Ozone State Implementation Plan (SIP) Revision 

Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) as Applicable to the 

8-Hour Ozone Standard 

Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District 

October 26, 2006
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October 26, 2006 

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Background 

This document constitutes a revision to the Ozone State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the 

Sacramento Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD). The U.S. Environmental Protection 

Agency (EPA) published the final Phase 2 Rule to implement the 8-hour ozone air quality 

standard on November 29, 2005 (70 FR 71611). Among the requirements of the Phase 2 Rule, 

a new section was added to the Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR 51.912) that requires the 

SMAQMD to submit a revision to the SIP that meets the Reasonably Available Control 

Technology (RACT) requirements for VOC and NOx in accordance with Sections 182(b)(2) and 

182(f) of the federal Clean Air Act for: 

• Each category of VOC sources that is covered by a Control Technique Guideline (CTG) 

document issued by EPA; and 

• All major stationary sources of VOC and/or NOx. 

EPA’s designations and classifications for the 8-hour ozone standard were published on April 

30, 2004 (69 FR 23857) and became effective on June 15, 2004. The Sacramento Metropolitan 

Area was classified as a serious nonattainment area, with a deadline of 2013 to attain the 

standard. The major source emissions threshold for areas classified as serious is 50 tons per 

year of either VOC or NOx. 

This SIP revision is based on an analysis performed by SMAQMD staff in accordance with EPA 

guidance. The analysis is presented in the Staff Report for Analysis of Reasonably Available 

Control Technology for the 8-Hour Ozone State Implementation Plan (RACT SIP), SMAQMD, 

September 26, 2006. 

Negative Declarations 

The SMAQMD has reviewed its records for permitted sources, the enforcement program for 

unpermitted sources, and telephone yellow pages and has determined that there are no 

stationary sources or emitting facilities for the following CTG categories. In addition, the 

SMAQMD does not anticipate these sources in the future. 

Source Category CTG Document Title 

Document 

Number 

Automobile Coating Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Existing 

Stationary Sources, Volume II: Surface Coating of 

Cans, Coils, Paper, Fabrics, Automobiles, and LightDuty Trucks 

EPA-450/2-77-008 

Dry Cleaning 

(Petroleum Solvent) 

Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from 

Large Petroleum Dry Cleaners 

EPA-450/3-82-009 

Graphic Arts 

(Rotogravure) 

Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Existing 

Stationary Sources, Volume VIII: Graphic Arts – 

Rotogravure and Flexography 

EPA-450/2-78-033 

Large Appliance 

Coating 

Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Existing 

Stationary Sources, Volume V: Surface Coating of 

Large Appliances 

EPA-450/2-77-034 

Magnetic Wire Coating Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Existing EPA-450/2-77-033 
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Source Category CTG Document Title 

Document 

Number 

Stationary Sources, Volume IV: Surface Coating for 

Insulation of Magnetic Wire 

Metal Coil Coating Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Existing 

Stationary Sources, Volume II: Surface Coating of 

Cans, Coils, Paper, Fabrics, Automobiles, and LightDuty Trucks 

EPA-450/2-77-008 

Natural Gas/Gasoline 

Processing 

Control of Volatile Organic Compound Equipment 

Leaks from Natural Gas/Gasoline Processing Plants 

EPA-450/2-83-007 

Paper and Fabric 

Coating 

Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Existing 

Stationary Sources, Volume II: Surface Coating of 

Cans, Coils, Paper, Fabrics, Automobiles, and LightDuty Trucks 

EPA-450/2-77-008 

Resin Manufacturing 

(High-Density 

Polyethylene, 

Polypropylene, and 

Polystyrene) 

Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from 

Manufacture of High-Density Polyethylene, 

Polypropylene, and Polystyrene Resins 

EPA-450/3-83-008 

Refineries Control of Refinery Vacuum Producing Systems, 

Wastewater Separators and Process Unit 

Turnarounds 

Control of Volatile Organic Compound Leaks from 

Petroleum Refinery Equipment 

EPA-450/2-77-025 

EPA-450/2-78-036 

Rubber Tire 

Manufacturing 

Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from 

Manufacture of Pneumatic Rubber Tires 

EPA-450/2-78-030 

Ship Coating Control Techniques Guidelines for Shipbuilding and 

Ship Repair Operations (Surface Coating) 

61 FR 44050 

Wood Coating (Flat 

Wood Paneling) 

Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Existing 

Stationary Sources, Volume VII: Factory Surface 

Coating of Flat Wood Paneling 

EPA-450/2-78-032 

RACT Determination for CTG Categories 

The SMAQMD has performed an analysis of District rules and has determined that the District 

has implemented RACT for all CTG categories for which there are existing sources. The CTG 

categories and the applicable District rules are shown in the following table. 
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Source 

Category CTG Document Title 

CTG Document 

Number 

SMAQMD 

Rule No. 

(Most Recent 

Amendment) SIP St

Aerospace Manufacturing 

Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Coating Operations at Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Operations 

EPA-453/R-97-004 456 (7/23/98) Adopted 9/5/96; Appro

Cutback Asphalt Control of Volatile Organic 

Compounds from Use of Cutback Asphalt 

EPA-450/2-77-037 453 (8/31/82) Adopted 8/31/82; App

Gasoline Service Stations 

Design Criteria for Stage I Vapor Control Systems, Gasoline Service Stations, November 1975 

None 448 (2/2/95) 

449 (9/26/02) 

448: Adopted 2/2/95; 449: Adopted 9/26/02

Gasoline Tank Trucks and Bulk Plants 

1. Control of Hydrocarbons 

from Tank Truck Gasoline Loading Terminals 

2. Control of Volatile Organic 

Emissions from Gasoline Bulk Plants 

3. Control of Volatile Organic 

Compound Leaks from Gasoline Tank Trucks and Vapor Collection Systems 

EPA-450/2-77-026 EPA-450/2-77-035 EPA-450/2-78-051 

447 (4/2/98) 448 (2/2/95) 

447: Adopted 4/2/98; 448: Adopted 2/2/95; 

Graphic Arts (Flexography) 

Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Existing Stationary Sources, Volume VIII: Graphic Arts – Rotogravure and Flexography 

EPA-450/2-78-033 450 (3/23/00) Adopted 12/5/96; App
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Source 

Category CTG Document Title 

CTG Document 

Number 

SMAQMD 

Rule No. 

