BOARD MEETING DATE: October 3, 2003
AGENDA NO. 2

Set Public Hearings November 7, 2003 to Consider Amendments and/or Adoption to AQMD Rules and Regulations to:

(A)

Amend Rule 1171 -Solvent Cleaning Operations: The proposed amendment will eliminate the exemption for solvents used in the clean-up of architectural coatings application equipment, and it will establish a low-VOC content limit and a compliance date for the use of these materials. This cleaning application is currently exempt from all provisions of Rule 1171. The amendment reflects advances in low-VOC cleaning technology. Minor clarifications in rule language are also proposed. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, September 26, 2003)

(B)

Amend Regulation XX - Regional Clean Air Incentives Market (RECLAIM): At the May 11, 2001 Board meeting, the RECLAIM rules were amended to address the California electricity situation by bifurcating the power producers from the RECLAIM trading market and establishing a mitigation fee program to offset excess emissions from utilities. At the June 6, 2003 meeting, the Board made findings that re-entry of the power producers would not result in any negative impact on the remainder of the RECLAIM facilities or on California's energy security needs and directed staff to pursue amendments to bring the power producers back into the market. The proposed rule amendments would provide for the re-entry of power producers. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, September 26, 2003)

The complete text of the proposed amendments, staff reports and other supporting documents will be available no later than October 7, 2003, from the District’s Public Information Center, (909) 396-2550 and on the Internet (www.aqmd.gov).

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Set Public Hearings November 7, 2003 to amend Rule 1171 and Regulation XX.

Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer

Amend Rule 1171 - Solvent Cleaning Operations

Amend Regulation XX - Regional Clean Air Incentives Market (RECLAIM)

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