SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Air Pollution Control District California Clean Air Act Annual Progress Report 2000 February 27, 2001 Approved by: David Crow, Executive Director/Air Pollution Control Officer Reviewed by: Mark Boese, Deputy Air Pollution Control Officer Robert Dowell, Director of Planning David Jones, Planning Manager Scott Nester, Supervising Air Quality Engineer Prepared by: Joan Merchen, Senior Air Quality Planner
INTRODUCTION In 1991, the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District, in accordance with the requirements of the California Clean Air Act, prepared an Air Quality Attainment Plan (AQAP) which set forth the District s strategy for attaining the California one-hour ozone standard. The strategy includes numerous measures that require District rulemaking and program development for their implementation. Section 40924 (a) of the California Health and Safety Code requires each air district to submit an annual report to the California Air Resources Board (ARB) that summarizes its progress in meeting the schedules for developing, adopting and implementing the air pollution control measures in the AQAP. Specifically, ARB s 1993 Guidance for Annual and Triennial Progress Reports Under the California Clean Air Act (Guidance) requires that the Annual Report include the following information: The status of stationary source control measures for the most recent calendar year The status of transportation control measures (TCMs), focussing on activity in TCM implementation through such avenues as federal, state, and local transportation sources; district and other agency programs/interagency agreements for TCM implementation and district rules to backstop such actions Similar information for area source and indirect source control programs Table summarizing, for all measures, the planned adoption and implementation years(s) versus the actual adoption and implementation years Where measures are pending, more detail such as planned workshop activity and the projected adoption month/year. STATIONARY SOURCES The 1991 AQAP committed the District to develop a number of new rules and rule amendments to reduce ozone precursor emissions and established a timeline for their development. However, in 1994, the District s ozone attainment strategy was comprehensively revised in conjunction with the preparation of the Ozone Attainment Demonstration Plan (OADP), prepared to demonstrate attainment of the Federal One-Hour Ozone Standard. The 1994 California Clean Air Triennial Progress Plan and Plan Revision (1994 Triennial Plan) was incorporated into the OADP and reflected the new ozone attainment strategy. New control measures were added and the District s rulemaking schedule was revised. In, the District prepared its 1997 California Clean Air Act Progress Report and Plan Revision (1997 Triennial Plan) and once again reviewed and updated its rulemaking schedule. The rulemaking schedules established in the 1991 AQAP, 1994 Triennial Plan, and 1997 Triennial Plan and the current status of rulemaking are shown in Table 1. 2
TRANSPORTATION CONTROL MEASURES AND INDIRECT SOURCES The District s schedule for rule/program development for TCMs and Indirect Source Control s identified in the AQAP is shown in Table 2. The 1994 Triennial Plan did not revise the District s TCMs and Indirect Source Control s. It did, however, indicate that the District and the TPAs would continue to expeditiously implement the TCMs outlined in Chapter 8 of the 1991 AQAP and Appendix E of the 96 ROP Plan. Appendix E listed a number of TCMs to serve as contingency measures in the event that the District did not meet a required emission reduction goal of three percent per year between 1997 and 1999 for ozone precursors that was established by the Federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Most, but not all, of these TCMs were already included in the 1991 AQAP list. The status of the programs outlined in Appendix E of the ROP Plan is shown on Table 3. The 1997 Triennial Plan did not modify the TCMs and Indirect Sources Measures s. 3
TABLE 1 STATIONARY SOURCE CONTROL MEASURE RULE MAKING SCHEDULE AND STATUS 1991 AQAP 94 Triennial Plan 97 Triennial Plan Actual Rule Notes 2280-Portable Equipment Registration 4Q/92 3Q/93 10/24/94 10/20/95 4407-In-Situ Combustion Crude Oil Production Well Vents 4408- Oil Pipeline Pumping Fugitives 4409-Discharge of Production Oil/Flashing Loses 4Q/92 4Q/94 3/19/94 5/19/96 4Q/93 2Q/94 4103-Open Burning 4Q/96 1Q/97 4Q/00 2002 Final Workshop: 2/2001 Adoption: 5/2001 4306-Smaller External Combustion Devices (Phase 3) 3Q95 3Q/99 12/19/96 05/31/01 Adopted as an amendment to Rule 4305 4307-Dryers (BARCT Phase 4Q/93 4Q/95 1Q/96 1Q/98 2004-4) 4308-Asphalt Batch Plants 4Q/93 2Q/94 2001-4354-Glass Melting Furnaces 1Q/96 1/Q/98 04/16/98 01/01/99 2001-2001- 4410-Gas Plant Glycol Regenerators 2001-
