SUBJECT: Proposed changes to Rule 202 – New Source Review and Rule 215 – Agricultural Permit Requirements and New Agricultural Permit Review and proposed Rule 214 – Federal New Source Review
| Date | Tuesday, August 10, 2010 |
| Time | 2:00 p.m. |
| Location | Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD, 777 12th Street, 3rd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814 |
The Staff of the Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD will conduct a public workshop to discuss proposed changes to Rule 202 – New Source Review and Rule 215 – Agricultural Permit Requirements and New Agricultural Permit Review and proposed Rule 214 – Federal New Source Review. Rule 202 contains procedures for the review of new and modified stationary air pollution sources and provides mechanisms by which permits may be granted without interfering with the attainment or maintenance of ambient air quality standards. Rule 214 is a new rule and will contain federal permit requirements and be submitted for inclusion in the State Implementation Plan (SIP). Rule 215 contains procedures for the review of new agricultural sources and of the modification and operation of existing agricultural sources through the issuance of permits.
Staff is proposing amendments to Rule 202 necessary to meet federal “severe” ozone and PM2.5 nonattainment area requirements, pursuant to 40 CFR Part 51.165, while meeting the requirements of state law. The key changes in the proposal include:
- requiring the best available control technology (BACT) for all new and modified equipment that increases emissions;
- adding PM2.5 offset requirements;
- increasing offset ratios; and
- limiting exemptions from offsets for some sources.
Additionally, staff is proposing Rule 214 to satisfy the Clean Air Act requirements for a SIP approved New Source Review rule. Rule 214 will be submitted to EPA for inclusion into the SIP and replace the version of Rule 202 adopted November 20, 1984. Staff is proposing amendments to Rule 215 to clarify that major stationary sources and major modifications at agricultural sources are subject to the new Rule 214.
Staff finds that the proposed amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as an action by a regulatory agency for protection of the environment (Class 8 Categorical Exemption, Section 15308 State CEQA Guidelines) and because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant adverse effect on the environment (Section 15061(b)(3), State CEQA Guidelines).
Documents:
- Proposed Rule 202 (PDF)
- Proposed Rule 215 (PDF)
- Proposed new Rule 214 (PDF)
- Staff Report (PDF)
You can also subscribe to the District’s e-mail notifications. A paper copy of the materials can be viewed at the District office located at 777 12th Street, 3rd Floor, Sacramento. Paper copies can also be requested by calling (916) 874-4800.
Please direct your written comments on these rules to: Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD, 777 12th Street, 3rd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814, Attention: Marc Cooley (916) 874-4846. You can also submit your comments electronically via e-mail to mcooley@airquality.org. Comments must be received by 5:00 PM on August 13, 2010.
