Rules Workshops

Past Public Workshops and Hearings

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Meeting Summaries

Description	Dates
Adoption of Amended Rule 352, Natural Gas-Fired Fan-Type Central Furnaces and Small Water Heaters	October 20, 2011
Amendments to Rule 330, Surface Coating of Metal Parts and Products, and Rule 337, Surface Coating of Aircraft and Aerospace Vehicle Parts and Products - Project to Add Solvent Cleaning Provisions into the Rules	August 10, 2011
Amendments to Rule 330, Surface Coating of Metal Parts and Products, and Rule 337, Surface Coating of Aircraft and Aerospace Vehicle Parts and Products - Project to Add Solvent Cleaning Provisions into the Rules	February 10, 2011
Amendments to Rule 349, Polyester Resin Operations, and Rule 353, Adhesives and Sealants - Project to Add Solvent Cleaning Provisions into the Rules	February 10, 2011
EPA Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Tailoring Rule Project, Rule 102, Definitions	January 20, 2011
EPA GHG Tailoring Rule Project, Rule 202, Exemptions to Rule 201	January 20, 2011
EPA GHG Tailoring Rule Project, Rule 370, Potential to Emit - Limitations for Part 70 Sources	January 20, 2011
EPA GHG Tailoring Rule Project, Rule 810, Federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)	January 20, 2011
EPA GHG Tailoring Rule Project, Rule, 1301, Part 70 Operating Permits - General Information	January 20, 2011
Project to Address State Requirements to Reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Semiconductor and Related Devices, Rule 102, Definitions	October 28, 2010
Project to Address State Requirements to Reduce GHG Emissions from Semiconductor and Related Devices, Rule 202, Exemptions to Rule 201	October 28, 2010
Rule 321 Project, Rule 321, Solvent Cleaning Machines and Solvent Cleaning, Rule 102, Definitions, and Rule 202, Exemptions to Rule 201	September 20, 2010
Rule 901, New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), and a Negative Declaration in Lieu of Rules Adopt Certain Federal Emission Guidelines	September 20, 2010
Rule 334, Control of Hexavalent Chromium missions from Chrome Plating and Chromic Acid Anodizing (Repeal)	September 20, 2010
Rule 345 (Control of Fugitive Dust from Construction and Demolition)	January 21, 2010
Regulation XI (Public Notification)	January 21, 2010
Regulation XI (Public Notification)	October 28, 2009
Rule 345 (Control of Fugitive Dust from Construction and Demolition)	October 28, 2009
Key Rule 321 Project Aspects Discussed at a Community Advisory Council Meeting	September 23, 2009
Rule 321 (Solvent Cleaning Machines and Solvent Cleaning)	June 25, 2009
Rule 316 (Storage and Transfer of Gasoline)	January 15, 2009
Rule 333 (Control of Emissions from Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines)	June 19, 2008
Rule 339 Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Coating Operations	June 19, 2008
Rule 361 Small Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters	January 17, 2008
Rule 213 Fees for Registration Programs	October 18, 2007
Rule 1201 Registration of Agricultural Diesel Engines	August 16, 2007

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Meeting Details

Title	Adoption of Amended Rule 352 - Natural Gas-Fired Fan-Type Central Furnaces and Small Water Heaters
Description	On October 20. 2011 the Board of Directors conducted a Public Hearing on proposed amendments to Rule 352 (Natural Gas-Fired Fan-Type Central Furnaces and Small Water Heaters). After the Public Hearing, the Board of Directors adopted the amended rule. The amended rule reduced the small water heater's oxides of nitrogen (NOx) limit of 55 parts per million by volume (ppmv) at 3 percent oxygen (O2) to 15 ppmv. The NOx emission limit for natural gas-fired fan-type central furnaces subject to Rule 352 remain unchanged (55 ppmv). The amended rule also includes other new and revised provisions (e.g., a sell-through provision, amended definition of "Natural Gas," and ASTM method updates). Updated October 24, 2011.
Documents	Public Notice, Board Package, and Proposed Amended Rule 352

Title	Amendments to Add Solvent Cleaning Provisions to Four Operation-Specific Rules: 330, 337, 349, and 353
Description	On August 10. 2011, the District conducted a Public Workshop on proposed amendments to the following: 1. Rule 330, Surface Coating of Metal Parts and Products, and Rule 337, Surface Coating of Aircraft and Aerospace Vehicle Parts and Products; and 2. Rule 349, Polyester Resin Operations, and Rule 353, Adhesives and Sealants. The District is proposing amendments to these rules to add solvent cleaning provisions into each of the rules. After the public workshop, the Community Advisory Council (CAC) met to consider recommending that the Board of Directors adopt the proposed amended rules. Discussions indicated that the rules contained unclear language and suggested revisions were made. Hence, the CAC decided to continue the item. Staff are incorporating recommendations received during the workshop and the CAC meeting. Updated October 24, 2011.
Documents	The following were made available on July 27: Memorandum to the Community Advisory Council Members, Background Paper (includes draft rules in Appendices A - F), PAR 102, PAR 202, PAR 330, PAR 337, PAR 349, and PAR 353
Documents	The following were made available on July 7: Public Notice, Draft Background Paper (includes draft rules in Appendices A - F), Proposed Amended Rule (PAR) 102, PAR 202, PAR 330, PAR 337, PAR 349, and PAR 353

