BOARD MEETING DATE: May 7, 2004
AGENDA NO. 33

Amend Rule 1132 – Further Control of VOC Emissions from High-Emitting Spray Booth Facilities

SYNOPSIS:

Proposed Amended Rule 1132 corrects a typographical error in paragraph (d)(1) in the definition of l^th usage factor used for determining the percent VOC reduction at a composite manufacturing facility. The current language describes this factor as related to resin usage, when the factor should describe the usage of gel coat.

COMMITTEE:

Stationary Source, April 23, 2004, Reviewed

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt the attached resolution amending Rule 1132 – Further Control of VOC Emissions from High-Emitting Spray Booth Facilities.

Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer

Background

On March 5, 2003, the Board adopted Rule 1132 – Further Control of VOC Emissions from High-Emitting Spray Booth Facilities primarily to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) from facilities that operate spray booths, and have either reported or will report an emissions inventory of more than 20 tons per year beginning in 1999 or thereafter. A typographical error in paragraph (d)(1) occurred with regard to the definition of the l^th usage factor used for determining the percent VOC reduction at a composite manufacturing facility. The current language describes this factor as related to resin usage, when the factor should describe the usage of gel coat.

Legislative Authority

The California legislature created the AQMD in 1977 (The Lewis-Presley Air Quality Management Act, Health and Safety Code Section 40400 et seq.) as the agency responsible for developing and enforcing air pollution control rules and regulations in the South Coast Basin (Basin). By statute, the AQMD is required to adopt an Management Plan (AQMP demonstrating compliance with all state and federal ambient air quality standards for the Basin [California Health and Safety Code Section 40460(a)]. Furthermore, the AQMD must adopt rules and regulations that carry out the AQMP [California Health and Safety Code Section 40440(a)].

Proposal

Correct the typographical error in paragraph (d)(1) in the definition of the lth usage factor to reflect the use of gel coat and not resin.

AQMP and Legal Mandates

The California Health and Safety Code requires the AQMD to adopt an AQMP to meet state and federal ambient air quality standards in the Basin. In addition, the California Health and Safety Code requires that the AQMD adopt rules and regulations that carry out the objectives of the AQMP. Rule 1132 originally implemented Phase I of Control Measure CTS-09 that is part of the 1999 Amendments to the 1997 Ozone State Implementation Plan for the South Coast Air Basin. The March 5, 2004 Amendment corrected for a State Implementation Plan Deficiency. This proposed amendment to Rule 1132 does not have a significant impact on air quality or emissions limitations and, therefore, has no affect on emission reductions obtained by this rule upon its adoption, and consequently does not affect the ozone attainment strategy outlined in the AQMP.

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Socioeconomic Analysis

Pursuant to CEQA and the AQMD’s Certified Regulatory Program (Rule 110), staff prepared a Notice of Exemption (NOE) for Proposed Amended Rule 1132 – Further Control of VOC Emissions from High-Emitting Spray Booth Facilities, as amended March 5, 2004 . The NOE concluded that the proposed amendments to Rule 1132 could not have any significant adverse effect on the environment. As a result of this typographical correction to Rule 1132, the previous CEQA determination of exemption is not changed.

Because the proposed changes do not have a significant impact on air quality or emissions limitations, no socioeconomic analysis is required. This minor amendment will not have an impact on cost.

Attachments

1. Resolution
2. Proposed Amended Rule 1132 – Further Control of VOC Emissions from High-Emitting Spray Booth Facilities
3. Notice of Exemption

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