BOARD MEETING DATE: March 3, 2006
AGENDA NO. 2

Set Public Hearings to Consider Amendments and/or Adoption to AQMD Rules and Regulations to:

 April 7, 2006:

1. Amend Rule 1178 - Further Reductions of VOC Emissions From Storage Tanks at Petroleum Facilities. The proposed amendments to Rule 1178 clarify that other devices with control efficiencies equivalent to slotted fabric membrane covers are allowed for floating roof drain covers and clarify specifications for mechanical shoe seals for internal floating roof tanks. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, February 24, 2006)

May 5, 2006:

2. Amend Rule 1146.2 - Emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen from Large Water Heaters and Small Boilers. Rule 1146.2 was adopted in January 1998 to lower the emission limits for small boilers and large water heaters. The rule was amended, at the January 7, 2005 Board meeting, in order to address technical and cost issues for the retrofit of existing units. The proposed amendment will lower the emission limits of new units in order to partially offset emission reductions forgone from the extension of the compliance dates for existing units with the January 7, 2005 amendment of the rule. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, January 27, 2006)

The complete text of the proposed amendments, staff report, and other supporting documents are available from the District’s Public Information Center, (909) 396-2550 and on the Internet (www.aqmd.gov).

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

Set Public Hearings April 7, 2006 to amend Rule 1178, and May 5, 2006 to amend Rule 1146.2.

Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer

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