The Stationary Source Committee met Friday, February 19, 1999. Following is a summary
of that meeting. The next meeting will be March 19, 1999, at 11:00 a.m., in Conference
Room CC8.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive and file.
Mee Hae Lee
Chair, Stationary Source Committee
Attendance
The meeting began at 11:00 a.m. Present were Committee Members Jon Mikels, acting for
Committee Chair Mee Hae Lee, Leonard Paulitz and Ron Loveridge arriving at 11:15 am,
departing at 12:35 pm.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Rule 102 – Definition of Terms
The Committee acknowledged the brief summary provided by Anupom Ganguli, Senior Manager.
One new exempt compound is proposed to be added per updated federal regulation.
1998 Annual Report on Compliance and Permitting Activity
Carol Coy, Deputy Executive Officer, reported this status information would be presented
next month in conjunction with a discussion on implementation plans for the permit
streamlining activities.
CTS-03 Consumer Product Education Labeling Program
Larry Kolczak, Communicty Outreach Manager, Small Business presented this item. The 1997
Air Quality Management Plan included this control measure that would establish a program
to help consumers select low-polluting consumer products. This measure proposed
distribution of public education materials that encourage the use of less-polluting
alternatives in various categories of consumer products. Information will be made
available to the public through the Advisor publication, fact sheets and at various
outreach events.
Reg. XX - RECLAIM
Pang Mueller, Sr. Enforcement Manager, presented this item. This rule is set for hearing
in April. The rule revisions are intended to provide more flexibility for facilities with
small process units that emit NOx to allow them to be able to specify concentration limits
and therefore reduce monitoring costs by setting the limit at different levels than what
the rule originally specified. The revisions also provide adjustments for other monitoring
requirements and clarify new source review requirements for a RECLAIM change of ownership.
Industry representatives expressed concerns regarding electronic reporting issues not
addressed in the proposed rule revisions. Ms. Mueller updated them on system upgrades
underway that will allow facilities to check the status of their electronic reports.
RECLAIM Annual Audit Report for 1997 Compliance Year
Pang Mueller reported that the RECLAIM program is doing very well. There has been a
continued emission reduction trend and an active trading program during this year. The
dollar amount of the fourth program year has been about 50% of the total trades since the
inception of the program, mainly due to the sale of power plants as part of the California
utility restructuring and the transfer of RTCs between owners. Program participants
continue to demonstrate declining emissions and a high rate of compliance with program
requirements.
RFP 9899-21 (CENCO)
Pang Mueller, reported that CENCO Refining Company intends to start up a refinery that has
not been in operation since July 1995. The Hearing Board issued a stipulated Order for
Abatement to CENCO imposing requirements for the refinery to demonstrate compliance to the
Executive Officer and to the Hearing Board prior to equipment startup. CENCO has entered
into a contractual agreement with AQMD to reimburse AQMD’s expenses associated with
hiring an engineering contractor to assist the Hearing Board and the Executive Officer in
reviewing and analyzing such compliance demonstrations, up to $200,000.
The Committee recommended approval for recognizing these funds as collected and release of
the RFP.
Rule 1113 – Architectural Coatings
Jack Broadbent, Deputy Executive Officer, presented this item. In terms of the AQMP,
commitments are scheduled in three phases. The 1996 amendments were phase one. Phase two
is what is currently being worked on for the May Board meeting. Phase three is part of the
undefined future measures that will be examined as part of 2000 AQMP efforts. The Board
had approved a study that has been under way looking at the durability of low VOC coatings
versus higher VOC coatings. The results will be available at the end of this month. CARB
is also updating its survey of paint sales and that is about 95% complete. Information
indicates that there is a higher use of waterborne coatings and lower use of solvent borne
coatings. Many paint companies can use the averaging provision in the rule. Staff is
looking at expanding that averaging proposal.
AB 2588 1998 Annual Report Air Toxics "Hot Spots" program
Jack Broadbent commented that the AB 2588 1998 Annual Report provides a public status
overview on our program implementation. Ben Shaw, Sr. Enforcement Manager stated that the
report documents that the toxic programs are working. The report will be on the consent
calendar in March.
