BOARD MEETING DATE: May 7, 2010
AGENDA NO. 2

PROPOSAL:

Set Public Hearings June 4, 2010 to Consider Amendments and/or Adoption to AQMD Rules and Regulations to:

1. Amend Rule 1143 - Consumer Paint Thinners and Multi-purpose Solvents. On April 1, 2010, the Los Angeles County Superior Court kept Rule 1143 in effect with the exception of the final VOC limit of 25 g/L for consumer paint thinners and multi-purpose solvents. Staff is proposing to rescind the 25 g/l VOC limit to comply with the judgment and writ issued. This proposed amendment will result in foregoing 3.81 tons per day of VOC emission reductions. Staff, however, plans to readopt the 25 g/l VOC limit subsequent to addressing CEQA-related flammability issues with the use of acetone, as required by the Court. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, April 16, 2010) 
   
   
2. Amend Regulation XXVII - Climate Change and Establish Bank for Rule 2702 - Greenhouse Gas Reduction. The proposed amendments include adding a greenhouse gas reduction protocol for boiler and process heater efficiency improvements and would establish a bank for certified emission reductions. The proposed amendments would also no longer require CARB approval of protocols, as they are not providing review of voluntary greenhouse gas protocols. (Review: Administrative Committee, March 12, 2010; Climate Change Committee, April 7, 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 May 4, 2010.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Set Public Hearings June 4, 2010 to amend Rule 1143 and Regulation XXVII, and establish a bank of certified emissions reductions for Rule 2702.
 

Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer