BOARD MEETING DATE: June 4, 2010
AGENDA NO. 2

PROPOSAL:

Set Public Hearings July 9, 2010 to Consider Amendments and/or Adoption to AQMD Rules and Regulations to:

(A) Amend Rule 1110.2 - Emissions from Gaseous - and Liquid-Fueled Engines. The proposed amendment to Rule 1110.2 will add an exemption for internal combustion engines operated at one remote public safety communication facility in southwestern Riverside County on Santa Rosa Peak at over 7,400 foot altitude that does not have access to electric power or natural gas. The facility includes a communications tower and support equipment operated by Riverside County and used by fire, police and other public safety agencies. The site has limited access during winter. This exemption will allow the use of diesel generators at the site. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, May 21, 2010)

(B) Amend Rule 1143 - Consumer Paint Thinners and Multi-purpose Solvents. The proposed amendments re-adopt the 25 g/l VOC limit for paint thinners and multi-purpose solvents with an effective date of January 1, 2011, previously rescinded pursuant to a court judgment; clarify definitions; and include additional labeling and public education requirements and other measures necessary to address CEQA-related flammability issues with respect to the use of acetone.  The proposed amendments will reduce VOC emissions by 3.81 tons per day. (Review Stationary Source Committee,
April 16, 2010, May 21, 2010) 

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 June 8, 2010.

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

Set Public Hearings July 9, 2010 to amend Rules 1110.2 and 1143.
 

Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer

Board Letter:

Amend Rule 1110.2 - Emissions from Gaseous - and Liquid-Fueled Engines