STAFF REPORT

(BOARD LETTER)
South Coast

Air Quality Management District

21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4182

(909) 396-200O~ http://www.aqmd.gov

BOARD MEETING DATE: May 9, 1997

PROPOSAL: Amend Rule 1610 -Old-Vehicle Scrapping

SYNOPSIS:

COMMETrEE:

Additional language is proposed to Rule 1610 - Old Vehicle Scrap

ping to further safeguard against potential toxic impacts and/or poten

tial violations ofcriteria pollutant ambient air quality standards. This

item was continued from the April 11, 1997 Board Meeting at which

the Governing Board approved administrative amendments to Rule

1610. Staff is requesting that the quantification methodologies used in

issuing mobile source emission reduction credits be reaffirmed by the

Governing Board.. This was reviewed by the Mobile Source Commit

tee on April 25, 1997.

Mobile Source, April 25, 1997, Reviewed.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

1. Certify the Notice ofExemption ofProposed Amendments to Rule 1610.

2. Amend Rule 1610 - Old-Vehicle Scrapping as proposed.

3. Reaffirm the Quantification Methodologies Provided in Attachment A to the

Adoption Resolution.

BRWECJ~DC

Background

Staffpresented proposed amendments to Rule 1610, Old Vehicle Scrapping, at the April

11, 1997 Board Meeting. These proposed amendments addressed various concerns iden

tified by U.S. EPA for federal approval ofits inclusion in the SIP. These concerns in

cluded clarifying the intent ofthe rule to preclude the use ofMSERCs in lieu ofmaxi

mum available control technology (MACT) for air toxic contaminants [as required under

Sections 111 and 112(d) ofthe federal Clean Air Act (Title 42 U.S. Code Sections 7411

and 7412(d))J and federal ozone control measures [as required under those subsections of

1947 • 1997 YEARS OF PROGRESS TOWARD CLEAN AIR

AGENDA NO.36

Executive Officer

CLEAN AIR IS EVERy Booy’s BusiNEss
Section 183 ofthe federal Clean Air Act that do not authorize compliance through emis

sions trading (Title 42 U.S. Code Section 751 ib)]. Additional concerns expressed by

U.S. EPA included several administrative items: 1) the definition of surplus emission re

ductions; 2) the use of approved protocols and models; and 3) records retention require

ments.

A public consultation meeting was held on March 26, 1997 at the AQMD headquarters to

solicit public comments on the proposed amendments~. Comments received focused on

clarif~’ing various provisions ofthe proposed amendments including recordkeeping re

quirements, prohibitions on the use ofMSERçDs as an alternative method ofcompliance

in select circumstances, and other administrative issues. In addition, staffpresented revi

sions to subdivision (i) regarding potential toxic impacts and violations ofcriteria pollut

ant air quality standards. :

The Governing Board adopted the proposed reyisions to Rule 1610 on April 11, 1997, ex

cept for those revisions contained in subdivision (i), and continued the public hearing to

May 9, 1997 to consider adoption ofthe remaining subdivision (i) revisions. Staffre

quested that the Governing Board delay consideration ofproposed subdivision (i) revi

sions to allow the public additional time to provide comments. A public consultation

meeting was held on April 24, 1997 to solicit additional public comment. Comments re

ceived at this meeting focused on the possible increase in administrative burden associ

ated with analyzing toxic impacts and potential violations ofcriteria pollutant ambient air

quality standards for those stationary sources facilities using Rule 1610 as alternative

method of compliance. Additionally, meeting participants requested clarification with

regard to the implementation date for subdivision (i) revisions. Staff explained at the

public consultation meeting that subdivision (i) revisions were being proposed to further

safeguard against potential toxic impacts and/or potential violations of criteria pollutant

ambient air quality standards. In addition staffexplained that an increased administrative

burden associated with subdivision (i) revisions may not be significant since Regulation

XI facilities currently using Rule 1610 as ari alternative method of compliance are already

subject to toxic impact and criteria air pollutant analysis requirements contained in Rules

1401 and 1402, where applicable. Finally, staffhas added language to Proposed

Amended Rule 1610, in response to comments received at the April 24, 1997 public con

sultation meeting regarding the implementation date for subdivision (i), to require that

compliance plans currently being implemented as ofMay 9, 1997 shall demonstrate

compliance with subdivision (i) revisions (specifically, paragraphs (i)(3) and (i)(4)) when

their next plan is due or within six months of date óhdoption, whichever occurs first.

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Proposal

The proposed amendment to Rule 1610 revisions is provided in the attachment. Revi

sions to the rule are shown using strikeout for deleted text and underline for inserted text.

The proposed amendment is summarized as follows.

Additional language is proposed for subdivision (i) to address potential toxic impacts

and/or violations of criteria pollutant air quality standards, where MSERCs are used as an

alternative method of compliance with Regulation Xl rules with future compliance dates,

as well as other District rules that allow the use of credits as permitted in subparagraph

(i)(1)(F). In summary, these modifications specify the following: (1) an entity using

MSERCs shall demonstrate to the Executive Officer that emissions at the entity’s facility

are not subject to Risk Reduction Requirements or the use ofMSERCs will not result in

adverse change in attainment ofrisk reduction requirements under Rule 1402, (2) the use

ofMSERCs does not result in NOx emissions greater than or equal to 200 pounds per day

from those portable internal combustion engines as defined in paragraph (a)(5) ofRule

1110.2, or NOx emissions from those portable internal combustion engines will not cause

an exceedance ofthe state nitrogen dioxide ambient air quality standard, (3) the use of

MSERCs will not result in causing an increase or forgoing reductions in carcinogenic

health risk greater than 1 x i0~~ or Hazard Index greater than 1 for all substances listed in

Rule 1402, and the assessment in health risk shall be conducted in accordance with guid

ance used in implementing Rules 1401 and 1402, (4) the use ofMSERCs doesnot result

in a facility-wide Significant Risk Level in accordance with Rule 1402 paragraph (d)(1 1),

and (5) the use ofMSERCs will not cause a significant increase in an air quality concen

tration as determined in Rule 1303. The proposed language is consistent with the overall

toxics substance and hazardous pollutant policies established by the Governing Board.

