Rule Adoption Schedule

Note to agricultural operators: View Draft Rule 213 below, and see recently adopted Rule 1201 on this page; these rules apply to diesel engines used in agricultural operations, specifically to stationary and portable diesel engines rated at 50 brake horsepower or greater. For more information, also see this page.

Note: New fees apply July 1st, see below.

The following rules are in the rulemaking schedule for revision or adoption. Rules will be listed here in numerical order, with a description of the rule; the projected or actual hearing dates; the staff contact; and any related documents available (e.g., rule revisions, staff reports).

Table 1 lists rules that may be adopted or amended in 2007 and 2008.
Table 2 lists rules that may be adopted or amended after 2008.

Final versions of adopted rules can be downloaded from Recent Happenings in APCD Rulemaking or Download Rules. PDF files are in Adobe Acrobat format, ZIP files contain Microsoft Word (DOC) documents. For downloading instructions, see How to View and Download Documents.

Table 1 Staff have initiated work on the following rules - for adoption or amendment.
Rule # CAP Control Measure	Description	Schedule	Staff Contact / Available Documents
102	Definitions – The proposed new and revised definitions will provide clarification of terms used in proposed revised Rules 102, 202, and 333. Please see the Rule 202 and Rule 333 descriptions below for additional information on proposed revisions to Rule 102, Rule 201, Rule 202, and Rule 333.	2008	Doug Grapple 805-961-8883 Draft Rule Revisions (Without Explanatory Notes) dr102.pdf Draft Rule Revisions (With Explanatory Notes) adr102.pdf
201	Permits Required – The Rule 201.D.2 provisions on exempting or permitting pile drivers, pipe-laying barges, and derrick barges is being relocated into Rule 202, Section F.7. The Rule 202.F.7 provision is expanded to include cable-laying and pipe-laying vessels. Please see the Rule 202 and Rule 333 descriptions below for additional information on proposed revisions to Rule 201.	2008	Doug Grapple 805-961-8883 Draft Rule Revisions (Without Explanatory Notes) dr201.pdf Draft Rule Revisions (With Explanatory Notes) adr201.pdf
202	Exemptions to Rule 201 (Amendments Associated with Revisions to Rule 333 - Engines)–The major proposed changes to Rule 202, will: Require permits for spark ignition engines rated over 50 brake horsepower. Remove the exemption for construction engines and offshore well drilling engines. Require that derated equipment be permitted. Expand the powder coating exemption. Add a new exemption for wineries, breweries, and distilleries. The emergency standby engine exemption will not be affected. Please see the proposed Rule 333 below for additional information on proposed revisions to Rule 102, Rule 202, and Rule 333.	2008	Doug Grapple 805-961-8883 Draft Rule Revisions (Without Explanatory Notes) dr202.pdf Draft Rule Revisions (With Explanatory Notes) adr202.pdf
202	Exemptions to Rule 201 (Amendments Associated with the Adoption of New Rule 361 for Small Boilers)– The revised Rule 202, Section G.1, lowers the permitting threshold from five (5) million British thermal units per hour to two (2) million British thermal units per hour. Please see the proposed Rule 361 below for additional information on the proposed boiler rule and Rule 202 revisions.	2008	Rebecca Armstrong 961-8888 Rule adopted Jan.17, 2008. See this page.
210	CPI fee adjustments are made every July 1st. See cpi210.pdf to view most recent CPI Fee Adjustment	annual	Doug Grapple 805-961-8883
213	Fees for Registration Programs The Rule establishes the fee for registering any diesel engine subject to Rule 1201 as $200. See below for information on Rule 1201.	2007	Mike Goldman (805) 961-8821 See this page to download rule, adopted October 18, 2007.
333 N-IC-1 N-IC-3	Control of Emissions from Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines - Revise to: Address concerns raised by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Air Resources Board on the current Rule 202 and Rule 333 provisions. Incorporate the state requirements for Reasonably Available Control Technology for spark ignition internal combustion engines, and Incorporate changes mentioned in the 2001, 2004, and 2007 Clean Air Plans.	2007	Doug Grapple 805-961-8883 Draft Rule Revisions (Without Explanatory Notes) dr333.pdf Draft Rule Revisions (With Explanatory Notes) adr333.pdf Background Paper with Appendices bp-333rev.pdf Frequently Asked Questions FAQs-r333.pdf February 13, 2008 Workshop Presentation 2-08ppt.pdf Summary of Changes 4-08sum.pdf See also associated revisions to Rules 102, 201, and 202, above.
339 R-SC-4	Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Coating - This rule is currently being amended to incorporate the Suggested Control Measures for Automotive Coatings recently adopted by the state. The most significant components of this rule revision involve: separate volatile organic compound (VOC) limits for clear and color coatings (color coat VOC limit of 420 grams per liter); simplified and combined coating categories, and a 25 gram per liter VOC limit for cleaning solvents. Rule 339 is scheduled for possible adoption in June 2008. Most elements of the new rule will take effect on January 1, 2009. A second effort with this rule involves revisions to incorporate changes committed to in the 2001 and 2004 Clean Air Plans. The revised rule will include new control techniques to reduce solvent emissions.	2008	Rebecca Armstrong 961-8888 Draft Rule Revisions dr339.pdf Memo to Community Advisory Council 4-08r339memo.pdf California Air Resources Board Fact Sheet on Suggested Control Measure CARBcoatingsSCM.pdf
361 N-XC-4	Small Industrial and Commercial Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters (2 MMBtu/hr to < 5 MMBtu/hr) (New Rule) Revise to require NOx control techniques committed to in the 2001 and 2004 Clean Air Plans. This effort will include a revision to Rule 202. Rule 361 is schedule for possible adoption in January 2008.	2007	Rebecca Armstrong 961-8888 Rule adopted Jan.17, 2008. See this page.
1201	Registration of Agricultural Diesel Engines - applies to diesel engines used in agricultural operations, specifically to stationary and portable diesel engines rated at 50 brake horsepower or greater. There will be a workshop on this rule, see this page for more info.	2007	Mike Goldman (805) 961-8821 Rule adopted August 16, 2007. See this page.

