Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer
The Rule and Control Measure Forecast Report provides the Board with a monthly update of AQMDs rulemaking and control measure implementation schedule. Scheduling changes which occurred since last months forecast are summarized. The current schedule reflects the staffs court filing for the lawsuit brought by environmental groups relative to the 1994 Air Quality Management Plan. However, the rulemaking schedule contained herein is subject to change based on the outcome of the litigation. Some measures may need to be delayed to allow room to incorporate additional measures that may be ordered to be implemented by the court in the SIP litigation case.
DECEMBER 1999
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1105.1*
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Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units (CM #97CMB-09)
[Projected Emission Reduction: <0.5 tons/day - PM10]
Proposed rule will reduce PM10 emissions from petroleum refinery fluid catalytic cracking units.
Anupom Ganguli 909.396.3185 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1121*
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Emission Standards for New Commercial and Residential Water Heaters (CM#97 CMB-06)
[Projected Emission Reduction: 7.6 tons/day - NOx]
This rule will reduce NOx emissions through establishment of emission limits and other standards for new water heaters.
Jill Whynot 909.396.3104 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1189
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Emissions from Hydrogen Plant Process Vents
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]
The purpose of this rule is to reduce VOC emissions from Hydrogen Plant process vents at refineries and chemical plants.
Laki Tisopulos 909.396.3123 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076) |
2506
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Area Source Credits for NOx and SOx
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]
Staff is proposing to amend this rule for December 1999. The amendment will update Table 1 (Emission Rates and Test Methods By Source Category) to reflect lower emission rates for NOx from diesel-fired reciprocating Internal Combustion engine based on additional source test data. The proposed change would result in the reduction of area source credits available, thus benefiting the environment.
Lee Lockie 909.396.2390 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
FEBRUARY 2000
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Rule # TBD
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Fleet Conversion for On-Road Vehicles
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]
Under the California Health & Safety Code Section 40447.5(a), the AQMD may adopt regulations for public and/or private fleet operations to purchase alternative-fuel vehicles. The proposed rule would require public and private fleet operators with 15 or more vehicles to purchase alternative-fueled vehicles when adding vehicles or replacing vehicles in an existing fleet or forming a new fleet.
Henry Hogo - 909.396.3184 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1110.2
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Emissions from Gaseous- and Liquid-Fueled Internal Combustion Engines
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]
Proposed amendments will include amendments on existing and future emission limits for stationary internal combustion engines and amendments on monitoring and testing requirements, frequency and methods.
Jill Whynot 909.396.3104 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1166
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Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Decontamination of Soil
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]
Proposed amendment will further limit the emission of VOCs from contaminated soil as a result of leakage from storage or transfer facilities, from accidental spillage, or other deposition or excavation.
Laki Tisopulos 909.396.3123 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
MARCH 2000
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461
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Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]
Proposed rule amendments are necessary to improve industry compliance with rule requirements and resolve any inconsistencies with state law.
Laki Tisopulos - 909.396-3123 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1155*
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Disposal of Materials Containing VOCs (CM#97WST-04)
[Projected Emission Reduction: 0.7 ton/day - VOC]
The proposed rule will be implemented in two steps. Step one will consist of refining the emissions inventory and assessing control methods for organic waste disposal facilities. Step two will include implementation of cost-effective and technically feasible control methods.
Laki Tisopulos 909-396.3123 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1402*
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Control of Toxic Air Contaminants from Existing Sources
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]
Proposed changes may include lowering the risk level which requires a reduction plan, shortening the time allowed for education with technology or other factors considered, additional public notice requirements, mitigation of diesel emissions and other changes.
Jill Whynot 909.396.3104 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1610
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Old-Vehicle Scrapping
[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]
Henry Hogo 909.396.3184 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
MAY 2000
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219
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Equipment Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to Reg. II
[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]
Proposed amendments will add new categories of exempt equipment that emit negligible amounts of air contaminants. Amendments will also implement certain recommendations of the Permit Streamlining Task Force.
Lee Lockie 909.396.2390 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
222
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Filing Requirements for Non-Permitted Equipment
[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]
Proposed amendments will add new categories of equipment to the filing program and will implement certain recommendations of the Permit Streamlining Task Force.
Lee Lockie 909.396.2390 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1173*
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Fugitive Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (CM #97FUG-04)
[Projected Emission Reductions: 0.5 ton/day VOC]
Proposed amendments will consider lowering leak thresholds for minor and major gas leaks; require the use of trained individuals for leak inspections;
consider the new federal NESHAPs requirements; and address other issues regarding implementation of inspection and maintenance.
Laki Tisopulos 909.396.3123 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
JUNE 2000
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1138
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Control of Emissions from Restaurant Operations (CM #97PRC-03, Phase II)
[Projected Emission Reduction: 1 ton/day VOC, 7.7 tons/day PM10]
Control requirements to reduce PM and VOC emissions from underfired charbroilers will be proposed based on cost-effective control technology.
Jill Whynot - 909.396.3104 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1191
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Emission Reductions from Woodworking Operations (PM10) (CM #97PRC-01)
[Projected Emission Reduction: 9.1 tons/day - PM10]
The proposed rule will establish requirements for controlling PM10 emissions from woodworking operations.
Alene Taber 909.396.3057 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
JULY 2000
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1122
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Emission Reductions from Degreasing Operations (CM#97 ADV-CLNG)
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]
Proposed revisions will provide additional VOC reductions from degreasing operations.