Title	Amendments to Add Solvent Cleaning Provisions to Four Operation-Specific Rules: 330, 337, 349, and 353
Description	On February 10. 2011 the District conducted two Public Scoping Workshops on proposed amendments to the following: 1. Rule 330, Surface Coating of Metal Parts and Products, and Rule 337, Surface Coating of Aircraft and Aerospace Vehicle Parts and Products; and 2. Rule 349, Polyester Resin Operations, and Rule 353, Adhesives and Sealants. The District is proposing amendments to these rules to add solvent cleaning provisions into each of the rules. This rulemaking is consistent with commitments made in the 2010 Clean Air Plan. The District is using solvent cleaning requirements in the September 20, 2010-adopted Rule 321 as models for provisions to be added to the four rules. Some existing reactive organic compound limits for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and/or polyester materials may also need amending pursuant to California Air Resources Board and/or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requirements. Updated February 11, 2011.
Documents	Public Notice

Title	EPA GHG Tailoring Rule Project - Adoption of a New Rule and Several Amended Rules to Implement EPA's Federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Part 70 Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule Provisions
Description	On January 20, 2011 the Board of Directors conducted a Public Hearing on proposed amendments to Rules 102 (Definitions), 202 (Exemptions to Rule 201), 370 (Potential to Emit - Limitations for Part 70 Sources ), and 1301 (Part 70 Operating Permits - General Information) and new Rule 810 (Federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)). After the Public Hearing, the Board of Directors adopted the new and amended rules. The new and modified rules implement EPA's Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule requirements. Updated February 11, 2011.
Documents	Public Notice, Background Paper, Proposed Amended Rule (PAR) 102, PAR 202, PAR 370, Proposed Rule 810, and PAR 1301. Notes: 1. The Background Paper includes the proposed rules in Appendix A. 2. The January 20, 2011 Board Letter includes a Staff Report for this project (available here).

Title	Project to Address State Requirements to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Semiconductor and Related Devices - Amended Rules 102 (Definitions) and 202 (Exemptions to Rule 201)
Description	On October 28, 2010 the District conducted a Public workshop on proposed amendments to Rules 102 (Definitions) and 202 (Exemptions to Rule 201). The revised rules will affect any owner or operator of a semiconductor or related devices operation that uses fluorinated gases or fluorinated heat transfer fluids. This includes, but is not limited to, the processing of diodes, zeners, stacks, rectifiers, integrated microcircuits, transistors, solar cells, light-sensing devices, and light-emitting devices.. Updated February 12, 2011.
Documents	The following document was posted circa October 7, 2010: Public Notice

Title

Amended Rule 321 (Solvent Cleaning Machines and Solvent Cleaning) - Rule 321 Project

Description

On September 20, 2010 the Board of Directors conducted a Public Hearing on proposed amendments to Rules 102 (Definitions), 202 (Exemptions to Rule 201), and 321 (Solvent Cleaning Machines and Solvent Cleaning). After the Public Hearing, the Board of Directors adopted the amended rules. This rulemaking action included:

1. Adding more control techniques for solvent cleaning machines and new control techniques for general solvent cleaning.

2. Amendments to the Rule 102 definition of "reactive organic compound" to incorporate most of the compounds classified as "exempt compounds" by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In addition, the definition includes a note on there being a permitting threshold in Rule 202.D.10.l.1 and 2 on some of the compounds.

3. Amendments to exemptions in Rule 202 to avoid requiring permits when using low-ROC solvents and for consistency with other changes in Rules 102 and 321

Updated October 19, 2010.

Documents

The following documents were posted July 30, 2010: Public Notice, Rule 321 Background Paper, Proposed Amended Rule 102, Proposed Amended Rule 202, and Proposed Amended Rule 321

Documents associated with the September 20, 2010 Board Hearing are available at this link (click here for the Board Package and click here for the Addendum Memorandum).

Title

Amended Rule 901 (New Source Performance Standards) and a Negative Declaration in Lieu of Rules to Adopt Certain Federal Emission Guidelines

Description

On September 20, 2010 the Board of Directors conducted a Public Hearing on proposed amendments to Rule 901 (New Source Performance Standards) and the adoption of a Negative Declaration in Lieu of Rules. After the Public Hearing, the Board of Directors adopted the amended rule and the Negative Declaration in Lieu of Rules. This action included:

1. Amendments to Rule 901 to incorporate by reference all of the federal 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 60, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.