1991 AQAP 94 Triennial Plan 97 Triennial Plan Actual Rule Notes 4411-Well Cellars 1Q/94 1Q/95 2Q/96 2Q/98 4Q/00 4Q/02 On hold - Only insignificant emission reductions would occur 4412-Oil Well Drilling and Workover Rig Piston Engines 2Q/94 2Q/97 2Q/96 2Q/98 Preempted by ARB s portable equipment rule 4608-Plastic Parts Coating Operations 4611-Small Printing Operations 4501-Marine Vessel 2004- Operations (4451) 4502-Marine Vessel Loading 2004- Operations (4452) 4601-Architectural Coatings 1Q/96 1Q/98 4Q/99 4Q/02 Final Workshop: 5/2001 Adoption: 8/2001 4607-Graphic Arts (Includes Paper, Fabric, and Film Coatings) 2Q/94 2Q/97 4Q/95 1Q/98 09/17/97 09/14/00 2004-2Q/94 2Q/9l6 4Q/95 4Q/97 09/17/97 09/14/00 Adopted as part of Rule 4607 4621-Gasoline Transfer into 4Q/93 4Q/95 2Q/96 2Q/98 06/18/98 05/31/99 Stationary Storage Containers, Delivery Vessels, and Bulk Plants 4622-Transfer of Gasoline into Vehicle Fuel Tanks 4Q/93 4Q/95 2Q/95 2Q/98 06/18/98 05/31/99 4623-Storage of Organic 2Q/93 3Q/95 3Q/95 3Q/98 4Q/00 4Q/02 4
1991 AQAP 94 Triennial Plan 97 Triennial Plan Actual Rule Notes Liquids Workshop 2: 2/2001 Final Workshop: 5/2001 Adoption: 8/2001 4625-Wastewater Separators 3Q/94 3Q/95 2004-4642-Solid Waste Disposal Sites 4Q/92 4Q/94 1Q/95 4Q/98 07/20/95 4652-Coatings and Ink Manufacturing 2004-4653-Adhesives 4Q/92 2Q/9l4 3/17/94 3/17/95 4661-Organic Solvents 1Q/96 1Q/98 2Q/99 2Q/01 To be incorporated into Rule 4663 4662-Organic Solvent Degreasing Operations 1Q/94 1Q/96 1Q/96 1Q/98 2Q/99 2Q/01 Final Workshop: 1/2001 Adoption: 3/2001 4663-Organic Solvent Waste 2Q/96 2Q/98 2Q/99 2Q/01 Workshop 2 2/2001 Final Workshop: 5/2001 Adoption: 8/2001 4671-Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Perc deregulated as a VOC on 12/18/97 4684-Polyester Resin Operations 3Q/93 1Q/95 5/19/94 5/19/96 5
1991 AQAP 94 Triennial Plan 97 Triennial Plan Actual Rule Notes 4692-Commercial Charbroiling 2Q/96 2Q/98 On hold - Only insignificant emission reductions would occur 4702-Stationary Internal Combustion Engines 2Q/93 4Q/94 2Q/95 4Q/99 12/19/96 5/31/01 Adopted as an amendment to Rule 4701 4703-Stationary Gas Turbine 2Q/93 4Q/96 8/18/94 8/18/00 4903-Residential and Commercial Water Heaters 2001-6
TABLE 2 TRANSPORTATION CONTROL MEASURES AND INDIRECT SOURCES 1991 AIR QUALITY ATTAINMENT PLAN Indirect Source Control /Transportation Control Measure Development Implementation Status Enhanced CEQA Participation 1992 1992 Ongoing program, District reviews and comments on air quality issues on multiple CEQA documents from agencies throughout its boundaries each year. Air Quality Elements 1992 1992 Air Quality Guidelines for General Plans was adopted in October 1995 New and Modified Indirect Source Review 1991-1992 1993 District is relying on voluntary programs rather than adopting a rule. Prepared Designs for Air Quality in 1997 and a land use/transportation video This or That in for use in promoting voluntary programs. Smoking Vehicles 1992 1993 Ongoing program since 1993. Between 1993 and 1999, over 37,400 smoking vehicles have been reported, with an average 28.5% response rate from persons receiving smoking vehicle letters each year. Traffic Flow Improvements Ongoing Ongoing Public Transit Ongoing Ongoing Passenger Rail and Support Ongoing Ongoing Facilities Ongoing program. The TPAs have implemented traffic flow improvements including signal synchronization, interconnection, and improved timing projects. In some cases these improvements were funded through the District AB2766 (REMOVE). Ongoing program: Public transit programs continue to occur. Ongoing program: The Valley continues to advocate for better rail service. The Altamonte Commuter Express (ACE) began operation in 1999 and carries more than 9000 passengers per day. Rideshare FY 1992-93* FY 1993-94 Ongoing program: Each of the District s transportation planning agencies has a voluntary rideshare program that includes services such as carpool ride matching and employer ridesharing assistance. Park and Ride Lots Suburban Area Lots FY 1993-94* FY 1994-95 Ongoing program: TPA s fund park and ride lots each year with CMAQ funds. 7
Indirect Source Control /Transportation Control Measure Development Implementation Status Park and Ride Lots Fringe Area Lots F Y 1994-95 FY 1995-96 Ongoing program: TPA s fund park and ride lots each year with CMAQ funds. Bicycling FY 1992-93* FY 1993-94 Ongoing program. There are numerous ongoing bicycle programs throughout the SJV, with funding provided by various cities and counties and by the District through its AB2766 (REMOVE) Trip Reduction FY 1992-93 FY 1993-1994 District adopted Rule 9001, but rule was rescinded due to state legislation prohibiting such programs. The program is not currently being actively pursued. Parking Management Supply Limits FY 1994-1995 FY 1995- District encouraged the program through Rule 9001; program lost impetus when rule was rescinded. The program is currently