Rule 1158 Update
Carol Coy briefed the Committee on the February 18 meeting of the Particulate Monitoring
Advisory committee in which the community and industry representatives reviewed the
results of the follow-up Long Beach/Los Angeles Harbor air monitoring project conducted
October 20 to December 13, 1998. Wind patterns were overall more westerly than during the
previous May 1997 study. PM10 levels were found to be regionally higher than measured in
the May 1997 study with the highest average PM10 levels again found at the Hudson School
site. In this case, compared to other Basin sites, the Hudson School site had levels of
particulates similar to the Rubidoux area (perennially the highest PM10 site in the
Basin). Microscopic analysis again showed road dust (including rubber) to be the dominant
contribution to fallout at all sites. This analysis however also showed a greater
influence from coal/coke dust at the Hudson School than at any other site. All study
evidence indicates a source northwest (upwind) of the Hudson School site which has a
significant influence upon that locale and adjacent areas. Staff believes the open coke
storage and handling operation at the nearby ARCO refinery is a likely contributor. The
community members of the advisory committee requested AQMD staff return to present this
information in an evening meeting in the local neighborhood.
Alene Taber, Planning and Rules Manager, presented an update on Proposed Amended Rule 1158
which is estimated to reduce 228 tons/year of PM10. The cost effectiveness is estimated to
be $11,500 per ton of PM10 reduced and would range from $30,000 per ton for a facility
that would need to construct an enclosure, among other measures, to comply to $3,000 per
ton for a facility that needs to improve housekeeping.
There has been an extensive outreach effort including twenty-five visits to affected
facilities, ten meetings with industry, and three public meetings/workshops.
The key industry issues are: 1) cost to comply; 2) covering trucks takes time and money;
3) a request for 40% outdoor storage; 4) concerns regarding compliance with street
cleanliness requirements; and 5) the desire to have the Rule not include refineries.
Status of Environmental Justice Initiatives:
Initiative #2: Ambient Air Toxic Monitoring
Rudy Eden, Sr. Enforcement Manager, reported that things are going well with EJ initiative
#2. Staff hopes to complete the program’s objectives by mid-April. Staff is working
with the City of Los Angeles to work out some details for the San Pedro site, and
anticipate full approvals next week.
Initiative #10: Rules 1401 and 1402
Jill Whynot, Planning and Rules Manger, gave a brief summary of the key issues from the
February Board meeting on the proposal to add nickel compounds to Rule 1401. Two key
issues were raised – the carcinogenicity of soluble nickel and economic impacts.
The Metal Finishers Association of Southern California (MFASC) had several speakers
testify that there is uncertainty in the scientific community regarding soluble nickel.
The conclusion from the peer review of the draft Toxicology Excellence in Risk Assessment
(TERA) literature review was that "the carcinogencity of soluble nickel cannot be
determined." The American Conference of Governmental Hygienists (ACGIH) and the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have similar classifications.
Many other federal and international agencies concur with the state Air Resources Board
and the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) that all forms of nickel
are potential human carcinogens. Support for adding nickel compounds to Rule 1401 was
expressed by AQMD contractors, researchers, physicians, and environmental groups.
Concerns were also raised about economic impacts on the plating industry. A full
socioeconomic impact assessment was provided in the July board package. Staff fully
complied with all legal requirements and had additional efforts through a contract to
evaluate the costs to a small, medium, and large plating facility. The AQMD and contractor
worked with the MFASC to identify the facilities and conduct the evaluations.
Staff recommends adding nickel compounds to the rule.
Initiative #9: Portable Equipment Permitting
Larry Bowen, Sr. Air Quality Engineering Manager, gave a brief presentation. Staff was to
look at permitting practices and make changes necessary to make sure the portable
equipment at various locations would not cause an adverse air quality impact. Current
efforts include development of new compliance policy and procedures for portable
equipment, amending permitting policies and procedures to be more explicit about
requirements and identify eligible equipment categories, reviewing all existing various
locations permits at annual renewal and amending permit conditions at annual renewal.
Industry has expressed concern regarding the twelve months at any one site limitation,
review of 55 pounds per day CEQA threshold upon annual renewal and ineligibility of
specified equipment. Staff recommend policies be implemented, continue assessment of
specific equipment types, continue to assess complaints received regarding specific
equipment, consider rule development and recommend CARB require notification for equipment
in the AQMD.
Notice of Violation Penalty Summary
The Committee acknowledged the summary report attached to the agenda.
Rule Forecast Report
The Committee acknowledged the rule forecast report attached to the agenda.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