As part ofthe Governing Board’s action on April 11, 1997, quantification methçdologies

used in calculating MSERCs needed by Regulation XI sources must be approved by the

Governing Board. Staffis proposing that the Governing Board reaffirm existing quantifi

cation methodologies for Regulation XI rules where MSERCs have been used as an alter

native method of compliance. The quantification methodologies specifically determine

the excess emissions (i.e., emission reductions forgone) that need to be ofi~et by Rule

1610 MSERCs. Quantification methodologies for Rules 1124, 1142, 1151, and 1171 are

included in Attachment A to the Resolution for Rule 1610.

AQMP

The proposed amendment provides greater specificity on the use ofMSERCs and is ad

ministrative in nature. Therefore, the proposed amendment to Rule 1610 safeguards

against potential adverse effects on air quality or emissions limitations, and is consistent

with the AQMP.

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CEQA, Socioeconomic Analysis & Cost Effectiveness

AQMD staffhas reviewed the proposed project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section

15002(k) -Three Step Process, to determine which type ofCEQA document to prepare

for the proposed action. Since the proposed.amendment is administrative in nature, they

have no potential to cause a significant adverse effect on air quality or emissions limita

tions. Therefore, AQMI) staffhas determined that the proposed amendment is exempt

from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 1506 1(b)(3) -Review for Exemption,

because CEQA applies only to projects which have a potential to cause a significant ad

verse effect on the environment. .. -

The Notice ofExemption, prepared pursuant to state CEQA Guidelines Section 15062 -

Notice ofExemption, will be filed with the county clerks ofLos Angeles, Orange, River

side and San Bernardino counties immediately following the adoption àfthe proposal.

Because ofthe adminictrative nature ofthe amendment, minor administrative èosts may

occur. The emission control costs and cost-effectiveness values will not change com

pared to the analyses performed for the version ofRule 1610 adopted on January 8, 1993.

This Board Letter’shall serve as the staffreport for.tbis proposed rule amendment. V

• Attachments V Resolution . V V V Notice ofExemption from CEQA V Rule Language

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RESOLUTION NO. 97-

A Resolution of the Governing Board of the South Coast Air Quality

Management District Certifying that Proposed Amended Rule 1610 - Old-Vehicle

Scrapping is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA).

A Resolution of the Governing Board of the South Coast Air Quality

Management District Amending Rule 1610 -Old-Vehicle Scrapping.

WHEREAS, South Coast Air Quality Management District staffreviewed the

proposed project and determined that it is exempt from the requirements ofCEQA; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Board of the South Coast Air Quality Manage

ment District has determined that no additional socioeconomic analyses are warranted

since the emission control costs and cost-effectiveness values will not change signifi

cantly from the analyses performed as part ofRule 1610 adopted by the Governing Board

on3anUary8,1993;and

WUEREAS, a public hearing has been properly noticed in accordance with

the provisions ofHealth and Safety Code Section 40725; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Board of the~ South Coast Air Quality Manage

ment District has determined that a need existsto adopt Proposed Amended Rule 1610 -

Old-Vehicle Scrapping, in order to further safeguard against pOtential toxic impacts

and/or potential violations of criteria pollutant ambient air.quality standards; and

WHEREAS, quantification methodologies used by sources calculating mobile

source emission re uction credits needed shall be approved by the Governing Board; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Board Of the South Coast Air Quality Manage

ment District obtains its authority;to adopt, amend, or repeal rules and regulations from

Sections 40000, 40001, 40440, 40441, 40463, 40702, and 40725 through 40728 of the

California Health and Safety Code; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Board of the South Coast Air Quality Manage

ment District has determined that Proposed Amended Rule 1610 - Old-Vehicle Scrap

ping, as proposed to be amended, is written or displayed-so that its meaning can be easily

understood by the persons directly affected by it; and
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WT{EREAS, the Governing. Board of the South Coast Air Quality Manage

ment District has determined that Proposed Amended Rule 1610 - Old-Vehicle Scrap

ping, as proposed to be amended, is in harmony with, and’not in conflict with or contra

dictdry to, existh g statutes, court. decisions, or state or federal regulations; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Board of the South Coast Air Quality Manage

ment District has determined that Proposed Amended Rule 1610 - Old-Vehicle Scrapping

does not impose ,the same requirements as any existing state or federal regulation and is

necessary and proper to execute the power and duties granted to, and imposed upon the

District; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Board of the South Coast Air Quality Manage.~

ment District by adopting this regulation is implementing, interpreting, or making specific

the provisions of Health and Safety Code Section 40001 (rules to achieve ambient air

quality standards) and 40440 (a) and (c). (rules to carry out the Air Quality ‘Management

Plan and rules which are also efficient and cost-effective); and

WHEREAS, the Governing Board of the South Coast Air Quality Manage

ment District has held a public hearing in accordance with all provisions oflaw;

NOW, TkLEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Board ofthe Q

South Coast Air Quality Management District does hereby certif~ the Notice of Exemp

tion for Rile .1610 - Old-Vehicle Scrapping, as proposed to be amended, completed in

complianàe with state CEQA Guidelines Sections 15002(k)(1), 1506 1(bX2), and 15062,

and that it has been prescnted to the District Governing Board, whose members reviewed,

considered, and approved the information therein prior to acting on Proposed Amended

Rule 1610 -Old-Vehicle Scrapping.

