Antelope Valley 

Air Quality Management District 

Final 

Staff Report 

Rescission of 

Rule 1174-Control Of Volatile Organic Compound 

Emissions From The Ignition Of Barbecue Charcoal

Adopted on 

November 20, 2012 

43301 DIVISION ST., SUITE 206,

LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA 93535-4649 

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STAFF REPORT 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Rule 1174 – Control Of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions From The Ignition Of 

Barbecue Charcoal 

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

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

III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION ............................................................................................ 1

IV. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST .......................................................................... 2

V. DISCUSSION OF LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................... 3

A. REQUIRED ELEMENTS/FINDINGS .......................................................................... 3

1. State Findings Required for Adoption of Rules & Regulations ...................... 3

a. Necessity .............................................................................................. 3

b. Authority .............................................................................................. 3

c. Clarity .................................................................................................. 3

d. Consistency .......................................................................................... 3

e. Non-duplication ................................................................................... 3

f. Reference .............................................................................................. 4

g. Public Notice & Comment, Public Hearing ........................................ 4

2. Federal Elements (SIP Submittals, Other Federal Submittals) ........................ 4

a. Satisfaction of Underlying Federal Requirements ............................... 4

b. Public Notice and Comment ................................................................ 4

c. Availability of Document .................................................................... 4

d. Notice to Specified Entities ................................................................. 4

e. Public Hearing ..................................................................................... 4

f. Legal Authority to Adopt and Implement ............................................ 5

g. Applicable State Laws and Regulations Were Followed .................... 5

B. WRITTEN ANALYSIS OF EXISTING REQUIREMENTS ........................................ 5

C. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS .............................................................................................. 5

1. General ............................................................................................................. 5

2. Incremental Cost Effectiveness ....................................................................... 5

D. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS (CEQA) .................................................................. 6

E. SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS ................................................. 6

1. Potential Environmental Impacts ..................................................................... 6

2. Mitigation of Impacts ...................................................................................... 6

3. Alternative Methods of Compliance ................................................................ 6
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F. PUBLIC REVIEW .......................................................................................................... 6

VI. TECHNICAL DISCUSSION ............................................................................................... 6

A. SOURCE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................. 6

B. EMISSIONS ................................................................................................................... 7

C. CONTROL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... 7

D. PROPOSED RULE SUMMARY .................................................................................. 7

E. 110(l) ANALYSIS .......................................................................................................... 8

E. SIP HISTORY ................................................................................................................ 8

1. SIP History....................................................................................................... 8

2. SIP Analysis..................................................................................................... 9

Appendix A – Rule 1174 Iterated Version ................................................................................. A-1

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

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

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

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

Rule 1174 – Control Of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions From The Ignition Of 

Barbecue Charcoal

I. PURPOSE OF STAFF REPORT 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the propriety of the approval or adoption of the document. 

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

On July 1, 1997 the Antelope Valley Air Pollution Control District (AVAPCD) was created pursuant 

to statute (former H&S Code §40106, A.B. 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. The SCAQMD rules in effect 

within the jurisdiction of the AVAPCD remained in effect until the AVAPCD 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 AVAPCD. Once again the rules in effect at the time of the change remained in effect until

the AVAQMD Governing Board superceded, amended or rescinded them. SCAQMD adopted Rule 

1174 on October 5, 1990. Rule 1174 as adopted by SCAQMD on October 5, 1990 is the effective rule 

in the AVAQMD Rule Book 

Rule 1174 is proposed for rescission to remove a duplicative rule because the California Air Resources

Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) have adopted 

regulations for the control of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions from the ignition of 

barbecue charcoal that address the same content as AVAQMD Rule 1174. Rule 1174 can be 

rescinded, as it is duplicative of state and federal regulations and places a redundant regulation on this 

source. 

Rule 1174 is a State Implementation Plan (SIP) rule. Removal from the SIP will not cause any 

increase in emissions since the state and federal consumer product regulations are equally stringent for 

this source, and the CARB consumer products rule is also SIP approved. 

III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION 

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

hearing, a resolution approving the rescission of Rule 1174 - Control Of Volatile Organic Compound 

Emissions From The Ignition Of Barbecue Charcoal. 

