Antelope Valley 

Air Quality Management District 

Final 

Staff Report 

Adoption Of The 

Federal Negative Declarations for 51 Source Categories 

Adopted on 

September 19, 2006 

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STAFF REPORT 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Federal Negative Declarations for 51 CTG Source Categories 

I. PURPOSE OF STAFF REPORT ...........................................................................................1 

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY....................................................................................................1

III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION............................................................................................2 

IV. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST ..........................................................................3 

V. DISCUSSION OF LEGAL REQUIREMENTS...................................................................4 

A. REQUIRED ELEMENTS/FINDINGS ..........................................................................4 

1. State Findings Required for Adoption of Rules & Regulations ......................4 

a. Necessity..............................................................................................4 

b. Authority..............................................................................................4 

c. Clarity ..................................................................................................4 

d. Consistency..........................................................................................4 

e. Non-duplication ...................................................................................5 

f. Reference..............................................................................................5 

g. Public Notice & Comment, Public Hearing ........................................5 

2. Federal Elements (SIP Submittals, Other Federal Submittals)........................5 

a. Satisfaction of Underlying Federal Requirements...............................5 

b. Public Notice and Comment................................................................6 

c. Availability of Document ....................................................................6 

d. Notice to Specified Entities .................................................................6 

e. Public Hearing ......................................................................................6 

f. Legal Authority to Adopt and Implement ............................................6 

g. Applicable State Laws and Regulations Were Followed ....................6 

B. WRITTEN ANALYSIS OF EXISTING REQUIREMENTS ........................................7 

C. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS ..............................................................................................7 

1. General.............................................................................................................7 

2. Incremental Cost Effectiveness ......................................................................7 

D. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS (CEQA) ..................................................................7 

E. SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS .................................................8 

1. Potential Environmental Impacts.....................................................................8 

2. Mitigation of Impacts ......................................................................................8 

3. Alternative Methods of Compliance................................................................8 
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F. PUBLIC REVIEW..........................................................................................................8

VI. TECHNICAL DISCUSSION...............................................................................................8 

A. SIP HISTORY..............................................................................................................13 

1. SIP History.....................................................................................................13 

2. SIP Analysis...................................................................................................13 

3. SIP Submission..............................................................................................14 

Apendix A – Federal Negative Declarations for 51 Source Categories ................................... A-1 

Appendix B - Public Notice Documents .....................................................................................B-1 

Appendix C - Public Comments and Responses .........................................................................C-1 

Appendix D - California Environmental Quality Act Documentation....................................... D-1 

Appendix E - Bibliography..........................................................................................................E-1 
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STAFF REPORT 

Federal Negative Declarations for 51 Source Categories

I. PURPOSE OF STAFF REPORT 

A staff report serves several discrete purposes. Its primary purpose is to provide a summary and 

background material to the members of the Governing Board. This allows the members of the 

Governing Board to be fully informed before making any required decision. It also provides the 

documentation necessary for the Governing Board to make any findings, which are required by law to 

be made prior to the approval or adoption of a document. In addition, a staff report ensures that the 

correct procedures and proper documentation for approval or adoption of a document have been 

performed. Finally, the staff report provides evidence for defense against legal challenges regarding 

the propriety of the approval or adoption of the document. 

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

The Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) Governing Board was requested 

to conduct a public hearing, make findings, and then adopt a resolution adopting the Federal Negative 

Declarations for Fifty-One Source Categories and directing staff actions. These “Federal Negative 

Declarations” (FNDs) are different from the Negative Declarations associated with the California 

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Instead, these FNDs, once adopted by the Governing Board, 

serve as official certification to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) that 

there are no stationary sources or emitting facilities in these categories located within the area 

designated as non-attainment for ozone within the AVAQMD.

Adoption of the FNDs satisfies the specific federal requirement described below. Their adoption does 

not satisfy any other State or Federal requirements imposed upon the District. There are no emission 

reductions associated with this action because it does not change any existing rules or regulations. 

