BOARD MEETING DATE: May 14, 1999 AGENDA NO. 18


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, April 23, 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. Rulemaking is a dynamic process, subject to ongoing revision. Scheduling changes which occurred since last month’s forecast are summarized. The rulemaking schedule contained herein is subject to change based on the outcome of the current litigation with environmental groups relative to implementation of the 1994 Air Quality Management Plan. 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

Rule 201 – Permit to Construct
Proposed Amended Rule 201 was scheduled for July 1999 to incorporate the Federal EPA’s interpretation of which preconstruction activities are allowed prior to the issuance of the permit. The EPA’s proposed New Source Review (NSR) Reform contains provisions that may alter the existing interpretation. Rule 201 is rescheduled to a future date to be determined following the EPA’s promulgation of NSR Reform.
Rule 518.2 – Federal Alternative Operating Conditions
Recent regulatory actions by EPA for potential rule approval have not yet been finalized. Staff will reschedule this rule for any amendments that may be found necessary to attain EPA’s approval for a SIP amendment. As such, this schedule is still to be determined.
Rule 1104 – Wood Flat Stock Coating Operations
Proposed Amended Rule 1104 is rescheduled from July 1999 to August 1999. Additional time is necessary to determine compliance impacts of incorporating ARB’s recommendations into the rule.
Rule 1130 – Graphic Arts
Proposed Amended Rule 1130 is rescheduled from July 1999 to October 1999. Additional time is necessary to assess the potential for emission reductions from various ink categories.
Rule 1155 – Disposal of Materials Containing VOC (CM#97WST-04)
Proposed Rule 1155 is rescheduled from July 1999 to October 1999. Additional time is necessary to assess available inventory information, potential for emission reductions and the feasibility of developing a rule.
Rule 1158 – Storage, Handling, and Transport of Coke, Coal and Sulfur
Proposed Amended Rule 1158 is rescheduled to June 1999. Additional time is needed to recirculate the Environmental Analysis on the amendments for public review after two tables were inadvertently omitted.
Rule 1407 – Control of Emissions of Arsenic, Cadmium, and Nickel from Non-Ferrous Metal Melting Operations

Rule 1420 – Emissions Standards for Lead
Proposed amendments were to address changes to the state ATCM. Since the state ATCM has not yet been changed, these rules are being removed from the calendar.
Regulation XVI – Mobile Source Credit Programs
Revisions to Reg. XVI rules may be needed if Rule 2500 – Intercredit Trading Program is approved. The proposed revisions will be developed after Rule 2500 is adopted and hearing date will be set upon approval of Rule 2500.
Rule 1624 – Credits for Clean Pleasure Craft Engines (CM#97MOF-07)
Recent regulatory actions by ARB led to a reevaluation on the necessity of the proposed rule development. Staff is in discussion with ARB and interested parties on the next steps. As a result, the date for this credit program development has not been determined.

RULE AND CONTROL MEASURE FORECAST REPORT - APRIL 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.

JUNE 1999
1158 Storage, Handling, and Transport of Coke, Coal and Sulfur

[Projected Emission Reduction: 225 tons/yr – PM10)

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, transport of coke, coal and sulfur.

Alene Taber – 909.396.3057 CEQA: Darren Stroud (2526) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
JULY 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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.

Lee Lockie – 909.396.2390 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.

Alene Taber – 909.396.3057 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) 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 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

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

1171* Further Emission Reductions from Solvent Cleaning Operations (CM#97ADV-CLNG)

[Projected Emission Reduction: 4 tons/day - VOC]

Lee Lockie – 909.396.2390 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059)
1402*

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

Jill Whynot – 909.396.3104 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) 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)
1610 Rule 1610 – Old-Vehicle Scrapping

[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]

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)
1155* Disposal of Materials Containing VOC (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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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.

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 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)
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)
TO-BE-DETERMINED 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.

Anupom Ganguli – 909.396.3185 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076)
1140

 

 

 


1423

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)

 

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):
 


1424

1425

1426

1427

1428

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

[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]

Lead Emissions from Miscellaneous Sources

Motion Picture Film Labs

Metal Finishing

Rubber Manufacturing

Foam and Other Small Methylene Chloride Users

Jill Whynot – 909.396.3104 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059
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
Regulation IV

and XI Rules

Various rule amendments needed to achieve AQMP emission reduction requirements.
JULY 2000  
1122 Emission Reductions from Degreasing Operations (CM#97ADV-CLNG)

[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  
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)

UPCOMING PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

Date Time

Topic

Location/Contact
    AT THIS TIME, NO PUBLIC WORKSHOPS ARE YET SCHEDULED AFTER
MAY 14, 1999 		 
       

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