MINUTES OF THE GOVERNING BOARD 

OF THE ANTELOPE VALLEY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 

LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA 

AGENDA ITEM Z 

DATE: October 15, 2013 

RECOMMENDATION: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider the amendment of 

Rule 1130 - Graphic Arts and the rescission of Rule 1128 - Paper, Fabric, and Film 

Coating Operations; 2. Continue hearing to November 19, 2013. 

SUMMARY: The proposed amendment of Rule 1130 - Graphic Arts will satisfy the 

provisions of former Health & Safety (H&S) Code §39614(d) which required the 

adoption of readily available, feasible and cost-effective control measures for particulate 

matter as well as to satisfy 42 U.S.C. §§75lla (Federal Clean Air Act (FCAA) § 182) 

which requires that ozone nonattainment areas implement Reasonably Available Control 

Technology (RACT) for sources that are subject to Control Technology Guidelines 

(CTGs) for major sources of ozone. This rule amendment incorporates the provisions of 

Rule 1128 into the amended version of Rule 1130, as the basis for the rules are similar 

and many redundancies exist. Rule 1128 is proposed for rescission. Continuation of the 

proposed action is necessary to address comments received from the United States 

Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). 

BACKGROUND: On July l, 1997 the Antelope Valley Air Pollution Control District 

(AVAPCD) was created pursuant to statute (former H&S Code §40106, AB. 266-Knight 

Ch. 542, statutes of 1996) and assumed all air pollution control responsibilities from the 

South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) for the area of Los Angeles 

County outside the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB). The SCAQMD rules in effect within 

the jurisdiction of the AV APCD remained in effect until the AV APCD Governing Board 

superceded, amended or rescinded them. On January 1, 2002 the Antelope Valley Air 

Quality Management District (AVAQMD) was created pursuant to statute (H&S Code 

§41300 et seq.) to replace the AV APCD. Once again the rules in effect at the time of the 

change remained in effect until the AV AQMD Governing Board superceded, amended or 

rescinded them. The SCAQMD last amended both Rule 1128 and Rule 1130 on March 

8, 1996 and these are the current versions in the AV AQMD rulebook. 

The AV AQMD has the authority pursuant to H&S Code §40702 to adopt, amend or 

repeal rules and regulations. The AV AQMD is proposing to amend Rule 1130 - Graphic 

Arts and to rescind Rule 1128 - Paper, Fabric, and Film Coating Operations. 

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I, CRYSTAL GOREE. DEPUTY CLERK OF THE GOVERNING BOARD 

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The provisions of Rule 1128 have been incorporated into the amended version of Rule 1130, as 

the basis for the rules are similar and many redundancies exist. 

Former H&S Code §39614(d) (expired by its terms January 1, 2011) required the AVAQMD to 

adopt the most readily available, feasible and cost-effective local control measures for Particulate 

Matter (PM) as contained on a list developed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). 

Since the AV AQMD committed to adopt such reasonable measures pursuant to H&S Code 

§39614(d) and is also required to do so to satisfy federal RACM requirements the AVAQMD 

evaluated the availability, feasibility and cost effectiveness of the applicable CARB coating 

operations (graphic arts) control measures to satisfy both requirements. This analysis is included 

in section (V)(C)(2) of the staff report. CARB has identified on its list of local control measures 

the "Coating Operations: Paper, Fabric, and Film Coating Operations" (referenced #76) strategy 

of specifying VOC content of applicable coatings, drying and curing processes, application 

methods and cleaning requirements. This measure has been identified as being currently 

implemented in the March 8, 1996 version of Rule 1128; therefore, no additional analysis is 

necessary. CARB has identified on its list of local control measures the "Coating Operations: 

Graphic Arts" (referenced #70) strategy of limiting VOC content of products to between 150-300 

g/L or by installing a control device. The AV AQMD committed to further evaluate this 

measure. The proposed amendments to Rule 1130 and the rescission of Rule 1128 address the 

PM Analysis. 

Additionally, the Federal Clean Air Act (FCAA) requires areas designated non-attainment and 

classified moderate and above to implement Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) 

for sources subject to Control Technology Guidelines (CTG) documents issued by USEPA for 

"major sources" of VOCs and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) which are ozone precursors. In 

September, 2006, USEPA adopted a new CTG covering lithographic printing materials, 

letterpress printing materials, flexible packaging printing materials and industrial cleaning 

solvents. USEPA has designated San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) 

Rule 4607 - Graphic Arts and Paper, Film, Foil, and Fabric Operations (12/18/08, SIP 

Approved 74 FR 52894 on 10/15/2009) and Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management 

District (SMAQMD) Rule 450 Graphic Arts Operations (10/23/08, SIP Approved 75 FR 18068 

on 04/09/2010) as RACT rules. SJVAPCD Rule 4607 was used as a basis for the amendments to 

Rule 1130 - Graphic Arts. 

The proposed amendments to Rule 1130 address both Former H&S Code §39614(d) and federal 

RACT requirements. The proposed amendments expand the applicability of the rule; updates 

definitions; updates VOC content limits for different graphic arts product categories; updates 

VOC emission control system limits; updates solvent cleaning operation limits; and, updates 

exemptions, recordkeeping and test methods. The provisions of Rule 1128 have been 
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incorporated into the amended version of Rule 1130, as the basis for the rules are similar and 

many redundancies exist. Rule 1128 is proposed for rescission. 

A Notice of Exemption, Categorical Exemption (Class 8; 14 Cal. Code Reg. §15308) will be 

prepared by the AVAQMD for the amendment of Rule 1130- Graphic Arts and the rescission of 

Rule 1128 - Paper, Fabric, and Film Coating Operations pursuant to the requirements of 

CEQA. 

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION: Health & Safety Code §§40702 and 40703 require 

the Governing Board to hold a public hearing before adopting rules and regulations. Also, 42 

U.S.C. §7410(1) (FCAA § 110(1)) requires that all SIP revisions be adopted after public notice 

and hearing. Continuation of the proposed action is necessary to address comments received 

from the USEP A. 

REVIEW BY OTHERS: This item was reviewed as to legal form by Karen Nowak, District 

Counsel and by Eldon Heaston, Executive Director on or before September 30, 2013. 

FINANCIAL DATA: No increase in appropriation is anticipated. 

PRESENTER: Bret Banks, Operations Manager