The Federal Clean Air Act (FCAA) requires areas designated non-attainment and classified moderate 

and above to implement RACT for sources subject to Control Technique Guidelines (CTG) documents 

issued by the USEPA for “major sources” of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and oxides of 

nitrogen (NOx) which are ozone precursors. On March 9, 2006, the USEPA shifted its ozone standard 

from measurement on a one-hour basis to an eight-hour basis (8-hour ozone standard). For purposes of 

the FCAA, portions of the District have been designated non-attainment for ozone and classified as 

moderate for the 8-hour standard. As a result of the shift to the 8-hour standard, USEPA is requiring 

that all non-attainment areas submit an updated RACT SIP Analysis. The purpose of the RACT SIP 

Analysis is to ensure that District Rules adequately address current RACT requirements. For those 

source categories not represented within the area designated non-attainment for ozone, USEPA 

requires the submission of a FND certifying that those sources are not present. These FNDs are 

revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP), and consequently they must be adopted after public 

notice and hearing (42 U.S.C. §7410(1), FCAA §110(1)). 
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III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION 

Staff recommends that the Governing Board of the AVAQMD, after conducting a public hearing, 

adopt the Federal Negative Declarations for Fifty-One Source Categories. Such action is necessary to 

satisfy the federal requirements for submission of FNDs for each source category not represented 

within the District covered by a CTG or which meets the definition of a major source. 

The Governing Board of the AVAQMD adopted the Federal Negative Declarations for Fifty-One 

Source Categories on September 19, 2006. 
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IV. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST 

The findings and analysis as indicated below are required for the procedurally correct adoption of the 

Federal Negative Declarations for Fifty-One Source Categories. Each item is discussed, if applicable, 

in Section V below. Copies of documents are included in the appropriate Appendix. 

FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR 

RULES & REGULATIONS 

 X Necessity 

 X Authority 

 X Clarity 

 X Consistency 

 X Non-duplication 

 X Reference 

 X Public Notice & Comment 

 X Public Hearing 

REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE 

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 

SUBMISSION (SIP): 

 X Public Notice & Comment 

 X Availability of Document 

 X Notice to Specified Entities (State, 

Air Districts, USEPA, Other States) 

 X Public Hearing 

 X Legal Authority to adopt and 

implement the document. 

 X Applicable State laws and 

regulations were followed. 

ELEMENTS OF A FEDERAL 

SUBMISSION 

 X Elements as set forth in applicable 

Federal law or regulations. 

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL 

QUALITY ACT REQUIREMENTS 

(CEQA):

N/A Ministerial Action 

 X Exemption 

N/A Negative Declaration 

N/A Environmental Impact Report 

N.A Appropriate findings, if necessary. 

N/A Public Notice & Comment 

SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL 

ANALYSIS (RULES & REGULATIONS 

ONLY): 

N/A Environmental impacts of 

compliance. 

N/A Mitigation of impacts. 

N/A Alternative methods of compliance. 

OTHER: 

 X Written analysis of existing air 

pollution control requirements 

N/A Economic Analysis 

 X Public Review 
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V. DISCUSSION OF LEGAL REQUIREMENTS 

A. REQUIRED ELEMENTS/FINDINGS 

This section discusses the State of California statutory requirements that apply to the adoption 

of the Federal Negative Declarations for 51 Source Categories. These are actions, that needed 

to be performed, and/or information, that needed to be provided in order to adopt the FNDs in a 

procedurally correct manner. 

1. State Findings Required for Adoption of Rules & Regulations: 

Before adopting, amending, or repealing a rule or regulation, the AVAQMD Governing 

Board is required to make findings of necessity, authority, clarity, consistency, nonduplication, and reference based upon relevant information presented at the hearing. 

