BOARD MEETING DATE: November 5, 2010
AGENDA NO. 2

PROPOSAL:

Set Public Hearings December 3, 2010 to Consider Amendments and/or Adoption to AQMD Rules and Regulations:

1. Amend Rule 1415 – Reduction of Refrigerant Emissions from Stationary Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems, and Adopt Rule 1415.1 - Reduction of Refrigerant Emissions from Stationary Refrigeration Systems. The proposed amendments to Rule 1415 expand the scope of the rule to include provisions for reducing emissions of high global warming potential refrigerants utilized in stationary air conditioning systems and other administrative changes. Staff is also proposing a new rule, Rule 1415.1, to incorporate provisions for reducing emissions of certain high global warming potential refrigerants that will be consistent with CARB’s statewide rule for stationary refrigeration systems. The proposed new rule will consolidate all other emission control requirements for stationary refrigeration systems currently in Rule 1415. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, October 15, 2010)
   
   
2. Amend Rule 1143 - Consumer Paint Thinners & Multi-Purpose Solvents. The amendment will propose an exemption for artist solvents and thinners that will make the rule more consistent with the state consumer products regulation by: (1) exempting artist solvents and thinners that are properly labeled and sold in containers that are one liter or less from applicable VOC limits; (2) defining artist solvents and thinners; and (3) making changes to the rule to clarify that all exempt products shall be subject to recordkeeping and reporting. The proposed amendment will result in 114 pounds of VOC emission reductions foregone per day. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, October 15, 2010)

The complete text of the proposed rule and amendments, staff reports, and other supporting documents are available from the District’s Public Information Center, (909) 396-2550, and on the Internet (www.aqmd.gov).

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Set Public Hearings December 3, 2010 to amend Rules 1415 and 1143 and adopt Proposed Rule 1415.1.
 

Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer

Attachment (ZIP, 119k)
Amend Rule 1415 – Reduction of Refrigerant Emissions from Stationary Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems, and Adopt Rule 1415.1 - Reduction of Refrigerant Emissions from Stationary Refrigeration Systems.
 

Attachment (ZIP, 284k)
Amend Rule 1143 - Consumer Paint Thinners & Multi-Purpose Solvents