BOARD MEETING DATE: March 7, 2003
AGENDA NO. 3

Set Public Hearing May 2, 2003 to Amend Rule 1469 - Hexavalent Chromium Emissions from Chrome Plating and Chromic Acid Anodizing Operations, and Adopt Rule 1426 - Emissions from Metal Finishing Operations: These rules were developed as a pilot negotiated rulemaking project under the Board's Strategic Alliance Initiative Number 8. This process has included various stakeholder groups, including environmental groups and industry representatives, agency staff, and a facilitator in an effort to develop consensus-based rules. The purpose of these two rules is to reduce toxic risk from electroplating facilities. Proposed amendments to Rule 1469 will establish more stringent emission levels for chrome plating and chromic acid anodizing operations, plus housekeeping practices and other requirements. Proposed Rule 1426 will require facilities conducting specific metal plating operations or using certain toxic materials to report operating information. Housekeeping practices will also be proposed. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, February 28, 2003)

The complete text of the proposed amendments, staff reports and other supporting documents will be available no later than April 1, 2003, from the District's Public Information Center, (909) 396-2550 and on the Internet (www.aqmd.gov).

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Set Public Hearing May 2, 2003 to amend Rule 1469 and adopt Rule 1426.

Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer

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