TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Air Quality Management District
MEETING DATE: September 21, 2016
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Robert A. Scaglione
PHONE:
463-4354
ITEM TYPE: Noticed Public Hearing
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 20 Mins
AGENDA TITLE:
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Noticed Public Hearing - Discussion and Possible Action including Adoption of Resolution to Amend Regulation 1, Air Pollution Control Rules of the Air Quality Management District to Conform with Federal Requirements
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Adopt Resolution to amend Mendocino County Quality Management District Regulation 1, Air Pollution Control Rules as written and authorize Chair to sign same; authorize the Air Pollution Control Officer to submit the adopted amendments to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for inclusion in the State Implementation Plan (SIP); withdraw Rule 1-221 and Rule 1-494 from the SIP or from submittal into the SIP, as applicable; and file a notice of categorical exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Clean Air Act requires states to submit to the EPA plans that implement, maintain, and enforce national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). These plans, known as State Implementation Plans (SIPs), must be updated as air quality standards are changed or new ones are adopted. The EPA is approving most of California's SIP submittals; in addition, the EPA is currently finalizing disapproval for narrow deficiencies for several districts, including the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit program requirements to regulate Particulate Matter <2.5 microns (PM2.5). The District drafted amendments to Rule 1-130, Definitions, Rule 1-200, Permitting Requirements, Rule 1-220, New Source Review, and Rule 1-230, Action on Applications to correct noted deficiencies. The amendments have b...
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