BE IT FUREkLER RESOLVED, that the Governing Board of the South

Coast Air Quality Management District does hereby adopt pursuant to the authority

granted by law,, Proposed Amended Rule 1610 Old-Vehicle Scrapping, as set forth in

the attached and incorporated herein by this reference, except those revisions in subdivi

sion (i). .,

BE iT FURThER RESOLVED, that the Governing Board of the South

Coast Air Quality Man4gement District reafi1ri~ns the quantification methodologies used

in calculating mobile source emission reduction credits needed whère~Rule 1610 has be

used as an alternative method of compliance with Rules 1124, 1142, 1151, 1168, and

1171 as shown in Attachment A.
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BE IT FURThER RESOLVED, that although facilities must assess health

risk impacts in accordance with guidance used in implementing Rules 1401 and 1402

when using mobile source emission reduction credits as an alternative method of compli

ance as permitted by Rule 1610, Rules 1401 and 1402 shall not be considered part of the

State Implementation Plan.

BE iT FURThER RESOLVED, that the effective date of the above amend

ment is May 9, 1997.

BE iT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Governing Board directs the Ex

ecutive Officer and General Counsel to use all remedies available to obtain EPA approval

ofthe above amendment.

DATE:______________ ____________________

CLERK OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
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Attachment A

Excess Emission Quantification Methodologies TEa actual transfer efficiency of applied coating In 

Currently In Use pounds ofsolid applied.

Tl3r required transfer efficiency of applied coating 

4 per pounds of solid applied (TEr is equal to T

not required).

Calculation Methodologies to Determine Number of VOC Mobile Source Emission CEa actual control efficiency in pounds of VOC re

Reduction Credits Needed to OIThet Excess Emissions when Rule 1610 is Used as an control system per pound ofVOC emissions g

Alternative Method of Compliance with Rules 1124, 1142, 1151, 1168, and 1171. conditions.

CEr required control efficiency in pounds ofVOC 

___________________________________________________________ Calculation Methodology control system per pound ofVOC emissions g

applicable for Rules 1124. 1151. and II 6L conditions.

MSERC~ = EE = Q da (1— l~CE~,) — L~’OCrXTEaX1 — CEr) ] Cakulation Methodology applicable for Rule 117L (i — SaXda) (1.— Sr)(dr)(7’Er)

Where: MSERCs EE = Q [(VOCa) (1 CEa) (VOC4

MSERCs Rule 1610 VOC Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credits in pounds. Where•

RE = excess emissions in pounds ofVOC. MSERCs Rule 1610 VOC Mobile Source Emission Redu

da = density ofapplied material in pounds per gallon Including VOC, water, RE excess emissions in pounds ofVOC.

exempt compounds, and solids.

dr = density ofrequired material in pounds per gallon Including VOC, water, Q quantity includingofVOC, appliedwater, material exempt In gallons compounds, over aandsp

exempt compounds, and solids.

quantity of appll~d material In gallons over a specified time period VOC5 exempt pounds of compounds VOC per and gallonsolids, of applied material Inincluding VOC, water, exempt compounds, and solids.

VOCr = pounds of VOC per gallon ofrequired material i

Sa = solvent fraction of applied material in pounds ofliquid (VOC, water, and exempt compounds and solids, exempt compounds) per pound ofapplied material.

CEa actual control efficiency In pounds of VOC redu

Sr solvent fraction ofrequired material In pounds of liquid (VOC, water, and control system per pound ofVOC emissions gen

exempt compounds) per pound ofapplied material, conditions.

VOCa pounds of VOC per gallon of applied material including VOC, water, CEr = required control efficiency In pounds ofVOC red

exempt compounds. and solids, control system per pound ofVOC emissions gen

VOCr pounds of VOC per gallon ofrequired material Including VOC, water, conditions. exempt compounds. and solids.

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Calculation Methodology applicable for Rule 1142.

MSERCs=EE = (Q)(EF) [(ICE0) — (1_CE1.)]

Where:

MSERCs = Rule 1610 VOC Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credits In pounds. 

ER — excess emissions in pounds ofVOC.

Q = flow rate of petroleum product in gallons over a specified time period. SUBJECT: NOTICE OP EXEi~IPTIO

VIRONMENTAL, QUALI

EF emission factor of petroleum product under uncontrolled conditions in

pounds ofVOC emissions per gallon ofpetroleum product colTesponding PROJECT TITLE: PROPOSED AMENDED 

to a specific filling operation. SCRAPPING

CEa = actual control efficiency in pounds ofVOC reduced in the emission

control system per pound of VOC emissions generated over uncontroll

conditions. Pursuant to state California Environmental Quality Ac

Air Quality Management District (AQMD) is the Lead 

CEr = required control efficiency in pounds ofVOC reduced in the emission Exemption for the project Identified above.

control system per pound of VOC emissions generated over uncontrollconditions. As discussed in the attached Notice ofExemption, the p

pursuant to state CEQA Guidelines sections 15002 (k)(1

The Notice ofExemption, prepared pursuant to state CEof Exemption, will be filed with the county clerks of LoBernardino counties immediately following the adoption 

Any questions regarding this Notice of Exemption shoOffice of Planning and Policy) at the above address. M396-3071.