The Governing Board of the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District rescinded Rule 1174 

on November 20. 2012. 
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IV. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST 

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

Rule 1174 - Control Of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions From The Ignition Of Barbecue 

Charcoal. Each item is discussed, if applicable, in Section V below. Copies of documents are 

included in the appropriate Appendix. 

FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR 

RULES & REGULATIONS 

 X Necessity 

 X Authority 

 X Clarity 

 X Consistency 

 X Non-duplication 

 X Reference 

 X Public Notice & Comment 

 X Public Hearing 

REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE 

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 

SUBMISSION (SIP): 

 X Public Notice & Comment 

 X Availability of Document 

 X Notice to Specified Entities (State, 

Air Districts, USEPA, Other States) 

 X Public Hearing 

 X Legal Authority to adopt and 

implement the document. 

 X Applicable State laws and 

regulations were followed. 

ELEMENTS OF A FEDERAL 

SUBMISSION 

 X Elements as set forth in applicable 

Federal law or regulations. 

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL 

QUALITY ACT REQUIREMENTS 

(CEQA): 

N/A Ministerial Action 

 X Exemption 

N/A Negative Declaration 

N/A Environmental Impact Report 

 X Appropriate findings, if necessary. 

 X Public Notice & Comment 

SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL 

ANALYSIS (RULES & REGULATIONS 

ONLY): 

 X Environmental impacts of 

compliance. 

N/A Mitigation of impacts. 

N/A Alternative methods of compliance. 

OTHER: 

 X Written analysis of existing air 

pollution control requirements 

N/A Economic Analysis 

 X Public Review 
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V. DISCUSSION OF LEGAL REQUIREMENTS 

A. REQUIRED ELEMENTS/FINDINGS 

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

rescission of Rule 1174. These are actions, that need to be performed, and/or information, that 

must be provided in order to amend the Rule in a procedurally correct manner. 

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

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

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

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

a. Necessity: 

The proposed rescission of Rule 1174 is necessary to remove a rule that is 

duplicative of a SIP approved state consumer products rule as well as federal 

regulations, thereby placing a redundant regulation on this source.

b. Authority: 

AVAQMD has the authority pursuant to California Health and Safety Code 

(H&S Code) §40702 to adopt, amend or repeal rules and regulations. 

c. Clarity: 

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

the rule can easily understand why the rule is being rescinded. 

d. Consistency: 

The proposed rescission of Rule 1174 is in harmony with, and not in conflict 

with or contradictory to, any state law or regulation, federal law or regulation, or 

court decisions because this rescission removes a rule that is duplicative of a SIP 

approved state consumer products rule as well as federal regulations. 

e. Non-duplication: 

The proposed rescission of Rule 1174 removes a rule that is duplicative of a SIP 

approved state consumer products rule and federal regulations, and thereby does 

not impose the same requirements as an existing state or federal law or 

regulation. 
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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 rescission of Rule 1174 was 

published 10/9/2012. 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 are required for the proposed 

rescission of Rule 1174 and how they were satisfied. 

a. Satisfaction of Underlying Federal Requirements: 

The proposed rescission of Rule 1174 is subject to all the requirements for a SIP 

submittal because Rule 1174 is included in the AVAQMD SIP. The AVAQMD 

will be requesting that CARB ask USEPA to remove Rule 1174 from the SIP 

since this rule is duplicative of the SIP approved CARB consumer products rule. 

b. Public Notice and Comment: 

Notice for the public hearing for the proposed rescission of Rule 1174 was 

published 10/9/2012. See Appendix “B” for a copy of the public notice. 

c. Availability of Document: 

Copies of the proposed rescinded Rule 1174 and the accompanying draft staff 

report was made available to the public on 10/04/2012. 

d. Notice to Specified Entities 

Copies of the proposed rescinded Rule 1174 and the accompanying draft staff 

report was mailed to all affected agencies, including but not limited to CARB 

and USEPA on 10/04/2012. 

e. Public Hearing: 

A public hearing to consider the proposed rescission of Rule 1174 was 

conducted on 11/20/2012. 
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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). 