The information below is provided to assist the Board in making these findings. 

a. Necessity: 

The adoption of the Federal Negative Declarations for 51 Source Categories

was necessary because for those source categories not represented within the 

area designated non-attainment for ozone, USEPA requires the submission of a 

FND certifying that those sources are not present.

b. Authority: 

AVAQMD has the authority pursuant to California Health and Safety Code (H 

& S Code) §40702, 40725-40728 to adopt, amend or repeal rules and 

regulations and to do such actions that are necessary or proper to execute the 

powers and duties granted to and imposed upon AVAQMD. 

c. Clarity: 

The adoption is clear in that it is written so that the persons subject to the 

document can easily understand the meaning. 

d. Consistency: 

The adoption of the Federal Negative Declarations for Fifty-One Source 

Categories is in harmony with, and not in conflict with or contradictory to any 

State law or regulation, Federal law or regulation, or court decisions. 
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e. Non-duplication: 

The adoption of the Federal Negative Declarations for Fifty-One Source 

Categories does not impose the same requirements as an existing State or 

federal law or regulation because Federal law requires the adoption and 

certification of “Negative Declarations” for those source categories not 

represented within the area designated non-attainment for ozone. 

f. Reference: 

AVAQMD has the authority pursuant to H & S Code §40702 to adopt, amend or 

repeal rules and regulations. 

g. Public Notice & Comment, Public Hearing: 

Notice for the public hearing for the proposed adoption of the Federal Negative 

Declarations for Fifty-One Source Categories was published August 19, 2006. 

See Appendix “B” for a copy of the public notice. See Appendix C for copies of 

comments, if any, and AVAQMD responses. 

2. Federal Elements (SIP Submittals, Other Federal Submittals). 

Submittals to USEPA are required to include various elements depending upon the type 

of document submitted and the underlying Federal law which requires the submittal. 

The information below indicates which elements were required for the adoption of the 

Federal Negative Declarations for Fifty-One Source Categories and how they were 

satisfied. 

a. Satisfaction of Underlying Federal Requirements: 

The adoption of the Federal Negative Declarations for Fifty-One Source 

Categories is subject to all the requirements for a SIP submittal because the 

RACT SIP Analysis “Negative Declarations” will be included in the AVAQMD 

SIP. The criteria for determining completeness of SIP submissions are set forth 

in 40 CFR Part 51, Appendix V, 2.0. 
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b. Public Notice and Comment: 

Notice for the public hearing for the proposed adoption of the Federal Negative 

Declarations for Fifty-One Source Categories was published August 19, 2006. 

See Appendix “B” for a copy of the public notice. 

c. Availability of Document: 

Copies of the proposed adoption of the Federal Negative Declarations for FiftyOne Source Categories and the accompanying draft staff report were made 

available to the public on August 19, 2006. 

d. Notice to Specified Entities 

Copies of the proposed adoption of the Federal Negative Declarations for FiftyOne Source Categories and the accompanying draft staff report were mailed to 

all affected agencies, including but not limited to CARB and USEPA. The 

proposed adoption was sent to CARB and USEPA on August 15, 2006 as part of 

the 8-Hour Reasonably Available Control Technology – State Implementation 

Plan Analysis (RACT SIP Analysis).

e. Public Hearing: 

A public hearing to consider the proposed adoption of the Federal Negative 

Declarations for Fifty-One Source Categories was conducted on September 19, 

2006. 

f. Legal Authority to Adopt and Implement: 

The AVAQMD has the authority pursuant to H&S Code §40702 to adopt, 

amend, or repeal rules and regulations and to do such acts as may be necessary 

or proper to execute the duties imposed upon the AVAQMD. 

g. Applicable State Laws and Regulations Were Followed: 

