MOJAQMD RULE 1302 PROCEDURE

LAST REVISED 03/26/96

RULE 1302 

PROCEDURE

(Adopted: 07/21/80; Amended: 10/27/93; Amended: 03/26/96) 

(A) Applicability 

1. This rule shall apply to all new or modified Facilities, including EEGFs as defined in District Rule 

1301(T), pursuant to the provisions of District Rule 1306. 

(B) Applications

1. Initial Analysis 

(a) Any application for an ATC or modification to a PTO, submitted pursuant to the procedures of 

District Regulation II, shall be analyzed to determine if such application is complete. 

(i) An application is complete when it contains enough information to allow all the 

applicable analysis and calculations required under this Regulation to be made. 

(ii) Alternative Siting 

a. Facilities for which an analysis of alternative sites, sizes and production processes 

is required under 42 U.S.C. 7503(a)(5) (Federal Clean Air Act §173(a)(5)) a complete 

application shall include an analysis functionally equivalent to that required pursuant

to Division 13 of the California Public Resources Code (commencing with section 

21000). 

(iii) Class I Area Visibility Protection 

a. An application for a Major Facility or a Facility with a Major Modification which 

is located within 60 miles of a Class I Area, as defined in 40 CFR 51.301(o), shall 

include in its application an analysis of any anticipated impacts on visibility within 

that Class I Area. Such analysis shall include, but is not limited to, an analysis of the 

factors found in 40 CFR 51.301(a). 

(b) The APCO shall determine whether the application is complete not later than thirty (30) 

calendar days after receipt of the application, or after such longer time as both the applicant and 

the APCO may agree in writing. 

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2. Notifications Regarding Applications 

(a) After the determination of completeness has been made, the APCO shall transmit a written 

determination of completeness or incompleteness immediately to the applicant at the address 

indicated on the application. 

(i) If the application is determined to be incomplete, the determination shall specify which 

parts of the application are incomplete and how they can be made complete. 

a. Upon receipt by the APCO of information required to render an application 

complete or upon resubmittal of the entire application, a new thirty (30) day period in 

which the APCO must determine completeness, shall begin. 

(b) In the alternative, the APCO may complete the issuance of the ATC(s) within the 

thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the application so long as either of the 

following conditions are met: 

(i) None of the requirements contained in District Rule 1303 apply to the project; or

(ii) The requirements of District Rule 1303(A) applies to the project and the issuance of the 

ATC(s) comply with the requirements of subsection (C)(2)(a)(i). 

(c) If the application contains an analysis of anticipated visibility impacts on a Class I Area, as 

defined in 40 CFR 51.301(o), pursuant to subsection (B)(1)(a)(iii) above, the APCO shall, within 

thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the application, notify USEPA and the Federal Land 

Manager of the affected Class I Area. 

(i) The APCO shall include in such notification a copy of the application and the analysis of 

anticipated impacts on the affected Class I Area. 

3. Effect of Complete Application 

(a) After an application is determined to be complete, the APCO shall not subsequently request of 

an applicant any new or additional information which was not specified in the APCO's list of 

items to be included within such applications. 

(b) Notwithstanding the above, the APCO may, during the processing of the application, require 

an applicant to clarify, amplify, correct or otherwise supplement the information required in such 

list in effect at the time the complete application was received. 

(c) A request by the APCO for clarification pursuant to subsection (B)(3)(b) above does not 

waive, extend, or delay the time limits in this rule for final action on the completed application, 

except as the applicant and the APCO may both agree in writing. 

4. Fees 

(a) The APCO shall not perform any analysis as set forth in section (C) below unless all 

applicable fees, including but not limited to Project Evaluation Fees for Complex Sources, as set 

forth in District Rule 301 have been paid. 

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(C) Analysis 

1. Determination of Emissions 

(a) The APCO shall analyze the application to determine the type, amount, and change (if any) in 

emissions pursuant to the provisions of District Rule 1304. 

