance Specifications

Proposed Amended Rules 218 and 218.1 are rescheduled from November 1998 to January 1999. Additional time is needed to allow staff to consult with U.S. EPA and CARB regarding impacts of proposed stringency on Title V permits.

Proposed Amended Rule 461 is rescheduled from December 1998 to January 1999. Amendments are to include findings of vapor recovery compliance plan. An additional month is needed to ensure consistency with CARB guidance, and for additional public outreach.

Proposed Amended Rule 1130 is rescheduled from December 1998 to February 1999. Rule development work is pending while staff waits for necessary information from the Printing Industries Association.

Rule 1166 – Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Decontamination of Soil

The rule amendment was intended exclusively for improved enforceability. Staff will investigate changes to operating policies and procedures through permit conditions in lieu of a rule change. Staff is recommending this item be taken off calendar.

Rule 1420 – Emissions Standards for Lead

Effective January 1, 1996, AB 2937 (Brulte) required each air district in the state of California to develop a rule governing issuance of a Notice to Comply for minor violations. A CAPCOA task force was convened that year to draft core rule language for adoption by all districts statewide, subject to minor local modifications as required. Following numerous public consultation meetings held throughout the state in 1997, comments were evaluated and rule language modified as necessary. Proposed Rule 112 - Definition of Minor Violation and Guidelines for Issuance of Notice to Comply represents the culmination of this effort to meet the requirements of AB 2937.

Ed Pupka - 909.396.3332 CEQA: Darren Stroud (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

[Projected Emission Reduction: None – Credit Rule]

The Governing Board directed staff to bring back amendments that address EPA comments regarding the destruction of emissions related to engine components and respond to concerns raised by the public relative to the impact of the program on collectible cars and availability and cost of old vehicle parts.

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

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

LaRonda Bowen - 909.396.3285

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

[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)

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

The proposed amendments simplify and streamline the soil erosion control submittal and review process applicable to agricultural operations by eliminating the plan submittal requirement and allowing agricultural operations to maintain their exemption from the rule provided they voluntarily implement certain soil erosion control practices. The amendment postpones the effective date of the provision by six months to allow for public outreach. Certain EPA approvability issues are also addressed.

Laki Tisopulos 909.396.3123 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199)

[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.

Fred Lettice - 909.396.2576 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Staff is investigating possible changes to existing rule VOC limits in response to industry concerns.

Fred Lettice - 909.396.2576 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

[Projected Emission Reductions: 5.0 tons/yr – PM10]

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)

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

The proposed amendment postpones the effective date for the procurement of PM10 efficient sweepers to allow for the completion of specific technical sweeper testing protocols, subsequent testing of the sweepers and adequate time for budgeting by the cities.

Laki Tisopulos 909.396.3123 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199)

EARLY SPRING 1999

Reg. XXV*

[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)

218.1

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
[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)

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)

[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. A report will also be made on changes to risk values for compounds already in the rule.

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

[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)

[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.

Fred Lettice - 909.396.2576 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071)

Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

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

Fred Lettice - 909.396.2576 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

[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)

[Projected Emission Reductions: <0.17 ton/day – VOC]

Staff is investigating a possible change to the existing rule VOC limit for diazo dyes in response to industry concerns.

Fred Lettice - 909.396.2576 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

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)

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)

[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):

[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)

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

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

1401

[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.

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

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)

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.

Fred Lettice - 909.396.2576 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3069)

[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.

Fred Lettice - 909.396.2576 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

[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)

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

[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)

JUNE 1999

[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)

Proposed amendments will clarify requirements for testing inlet samples.

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

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)

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)

[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)

[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)

[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)

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)

[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)

[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)

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)

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OCTOBER 9, 1998