Public notice and hearing procedures pursuant to H&S Code §§40725-40728 

have been followed. See Section (V)(A)(1) above for compliance with state 

findings required pursuant to H&S Code §40727. See Section (V)(B) below for 

compliance with the required analysis of existing requirements pursuant to H&S 

Code §40727.2. See Section (V)(C) for compliance with economic analysis 

requirements pursuant to H&S Code §40920.6. See Section (V)(D) below for 

compliance with provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act 

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B. WRITTEN ANALYSIS OF EXISTING REQUIREMENTS 

H & S Code §40727.2 requires air districts to prepare a written analysis of all existing 

federal air pollution control requirements that apply to the same equipment or source 

type as the rule proposed for modification by the district. The adoption of the Federal 

Negative Declarations for Fifty-One Source Categories required the district to adopt 

and certify FND’s for those source categories not represented within the area designated 

non-attainment for ozone. 

C. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS 

1. General 

Adoption of the FNDs identified source categories not represented within the area 

designated non-attainment. The adoption will have no economic impact. 

2. Incremental Cost Effectiveness 

Pursuant to H&S Code §40920.6, incremental cost effectiveness calculations are 

required for rules and regulations which are adopted or amended to meet the California 

Clean Air Act requirements for Best Available Retrofit Control Technology (BARCT) 

or “all feasible measures” to control volatile compounds, oxides of nitrogen or oxides of 

sulfur. 

The adoption of the Federal Negative Declarations for Fifty-One Source Categories is 

not subject to incremental cost effectiveness calculations because this rule does not 

impose BARCT or “all feasible measures”. 

D. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS (CEQA) 

Through the process described below, it was determined that a Notice of Exemption was the 

appropriate CEQA process for the adoption of the Federal Negative Declarations for Fifty-One 

Source Categories. 

1. The adoption of the Federal Negative Declarations for Fifty-One Source 

Categories met the CEQA definition of "project." They are not "ministerial" 

actions. 

2. The adoption of the Federal Negative Declarations for 51 Source Categories is 

exempt from CEQA review because it will not create any adverse impacts on the 

environment. Because there is no potential that the adoption might cause the 

release of additional air contaminants or create any adverse environmental 

impacts, a Class 8 categorical exemption (14 Cal. Code Reg. §15308) applies. 
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E. SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 

1. Potential Environmental Impacts 

There are no potential negative environmental impacts of compliance with the adoption 

of the FND’s. 

2. Mitigation of Impacts 

N/A 

3. Alternative Methods of Compliance 

N/A 

F. PUBLIC REVIEW 

See Staff Report Section (V)(A)(1)(g) and (2)(b), as well as Appendix B. 

VI. TECHNICAL DISCUSSION 

USEPA is requiring that all non-attainment areas submit an updated RACT SIP Analysis. The 

purpose of the RACT SIP Analysis is to ensure that District Rules adequately address current 

RACT requirements. Current AVAQMD review has identified many source categories that do 

not have corresponding sources (major or minor) within the jurisdiction of the AVAQMD. For 

these source categories the AVAQMD filed FNDs. In some cases the FND is merely an update 

of an earlier FND. Table 1 gives a brief overview of the FNDs and the underlying CTG or 

other RACT document evaluated for the adoption of the Federal Negative Declarations for 51 

CTG Source Categories. 

Table 1 

Fifty-One Proposed Federal Negative Declarations 

Source Category CTG/RACT Guidance Document 

New Federal Negative Declarations 

Batch Processes ACT Document-Control of VOC Emissions from Batch 

Processes (EPA-453/R-93-017 or EPA-453/R-93-020, 

2/94). 

Electric Power Generating Systems Summary of NOx Control Technologies and their 

Availability and Extent of Application (EPA-450/3-92-

004, 2/92). 

Summary of NOx Control Technologies and their 

Availability and Extent of Application (EPA-450/3-92-

004, 2/92). 

40 CFR subpart Cb- Emission Guidelines and 

Compliance Schedules for Municipal Waste 

Combustors. 