2. Adoption of a Negative Declaration in Lieu of Rules to indicate that the District has no sources in its jurisdiction subject to the following 40 CFR Part 60, subparts:

Subpart Cb (Large Municipal Waste Combustors), Subpart Cd (Sulfuric Acid Production Units), Subpart Ce (Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators), Subpart BBBB (Small Municipal Waste Combustion Units), Subpart DDDD (Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units), Subpart FFFF (Other Solid Waste Incineration Units), or Subpart HHHH (Coal-Fired Electric Steam Generating Units).

Updated October 19, 2010.

Documents

The following documents were posted July 30, 2010: Public Notice, Rule 901 Project Description Summary and Proposed Amended Rule 901

The following documents were posted July 30, 2010: Negative Declaration in Lieu of Rules Project Description Summary, and Negative Declaration in Lieu of Rules to Adopt Certain Federal Emission Guidelines and Negative Declaration Findings

Documents associated with the September 20, 2010 Board Hearing are available at this link (click here for the Rule 901 Project Board Package and click here for the Neg. Dec. in Lieu of Rules Project Board Package).

Title	Repeal of Rule 334 (Control of Hexavalent Chromium Emissions from Chrome Plating and Chromic Acid Anodizing)
Description	On September 20, 2010 the Board of Directors conducted a Public Hearing on repealing Rule 334 (Control of Hexavalent Chromium Emissions from Chrome Plating and Chromic Acid Anodizing). After the Public Hearing, the Board of Directors repealed Rule 334. The District repealed Rule 334 because the state's Air Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) has stricter requirements than those found in Rule 334. The California ATCM provisions for this source category are found in the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Sections 93102 - 93102.16. Updated October 19, 2010.
Documents	The following was posted August 13, 2010: Public Notice.

Title	Rule 345 (Control of Fugitive Dust from Construction and Demolition )
Description	The District board will hold a board hearing on January 21, 2010 to accept comments and consider adoption of proposed Rule 345 (Control of Fugitive Dust from Construction and Demolition). This Rule is being created as a result of Senate Bill 656. Although dust mitigation measures are already recommended or required for construction and demolition projects through other programs (e.g., California Environmental Quality Act, California Storm Water Control Regulations, etc.) these measure are not enforceable by the District. Implementation of Rule 345 will give the District staff the ability to enforce dust mitigation measures, and reduce PM or dust from construction and demolition sites. Please see the Public Notice (below) for additional background information.
Documents	Public Notice; Proposed Rule 345 (PDF)
Date and Location	Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 1:30 p.m. Board of Supervisors’ Hearing Room 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria, CA

Title	Regulation XI (Public Notification)
Description	The District board will hold a board hearing on January 21, 2010 to accept comments and consider adoption of proposed amended Regulation XI - Rules 1101-1105 (Public Notification). The advent of electronic media, and changes in Air Quality Standards since the Regulation was first adopted in 1980 have made it necessary to update this regulation to reflect current practices and standards. Please see the Public Notice (below) for additional background information.
Documents	Public Notice; Proposed Amended Regulation XI - Rules 1101-1105 Public Notification (PDF)
Date and Location	Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 1:30 p.m. Board of Supervisors’ Hearing Room 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria, CA

Title	Regulation XI (Public Notification)
Description	District staff have determined that there is a need to update Rules 1101 - 1105. Date Posted: September 28, 2009
Documents	Proposed Amended Regulation XI - Rules 1101-1105 Public Notification (PDF)
Date and Location	Wednesday, October 28, 2009 – 6:30 pm Days Inn 114 East Highway 246, Buellton, CA

Title	Rule 345 (Control of Fugitive Dust from Construction and Demolition)
Description	A public workshop will be held on October 28, 2009 to present, discuss, and receive comments on the proposed Draft Rule 345 (Control of Fugitive Dust from Construction and Demolition). This Rule is being created as a result of Senate Bill 656. Although dust mitigation measures are already recommended or required for construction and demolition projects through other programs (e.g., California Environmental Quality Act, California Storm Water Control Regulations, etc.) these measure are not enforceable by the District. Implementation of Rule 345 will give the District staff the ability to enforce dust mitigation measures, and reduce PM or dust from construction and demolition sites. Please see the Public Notice (below) for further background information. Date Posted: September 25, 2009
Documents	Public Notice; Draft Proposed Rule 345 (PDF)
Date and Location	Wednesday, October 28, 2009 – 6:30 pm Days Inn 114 East Highway 246, Buellton, CA