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 rescission by the District. The proposed rescission of Rule 1174 removes a rule 

which is duplicative of a SIP approved CARB Consumer Products Regulation (17 CCR 94507 

et seq.), as well as EPA’s national consumer products rule (40 CFR 59), thereby placing a 

redundant regulation on this source. Therefore, the preparation of a written analysis of existing 

pollution control requirements that apply to the same equipment or source type is not required. 

C. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS 

1. General 

There is no economic impact anticipated by the rescission of Rule 1174. Any source 

subject to the provisions of this rule is currently regulated by the CARB consumer 

products rule and federal regulations. 

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 proposed rescission of Rule 1174 is not subject to incremental cost effectiveness 

calculations because this rule does not impose BARCT or “all feasible measures”. 
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D. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS (CEQA) 

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

the appropriate CEQA process for the proposed rescission of Rule 1174. 

1. The proposed rescission of Rule 1174 meets the CEQA definition of “project.” 

They are not “ministerial” actions. 

2. The proposed rescission of Rule 1174 is exempt from CEQA review because 

this rule is duplicative of a SIP approved consumer products rule and federal 

regulations, and there is not potential that the rescission might cause the release 

of additional air contaminants or create any adverse environmental impacts. 

Therefore, a Class 8 categorical exemption (14 Cal. Code Reg. §15308) applies. 

E. SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 

1. Potential Environmental Impacts 

The proposed rescission of Rule 1174 removes a rule which is duplicative of a SIP 

approved consumer products rule and federal regulations, and there is not potential that 

the rescission might cause the release of additional air contaminants or create any 

adverse environmental impacts. Any source subject to the provisions of this rule is 

currently, and will continue to be, regulated by the CARB consumer products rule and 

federal regulations. 

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 

A. SOURCE DESCRIPTION 

Rule 1174 applies to manufacturers, distributers, and/or retailers of materials and/or methods 

used to ignite barbecue charcoal. In addition to the requirements of this rule, this source is 

regulated by the CARB Consumer Products Regulation (17 CCR 94507 et seq.) and EPA’s 

national consumer products rule (40 CFR 59). 
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B. EMISSIONS 

The requirements in the SIP approved CARB Consumer Products Regulation and EPA’s 

consumer product rule is equivalent to the requirements of Rule 1174. All sources that are 

subject to the requirements of Rule 1174 are currently subject to the CARB Consumer Products 

Regulation and EPA’s consumer product rule. Therefore, Rule 1174 can be rescinded with no 

impact on emissions. 

C. CONTROL REQUIREMENTS 

The requirements in the SIP approved CARB Consumer Products Regulation and EPA’s 

consumer product rule is equivalent to the requirements of Rule 1174. All sources that are 

subject to the requirements of Rule 1174 are currently subject to the CARB Consumer Products 

Regulation and EPA’s consumer product rule. Therefore, Rule 1174 can be rescinded with no 

relaxation of control requirements. 

D. PROPOSED RULE SUMMARY 

Rule 1174 applies to manufacturers, distributors, and/or retailers of materials and/or methods 

used to ignite barbecue charcoal. 

CARB’s Consumer Products Regulation (17 CCR 94507 et seq.) and EPA’s consumer product 

rule (40 CFR 59.202 et seq.) are also applicable to this source. 

Section (c) - Requirements 

Section (c)(1) – This section specifies that the VOC emissions resulting from the 

ignition of barbecue charcoal are less than or equal to 0.02 pound of VOC per start. 

This requirement is specified in 17 CCR 94509(h) and 40 CFR 59.203(d)(1). 

Section (c)(2) – This section sets forth the requirement for certification of the test 

performed, including product formulation and test results. This requirement is similarly 

specified in 17 CCR 94509(h) and 40 CFR 59.208. 

Section (c)(3) – This section requires labeling for compliance with this rule as well as 

the proper procedures for use or application of the method or material. This 

requirement is similarly specified in 40 CFR 59.203(d)(2). 

Section (c)(4) – This section specifies that reformulation of barbecue ignition material 

shall require recertification. 17 CCR 94509(h) and requires each formulation be 

certified and 40 CFR 59.209 requires accurate records for each formulation. 

Section (d) – Compliance schedule: the provisions of this rule were effective January 1, 1992. 

