BOARD MEETING DATE: June 11, 1999 AGENDA NO. 14
REPORT:
Rule and Control Measure Forecast
SYNOPSIS:
This report highlights AQMD rulemaking activity for 1999. Upcoming public workshops are noted at the end of the report.
COMMITTEE:
Stationary Source, May 21, 1999, 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. Scheduling changes which occurred since last month’s forecast are summarized. The changes reflect staff’s rulemaking focus due to the reorganization and realignment of resources for rulemaking. In addition, the revised schedule reflects the staff’s recent court filing for the lawsuit brought by environmental groups relative to the 1994 Air Quality Management Plan. The rulemaking schedule contained herein is subject to change based on the outcome of the litigation. Some measures may need to be delayed to allow room to incorporate additional measures that may be ordered to be implemented by the court in the SIP litigation case.
Rules to be Rescheduled/Removed and Additions
| CM#97PRC-01 – Emission Reductions from Woodworking Operations (PM10) |
| Proposed Control Measure #97PRC-01 is rescheduled from December 1999 to June 2000. Staff needs additional time to assess available source testing and inventory information, the potential for emission reductions, and the feasibility of developing a new rule. |
| Regulation IX – New Source Performance
Standards Regulation X – National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants |
| Proposed Amended Regulations IX and X are added to August 1999 calendar. Amendments will update Regulations IX and X to include by reference, recent federal actions promulgated amendments corrections and clarification to 40CFR Part 60 – Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and 40 CFR Part 61 – National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants. |
| Rule 1138 – Control of Emissions from Restaurant Operations (CM#97PRC-03, Phase II) |
| Proposed Amended Rule 1138 is rescheduled from September 1999 to June 2000. Significant advances have been in the development of potential controls for charbroiling operations. The CE-CERT report indicates that "some reductions of emissions from commercial charbroiling operations are possible through the use of currently available, prototype and experimental control technologies." In particular, the SmoklessTM broiler shows promise for use by new or modified restaurants. Other options are also being developed that will help address individual restaurant preferences for the type of food cooked, appearance and taste, and preparation time. Further assessment of the cost-effectiveness of technologies, and additional investigation of these technologies will necessary as part of the rulemaking process. Thus, staff recommends extending the analysis for cost-effective control technologies for commercial under-fired charbroilers. This effort should require up to an additional 12 months. |
| Rule 1155 – Disposal of Materials Containing VOCs (CM#97WST-04) |
| Proposed Amended Rule 1155 is rescheduled from October 1999 to March 2000. Additional time is needed to conduct field audits and establish baseline inventories and assess feasibility for further emission reductions. |
| Rule 1173 – Fugitive Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (CM#97FUG-04) |
| Proposed Amended Rule 1173 is rescheduled from August 1999 to May 2000. Additional time is needed to conduct field audits, establish baseline inventories, and assess feasibility for further emission reductions. |
| Rule 1188 – In-Use Compliance for Air Pollution Control Equipment (all pollutants) (CM#97MSC-02) |
| It is recommended that Control Measure CM#97MSC-02 be implemented through a public outreach program without any rulemaking at this time. See attached Technical Assessment for further details. |
| Rule 1401 – New Source Review of Toxic Air
Contaminants Rule 219 – Equipment Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to Regulation II |
| Rule 1401 requires staff to return to the Governing Board within 150 days after the Scientific Review Panel finalizes risk values. Acute risk values for about 50 compounds were finalized in February, so the rule is proposed to be updated. An Administrative change is also being proposed to the applicability section of Rule 219 to clarify implementation, at the request of the Permit Streamlining Task Force. Staff is recommending that these changes be heard in August 1999. |
| Rule 1418 – Halon Emissions from Fire Extinguishing Equipment |
| Proposed Amended Rule 1418 is rescheduled from November 1999 to September 1999. Staff will expedite proposed amendments to address issues regarding discharge testing of halon emissions. |
| Rule 1437 – Furniture Stripping Operations |
| Pending Governing Board approval, an RFP for inventory will be released by June for inventory of methylene chloride users. Results of this work will be important for rule development. Therefore, the schedule for this proposed rule will be determined when the contract is finalized. |
| Rule 2506 – Area Source Credits for NOx and SOx |
| Staff have begun negotiating with Southern California Edison to resolve technical issues. Successful resolution will obviate the need for rule amendment. Staff is recommending that these issues be handled administratively. Therefore, no rulemaking is proposed at this time. |
RULE AND CONTROL MEASURE FORECAST REPORT - MAY 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.