Lee Lockie 909.396.2390 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
TO-BE-DETERMINED
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201
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Permit to Construct
[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]
Proposed amendments will incorporate those activities described in EPAs definition of "begin actual construction."
Anupom Ganguli 909.396.3185 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
518.2
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Federal Alternative Operating Conditions
[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]
Proposed amendments will increase the State Implementation Plan allowance consistent with the 1997 AQMP.
Anupom Ganguli 909.396.3185 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076) |
1105.1*
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Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units (CM #97CMB-09)
[Projected Emission Reductions: <0.5 ton/day PM10]
Proposed rule will reduce PM10 emissions from petroleum refinery fluid catalytic cracking units.
Anupom Ganguli 909.396.3185 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
Reg. XIII*
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New Source Review
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]
Proposed revisions may provide additional flexibility to new sources in the AQMD, consistent with anticipated changes in the federal NSR regulations and NSR policies, due to be finalized in 1999. The proposal may also address the issue of potential future shortfalls in NOx emission credits with respect to the state law requirement of "no net emission increase" from new permitted sources within the AQMD.
Anupom Ganguli - 909.396.3185 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1405
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Control of Ethylene Oxide & CFC Emissions from Sterilization or Fumigation Processes
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD)
Proposed amendments will clarify requirements for testing inlet samples.
John Higuchi 909.396.2267 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
Reg. XVI
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Mobile Source Credit Programs
[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]
Amendments to rules will be required if Regulation XXV - Intercredit Trading is approved.
Henry Hogo 909.396.3184 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1624
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Credits for Clean Pleasure Craft Engines (CM #97MOF-07)
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]
Proposed rule will provide mobile source emission reduction credits for the replacement of existing higher-polluting pleasure craft engines with newer clean engines.
Henry Hogo 909.396.3184 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076) |
2202
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On-Road Motor Vehicle Mitigation Options
Modifications will be needed to conform the air quality investment program to CARB vehicle scrapping rules, and potentially to address emissions equivalency issues resulting from the raising of the employee threshold to 250 persons.
Connie Day 909.396.3055 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059 |
Reg. XXV*
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Intercredit Trading (CM #97FLX-01)
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]
Proposed regulation will link AQMDs mobile and stationary source credit trading programs to increase compliance flexibility.
Jill Whynot - 909.396.3104 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076) |
Reg. XXX*
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Title V Operating Permits
[Projected Emission Reduction: Administrative only]
Regulation XXX was developed to establish the parameters for an operating permit program that satisfies the requirements of Title V of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. In the last half of 1999, U.S. EPA expects to adopt revisions of regulations that define the minimum elements of an approvable operating permit program. Once EPA's revisions are adopted, Regulation XXX will be amended to parallel changes in the EPA program.
William Thompson - 909.396.2398 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Shah Dabirian (3076) |
The following rules will be evaluated for possible command-and-control rules to reduce toxic emissions
as part of the Air Toxics Reduction Plan:
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1140
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Abrasive Blasting
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]
Proposed amendments will prohibit sandblasting of lead-containing materials in confined spaces.
Jill Whynot 909.396.3104 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059): |
1421
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Control of Perchloroethylene Emissions from Dry Cleaning Systems
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]
Proposed amendments will improve housekeeping and reduce emissions from leaks based upon the findings of a study that is currently underway.
Jill Whynot 909.396.3104 CEQA: Tara Tisopulos (3102) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1423
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Lead Abatement
[Projected Emission Reductions: TDB]
Proposed rule will establish requirements for the safe handling, removal, monitoring and disposal of lead-containing materials.
Jill Whynot 909.396.3104 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059): |
The following rules will be evaluated for possible command-and-control rules to reduce toxic emissions
as part of the Air Toxics Reduction Plan: (Continued)
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1424*
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Lead Emissions from Miscellaneous Sources
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]
Proposed rule will reduce lead emissions from miscellaneous sources.
Jill Whynot 909.396.3104 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1425*
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Motion Picture Film Labs
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]
Proposed rule will reduce perc emissions from processes at motion picture film labs.
Jill Whynot 909.396.3104 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1426*
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Metal Finishing
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]
Proposed rule will decrease emissions from plating operations.
Jill Whynot 909.396.3104 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1427*
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Rubber Manufacturing
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]
Proposed rule will decrease emissions from rubber manufacturing.
Jill Whynot 909.396.3104 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1428*
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Foam and Other Small Methylene Chloride Users
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]
Jill Whynot 909.396.3104 CEQA: Steve Smith (3054) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1437*
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Furniture Stripping Operations
[Projected Emission Reductions: TBD]
Proposed rule will reduce methylene chloride emissions from furniture stripping operations.
Jill Whynot 909.396.3104 CEQA: Mike Krause (2706) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
1469
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Hexavalent Chromium Emissions from Chrome Plating and Chrome Acid Anodizing Operations
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]
Staff will consider amending this rule to address issues raised by the environmental community.
Jill Whynot 909.396.3104 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |
EARLY 2001
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1190*
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Emission Reductions from Composting Operations (CM#97 WST-02)
[Projected Emission Reduction: TBD]
Proposed rule will be implemented in two steps. Step one will consist of studies to quantify emissions on two composting activities in the Basin. If emissions are significant, Step two will identify control options to reduce emissions that are cost-effective and technically feasible.
Alene Taber - 909.396.3057 CEQA: Jonathan Nadler (3071) Socio: Sue Lieu (3059) |