The CARB Consumer Products Regulation and EPA’s consumer product rule are both 

currently in effect and there will be no lapse in compliance requirements when this rule is 

rescinded. 
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Section (e) – Exemptions: This exemption is set forth in 40 CFR 59.202 definition for 

“Charcoal lighter material.” 

E. 110(l) Analysis 

Rule 1174 has been approved by USEPA into the SIP (59 FR 50498, 10/04/1994). Therefore, 

the District will perform the 110(l) determination based on the requirements in the 10/05/90 

version of Rule 1174 and the requirements in the CARB Consumer Products Regulation and 

EPA’s consumer product rule. 

The proposed rule summary in Section (D) above has shown that the requirements in Rule 1174 

are met or exceeded in the requirements in the CARB Consumer Products Regulation and 

EPA’s consumer product rule. The AVAQMD is subject to transport from both the South 

Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) as well as the San Joaquin Valley Air 

Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD). The SCAQMD has the same version of Rule 1174 as 

the AVAQMD, and the SJVAPCD has no rule; therefore, the District benefits from the fact that 

the regulation became applicable statewide, rather than just to one District. In addition to the 

CARB Consumer Products Regulation, the EPA consumer product rule lends enforceability to 

the state regulation. 

E. SIP HISTORY 

1. SIP History. 

Prior to 1975 the original air district for the Antelope Valley region was the Los 

Angeles County APCD that had jurisdiction covering the entire county of Los Angeles. 

In 1975, the Southern California Air Pollution Control District (So. Cal. APCD) was 

created. The So. Cal. APCD was created by a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between 

Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties to replace the previous 

countywide air pollution control districts for those counties. On 02/01/77, pursuant to 

statute (Cal. Stats. 1976, Ch 324 p. 815) the South Coast Air Quality Management 

District (SCAQMD) was created with an initial jurisdiction that only included areas of 

Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties contained within the 

South Coast Air Basin (SCAB). Outlying areas remained under the So. Cal. APCD 

(The legislation was thereafter amended to allow non SCAB areas to “opt in”. Los 

Angeles County exercised this option and thus the Antelope Valley became a part of 

SCAQMD). Also on 02/01/77 the California Air Resources Board (CARB) issued 

Executive Order G-73 (1977) which adopted a “rule book” for those non-SCAB areas 

of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. CARB submitted the G-73 

rulebook on behalf of the “county” districts. 

By its terms Executive Order G-73 (1977) was only effective until the non-SCAB areas 

took other action. On 02/22/77 the JPA forming the So. Cal. APCD was formally 

dissolved. By the terms of the JPA upon dissolution each county would regain its 

county air pollution control district with a jurisdiction of the non-SCAB areas of the 

county and the applicable rules being the So. Cal. APCD’s rules in effect upon the date 
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of dissolution. On 07/01/97 the Antelope Valley Air Pollution Control District 

(AVAPCD) replaced the SCAQMD as the agency with jurisdiction over the Los 

Angeles County portion of the Mojave Desert Air Basin (MDAB). On 01/01/02 the 

AVAPCD was replaced by the AVAQMD. Pursuant to both statutory changes, the rule 

and regulations of the predecessor district were retained until the Governing Board 

adopted, amended or rescinded them. At the first meeting of the both the AVAPCD and 

the AVAQMD, the respective Governing Boards reaffirmed all the rules and regulations 

in effect at the time the agency changed. 

The jurisdiction of the AVAPCD and the AVAQMD were specified in the statutes as 

the portion of the Los Angeles County contained within the MDAB. The MDAB was 

formerly known as the Southeast Desert Air Basin (SEDAB). In 1997 the SEDAB was 

split into the MDAB and the Salton Sea Air Basin. Descriptions of these air basins can 

be found in 17 Cal. Code Regs. §§60109 and 60144. Since USEPA adopts SIP 

revisions in California as effective within jurisdictional boundaries of local air districts, 

when the local air district boundaries change the SIP as approved by USEPA for that 

area up to the date of the change remains as the SIP in that particular area. Thus, upon 

creation of the AVAPCD on 07/01/97 the AVAPCD acquired the SIP applicable to the 

Antelope Valley portion of the SCAQMD that was effective as of 06/30/97. Likewise 

the AVAQMD acquired the SIP that was effective in the jurisdiction of the AVAPCD 

as of 12/31/01. Therefore, the SIP history for this region is based upon the rules 

adopted, effective, and approved for the Antelope Valley by SCAQMD. 

