Proposal:

Amend
Rule 2000 - General;
Rule 2001 - Applicability;
Rule 2002 - Allocations for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) and Oxides of Sulfur (SOx);
Rule 2005 - New Source Review for RECLAIM;
Rule 2011 - Requirements for Monitoring, Reporting, and Recordkeeping for Oxides of Sulfur (SOx) Emissions;
Rule 2012 - Requirements for Monitoring, Reporting, and Recordkeeping for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) Emissions; and
Rule 2015 - Backstop Provisions.

Synopsis:

Proposed amendments modify: exemption provisions, emission factors, and certain monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping (MRR) requirements. Of particular note are the revised requirements for non-operating and infrequently-operated major sources.

Committee:

Stationary Source, December 5, 1996, Reviewed

Recommended Action:

1. Certify the Notice of Exemption (NOE) completed in compliance with the CEQA (California Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq); and

2. Amend Rule 2000, Rule 2001, Rule 2002, Rule 2005, Rule 2011, Rule 2012, and Rule 2015.

James M. Lents, Ph.D.
Executive Officer

Background

On October 15, 1993, the AQMD Governing Board adopted the RECLAIM program. The rules have been amended a few times over the last three years. The amendments have addressed three types of concerns: technology assessments, EPA issues for rule approval, and technical adjustments of varying significance. This package of amendments is of the last type.

Proposal

The proposed amendments to Regulation XX - RECLAIM assist in effective program implementation. The most significant proposals will:

• increase flexibility in monitoring and source testing requirements for non-operating and infrequently-operated major sources;
• add an option to use a concentration limit for reporting for a SOx Super Compliant source;
• allow new major sources 12 months for CEMS installation and certification; and
• clarify missing data procedures and valid data requirements.

In addition, amendments are proposed to:

• clarify and add definitions;
• clarify the applicability of NOx and SOx provisions in other AQMD rules and regulations to RECLAIM facilities;
• correct an emission factor;
• amend modeling requirements to be consistent with Regulation XIII - New Source Review; and
• provide alternative test methods and specify reporting requirements.

CEQA & Socioeconomic Analysis

Pursuant to CEQA, staff has prepared a Notice of Exemption (NOE) for the proposed amendments to Regulation XX. In addition, the proposed amendments to Regulation XX clarify and modify rule language for the purpose of ensuring consistency among all the rules in Regulation XX and to provide increased compliance flexibility. As a result, there will be no significant cost impacts from the proposed amendments.

Implementation Plan

The proposed amendments do not appreciably change the RECLAIM program and are not expected to significantly change the implementation of RECLAIM rules. Programming adjustments will most likely be required to the facilities' data acquisition systems and remote terminal units to reflect the changes in missing data procedures, valid data, and reporting codes. As always, staff will be available to assist those facilities affected by the proposed amendments.

Resource Impacts

Implementation of these proposals will result in more efficient use of AQMD staff time and Hearing Board time due to the reduction in the number of variances that will be filed for source testing of non-operating large sources and CEMS for non-operating major sources.

Attachments

Summary of Proposed Amendments
Rule Development Process
Key Contacts
Resolution
Proposed Rule Language
Final Staff Report
Final Notice of Exemption

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