Title	Rule 316 (Storage and Transfer of Gasoline) and Rule 102 (Definitions)
Description	On January 15, 2009 the Board of Directors conducted a Public Hearing on modifications to Rules 102 and 316. After the Public Hearing, the Board of Directors adopted the rule amendments. This rulemaking action included adding two exemptions to allow vehicle refueling without a Phase II vapor recovery system provided: 1) the product dispensed is E85 (an ethanol-gasoline blend), or 2) the station is a qualifying non-retail gasoline dispensing facility dedicated to refueling only motor vehicles equipped with onboard refueling vapor recovery systems. The District also adopted other minor changes to the definitions in Rule 102 and other Rule 316.
Documents	Public Notice, Proposed Amended Rule 102, Proposed Amended Rule 316, Draft Background Paper , Board Package
Date	January 15, 2009 (Thursday) 1:30 PM (Approximately)
Location	Board of Supervisors Hearing Room 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria, California 93455

Title	Rule 333 (Control of Emissions from Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines), Rule 102 (Definitions), Rule 201 (Permits Required), and Rule 202 (Exemptions to Rule 201)
Description	Rule 333 has been revised to address ARB and EPA concerns. Rules 102 (Definitions), 201 (Permits Required) and 202 (Exemptions to Permits) have also been revised. Certain types of portable construction equipment, including air compressors, generators, concrete pumps, abrasive blasting equipment, pile drivers, welders, cranes and construction drill rigs are no longer exempt from permits. Effective September 18, 2008, portable construction engines rated 50 brake horsepower (bhp) and above that are operated in Santa Barbara County are required to be either: 1) registered in the statewide portable equipment registration program, or 2) permitted by the District.
Documents	Public Notice, Proposed Amended Rule (PAR) 102, PAR 201, PAR 202, PAR 333, Staff Report, Board Package
Date	June 19, 2008 (Thursday) 1:30 PM (Approximately)
Location	Board of Supervisors Hearing Room 105 East Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, California 93101

Title	Rule 339 (Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Coating)
Description	Rule 339 has been revised to include the State of California Suggested Control Measures for Automotive Coatings. This revised rule affects all automotive refinishing shops and mobile equipment coating operations located in Santa Barbara County. The revised rule: 1) reduces the amount of allowable volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the coatings; 2) controls the VOC limits (to a maximum of 25 grams per liter) for solvents used in association with painting; and 3) includes an exemption for pre-sanding solvent to remove grease, wax, and road tar. This exemption includes a limit of 20 gallons per year per facility. Most of the elements of this rule (e.g., VOC limits) took effect on January 1, 2009. The owners and operators have a compliance deadline of January 1, 2010 to comply with: 1) three additional VOC limits for certain coatings (see the Section D.1. table for further details); and 2) the 25 grams per liter limit for solvents found in Sections D.4 and D.8.a.
Documents	Public Notice, Proposed Amended Rule 339, Board Package
Date	June 19, 2008 (Thursday) 1:30 PM (Approximately)
Location	Board of Supervisors Hearing Room 105 East Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, California 93101

Title	Rule 361 (Small Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters) and Rule 202 (Exemptions to Rule 201)
Description	Consistent with a commitment made in the 2007 Clean Air Plan, the District adopted a new rule to control emissions from combustion equipment in the range of greater than 2 MMBtu/hr to less than 5 MMBtu/hr. The District also lowered the Rule 202.G.1 permitting threshold from 5 MMBtu/hr and greater to greater than 2 MMBtu/hr.
Documents	Public Notice, Proposed Amended Rule 202, Proposed New Rule 361, Board Package
Date	January 17, 2008 (Thursday) 1:30 PM (Approximately)
Location	Board of Supervisors Hearing Room 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria, California 93455

Title	Rule 213 (Fees for Registration Programs)
Description	This new rule establishes a registration fee and registration renewal fee for each engine subject to Rule 1201, “Registration of Agricultural Diesel Engines.” (The District fee has adjusted the fee based on the California Consumer Price Index.)
Documents	Public Notice-1st, Public Notice-2nd, Proposed New Rule 213, Board Package
Date	October 18, 2007 (Thursday) 2:00 PM (Approximately)
Location	Board of Supervisors Hearing Room 105 East Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, California 93101

Title	Rule 1201 (Registration of Agricultural Diesel Engines)
Description	This new rule applies to agricultural operators that use diesel engines rated at 50 brake horsepower and greater. Rule 1201 implements the State Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) for stationary compression-ignition engines (California Code of Regulations §93115). The ATCM, which applies to engines rated at 50 brake horsepower and greater, has significant requirements for both existing and new diesel engines used in agricultural processes, including a requirement that all stationary engines to be registered with their local air district.
Documents	Public Notice, Proposed New Rule 1201, Board Package
Date	August 16, 2007 (Thursday) 2:00 PM (Approximately)
Location	Board of Supervisors Hearing Room 105 East Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, California 93101

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