(Most Recent 

Amendment) SIP St

Metal Can Coating 

Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Existing Stationary Sources, Volume II: Surface Coating of Cans, Coils, Paper, Fabrics, Automobiles, and Light-Duty Trucks 

EPA-450/2-77-008 452 (9/5/96) Adopted 9/5/96; Appro

Metal Furniture Coating 

Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Existing Stationary Sources, Volume III: Surface Coating of Metal Furniture 

EPA-450/2-77-032 451 (10/2/97) Adopted 11/29/83; Ap

Adopted 9/5/96; No E

Metal Parts and Products Coating 

Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Existing Stationary Sources, Volume VI: Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products 

EPA-450/2-78-015 451 (10/2/97) Adopted 11/29/83; Ap

Adopted 9/5/96; No E

Petroleum Liquid Storage Tanks 

1. Control of Volatile Organic 

Emissions from Storage of Petroleum Liquids in Fixed-Roof Tanks 

2. Control of Volatile Organic 

Emissions from Petroleum Liquid Storage in External Floating Roof Tanks 

EPA-450/2-77-036 EPA-450/2-78-047 

446 (11/16/93) Adopted 11/16/93; Ap

Pharmaceutical Products Manufacturing 

Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Manufacture of Synthesized Pharmaceutical Products 

EPA-450/2-78-029 455 (9/5/96) Adopted 11/29/83; Ap

Adopted 9/5/96; No E
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Source 

Category CTG Document Title 

CTG Document 

Number 

SMAQMD 

Rule No. 

(Most Recent 

Amendment) SIP St

Solvent Cleaning (Degreasers) 

Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Solvent Metal Cleaning 

EPA-450/2-77-022 454 (5/23/02) Adopted 4/3/97; Appro

Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing 

1. Control of Volatile Organic 

Compound Leaks from Synthetic Organic Chemical and Polymer Manufacturing Equipment 

2. Control of Volatile Organic 

Compound Emissions from Air Oxidation Processes in Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry 

3. Control of Volatile Organic 

Compound Emissions from Reactor Processes and Distillation Operations Processes in the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry 

EPA-450/3-83-006 EPA-450/3-84-015 EPA-450/4-91-031 

443 (9/5/96) 464 (7/23/98) 

443: Adopted 9/5/96; 464: Adopted 7/23/98

Wood Furniture Coating 

Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations 

EPA-453/R-96-007 463 (7/23/98) Adopted 12/5/96; No E
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RACT Determination for Major Sources of VOC or NOx 

The SMAQMD has performed an analysis of major sources of VOC or NOx within the District 

and has determined that the requirements of RACT have been satisfied for all major sources. 

The list of major sources within the District is shown in the following table. 

Major Source Major Pollutant(s) 

Aerojet VOC, NOx 

Campbell Soup NOx 

Carson Energy NOx 

Chevron VOC 

Kiefer Landfill VOC, NOx 

Procter and Gamble VOC 

Sacramento Cogeneration Authority NOx 

Santa Fe Pacific Pipeline VOC 

SMUD Cosumnes Power Plant NOx 

University of California, Davis Medical Center NOx 

One major source, the Kiefer Landfill, has a landfill gas flare for which the emissions of NOx are 

not limited by a District rule. The portions of Permit to Operate 17359 that limit the flare to NOx 

emissions of 0.06 lb/mmBtu, and the associated testing and recordkeeping requirements, are 

included in this SIP revision to satisfy the RACT requirements, as described in the following 

section. 

Inclusion of Permit to Operate 17359 for the Kiefer Landfill Flare 

Permit Description

The permit being submitted for inclusion in the SIP is the local District permit for the air pollution 

control landfill gas flare (currently P/O 17359). Permit conditions that have been left blank do 

not pertain to the NOx 0.06 lbs/mmBtu limit on the flare permit. A copy of the permit is attached 

to this document. 

Additional Conditions to be Included in the Permit: 

The following conditions will be added to the permit at its next update. 

Specific Conditions to Be Added:

RACT DETERMINATION 

28. This permit incorporates a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) 

determination as required by Title I provisions of the Clean Air Act Amendments. 

29. The expiration date shown on this permit is for state purposes. For Federal 

enforcement purposes the RACT provisions of this permit that are approved by 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shall remain in effect as part of the 
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State Implementation Plan (SIP) until replaced pursuant to 40 CFR 51 and 

approved by the EPA. 

Specific Conditions to be Amended:

The following will be added to existing Condition 16 under the “At all times” column. 

16.F. Records of sources test plans and results to determine compliance with the NOx 

limit in Condition #6 shall be maintained for a minimum of 5 years. 

The following will be added to Condition #27. 

27.F. Compliance with the NOX limit shall be determined using one of the following 

source test methods: 

1) ARB Method 100; 

2) EPA Method 7E; or 

3) Any other method approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection 

Agency, the California Air Resources Board, and the Air Pollution Control 

Officer.