Date:

Steve Smith, PProgram Supe

Office ofPlan

Reterence: California Code of Re
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION

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To: County Clerks

Riverside, Los Angeles,

Orange. San Bernardino

From: South Coast Air Quality Management District

21865 Copley Drive

DiamondBm~ CA 91765

Project Title:

ProposedAmendedRule 1610- Old Vehicle ScrappingProject Location: South Coast Air Quality Management District (the four-county South Coast Air Basin (Orange County and the nondesert portions ofLos 4ngeks~ Riverside, and San Bernardino counties) and the Los Angeles County portion ofthe Mo

Jave Desert Air Basin and the Riverside Countyportions ofthe Salton SeaAir Basin)

Proposed Amended 

Old Vehicle Sc

Description of Nature, Purpose, and Beneficiarie, ofProject:

Administrative revisions to Rule 1610 are proposed to Include language to safeguard against potential toxIc Impacts

an&or violations ofcriteria pollutant air quality standards, when mobile source emission reduction credits are used as

an alternative method ofcompliance with Regulatloq XI andXIIIrules, as well as other District rules that allow the use

0/credits as permitted by Rule 1610 subparagraph (i)(1)(P).

Name ofPublic Agency Approving Project: Name ot’Person or Agency Carrying Out Project:

South Coast Air Quality Management District South Coast Air Quality Management District

Exempt Status: - General Concepts (CEQA Guidelines Section JSOO2(lç)(J); - Revlewfor Exemption ICEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and

Reasons why project is exempt:

The proposed amendment Is administrative l~: nature and has no effect on emissions or emission limits. Having reviewed

the proposedproject pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15002(k) - Three Step Process, the AQMD has determinedthat the proposal is exemptfrom CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b,)(3) - Reviewfar Exemption, since the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a stgn~flcant effect on the environment.

Contact Person: Telephone

Jonathan D. Nadler (909) 396-3071

The Proposed Revisions to Subdivis

ics as Provided in the April 11,1997 

Changes Since April 11, 1997 are sh

for Additions and Strikeou

Board Hearing Date - M

Signature stened noon certification

Sieve Smith, Ph.D.Program Supervisor

Office ofPlanning andPolicy Date Received for Filing
Proposed Amended Rule 1610 (Coot.) 

(Adopted January 8, 1993)(Aniended January 14, 1994)

(Amended February II, 1994) (Amended October 13, 1995)

(Amended March 8, 1996)(Aniended April II, 1997)(AprIl 24,1997)

(PARI6IO)

PROPOSED AMENDED RULE 1610, OLD-VEHICLE SCRAPPING

(a) Purpose

The purpose of this rule is to reduce motor vehicle volatile organic compounds

(VOC), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM)

exhaust emissions by issuing mobile source emission reduction credits in exchangefor the scrapping of old, high emitting vehicles. Procurement ofold vehicles could be

accomplished by persons voluntarily giving up their vehicle for scrapping upon re

ceiving an incentive payment. This rule provides a mechanism through which sta

tionaiy source emissions can be brought Into compliance with District regulations

through mobile source emission reductions. Mobile source emission reduction credits

(MSERCs) generated may only be applied towards compliance with designated rules

with future compliance dates within District Regulation XI, Source Specific Stan

dards; Regulation XV, Trip Reduction/Indirect Source; Regulation Xlii, New Source

Review; Regulation XX. Regional Clean Air Incentives Market (RECLAIM); or any

other District regulations that allow the use of credits. MSERCs may not be applied

towards compliance with federal requirements that do not authorize compliance

through emissions trading including those promulgated by U.S. SPA as authorized

under Title 42, U.S. Code Sections 7411, 7412(d), and those subsections of 151 lb çf

the U.S. Code that do not authorize compliance through emissions trading. The valueof these credits ir based on old vehicles having at least three years useful remaining

life prior to scrapping.

(b) Definitions

For purposes ofthis rule, the following definitions shall apply:

(I) MOBILE SOURCE EMISSION REDUCTION CREDIT (MSERC) means

credit for real, quantified emission reductions, approved by the Executive Of

ficer or designee, as authorized by this rule, and surplus to emission reduc

tions required by ARE, District, and U.S. EPA regulations and the most recent

District or U.S. EPA approved Air Quality Management Plan, whichever is

more stringent.

(2) NITROGEN OXIDES (NOx) means t

oxides emitted, collectively expressed 

(3) OLD-VEHICLE means 1981 and earl

duty trucks.

(4) OLD-VEHIcLE SCRAPPR1J PROG

vehicles are scrapped in exchange for 

(5) SCAQMD LICENSED SCRAPPER m

tive Officer or designee to generate 

authorized by this nile.

(6) SCRAPPR4G means the process by w

moved from service.

(7) VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND 

of carbon, excluding: methane, carbo

acid, metallic carbides or carbonates, a

pounds as defined In District Rule 102.

(c) SCAQMD Licensed Scrapper Certification Re

(I) Certification as an SCAQMD license

NOx, CO. or PM stationary emission 

Xl, Source Specific Standards, rules w

XIII, New Source Review; Regulation X

Regulation X~C, RECLAIM.