Municipal Waste Combustors (MWC) & Large 

MWC 

40 CFR 62 subpart FFF, Federal Plan for Existing 

Large MWC Units. 
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Petroleum Refining Catalytic Crackers and CO 

Boilers 

Summary of NOx Control Technologies and their 

Availability and Extent of Application (EPA-450/3-92-

004, 2/92). 

Metallurgical Processes Summary of NOx Control Technologies and their 

Availability and Extent of Application (EPA-450/3-92-

004, 2/92). 

Summary of NOx Control Technologies and their 

Availability and Extent of Application (EPA-450/3-92-

004, 2/92). 

Adipic Acid Plants 

ACT Document-Nitric and Adipic Acid Manufacturing 

Plants (EPA-450/3-91-026, 12/91). 

Explosive Manufacturing Plants Summary of NOx Control Technologies and their 

Availability and Extent of Application (EPA-450/3-92-

004, 2/92). 

Coal Preparation Plants Control Techniques for Nitrogen Oxides Emissions from 

Stationary Sources-Second Edition (EPA-450/1-78-001, 

1/78). 

Aerosol Coatings Control of Volatile Organic Emissions From Existing 

Stationary Sources, Volume I: Control Methods For 

Surface Coating Operations (EPA-450/2-76-028, 11/76, 

NTIS PB-260-386) 

Architectural Coatings National VOC Emission Standards for Architectural 

Coatings (40 CFR 59 Subpart D, 9/11/98 

Large Appliance Coating Operations Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Existing 

Stationary Sources, Vol V: Surface Coating of Large 

Appliances 

Surface Coating of Automotive/Transportation 

and Business Machine Plastic Parts 

ACT Document: Surface Coating of 

Automotive/Transportation and Business Machine 

Plastic Parts (EPA-453/R-94-017, 2/94) 

Wood Furniture Surface Coating Control of VOC Emissions from Wood Furniture 

Manufacturing Operations CTG-MACT draft MACT 5-

94; Final CTG (EPA-453/R-96-007, 4/96, NTIS PB-96-

178-769). Also see 61 FR 25223 and 61 FR 50823, 

9/27/96 

Plywood Veneer Dryers Control Techniques for Organic Emissions from 

Plywood Veneer Dryers (EPA-450/3-83-012, 5/83). This 

document is labeled as a Control Technique Document 

(CTD) rather than an ACT. The information is similar to 

that in an ACT. 

Gasoline Bulk Plants Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Bulk 

Gasoline Plants (EPA-450/2-77-035, 12/77, NTIS PB276-722), CTG 

Equipment Leaks from Natural Gas/Gasoline 

Processing Plants 

Control of VOC Equipment Leaks from Natural 

Gas/Gasoline Processing Plants (EPA-450/2-83-007, 

12/83, NTIS PB-84-161-520), CTG 

Organic Waste Process Vents ACT Document- Organic Waste Process Vents (EPA450/3-91-007, 12/90, NTIS PB-91-148270). 

Leaks from Petroleum Refinery Equipment Control of VOC Leaks from Petroleum Refinery 

Equipment (EPA-450/2-78-036, 6/78, NTIS PB-286-

158), 
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Air Oxidation Processes (SOCMI) Control of VOC Emissions from Air Oxidation 

Processes in Synthetic Organic Chemical 

Manufacturing Industry (EPA-450/3-84-015, 12/84, 

NTIS PB-85-164-275), CTG. 

Reactor and Distillation Processes (SOCMI) Control of VOC Emissions from Reactor Processes and 

Distillation Operations in SOCMI (EPA-450/4-91-031, 

11/15/93, NTIS PB-92-180-009), CTG. 

Tank Truck Gasoline Loading Terminals 

>76,000 L 

Control of Hydrocarbons from Tank Truck Gasoline 

Loading Terminals (EPA-450/2-77-026, 12/77, NTIS 

PB-275-060), CTG. 