Rule 1174 was originally adopted by the SCAQMD on 10/05 1990. Rule 1174 was 

approved by USEPA into the SIP (59 FR 50498, 10/04/1994), and is the current version 

in the AVAQMD rulebook. 

2. SIP Analysis. 

The District will request that CARB submit to USEPA a request to remove Rule 1174 

from the SIP for the AVAQMD. 
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APPENDIX "A"

Rule 1174 - Control Of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions From The Ignition Of 

Barbecue Charcoal

Iterated Version 

The iterated version is provided so that the changes to an existing rule may be easily found. The manner 

of differentiating text is as follows: 

1. Underlined text identifies new or revised language. 

2. Lined out text identifies language which is being deleted. 

3. Normal text identifies the current language of the current rule which will remain unchanged by the 

adoption of the proposed amendments. 

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RULE 1174 

Control Of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions 

From The Ignition Of Barbecue Charcoal

(a) Applicability

This rule applies to manufacturers, distributors, and/or retailers of materials and/or methods 

used to ignite barbecue charcoal. 

(b) Definitions

(1) BARBECUE CHARCOAL is any solid, carbon-based material used as a fuel source for 

outdoor direct-flame cooking. 

(2) CHIMNEY is a metal cylinder with a bottom grate and vent at the bottom to allow the 

flow of air. Paper tinder is placed on the grate and charcoal briquets are placed on top 

of the tinder. 

(3) ELECTRIC PROBE is any electric device designed and specifically marketed for the 

purpose of igniting charcoal. 

(4) VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) is any volatile compound of carbon, 

excluding methane, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides 

or carbonates, and ammonium carbonate. 

(c) Requirements

(1) A person shall not supply, sell, or offer for sale any material and/or methods used to 

ignite barbecue charcoal within the District, unless it has been demonstrated to the 

satisfaction of the Executive Officer, in accordance with District Test Protocol, that the 

VOC emissions resulting from the ignition of the barbecue charcoal are less than or 

equal to 0.02 pound of VOC per start. 

(2) Manufacturers, distributors, and/or retailers of materials or methods subject to 

provisions of subparagraph (c)(1) shall provide certification of the test performed, 

including product formulation and test results to the Executive Officer for approval. 
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(3) Manufacturers, distributors, and/or retailers supplying, selling, or offering for sale 

within the jurisdiction of the District any barbecue charcoal ignition material or method 

not listed in (e), which has been approved by the Executive Officer, shall clearly and 

correctly indicate on the container that the material or method complies with District 

Rule 1174, and shall describe on the container the proper procedures for use or 

application of the method or material so that it complies with Rule 1174. This 

requirement may be satisfied by affixing a sticker or label to the container which sets 

forth this information. 

(4) Reformulation of a barbecue charcoal ignition material shall require recertification. 

(d) Compliance Schedule

 The provisions of this rule shall become effective January 1, 1992. 

(e) Exemptions

The following methods/materials used to ignite barbecue charcoal will not require certification: 

(1) Electric starter (electric probe); 

(2) Chimneys using paper tinder; 

(3) Natural gas; and 

(4) Propane 

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APPENDIX "B" 

PUBLIC NOTICE DOCUMENTS

(to be included when available)

1. Proof of Publication for Notice of Public Hearing – Antelope Valley Press 
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APPENDIX "C" 

PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

No comments received. 
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APPENDIX "D" 

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT 

DOCUMENTATION

(to be included as available) 

1. Notice of Exemption – Los Angeles County, posted 12/14/2012, removed 01/15/2013 
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APPENDIX "E" 

BIBLIOGRAPHY

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

rescission of Rule 1174: 

1. CARB Advisory Number 316, CERTIFICATION OF CHARCOAL LIGHTER MATERIAL 

PRODUCT, May 7, 2003 

2. CARB Consumer Products Regulation (17 CCR 94507 et seq.) 

3. EPA’s national consumer products rule (40 CFR 59). 
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