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PROPOSAL:

Amend Rule 2005 - New Source Review for RECLAIM, Rule 2011 - Requirements for Monitoring, Reporting, and Recordkeeping for Oxides of Sulfur (SOx) Emissions, and Rule 2012 - Requirements for Monitoring, Reporting, and Recordkeeping for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) Emissions.

SYNOPSIS:

The proposed amendments are necessary to clarify rule requirements and improve enforceability. The amendments also increase flexibility for RECLAIM facilities. These amendments include clarification to New Source Review requirements for change of operator and modification to new facilities. For major sources, the proposed amendments clarify monitoring requirements and add calculation methods for cases currently not addressed. For large sources, the proposed amendments add monitoring and calculations methods for cases currently not addressed and clarify source testing requirements. For process units, the proposed amendments establish concentration limits for determining emissions and add guidelines for category specific emission rate. The proposed amendments also correct rule references, extend deadlines for monthly emissions reporting, and add clarifying language to enhance enforcement and consistency.

COMMITTEE:

Stationary Source, February 19, 1999, Reviewed

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt the attached resolution (1) certifying the Notice of Exemption (NOE) completed in compliance with the CEQA (California Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq) and (2) amending Rules 2005, 2011, and 2012.

Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
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 five years. The amendments have addressed three types of concerns: technology assessments, EPA issues for rule approval, and minor technical adjustments. This package of amendments is of the last type and continues to provide minor adjustments.

Proposal

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

• add rule language to specify New Source Review requirements for a change of operator;
• clarify that the current requirements for modifications to existing facilities include modifications to facilities that received all permits to construct after January 1, 1994;
• require stratification testing during relative accuracy test audits (RATA) for sources with stratified flow;
• add de-minimus language for low SO₂ and NO_x concentration, and flow rate;
• add language for the option to use an emission calculation approach using CO₂ when O₂ is ³ 19%;
• add the option of nitrogen and oxygen balances calculation methods for major sources; and
• add language to allow the option of reporting emissions based on a concentration limit for process units.

In addition, other amendments, as listed in Attachment A are proposed to increase flexibility, clarify rule requirements, and add language to enhance enforcement.

AQMP & Legal Mandates

The proposed rule amendments will not have an effect on emissions.

CEQA & Socioeconomic Analysis

Pursuant to CEQA, staff has prepared a draft Notice of Exemption (NOE) for the proposed amendments to Regulation XX - RECLAIM. 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 change the implementation of RECLAIM rules. As always, staff will be available to assist those facilities affected by the proposed amendments.

Resource Impacts

Implementation of these proposals will have no impact on the AQMD’s permitting process and will not require additional resources.

Attachments

Summary
Rule Development Process
Key Contacts
Resolution
Final Notice of Exemption
Proposed Rule Language
Rule 2005- New Source Review for RECLAIM
Rule 2011- Requirements for Monitoring, Reporting, and Recordkeeping for Oxides of Sulfur (SOx) Emissions
Rule 2011, Appendix A – Protocol for Monitoring, Reporting, and Recordkeeping for Oxides of Sulfur (SOx) Emissions
Chapter 2, Major Sources – Continuous Emission Monitor System (CEMS)
Chapter 3, Process Units – Periodic Reporting and Rule 219 Equipment
Chapter 4, Process Units – Source Testing
Chapter 5, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) – Electronic Reporting
Attachment C, Quality Assurance and Quality Control Procedures
Rule 2012- Requirements for Monitoring, Reporting, and Recordkeeping for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) Emissions
Rule 2012, Appendix A – Protocol for Monitoring, Reporting, and Recordkeeping for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) Emissions
Chapter 2, Major Sources – Continuous Emission Monitor System (CEMS)
Chapter 3, Large Sources – Continuous Process Monitor System (CPMS)
Chapter 4, Process Units – Periodic Reporting and Rule 219 Equipment
Chapter 5, Large Sources and Process Units – Source Testing
Chapter 7, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) – Electronic Reporting
Attachment C, Quality Assurance and Quality Control Procedures
Final Staff Report

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