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. Laki Tisopulos 909.396.3123 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
Reg. IX and Reg. X |
New Source Performance Standards National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants [Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only] Amendments will update Regulations IX and X to include by reference, recent federal actions promulgating amendments corrections and clarifications to 40 CFR Part 60 – Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and 40 CFR Part 61 – National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants. Jill Whynot - 909.396.3104 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3069) |
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. Laki Tisopulos - 909.396.3123 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3069) |
1186 |
PM10 Emissions 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. Alene Taber – 909.396.3057 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199) |
1401 and 219 |
New Source Review of Toxic Air Contaminants Equipment Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to Regulation II [Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only] Rule 1401 requires staff to return to the Governing Board within 150 days after the Scientific Review Panel finalizes risk values. Acute risk values for about 50 compounds were finalized in February, so the rule is proposed to be updated. An administrative change is also being proposed to the applicability section of Rule 219 to clarify implementation at the request of the Permit Streamlining Task Force. Jill Whynot - 909.396.3104 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3069) |
Reg. XVII |
Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) [Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only] Proposed amendments will make the AQMD Program consistent with the federal PSD requirements. Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059 |
SEPTEMBER 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. Laki Tisopulos - 909.396-3123 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
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. Anupom Ganguli – 909.396.3185 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1146.2 |
Emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen from Large Water Heaters
and Small Boilers [Projected Emission Reduction: TBD] Possible amendments may be necessary to this rule, pending the results of a contractor’s evaluation of potential future technologies. Jill Whynot – 909.396.3104 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1171* |
Further Emission Reductions from Solvent Cleaning
Operations (CM#97ADV-CLNG 1997 AQMP) [Projected Emission Reduction: 4 tons/day - VOC] Proposed revisions will provide additional VOC reductions from solvent cleaning operations. Further reductions will be proposed for production cleaning and surface preparation, adhesive application equipment and ink application equipment. Lee Lockie – 909.396.2390 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1402*
and
1401 |
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. 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) |
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. Jill Whynot – 909.396.3104 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1610 |
Rule 1610 – Old-Vehicle Scrapping [Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only] ARB’s statewide rule on car scrapping and recommendations from the Rule 1610 Working Group may necessitate further rule amendments or the creation of a vehicle repair program. Henry Hogo – 909.396.3184 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. Jill Whynot – 909.396.3104 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. Laki Tisopulos – 909.396.3123 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
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. Jill Whynot - 909.396.3104 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076) |
NOVEMBER 1999 |
|
CMB-06* |
Emission Standards for New Commercial and Residential
Water Heaters [Projected Emission Reduction: 7.6 tons/day - NOx] This rule will reduce NOx emissions through establishment of emission limits and other standards for new water heaters. Jill Whynot – 909.396.3104 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059 |
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. Anupom Ganguli – 909.396.3185 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 VOC emissions from Hydrogen Plant process vents at refineries and chemical plants. Laki Tisopulos – 909.396.3123 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) 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. Jill Whynot – 909.396.3104 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
DECEMBER 1999 |
|
219 and 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. Lee Lockie – 909.396.2390 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. Laki Tisopulos – 909.396.3123 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. Jill Whynot – 909.396.3104 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 AQMD, consistent with anticipated changes in the federal NSR regulations and NSR policies, due to be finalized in 1999. The proposal may also 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) |
1405 |
Control of Ethylene Oxide & CFC Emissions from
Sterilization or Fumigation Processes [Projected Emission Reduction: TBD) Proposed amendments will clarify requirements for testing inlet samples. John Higuchi – 909.396.2267 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199) |
1469 |
Hexavalent Chromium Emissions from Chrome Plating and
Chrome Acid Anodizing Operations [Projected Emission Reduction: TBD] Staff will consider amending this rule to address issues raised by the environmental community. Jill Whynot – 909.396.3104 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 |
|
201 |
Permit to Construct [Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only] Proposed amendments will incorporate those activities described in EPA’s definition of "begin actual construction." Anupom Ganguli – 909.396.3185 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
403 |
Fugitive Dust [Projected Emission Reduction: TBD] Proposed amendment will further improve rule effectiveness identified through field enforcement activities. Alene Taber – 909.396.3057 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199) |
518.2 |
Federal Alternative Operating Conditions [Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only] Proposed amendments will increase the SIP allowance consistent with the 1997 AQMP. Anupom Ganguli – 909.396.3185 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076) |
1140
and |
Abrasive Blasting [Projected Emission Reduction: None] Proposed amendments will prohibit sand blasting of lead-containing materials in confined spaces. Jill Whynot – 909.396.3104 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. Jill Whynot – 909.396.3104 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059): |
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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 Jill Whynot – 909.396.3104 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) 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. Jill Whynot – 909.396.3104 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. Henry Hogo – 909.396.3184 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) 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. Henry Hogo – 909.396.3184 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076) |
|
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. Connie Day – 909.396.3055 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) 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. Lee Lockie – 909.396.2390 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
|
Regulation IV and XI Rules |
Various rule amendments needed to achieve AQMP emission reduction requirements. | |
MARCH 2000 |
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1155* |
Disposal of Materials Containing VOCs (CM#97WST-04) [Projected Emission Reduction: 0.7 ton/day - 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-effective and technically feasible control methods. Laki Tisopulos – 909-396.3123 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
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MAY 2000 |
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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. Laki Tisopulos – 909.396.3123 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Bob Kneisel (3199) |
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JUNE 2000 |
|
PRC-01 |
Emission Reductions from Woodworking Operations (PM10) [Projected Emission Reduction: 9.1 tons/day - PM10] The proposed rule will establish requirements for controlling PM10 emissions from woodworking operations. Alene Taber – 909.396.3057 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1138 |
Control of Emissions from Restaurant Operations (CM
#97PRC-03, Phase II) [Projected Emission Reduction: 1 ton/day – VOC, 7.7 tons/day – PM10] Control requirements to reduce PM and VOC emissions 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) |
JULY 2000 |
|
1122
|
Emission Reductions from Degreasing Operations
(CM#97ADV-CLNG 1997 AQMP) [Projected Emission Reduction: TBD] Proposed revisions will provide additional VOC reductions from degreasing operations. Lee Lockie – 909.396.2390 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
EARLY 2001 |
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WST-02*
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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) |
UPCOMING PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
Date |
Time |
Topic |
Location/Contact |
AT THIS TIME, NO PUBLIC WORKSHOPS ARE YET SCHEDULED AFTER JUNE 11 1999 |
Technical Assessment, CM#97MSC-02 (See Rule 1188 note under "Rules To Be Rescheduled/Removed and Additions")
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