BOARD MEETING DATE: March 2, 2007
AGENDA NO. 2

Set Public Hearings April 6, 2007 to Consider Amendments and/or Adoption to AQMD Rules and Regulations to:

1. Adopt Proposed Rule 445 – Wood Burning Appliances.  The 2003 and draft 2007 Air Quality Management Plans include a control measure to reduce fine particulate emissions from wood burning fireplaces and stoves. Proposed Rule 445 - Wood Burning Appliances - establishes standards for new home construction or remodels to reduce emissions growth. Proposed Rule 445 also includes an extensive outreach program to educate the public on alternatives to wood burning and proper wood burning techniques. Staff is also proposing to require the change-out of older wood heaters during property transfers in areas with high fine particulate matter concentrations. Other measures may also be proposed. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, January 26, 2007, February 23, 2007)
    
2. Amend Regulation IX - Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.  U.S. EPA has authorized local air districts to directly implement federal standards set in 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 60, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources (NSPS), and Part 61, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS). Periodic amendments to Regulations IX and X incorporate new or amended standards by reference. Eight actions by U.S. EPA in 2006 for NSPS are proposed for incorporation into Regulation IX. There were no actions regarding NESHAPs, Part 61, in 2006, therefore, amendments to Regulation X are not necessary. The NSPS actions cover: solid waste incineration units; gas turbines; electric utility steam generating units; industrial-commercial-institutional steam generating units; large municipal waste combustor units; combustion turbines; and stationary compression ignition internal combustion engines. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, February 23, 2007)
    
3. Amend Rules 2004, 2007, and 2010.  Staff is proposing administrative amendments to three Regulation XX - Regional Clean Air Incentives Market (RECLAIM) rules.  Proposed amendments to Rule 2004 would provide an exemption from submitting Quarterly Certification Emission Reports for facilities that do not have any NOx or SOx emitting equipment located on site.  Proposed amendments to Rule 2007 would clarify trading requirements for foreign entities who are not residing or licensed to conduct business in California, and clarify reporting requirements for parties entering into a forward contract or a contingent right contract. Proposed amendments to Rule 2010 would specify liability for allocation violations when changes of ownership occur.  Other minor administrative changes may be proposed to improve the clarity of these rules.  (Review: Stationary Source Committee, February 23, 2007)

The complete text of the proposed amendments, staff reports, and other supporting documents will be available from the District’s Public Information Center, (909) 396-2550 and on the Internet (http://www.aqmd.gov/) on March 6, 2007.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Set Public Hearings April 6, 2007 to adopt Proposed Rule 445 and amend Regulation IX and Rules 2004, 2007 and 2010.

Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer

Adopt Proposed Rule 445 – Wood Burning Appliances

Amend Regulation IX - Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources (EXE 83kb)

Amend Rules 2004, 2007, and 2010 (EXE 156kb)