(2) SCAQMD licensed scrappers shall hav

mantiers that are licensed by the Califor

(3) All scrapping plans approved pursuant 

scrapping of a minimum of 50 old veh

approval ofthe scrapping plan. MSERC

cles scrapped pursuant to a plan app

amendment ifat least fifty old vehicles 

plan within six months of plan approva

minimum shall be 10 for the motion piExecutive Officer or designee determin

lowered because hardship has been d

MSERCs that a facility needs is less thawhen 50 vehicles arc scrapped.

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Proposed Amended Rule 1610 (Cent.) (April24, 1997)

(4) Entities intending to seek certification as an SCAQMI) licensed scrapper shall

submit a scrapping plan to the Executive Officer or designee at least onemonth prior to planned initiation of vehicle scrapping. The scrapping plan

shall be submitted on forms specified by the Executive Officer or designee,

and contain specific infonnation including, but not limited to:

(A) information demonstrating the ability to comply with all provisions of

this rule relating to vehicle selection, visual and flmcflonal Inspection,

disposal, and recordkeeping.

(B) the name and address of the California Department of Motor Vehicles

licensed auto dismantler used to comply with paragraph (c)(2)

(hereafter referred to as the DMV licensed auto dismantler), and a

written statement from the auto dlsmantler certi1~iing compliance with:

local water conservation regulations; state, county, and city energy and

hazardous materials response regulations; and local water agency soil,

surface, and ground water contamination regulations.

(C) anticipated initiation date for scrapping program, and the anticipated

use ofthe MSERCs.

(D) a description of the procedure to render the engine inoperable, if sub

paragraph (e)(2)(C) is employed by the SCAQMD Licensed Scrapper

in lieu ofsubparagraph (e)(2XA) or (e)(2)(B).

(i) The SCAQMD licensed scrapper shall demonstrate the proce

dure to the Executive Officer or designee.

(ii) Scrapping plans approved prior to March 8, 1996 ähall be

amended withIn 30 days prior to the start of the next vehicle

scrapping program ifthe procedure will be utilized.

(5) Cedificatibn as an SCAQMD licensed scrapper shall occur with written ap

proval of the scrapping plan by the Executive Officer or designee. Approval

of the scrapping plan shall be based on information denoted In paragraph(c)(3) and subparagraphs (c)(4)(A) and (c)(4XB). The Executive Officer or

designee shall have one month to approve or disapprove the scrapping planand shall disapprove the scrapping plan unless it complies with paragraph

(c)(3) and subparagraphs (c)(4)(A) and (c)(4)(B). The Executive Officer or

designee shall also disapprove the scrapping plan Ifthe additional air pollutant

emissions, caused by scrapping vehicles in connection with this rule, exceedDistrict significance thresholds.

Proposed Amended Rule 1610 (Cent.) 

(d) Notice Reqnirements for Vehicle Scrapping

SCAQMD licensed scrappers shall submit writ

designee at least two weeks prior to vehicle sc

estimated number of vehicles to be scrapped.

(e) Vehicle Disposal Requirements

(I) At a minimum, scrapping shall entail th

ing vehicle components:

(A) Vehicle Identification Number

(B) License Plates

(C) Body/Frame

(2) The SCAQMD licensed scrapper or DM

der the engine inoperable within ten dayvehicle using any ofthe following proce

(A) permanent destruction ofthe cyli

(B) introduction of sand Into the co

Introduced by removing spark pouring the sand into these cylin

attempting to start the engine. T

plete when the engine has seized)

(C) an alternative procedure which 

which has been proposed by the sin a plan submitted pursuant to 

the Executive Officer or designee

(3) Except for components listed in subpar

removal ofreusable components, e.g., do

disassembled engine components is allow

quent to possession of the old vehicle by DMV licensed auto dismantler.

(4) Vehicle components listed in subparagra

be permanently destroyed no later than 1

the old vehicle by the SCAQMD licens

dismantler.

(5) All activities associated with scrapping v

the disposal of vehicle fluids and vehicle 

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Proposed Amended Rule 1610 (Cant.) (April24, 1997) Proposed Amended Rule 1610 (Cant.) 

plicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and permitting re

quirements.

(f) Vehicle Selection Requirements

(I) Only 1981 and earlier model-year passenger cars and light-duty trucks (old

vehicles0) shall be eligible for MSERCs through the old-vehicle scrappingprogram.

(2) To be eligible for MSERCs, old vehicles to be scrapped shall meetall of the

following requirements.

(A) For at least two continuous years prior to scrapping, registration with

the California Department of Motor Vehicles to one or more addresses

located in the District.

(B) For at least two continuous years prior to scrapping, registration with

Department of Motor Vehicles as an operable vehicle, except that registration as a nonoperable vehicle for up to two months cumulatively.

occuning at least three months prior to scrappIng, shall be acceptableunder this subparagraph. Smog checks must be performed as required

by Department of Motor Vehicles in order for the vehicle lobe consid

ered registered.

(C) Any person submitting a second or successive vehicle to any one Li

censed Scrapper shall provide proof of continuous vehicle ownership

and continuous registration as an operable vehicle in the District sinceJanuaiy 1, 1992 as provided In subparagraph (f)(4)(A) and shall meet

all functional and registration requirements ofthe Rule.

(D) The vehicle owner shall provide California Certificate ofTitle or DMV

apjriication for duplicate title.

