BOARD MEETING DATE: January 8, 1999 AGENDA NO. 20


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, December 18, 1998, Reviewed

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Receive and file the attached report.

Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer


Background

AQMD is required by state law to publish a list of all rules potentially scheduled for consideration during the coming year. Every January, the Rule and Control Measure Forecast Report is expanded for this purpose and to present a progress report for the Board. The rule schedule for 1999 is demanding. In order for the region to maintain emission reduction progress toward attainment and implement the AQMP, and establish EPA mandated programs, staff will be bringing approximately 13 control measures contained in the 1997 AQMP and approximately 46 rules for proposed amendment/adoption before the Board for action in 1999.

Proposal

Several significant hearing items are scheduled to be brought before the Board in 1999. Among the most critical are the following:

Implementation Plan

Staff is committed to maintaining the proposed hearing dates established in the Rule and Control Measure Forecast Report to achieve the necessary emission reductions required by the AQMP.

RULE AND CONTROL MEASURE FORECAST REPORT - JANUARY 1999

Advance Target for Board Hearings

Note: AQMD may add control measures necessary to meet federal requirements

as determined by the court, EPA, or the AQMD Board in connection with

pending litigation or EPA recommendations made on the 1997 AQMP.

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)

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)

MARCH 1999  
1103 Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics Manufacturing Operations

[Projected Emission Reduction: No reduction expected]

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)

1158 Storage, Handling, and Transport of Coke, Coal and Sulfur

[Projected Emission Reductions: TBD]

The purpose of Rule 1158 is to reduce the potential of a public nuisance or violation of Rule 403 limits caused by emissions of airborne particulate from storage, handling, and transport of coke, coal and sulfur.

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

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)

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: Administrative only]

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

APRIL 1999

 
1188 In-Use Compliance for Air Pollution Control Equipment (all pollutants) (CM #97MSC-02)
[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)

102 Definitions

[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]

Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185 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)

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)

1113* Architectural Coatings (CM #97CTS-07, Phase II)
[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)

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

 
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)

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)

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)

Reg. III Fees

[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]

Proposed amendments support the AQMD FY 1999-2000 budget and may include an across-the-board adjustment to match the change in state Consumer Price Index.

Ed Pupka – 909.396.3332 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

1402* Control of Toxic Air Contaminants from New and 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)

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)

1186 PM10 Emission from Paved and Unpaved Roads, and Livestock Operations

[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]

The proposed amendment will establish certification standards and procedures to determine the PM10 efficiency of street sweepers.

Laki Tisopulos 9090.396.3123 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199)

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)

JULY 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)

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)

201 Permit to Construct

[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]

Proposed amendments will incorporate those activities described in EPA’s definition of "begin actual construction."

Ed Pupka – 909.396.3332 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

1130 Graphic Arts

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Proposed amendment will further reduce VOC emissions in areas identified by CARB and AQMD staff evaluation.

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

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)

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)

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)

Reg. XVII Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)

[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]

Proposed amendments are necessary to be consistent with the federal PSD requirements.

Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) 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)

1138 Control of Emissions from Restaurant Operations (CM #97PRC-03)

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Control requirements to reduce PM and VOC from underfired charbroilers will be proposed based on cost-effective control technology.

Jill Whynot - 909.396.3104 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

1146.2 Emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen from Large Water Heaters and Small Boilers
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)

Reg. XVI Mobile Source Credit Programs

[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]

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)

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

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Proposed amendments will include amendments on existing and future emission limits for stationary internal combustion engines, amendments on monitoring and testing requirements, frequency and methods and set emission standards for PM2.5.

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

NOVEMBER 1999  
113 Credible Evidence

[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]

The purpose of this rule is to implement a federal regulation regarding evidence appropriate for determining rule violations. This rule is required by the U.S. EPA as part of the State Implementation Plan.

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

1189 Emissions from Hydrogen Plant Process Vents

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

The purpose of this rule is to reduce volatile organic compound emissions from Hydrogen Plant process vents at refineries and chemical plants.

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)

1421 Control of Perchloroethylene Emissions from Dry Cleaning Systems

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Proposed amendments will improve housekeeping and reduce emissions from leaks based upon the findings of a study that is currently underway.

Mike Mills - 909.396.2578 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

DECEMBER 1999  
219

222

Equipment Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to Reg. II

[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]

Filing Requirements for Non-Permitted Equipment

[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]

Additional equipment types may be added to the Rule 219 filing program. Rule 219 would be amended to reflect these changes.

Jill Whynot - 909.396.3104 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199)

1166 Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Decontamination of Soil

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Proposed amendment will further limit the emission of VOCs from contaminated soil as a result of leakage from storage or transfer facilities, from accidental spillage, or other deposition or excavation.

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

1187

OR

472

Regulation of Odorous Substances

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

This rule will place general limitations on odorous substances and specific emission limits on certain odorous compounds.

Reduction of Animal Matter

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Modifications of this rule will place general limitations on odorous substances.

Dave Schwien - 909.396.2577 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

Reg. XIII* New Source Review

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Proposed revisions may provide additional flexibility to new sources in the District, consistent with anticipated changes in the federal NSR regulations and NSR policies, due to be finalized in 1999. The proposal may also be address the issue of potential future shortfalls in NOx emission credits with respect to the state law requirement of "no net emission increase" from new permitted sources within the AQMD.

Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)

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)

TO-BE-DETERMINED 1999
CMB-06 Emission Standards for New Commercial and Residential Water Heaters

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

This rule will reduce NOx emissions through establishment of emission limits and other standards for new water heaters.

Jack Broadbent – 909.396.3789 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059

ADV-CLNG

(1997 AQMP)

Emission Reductions from Degreasing Operations (Rule 1122)

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Further Emission Reductions from Solvent Cleaning Operations (Rule 1171)

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

403 Fugitive Dust

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Proposed amendment will further improve rule effectiveness identified through field enforcement activities

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


The following categories will be evaluated for possible command-and-control rules to reduce toxic emissions:

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

1424 Lead Emissions from Miscellaneous Sources
1425 Motion Picture Film Labs
1426 Metal Finishing
1427 Rubber Manufacturing
1428 Foam and Other Small Methylene Chloride Users

Jack Broadbent – 909.396.3789 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059

2202 On-Road Motor Vehicle Mitigation Options
Modifications will be needed to conform the air quality investment program to CARB vehicle scrapping rules, and potentially to address emissions equivalency issues resulting from the raising of the employee threshold to 250 persons.

Kathryn Higgins 909.396.3309 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059

Regulation IV
And XI Rules
Various rule amendments needed to achieve AQMP emission reduction requirements.

UPCOMING PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

Schedule for 1999 to be available in early January.

Attachments

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