Petroleum Refinery Process Heaters ACT Document-NOx Emissions from Process Heaters 

(Revised) (EPA-453/R-93-034, 9/93). 

Fossil Fuel-Fired Utility Boilers ACT Document-NOx Emissions from Utility Boilers 

(EPA-453/R-94-023, 3/94). 

Iron and Steel Manufacturing NOx Emissions from Iron and Steel Mills (EPA-453/R94-065, 9/94). 

Commercial Bakery Ovens ACT Document-Bakery Oven Emissions (EPA-453/R92-017, 12/92). 

Ethylene Oxide Sterilization/Fumigation 

Operations 

ACT Document-Ethylene Oxide Sterilization/Fumigation 

Operations (EPA-450/3-89-007, 3/89, NTIS PB-90-131-

434). 

Phosphate Fertilizer Plants Control of Fluoride Emissions from Existing Phosphate 

Fertilizer Plants (EPA-450/2-77-005, 3/77). 

Leather Finishing Operations Air Emissions and Control Technology for Leather 

Tanning and Finishing Operations (EPA-453/R-93-025, 

6/93). 

Manufacture of Synthesized Pharmaceutical 

Products 

Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Manufacture 

of Synthesized Pharmaceutical Products (EPA-450/2-

78-029, 12/78, NTIS PB-290-580), CTG. 

Manufacture of Styrene-Butadiene Copolymers Control of VOC Emissions from Manufacture of 

Styrene-Butadiene Copolymers-Preliminary Draft CTG, 

4/81. 

Polystyrene Foam Manufacturing Polystyrene Foam Manufacturing (EPA-450/3-90-020, 

NTIS PB-91-102111). 

Manufacture of Pneumatic Rubber Tires Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Manufacture 

of Pneumatic Rubber Tires (EPA-450/2-78-030, 12/78, 

NTIS PB-290-557), CTG. 

Sulfuric Acid Manufacturing Units Control of Sulfuric Acid Mist Emissions from Existing 

Sulfuric Acid Production Units (EPA-450/2-77-019, 

9/77). 

Industrial Waste Water ACT Document: Air Emissions from Industrial 

Wastewater (4/94). ACT consists of cover memo with 

option tables and CTG draft. 

Collection and Treatment of Industrial 

Wastewater from the Organic Chemicals, 

Plastics and Synthetic Fibers Industry, the 

Pesticides Manufacturing Industry and the 

Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and 

Disposal Facilities Industry 

Control of VOC Emissions from Industrial Wastewater 

CTG Draft (EPA-453/D-93-056, 9/92). 

Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and 

Disposal Facilities (TSDF) 

Control Techniques for VOC Emissions from Stationary 

Sources (EPA-453/R-92-018, 12/92, NTIS PB-93-150-

258). 
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Vegetable Oil Processing Control Techniques for VOC Emissions from Stationary 

Sources (EPA-453/R-92-018, 12/92, NTIS PB-93-150-

258). 

Beer and Wine Production Control Techniques for VOC Emissions from Stationary 

Sources (EPA-453/R-92-018, 12/92, NTIS PB-93-150-

258). 

Whiskey Warehousing Control Techniques for VOC Emissions from Stationary 

Sources (EPA-453/R-92-018, 12/92, NTIS PB-93-150-

258). 

Federal Negative Declarations Requiring Updating 

Manufacture of Pharmaceuticals and 

Cosmetics 

ACT Document-Control of VOC Emissions from Batch 

Processes (EPA-453/R-93-017 or EPA-453/R-93-020, 

2/94). 

Manufacture of High Density Polyethylene, 

Polypropylene and Polystyrene 

Control of VOC Emissions from Manufacture of HighDensity Polyethylene, Polypropylene, and Polystyrine 

Resins (EPA-450/3-83-008, 11/83, NTIS PB-84-134-

600), CTG. 