(3) The requirements contained in subparagraph (IX2XB) shall be established

through an inspection of Department of Motor Vehicles registration records bythe SCAQMD Licensed Scrapper.

(4) The requirements contained in subparagraph (O(2)(A) shall be established

through a SCAQMD Licensed Scrapper inspection of documentation suppliedby the vehicle owner(s). Tins documentation shall include the following.

(A) For vehicles that have been owned by one person for two continuous

years prior to scrapping, the current vehicle registration card plus oneadditional document dated at least two years prior to scrapping shall be

required. This additional document may be a previous vehicle registration card, a utility statement

voice, a California Certificate 

California Identification Card, termined by the Executive OfficInfonnation that has been pre

document, including: (i) at least one registered ow

(ii) registered ownet’s addre(iii) date prepared (B) For vehicles with more than o

prior to scrapping, vehicle regi

Titles for the current owner andocumentation as determined shall be required, verif~iing that istered to address(cs) located i

prior to scrapping. (g) Vehicle Visual and Functional Inspection In order to be eligible for MSERCs, each veh

and functional Inspection upon delivety to the 

spections shall be conducted by the SCAQMD 

ments shall be included in the inspection. (I) Vehicle must have been driven under 

SCAQMD Licensed Scrapper and/or D

to the scrapping of a vehiclç that (I) the 

portion of the trip to the scrapping site, subparagraphs (g)(2)(A) through (g)(2

being driven to the scrapping site, then scrapping. (2) The vehicle owner, or a person authoriz

off the engine, restart the engine, and dras directed by the SCAQMD Licensed S

perform any other tests indicating oper

has not established operability, as direc

and/or District personnel. The vehicle s

Licensed Scrapper Ifthe following occur

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Proposed Amended Rule 1610 (Cont.) (April24, 1997)

(A) non-operation ofthe starter motor

(B) non-operation of the Ignition switch

(C) non-operation ofthe vehicle transmission

(3) Vehicle identification numbers ftom the California Certificate of Title (if

available), current vehicle registration card, and vehicle must be matched.

(4) Person(s) delivering vehicle to scrapping site must be verified as the vehicle

owner(s). Additionally, the vehicle must not have any liens.

(5) The presence of the vehicle components originally supplied when the vehicle

was new or fimctionally equivalent replacement components must be visually

verified. The component inspection shall include, but not be limited to, thefollowing:

(A) Exhaust system

(B) Bumpers

(C) Doors

(B) Fenders(B) Side and quarter panels

(F) Hood and trunk lid

•(G) Windshields and windows

(H) Seats

(I) Instrumentation and gauges

(h) Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credits Per Scrapped Vehicle

(I) Mobile source emission reduction credits shall be issued upon approval of the

application pursuant to subdivision (k). The MSERCs shall be calculated ac

cording to the following formula:MSERC = 3 x [((SCRAP - REPLACE) x MILESC)/454J1Dp

Where:

MSERC Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credit (total

pounds ofpollutant)

SCRAP Emission rate of scrapped vehicle in grams per mile,

according to paragraph (h)(2), based on the modelyear ofthe scrapped vehicle.

MILESC = Average annual mileage corresponding to model-year

of scrapped vehicle, according to paragraph (h)(3).

REPLACE Average in-use vehicle emission rate in grams per

mile for year in which vehicle is scrapped, according

Model-year Group VOC 

Pre-1972 12.4 

1972-1974 9.7 1975-1981 3.9 

(3) Average Annual Mileage ofScrapped Ve

Year Annual M

Pre-1972 4,900

1972-1974 5,300

1975-1981 6,400

(4) Average In-use MotoT Vehicle EmIssion 

year, for VOC, NOx, CO and PM:

Y~ NQa ~

1.8 1.2 13.6 0.01 Aveia

Vehic

1.8 1.2 13.6 0.01 Avera

- Vehic

1.6 1.2 13.6 0.0l Avela

Vehic

(5) Emission rates and annual mileage rates a

(h)(4), and (h)(6) are based on ARE’s EM

BURDEN iF vehicle activity model. Thlished upon concurrence by ARE and Di

ARE’s emission factor model. The ExecutGoverning Board approved revisions to subdivision to U.S. EPA for inclusion into 

(6) MSERCs per scrapped vehicle, as ofOctob

(A) Using a 1.2 Discount Factor, VOC

Emission Reduction Credits Per Sc

0

Proposed Amended Rule 1610 (Cont.) 

to paragraph (h)(4)

DF — Discount Factor, for 

equal to 1.0

(2) Emission Rates of Scrapped Vehicle 

(grams/mile):

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Vehicle Model-Year VOC NOx CO PM

Pre-1972 285. 75 1500 0.8

1972-1974 233 75 950 0.9

1975-1981 80 63 800 0

(B) Using a 1.0 Discount Factor, VOC, NOx, CO, and PM, Mobile Source

~mission Reduction Credits Per Scrapped Vehicle (total pounds)

Vehicle Model-Year VOC NOx CO PM

Pre-1972 342 90 1800 1.0

1972-1974 279 90 1140 1.11975-1981 96 75 960 0

(7) MSBRCs generated from vehicle scrapping activities shall be valid for five

years from the date of application approval pursuant to subdivision (k), with

the limitation that no more than one-third of the MSERCs may be consumed

within one year from the date of approval and not more than two-thirds of the

MSBRC~ may be consumed within two years from the date of approval. This

paragraph shall also apply to credits that have been issued for vehicle scrap

ping activities prior to October 13. 1995 provided that these credits have notexpired or have not been consumed.

