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AB617 Community Air Protection Program Update

4/16/2018

 
California Air Resources Board
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the local air districts are continuing to move towards implementation of the Community Air Protection Program (CAPP). Industries, municipalities, and community members should pay attention to Assembly Bill (AB) 617 and CAPP developments to see if their communities are nominated and/or selected for the inaugural year. ​


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CARB Releases Concept Paper for the Community Air Protection Program AB617

2/21/2018

 
California Air Resources Board
On February 7th, 2018, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released the Concept Paper and Draft Process and Criteria for 2018 Community Selection document for the Community Air Protection Program. Both documents are related to the implementation of Assembly Bill 617, which was recently enacted in order to provide a community-focused initiative to improve air quality and reduce exposure to air toxics in highly-impacted communities.

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SCAQMD Toxic Metals Initiative Update

11/21/2017

 
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In 2013, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) received several metallic odor complaints from citizens in Paramount, California. Since then, SCAQMD has launched large scale investigations into facilities and ambient concentrations of toxic metals and adopted or proposed significant changes to the rules governing the control of emissions of toxics metals. The following SCAQMD Rules have been revised or are currently in the revision process:

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Cold/Flu Season: Is your indoor air quality going to help or hinder health?

10/24/2017

 
Cold and flu season is coming. While you may be well-versed in the guidance to get flu shots, wash hands, and stock up on anti-bacterial wipes and hand sanitizer, do not overlook another important aspect of protecting your employees’ health: maintaining healthy indoor air quality. The changing climate and air pollution can make the severity of colds worse. Fall is a great time to have your air quality systems inspected and cleaned to help prevent respiratory illness and loss of productivity.
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New Air Quality Regulation - SCAQMD Amended Rule 219/222

7/20/2017

 
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The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) recently finalized amendments to Rule 219, Exemptions, and Rule 222, Registration. In general, any piece of equipment that generates and emits air pollutants are required to be permitted through SCAQMD unless it is exempt under Rule 219. Rule 222 requires certain exempt sources to file a registration application. These rules are occasionally updated to clarify regulation text, add additional source categories to the exemptions and/or registrations, and modify current exemption and registration categories. Facilities need to be aware of these changes, as some equipment that was previously exempt may now require a permit or registration.


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Construction and Remediation Sites Must Comply with New Air Quality Regulations -  SCAQMD Adopted Rule 1466

7/19/2017

 
South Coast Air Quality Management District
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) recently adopted new Rule 1466, Control of Particulate Emissions from Soils with Toxic Air Contaminants (TACs). The purpose of the new rule is to regulate particulate emissions resulting from earth-moving activities at sites contaminated with metals and certain other TACs. Specifically, adopted Rule 1466 would apply to sites where one or more Applicable TACs, arsenic, asbestos, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, lead, mercury, nickel, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), have been identified as contaminants of concern based on concentration thresholds by one or more of the following agencies:
  • United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
  • California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)
  • California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
  • Any of the California Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQBs)
  • SCAQMD


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Latest Trends in SCAQMD Violations and Fees

6/20/2017

 
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It’s widely known that the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) issues numerous violations and associated fees each year, but knowing which rules SCAQMD inspectors target is more difficult. We have it for you. Using data obtained from the SCAQMD enforcement database, Alta Environmental analyzed the latest trends in SCAQMD enforcement and summarized the SCAQMD data into a Powerpoint Presentation.

​The presentation provides detailed information on the frequency in which rules are cited in violations, the total settlement amount for each rule, and the average cost per citation for each rule. In addition, the analysis provides an in depth look into which industries receive the most violations and which industries pay the most in total settlements.


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Sunsetting RECLAIM  - Working Group Meetings Overview

5/17/2017

 
South Coast Air Quality Program
South Coast Air Quality Management District to End RECLAIM Program

At the monthly South Coast AQMD Governing Board meeting in March, the board directed staff to come up with dates that they believe the RECLAIM program can be ended and those facilities that are in the program be switched to command and control regulations. Staff was given until the May 5th board meeting to present the dates. In response, staff organized two working group meetings to be held before then to come up with some time frames. Naturally, other issues other than just the timing on the ending of the program were discussed at these meetings which took place on March 24th and April 19th.


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What to Expect Now That SCAQMD Finalized the Air Toxics Program

4/27/2017

 
Air Toxics Inventory Report
In November 2016, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) finalized Amended Rule 1402. Rule 1402 implements AB2588 within the SCAQMD and requires facilities with large quantities of toxic emissions to prepare Air Toxics Inventory Reports (ATIRs), health risk assessments (HRAs), and risk reduction plans (RRPs). Along with the finalized rule, SCAQMD recently released revised facility prioritization procedures, public notification procedures, and new Voluntary Risk Reduction Plan Participation Guidelines.


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New Regulations for Metal Grinding Operations

3/28/2017

 
Steps to Compliance with SCAQMD Rule 1430

In November 2016, The Los Angeles Times published an article with the headline “Air regulators find a cancer-causing metal [Chromium 6, or Hexavalent Chromium] at 350 times normal levels in Paramount”. The Air District put fourth Rule 1430 which regulates all outdoor metal grinding, cutting, or small part grinding operations in the South Coast Air Basin. This rule contains new requirements which are intended to cut emissions of Chromium 6. Such requirements include conducting all metal grinding operations in permanent total enclosures and placement of visible signs with the Air District’s pollution emergency phone number so notification at Rule 1430 applicable facilities with the Air District’s pollution emergency phone number so the public can report any suspicious odors and/or smoke. Rule 1430 will directly affect business owners and we have provided the following “initial steps” compliance matrix which businesses can review to see what steps to take for compliance with Rule 1430.
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For more information and support in compliance please call us at 888-608-3010.
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