# 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 REQUI REMENTS 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 Envi ronmental Impacts.....................................................................8 2. Mitigation of Impacts ......................................................................................8 3. Alternative Methods of Compliance................................................................8TC- 2 AVAQMD Fed. Neg. Dec. d1 Final Staff Report, 10/18/2006 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-1AVAQMD Fed. Neg. Dec. d1 1 Final Staff Report, 10/18/2006 

### 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 ma king 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 eviden ce 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 Di strict (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 Negativ e 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 Stat es 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 federa l requirement described below. Their adoption does not satisfy any other State or Federal requirement s 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 de signated 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 vol atile 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 desi gnated 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 adequa tely 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 t hose 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)).2 AVAQMD Fed. Neg. Dec. d1 Final Staff Report, 10/18/2006 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.AVAQMD Fed. Neg. Dec. d1 3 Final Staff Report, 10/18/2006 IV. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

The findings and analysis as indicated below are re quired 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, USEP A, 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 Review4 AVAQMD Fed. Neg. Dec. d1 Final Staff Report, 10/18/2006 V. DISCUSSION OF LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

A. REQUIRED ELEMENTS/FINDINGS

This section discusses the State of California st atutory 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 GoverningBoard 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.AVAQMD Fed. Neg. Dec. d1 5 Final Staff Report, 10/18/2006 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 a doption 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, 2.0.6 AVAQMD Fed. Neg. Dec. d1 Final Staff Report, 10/18/2006 b. Public Notice and Comment:

Notice for the public hearing for the proposed a doption 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 a doption 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 (CEQA).AVAQMD Fed. Neg. Dec. d1 7 Final Staff Report, 10/18/2006 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 cate gories 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.8 AVAQMD Fed. Neg. Dec. d1 Final Staff Report, 10/18/2006 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 ha s 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 ove rview 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-Contro l 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.AVAQMD Fed. Neg. Dec. d1 9 Final Staff Report, 10/18/2006 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 Volat ile 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 Tec hniques 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 BulkGasoline 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 Docum ent- Organic Waste Process Vents (EPA450/3-91-007, 12/90, NTIS PB-91-148270). Leaks from Petroleum Refinery Equipment Cont rol of VOC Leaks from Petroleum Refinery Equipment (EPA-450/2-78-036, 6/78, NTIS PB-286- 158),10 AVAQMD Fed. Neg. Dec. d1 Final Staff Report, 10/18/2006 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 Docu ment-NOx Emissions from Process Heaters (Revised) (EPA-453/R-93-034, 9/93)

. Fossil Fuel-Fired Utility Boilers ACT Docum ent-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 Docum ent-Bakery Oven Emissions (EPA-453/R92-017, 12/92). Ethylene Oxide Sterilization/Fumigation Operations ACT Document-Ethylene Oxi de Sterilization/Fumigation Operations (EPA-450/3-89-007, 3/89, NTIS PB-90-131- 434). Phosphate Fertilizer Plants Control of Fl uoride Emissions from Existing Phosphate Fertilizer Plants (EPA-450/2-77-005, 3/77). Leather Finishing Operations Air Emi ssions 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 Pharmaceut ical Products (EPA-450/2- 78-029, 12/78, NTIS PB-290-580), CTG. Manufacture of Styrene-Butadiene Copolymers Contro l of VOC Emissions from Manufacture of Styrene-Butadiene Copolymers- Preliminary Draft CTG, 4/81. Polystyrene Foam Manufacturing Polystyr ene 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 Producti on Units (EPA-450/2-77-019, 9/77). Industrial Waste Water ACT Document: Air Emissions from Industrial Wastewater (4/94). ACT cons ists 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).AVAQMD Fed. Neg. Dec. d1 11 Final Staff Report, 10/18/2006 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, Poly propylene, 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 Vo latile 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).12 AVAQMD Fed. Neg. Dec. d1 Final Staff Report, 10/18/2006 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).AVAQMD Fed. Neg. Dec. d1 13 Final Staff Report, 10/18/2006 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 5635514 AVAQMD Fed. Neg. Dec. d1 Final Staff Report, 10/18/2006 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 request for SIP inclusion is in the CARB submission package submitted 10/18/2006.AVAQMD Fed. Neg. Dec. d1 A

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### APPENDIX "A" Federal Negative Declarations for 51 Source Categories Adopted Version

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### APPENDIX "B" PUBLIC NOTICE DOCUMENTS

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### APPENDIX "C" 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).

Future CTGs

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### APPENDIX "D" CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DOCUMENTATION (to be included as available)

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### APPENDIX "E" 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 sectionsE-2 AVAQMD Fed. Neg. Dec. d1 Final Staff Report, 10/18/2006 This page intentionally left blank.