Table 2 - Rules that may be adopted or amended after 2008 Note: No action is currently taking place on these rules, which are slated for possible amendment or adoption in the 2007-2009 timeframe. This webpage will be updated when any rulemaking activity is initiated for these rules.
Rule # CAP Control Measure	Description	Schedule	Staff Contact / Available Documents
321 R-SL-2	Solvent Degreasing (to be renamed: Solvent Cleaning Machines and Solvent Cleaning) - Revise to incorporate changes committed to in the 2001 and 2004 Clean Air Plans. The revised rule will include additional control techniques for solvent cleaning machines and new control techniques for general solvent cleaning. Rules that are for specific operations involving the use of application equipment (e.g. Rules 330, 337, 339, 351, and 354) will be revised to include new solvent cleaning requirements.	2008	Doug Grapple 805-961-8883
330 R-SC-2	Surface Coating of Metal Parts and Products (to be renamed: Surface Preparation and Coating of Metal Parts and Products) - Revise to incorporate changes committed to in the 2001 and 2004 Clean Air Plans. The revised rule will include new control techniques to reduce solvent emissions.	2008	Doug Grapple 805-961-8883
337	Surface Coating of Aircraft or Aerospace Vehicle Parts and Products (to be renamed: Surface Preparation and Coating of Aircraft or Aerospace Vehicle Parts and Products) - Revise to incorporate changes committed to in the 2001 and 2004 Clean Air Plans. The revised rule will include new control techniques to reduce solvent emissions.	2008	Doug Grapple 805-961-8883
349 R-SL-5	Polyester Resin Operations - Revise to incorporate changes committed to in the 2001 and 2004 Clean Air Plans. The revised rule will include new control techniques to reduce solvent emissions.	2008-2009	Doug Grapple 805-961-8883
351 R-SC-5	Surface Coating of Wood Products - Revise to incorporate changes committed to in the 2001 and 2004 Clean Air Plans. The revised rule will include new control techniques to reduce solvent emissions. No action is currently taking place on this rule. This rule is slated for possible amendment in 2006. This webpage will be updated when any rulemaking activity is initiated for this rule.	2008	Doug Grapple 805-961-8883
353 R-SL-9	Adhesives & Sealants - Revise to incorporate changes committed to in the 2001 and 2004 Clean Air Plans. The revised rule will include new control techniques to reduce solvent emissions.	2008-2009	Doug Grapple 805-961-8883
354 R-SL-7	Graphic Arts - Revise to incorporate changes committed to in the 2001 and 2004 Clean Air Plans. The revised rule will include new control techniques to reduce solvent emissions.	2008-2009	Doug Grapple 805-961-8883
1001	National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) (Revision) – Revise our National Emission Standards for asbestos to be more consistent with Ventura APCD’s (and other surrounding area Districts) asbestos rule rather than simply referring to the Federal NESHAPs (Part 61, Chapter I, Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart M). No action is currently taking place on this rule. This rule is slated for possible amendment in 2006. This webpage will be updated when any rulemaking activity is initiated for this rule.	2008	Ron Tan 805-961-8812
Reg. XI	Public Notification - Update regulation (originally adopted in 1980) to include current procedures to notify the public about exceedances of any primary air quality standards, and any associated health hazards. This regulation also includes guidelines for daily and annual reporting of air quality, and serves as a means to increase public awareness of air quality and involvement in the APCD’s clean-air efforts. No action is currently taking place on this rule. This webpage will be updated when any rulemaking activity is initiated for this rule.	2008	Rebecca Armstrong 961-8888

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