being actively pursued. Parking Management Increased Prices FY 1994-1995 FY 1995- District encouraged the program through Rule 9001; program lost impetus when rule was rescinded. Telecommunications FY 1992-1993* FY 1993-1994 District encouraged the program through Rule 9001; some programs lost impetus when rule was rescinded. District developed a telecommunications network for its 3 offices in October. Alternative Work Schedules FY 1992-1993* FY 1993-94 District encouraged the program through Rule 9001; program lost some impetus when rule was rescinded. The District began an alternative work schedule in 1997. Fleet Operator Alternate Fuels FY 1992-93 FY 1993-94 Ongoing. In 1997, the District initiated its Heavy Duty Vehicle Emission Reduction, which provides financial incentives for the purchase of new, replacement or retrofit technology for low emission heavy-duty on-road and off-road vehicles meeting program requirements. The District also provides incentives for light-duty alternative-fuel vehicle purchases and leases through its REMOVE program. It also operated a voluntary Vehicle Buy-Back to remove pre-1982 vehicles from the road during 1997-1999. * had already been implemented in some areas within the SJVAB at the time of adoption of the AQAP. 8
TABLE 3 TRANSPORTATION CONTROL MEASURES AND INDIRECT SOURCES APPENDIX E, REVISED POST RATE OF PROGRESS PLAN Control Measure Status TCM-1 Traffic Flow Improvements TCM-2 Public Transit TCM-3 Rideshare s TCM-4 Bicycle s TCM-5 Alternative Fuels The TPAs have implemented traffic flow improvements including signal synchronization, interconnection, and improved timing projects. In some cases these improvements were funded through the District AB2766 (REMOVE). Ongoing program: Public transit programs continue to occur. Each of the District s TPAs has a voluntary rideshare program that includes services such as carpool ride matching and employer ridesharing assistance. There are numerous ongoing bicycle programs throughout the SJV, with funding provided by various cities and counties and by the District through its AB2766 (REMOVE) In 1997, the District initiated its Heavy Duty Vehicle Emission Reduction, which provides financial incentives for the purchase of new, replacement or retrofit technology for low emission heavy-duty on-road and off-road vehicles meeting program requirements. The District also provides incentives for light-duty alternative-fuel vehicle purchases and leases through its REMOVE program. It also operated a voluntary Vehicle Buy-Back to remove pre-1982 vehicles from the road during 1997-1999. Model Air Quality Element Air Quality Guidelines for General Plans was adopted in October 1995 Enhanced CEQA Review Ongoing, District reviews and comments on air quality issues on multiple CEQA documents from agencies throughout its boundaries each year. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) The District s REMOVE program has been in effect since 1992-1993. Between 1992 and 1999, Surcharge Vehicle Emission Reduction the program has resulted in 2,304 tons of emission reductions at a total cost of $22,588,166. Fleet Operators Light Emission Vehicle (LEV) Rule Development Auto Buy-Back Coordinate Valley-Wide Regional Transportation Planning Agency Process Rule not adopted because California adopted a low emission vehicle program that satisfied the federal requirement for the rule. implemented as a District-Managed program during the 1995- fiscal year and is ongoing through 1999. A number of valley wide transportation planning groups are currently active. These include the Modeler s Working Group, Conformity Working Group and the TPA Directors Association. 9
Control Measure Incident Management/Call-Box Comprehensive Signal Synchronization System Emergency Freeway Towing Service Valley Rail Consolidation Indirect Source Review Rule Congestion Management Plans Smoking Vehicle Public Education s Status Implementation ongoing. Several Counties have already implemented the program and two counties are currently studying the possible implementation of the program. Implementation ongoing: CMAQ funds are being widely used throughout the Valley to implement this program. The program continues to be implemented in Fresno County. Not implemented, efforts are ongoing. District is relying on voluntary programs rather than adopting a rule. Prepared Designs for Air Quality in 1997 and a land use/transportation video This or That in for use in promoting voluntary programs. Implementation is limited to only some counties in the Valley. Ongoing program since 1993. Between 1993 and 1999, over 37,400 smoking vehicles have been reported, with about a 29 percent response rate from individuals receiving a Smoking Vehicle letter. The District began an ozone season public education program, Spare the Air, in and has a number of ongoing public outreach programs to schools, children and the general public. 10