BOARD MEETING DATE: May 4, 2007
AGENDA NO. 2

PROPOSAL:

Set Public Hearings June 1, 2007 to Consider Amendments and/or Adoption to AQMD Rules and Regulations to:

1. Amend Rule 1470 - Requirements for Stationary Diesel-fueled Internal Combustion and Other Compression Ignition Engines. Rule 1470 was adopted by the Board on April 2, 2004 and implements CARB’s Airborne Toxic Control Measure for Stationary Compression Ignition Engines. Proposed amendments will allow use of new Tier II engines for direct-drive fire pumps to allow manufacturers additional time to complete safety certifications for Tier III engines. Other amendments are proposed to improve the clarity of Rule 1470 and consistency with the AQMD’s Best Available Control Technology requirements for new engines enrolled in demand response programs. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, May 25, 2007)
    
2. Amend Rule 1173 - Control of Volatile Organic Compound Leaks and Releases from Components at Petroleum Facilities and Chemical Plants. The proposed amendments will require enhanced monitoring and reporting of releases from pressure relief devices and other amendments for clarity and enforceability, including clarifying the applicability of facilities subject to the rule. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, May 25, 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 (www.aqmd.gov) on May 1, 2007.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Set Public Hearings June 1, 2007 to amend Rules 1470 and 1173.

Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer

Amend Rule 1470 - Requirements for Stationary Diesel-fueled Internal Combustion and Other Compression Ignition Engines (EXE 305KB)

Amend Rule 1173 - Control of Volatile Organic Compound Leaks and Releases from Components at Petroleum Facilities and Chemical Plants (EXE 117KB)