(1) Usc ofMSERCs

(I) MSERCs may be used mily for any ofthe following applications:

(A) As RECLAIM Trading Credits in accordance with Rule 2008.(B) As an alternative method of compliance with District Regulation

XIrules that have future compliance dates. MSERCs shall not be

used to ofThet emission increases caused by the removal of emis

sion control equipment or replacement of compliant with non.

complIant materials subject to Regulation Xl.

(C) As an alternative method of compliance with District Regulation

XV rules that allow the use of MSERCs. MSERCs generatedfrom vehicle scrapping activities occurring before October 13,

1995, may be used by any entity pursuant to this subparagraph.

(D) As New Source Review (NSR) olThets for emission increases at

new or modified facilities that arc subject to Rule 1303 (b)(2)

pursuant to provisions in Regulation XIII. Pursuant to Rule 504,

no variance or series of variaterim variances, shall be granfrom the Initial granting of a 

implementing a Regulation X

condition is based upon the us

(B) For voluntary retirement ofM

(F) As an alternative method of 

regulations which allow the us

(2) For the purpose of using MSERCs p

and (i)(l)(B), a discount factor equa

purpose of using MSERCs pursua(i)(l)(D), a discount factor equal to 

uses pursuant to subparagraph (iXl)

shall be applied unless specified othe

(3) An entity using MSERCs in accor

(I)(l)(D), and (O(l)(F) shall demons

emissions at the entity’s foci!Ity are 

quirements pursuant to Rule 1402, swill not result in adverse change in 

qufrements under Rule 1402.

(4) In addition to subparagraph (0(3),

(A) In order to use MSERCs in lie

limitation in a Regulation ~l7 r

(i)(1)(B), an entity must establi(~) use ofMSERCs does no

than or equal to 200 pointernal combustion eng

where portable interna

pursuant to paragraph (

(ii) NO5 emissions from th

engines where MSERCs 

ceedance ofthe state nit

standard

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(B) In order to use MSERCs in lieu ofcompliance with an emission

limitation In a Regulation XI rule as authorIzed In subparagraph~(O(1)(B) or (l)(1)(~’), an entity must demonstrate th~:(0 use ofMSERCs will not result in-an irwreaso or ehange In

emisglp,13 causing an Increased at foraone reduction Incarcinogenic health risk greater than 1 x ill’ or-an In

crcaecd Hazard Index greater than 1 for all substances

listed in Rule 1402; the assessment ofhealth risk shall be

conducted in accordance with guidance used in imple

menting Rules 1401 New Source Review ofCarcinogenic

Air Contaminants and 1402 - Control of Toxic AIr con

taminantsfrom Existing Sources;use ofMSERCs does ~~L1L not result in a SIgn~/1cant Risk

Level in accordance with Rule 1402 paragraph (d)(11)L

when the increased carcinogenic health risk or Hazard

Index as determined pursuant to subclause (0(4)(B)(0 qfthis rule are added to the totalfacility riskfor thosefacili

ties that were required to prepare a health risk assessment

pursuant to the criteria in Rule 1402(c) Hot Spot3 Aoi~ flu’

the pui~pase ofRule 1402 for a facility or eaiegezy effa — ~- as recuirea pureuanl to subdivision (e) ofRule

(110 use ofMSERCs will not cause a sIgn~flcant increase in an

air quality concentration as determined using the methodology as setforth In Rule 1303, Table A-2 ofAppendix

A.

1!1 Comoliance plans current(v beinf implemented as ofMay 9. 1997 shall

demonstrate compliance with paragraphs (i)(3) and (l)(4) when theirnext plan is due or within six months ofdate ofadontlon, whichever oc

curs first.

(3J~) Scrapping plans currently being implemented as of October 13, 1995,

for the purpose of delaying compliance of Regulation XI rules shall be

permitted to complete their implementation.

Proposed Amended Rule 1610 (Coat.) 

(467) MSERCs may only be transferred 

Regulation XX, except that SCAQM

subject to either District Regulatio

transfer MSERCs to other entitles th

pers as ofthe date the MSERCs were 

(~~) MSERCs shall only be consumed In 

registered address of the old vehicl

dismantler or SCAQMD Licensed 

vehicle.

(J) Recordkeeping Requirements

(1) SCAQMD licensed scrappers shall mai

scribed In subdivision (c) and the notice

one year following termination of vehic

(2) The following information shall also b

records by the SCAQMD licensed scrap

of vehicle scrapping:

(A) Starting and ending dates ofthe o

(B) Number of vehicles scrapped.

(C) Dates vehicles were, scrapped.

(D) Complete name, address, and tele

ing the old-vehicle scrapping pro

(B) Complete name, address, and tele

and any program subcontractors.

(F) A detailed description of project 

arrangements, including location

ties, and scrapping procedure inc

hicle components and fluids.

(3) SCAQMD licensed scrappers shall be re

computer accessible data records of scrap

(4) The computer hardware, software, and c

for storing and maintaining computer ac

fied by the Executive Officer or designee 

trict computer related equipment.

(5) Data records for each scrapped vehicle sh

(A) Vehicle make

0

(10

eil~

4-403; and

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(B) Vehicle model

(C)• Vehicle model-year

(D) Vehicle license plate number

(E) Vehicle identification number(F) Vehicle mileage

(0) Scrapped vehicle owner’s name, address, telephone number, and driver

license number

(H) Date of scrapping(I) VOC, NO,~, CO, and PM mobile source emission reduction credit

(J) Name of person(s) conducting vehicle visual and fbnctlonal inspection

as required by subdivision (g), with employer’s name, address, and

telephone number.

