SUBJECT:Notice of Public Workshop for Proposed Amendments to Rule 207 – Title V – Federal Operating Permit Program
| Date | Thursday, May 12, 2011 |
| Time | 10:00 a.m. |
| Location | Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD 777 12th Street, 3rd Floor Sacramento, CA |
The Staff of the Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD will conduct a public workshop to discuss proposed changes to Rule 207 – TITLE V – FEDERAL OPERATING PERMIT PROGRAM. Rule 207 contains procedures for an operating permit system consistent with the Title V requirements of the federal Clean Air Act. Title V permitting generally applies to major stationary sources of air pollution and other sources that are subject to specific federal rule requirements.
Staff is proposing amendments to Rule 207 to include greenhouse gas requirements. The amendments are necessary to comply with recent federal regulations. The key changes in the proposal are:
- incorporate greenhouse gas requirements into Rule 207; and
- subject new and existing stationary sources to Title V permitting based on their greenhouse gas emissions (this may require some existing sources not currently subject to Title V permitting to apply for a Title V permit).
Staff finds that the adoption of the proposed amendments is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act because the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (Preliminary Review, Section 15060(c)(2) State CEQA Guidelines).
Document:
Rule 207 (PDF)
Staff Report (PDF)
You can also subscribe to the District’s e-mail notifications at www.airquality.org/listserve/index.shtml. 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 May 18, 2011.