Equipment used in Synthetic Organic Chemical 

Polymers and Resin Manufacturing 

Applies to emissions from equipment used in synthetic 

organic chemical polymers and resins 

Refinery Vacuum-Producing Systems, 

Wastewater Separators and Process Unit 

Turnarounds 

Control of Refinery Vacuum Producing Systems, 

Wastewater Separators, and Process Unit Turnarounds 

(EPA-450/2-77-025, 10/77, NTIS PB-275-662), CTG. 

Motor Vehicle Assembly Line Coating 

Operations 

ACT Document: Surface Coating of 

Automotive/Transportation and Business Machine 

Plastic Parts (EPA-453/R-94-017, 

Marine Coating Operations Control of Volatile Organic Emissions From Existing 

Stationary Sources, Volume I: Control Methods For 

Surface Coating Operations (EPA-450/2-76-028, 11/76, 

NTIS PB-260-386) 

Metal Container, Closure and Coil Coating 

Operations 

Control of Volatile Organic Emissions From Existing 

Stationary Sources, Volume I: Control Methods For 

Surface Coating Operations (EPA-450/2-76-028, 11/76, 

NTIS PB-260-386) 

Control of Volatile Organic Emissions From Existing 

Stationary Sources, Volume I: Control Methods For 

Surface Coating Operations (EPA-450/2-76-028, 11/76, 

NTIS PB-260-386) 

Magnet Wire Coating Operations 

Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Existing 

Stationary Sources, Volume IV: Surface Coating of 

Insulation of Magnet Wire (EPA-450/2-77-033, 12/77, 

NTIS PB-278-258), CTG. 

Summary of NOx Control Technologies and their 

Availability and Extent of Application (EPA-450/3-92-

004, 2/92). 

Glass Melting Furnaces 

ACT Document-NOx Emissions from Glass 

Manufacturing (EPA-453/R-94-037, 6/94). 

Cement Kilns Summary of NOx Control Technologies and their 

Availability and Extent of Application (EPA-450/3-92-

004, 2/92). 
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 ACT Document-NOx Emissions from Cement 

Manufacturing (EPA-453/R-94-004, 3/94). Updated 

September 2000. 

Summary of NOx Control Technologies and their 

Availability and Extent of Application (EPA-450/3-92-

004, 2/92). 

Nitric Acid Units 

ACT Document-Nitric and Adipic Acid Manufacturing 

Plants (EPA-450/3-91-026, 12/91). 

Boilers and Process Heaters in Petroleum 

Refineries 

Summary of NOx Control Technologies and their 

Availability and Extent of Application (EPA-450/3-92-

004, 2/92). 
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A. SIP HISTORY 

1. SIP History. 

The AVAPCD came into existence pursuant to statute on July 1, 1997 Health & 

Safety Code 40106, A.B. 266-Knight Ch. 542, statutes of 1996). The rules and 

regulations of the SCAQMD remain in effect within the AVAPCD until the 

AVAPCD Governing Board adopts, amends or rescinds new ones Health & 

Safety Code 40106(e)). Since the SIP applies to the territory for which it was 

approved at the time it was approved, the AVAPCD also inherited the 

SCAQMD SIP applicable to the Los Angeles County portion of the South East 

Air Basin (now called the Mojave Desert Air Basin) prior to July 1, 1997. On 

January 1, 2002 the AVAQMD was created pursuant to statute H&S Code 

41300 et seq.) to replace the AVAPCD. Once again the SIP in effect at the time 

of the change remained in effect until the AVAQMD Governing Board 

superceded, amended or rescinded it. 

