SUBJECT: Rule 101- General Provisions and Definitions; Rule 451 – Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products; and Rule 459 – Automotive, Mobile Equipment, and Associated Parts and Components Coating Operations (proposed new rule title)
| Date | Thursday, September 16, 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 101 – General Provisions and Definitions; Rule 451 – Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products; and Rule 459 – Automotive, Mobile Equipment, and Associated Parts and Components Coating Operations (proposed new rule title).
Rule 101 contains general provisions and definitions used by the District, including the definition of volatile organic compounds (VOC). Staff is proposing to amend Rule 101 to exempt the following compounds from the District’s definition of VOC: hydrofluoroether (HFE)-7000, HFE-7300, HFE-7500, methyl formate, dimethyl carbonate, and propylene carbonate.
Rule 451 contains requirements for the coating of miscellaneous metal parts and products not regulated by any other District rule. Staff is proposing to reduce the allowable VOC content of certain coatings to meet the Reasonable Available Control Technology (RACT) requirement for this source category, as required by the federal Clean Air Act.
Rule 459 contains requirements for the coating operations for automobiles, mobile equipment, and their associated parts and components. Staff is proposing to amend Rule 459 to incorporate the requirements of the California Air Resources Board’s Suggested Control Measure for Automotive Coatings; to satisfy a State Implementation Plan commitment to reduce VOC emissions from this source category; and to meet the RACT requirement for motor vehicle materials.
Staff finds that the proposed amendments to Rules 101, 451 and 459 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 101 (PDF)
- Proposed Rule 451 (PDF)
- Proposed Rule 459 (PDF)
- Staff Report for Rule 101 (PDF)
- Staff Report for Rules 451 and 459 (PDF)
The District will no longer send paper copies of notices in the mail. To continue receiving notices, you must subscribe to the District’s e-mail notifications at www.airquality.org/listserve/index.shtml. A paper copy of the workshop 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:
Attention: David Yang (916) 874-4847
Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD
777 12th Street, 3rd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814.
You can also submit your comments electronically via e-mail to dyang@airquality.org.
Comments must be received by 5:00 PM on September 17, 2010.