(6) Data records shall be made accessible to the Executive Officer or designee for

a minimum of one year subsequent to the issuance of MSERCs for eachscrapped vehicle.

(7) In addition to data records pursuant to (j)(5), for each vehicle scrapped, the

SCAQMD licensed scrapper shall maintain and make accessible to the Execu

tive Officer or designee upon request the following for a minimum df one yearsubsequent to the issuance ofMSERCs for each scrapped vehicle:

(A)

A duplicate copy of Report of Vehicle to be Dismantled and Notice of

Acquisition (California Department of Motor Vehicles RegistratIon 42Form) validated by line date stamping on the front ofthe form.

(B) Copy of documentation, pursuant to paragraphs (0(3) and (0(4), and

subparagraph (f)(2)(D).

(C) Copy of California Certificate of Title or DMV application for dupli

catè title for each scrapped vehicle.

(k) Issuance of MSERCs

(I) SCAQMD licensed scrappers shall submit an application to the Executive Of

ficer or designee every six months following certification as an SCAQMI) li

censed scrapper. The purpose ofthe application is to document the number ofvehicles scrapped and MSERCs earned during the six month period, and dem

onstrate compliance with rule requirements.

(2) The application shall contain the following information for each six month

period:

(B) Total MSERCs claimed for sc

(3) MSERCs shall be issued after the Exe

the application pursuant to paragraph 

proved unless It demonstrates the SC

with all applicable provisions In this tive Officer or designee.

(4) For the purposes ofassessing fees, the 

the fees shall be assessed in accordanc

(5) The application, including data record

cer or designee for a minimum offive 

(I) Compliance Plan

(I) In order to use MSERCs for the appli

(i)(l)(D), and (i)(l)(F), the user shall 

the Executive Officer or designee. Th

demonstrate compliance with rule req

MSERCs.

(2) The compliance plan shall contain the f

(A) Total MSERCs (attach certifica

(B) Identification of the specific ru

compliance is sought;

(C) The period oftime for the altern

(D) Number of MSJ3RCs used to 

compliance;

(U)

A quantification of emissions t

with the rule identified In subpsupporting the emissions quanti

(I) This quantification shall 

Board approved quantific

(ii) The Executive Officer 

quantification methodoloState Implementation Pla

(3) Supporting documentation (applicable 

mica) shall include, but is not limited to

(A) Data records for vehicles scrapped;

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(A) a listing of equipment and/or materials that are the source of noncompliant VOC, NOx, CO, or PM emissions associated with the nile

identified in subparagraph (l)(2)(B).

(B) a description and operating conditions of equipment listed In subpara

graph (l)(3)(A) and/or composition and rate of use of materials listedin subparagraph (l)(3)(A).

(C) emission rates associated with the use of equipment and/or materials

listed in subparagraph (l)(3)(A).

(D) a listing of equipment and/or materials that would result In compliance

with the rule Identified In subparagraph (l)(2)(B).

(5) a description and operating conditions of equipment listed In subpara

graph (1)(3)(D) and/or composition and rate of use of materials listedin subparagraph (i)(3)(D),

(F) emission rates associated with the use of equipment and/or materials

listed in subparagraph (I)(3)(D).

(4) The compliance plan shall be written on a form to be specified by the Execu

tive Officer or designee.

(5) The Executive Officer or designee shall approve or disapprove the compliance

plan. The plan shall be disapproved unless It demonstrates that an equivalentamount of emissions reductions are obtained through the alternative method of

compliance.

(6) MSERCs may not be used as an alternative method of compliance with

Regulation XI rules until the Executive Officer or designee has approved the

compliance plan.

(7) The user must renew the compliance plan prior to the expiration of the

MSERCs upon which the plan is based.

(8) The compliance plan, including supporting documentation, shall be stored by

the Executive Officer or designee for a minimum offive years.

(m) Compliance Auditing and Enforcement

(I) The Executive Officer or designee may audit any files and/or records created

to comply with recordkeeping requirements.

(2) The Executive Officer or designee shall reserve the right to Inspect facilities,

including auto dismantlers, for compliance with the requirements specified inthis rule. District inspectors shall be afforded Immediate access to scrap

ping/dismantling facilities on request.

Proposed Amended Rule 1616 (Coot.) 

(3) ViolatIon of any provision of this nile

In the scrapping plan, application, or c

Executive Officer or designee to disall

or associated with the violation, by dis

compliance plan (as appropriate), and fied in the Health and Safety Code for 

(n) Requirements for Public Notice

Following a completeness detemilnation ofthe 

as NSR offsets only, as provided insubparagm

designee shall:

(l) perform the evaluations required to det

and make a preliminary written decisio

MSERCs~ to. be used as emission red

proved or disapproved. The decision s

analysis; and

(2) publish a notice by prominent advertise

eral circulation In the District stating the 

Officer or designee and where the pub

notine shall provide 30 days from the 

submit written comments on the prelimi

(3) at the time notice of the preliminary de

public inspection at the District office th

cant, the supporting analysis for the pre

decision to grant or deny MSERCs and 

tiality of trade secrets shall be maintainof the Government Code.

(o) Appeal of Disapproval of MSERC Issuance

An applicant may, within 30 days of receipt Hearing Board to hold a hearing on whether th

refbsed.

0

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