2. SIP Analysis. 

The AVAQMD has a variety of FNDs adopted or carried over from its predecessor 

agencies. These are: 

a. Refinery Process Turnaround, 40 CFR 52.222(a)(6)(ii) - 05/17/00 65 FR 

31267

b. Motor Vehicle Assembly & Component Coating Operations, 40 CFR 

52.222(a)(6)(i) - 05/17/00 65 FR 31267 

c. Marine Coating Operations, 40 CFR 52.222(a)(6)(iii) - ?

d. Marine Tank Vessel Operations, (Adopted 1/20/98 upon rescission of 

Rule 1142, SIP submittal) 

e. Thermally Enhanced Oil Recovery Wells, 40 CFR 52.222(a)(6)(iii) - ?

f. Cement Kilns, 40 CFR 52.222(b)(4)(ii) - 05/17/00 65 FR 31267

g. Emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen from Glass Melting Furnaces, 40 CFR 

52.222(b)(4)(ii) - 05/17/00 65 FR 31267

h. Emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen from Boilers & Process Heaters, 40 

CFR 52.222(b)(4)(i) - 05/17/00 65 FR 31267 

i. Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetic Manufacturing Operations, 40 CFR 

52.222(a)(6)(iv) - 11/03/00 65 FR 66175 

j. Nitric Acid Units, 40 CFR 52.222(b)(4)(iii) - 11/03/00 65 FR 66175 

k. Metal Can and Coil Coating Operations, 40 CFR 52.222(a)(6)(v) – 

09/21/04 69 FR 56355 

l. Magnet Wire Coating Operations, 40 CFR 52.222(a)(6)(v) – 09/21/04 69 

FR 56355 

m. Resin Manufacturing, 40 CFR 52.222(a)(6)(vi) - 09/21/04 69 FR 56355

n. Surfactant Manufacturing, 40 CFR 52.222(a)(6)(vi) - 09/21/04 69 FR 

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The AVAQMD has determined that no sources in the fifty-one source categories listed 

in Table 1 exist within its jurisdiction. 

3. SIP Submission. 

The Federal Negative Declarations for 51 CTG Source Categories are to be included in 

the State Implementation Plan (SIP) and therefore require submission to USEPA. The 

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Federal Negative Declarations for 51 Source Categories 

Adopted Version 

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PUBLIC NOTICE DOCUMENTS

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PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

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District response to USEPA comments 

General Comments

(1) Addressed in the 8-Hour Ozone Reasonably Available Control Technology – State 

Implementation Plan Analysis (RACT SIP Analysis) Staff Report, Appendix C. 

(2) See response to comment (1). 

CTG Sources – Negative Declaration

(3) This document, “Proposed Adoption Of The Federal Negative Declarations For 51 

Source Categories” includes the requested FND language as follows: 

“The AVAQMD has examined its permit files, emissions inventory and other 

documentation and has determined that there are no sources in the fifty-one source 

categories referenced in attachment A, located within the jurisdiction of the AVAQMD 

and none are anticipated in the near future”. 

 (4) See response to comment (3). 

(5) The District does not have sources in any of the categories identified. 

In the USEPA comment letter, enclosure (3) page 1 it is suggested that an addition FND 

should be adopted for the source category “ Surface Coating Operations At 

Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Facilities”. We have determined that this source category 

is already covered by the “Marine Coating Operations” FND. 

Required RACT Actions

 (6) See response to comment (1). 

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CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT 

DOCUMENTATION

(to be included as available) 

1. Notice of Exemption – Los Angeles County, 09/26/2006 
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BIBLIOGRAPHY

The following documents were consulted in the preparation of this staff report and the proposed 

adoption of the Federal Negative Declarations for Fifty-One Source Categories: 

1. Environmental Protection Agency – Final Rule to Implement the 8-Hour Ozone 

NAAQS (70 FR 71617, November 29, 2005) 

2. EPA – various CTGs, ACTs, and other documents 

3. EPA – letter from Andrew Steckel, EPA Region IX to Kurt Karperos, ARB dated 

March 9, 2006 – RACT SIP 

4. EPA – letter from Andrew Steckel, EPA Region IX to Kurt Kaperos, ARB dated 

April 4, 2006 – RACT CTG table 

5. California Health and Safety Code – various sections 
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