2. Determination of Requirements 

(a) The APCO shall, after the analysis, determine if any or all of the provisions of District Rule 

1303 apply to the new or modified Facility 

(i) If only the provisions of District Rule 1303(A) apply to the new or modified Facility, 

then the APCO shall commence the issuance of the ATC or modification of the PTO 

pursuant to the provisions of Regulation II; and. 

a. Any ATC or PTO issued pursuant to subsection (C)(2)(a)(i) shall include 

conditions required to implement BACT on all new or modified Emissions Unit(s) at 

the Facility. 

(ii) If the provisions of District Rule 1303(B) apply to the new or modified Facility then the 

APCO shall continue the analysis and issuance procedure as set forth in this Rule. 

(b) If the provisions of District Rule 1303(B) and the new or modified Facility is located in an 

area classified by USEPA as attainment or unclassifiable then the APCO shall, after analysis, 

determine if the Facility will cause or contribute to a violation of the national Ambient Air Quality 

Standards. 

3. Determination of Offsets 

(a) If the provisions of District Rule 1303(B) apply to the new or modified Facility, then the 

APCO shall analyze the application to determine the amount and type of Offsets required pursuant 

to the provisions of District Rule 1305. 

(i) The APCO shall thereafter notify the applicant in writing of the specific amount and type 

of Offsets which must be obtained prior to the issuance of the New Source Review 

Document and any permits. 

(b) Upon receipt of the notification, the applicant shall provide to the APCO a proposed Offset 

package which contains evidence of Offsets eligible for use pursuant to the provisions of District 

Rule 1305. 

(i) The APCO shall analyze the proposed Offset package to determine if an adjustment in 

the value of such Offsets is required pursuant to the provisions of District Rule 1305(C)(5). 

(ii) The APCO shall disallow the use of any Offsets which were created by the shutdown of 

Emissions Unit(s) when: 

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a. The Offsets were created by a shutdown of Emissions Unit(s) which was not 

contemporaneous with the creation of the Offsets; and 

b. USEPA has disapproved the applicable implementation plan for the District or 

USEPA has made a finding of a failure to submit for the District of all or a portion of 

an applicable implementation plan. 

(iii) After determining that the Offsets are real, enforceable, surplus, permanent and 

quantifiable and after any permit modifications required pursuant to District Rule 1305 or 

Regulation XIV have been made, the APCO shall approve the use of the Offsets subject to 

the approval of CARB and USEPA during the comment period required pursuant to 

subsection (D)(2) below. 

(D) Permit Issuance Procedure 

1. Preliminary Decision 

(a) After the analysis has been completed, the APCO shall issue a preliminary decision as to 

whether the New Source Review Document should be approved, conditionally approved, or 

disapproved and whether ATC(s) should be issued to the new or modified Facility. 

(b) The preliminary decision shall include: 

(i) A succinct written analysis; and 

(ii) Proposed permit conditions for the ATC(s) or modified PTO(s) and the reasons for 

imposing such permit conditions. 

2. CARB, USEPA and Affected State Review 

(a) If the provisions of District Rule 1303(B) apply to the new or modified Facility the APCO 

shall, concurrently with the publication required pursuant to subsection (D)(3) below, send a copy 

of the preliminary decision and any underlying analysis to CARB, USEPA and any Affected 

State. 

(b) CARB, USEPA and any Affected State shall have thirty (30) days from the date of publication 

of the notice pursuant to subsection (D)(3) below to submit comments and recommendations 

regarding the preliminary decision. 

(c) Upon receipt of any comments and/or recommendations from CARB USEPA and any 

Affected State the APCO shall either: 

(i) Accept such comments and/or recommendations and modify the preliminary decision 

accordingly; or 

(ii) Reject such comments and/or recommendations, notify CARB, USEPA, and/or the 

Affected State of the rejection and the reasons for such rejection. 

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(d) For applications containing an analysis of anticipated visibility impacts on a Class I Area, as 

defined in 40 CFR 51.301(o), pursuant to subsection (B)(1)(a)(iii) above, the APCO, upon receipt 

of any comments from USEPA or the Federal Land Manager of the affected Class I Area, shall: 

(i) Accept such comments and/or recommendations and modify the preliminary decision 

accordingly; or 

(ii) Reject such comments and/or recommendations, notify CARB, USEPA, and/or the 

Federal Land Manager of the affected Class I Area of the rejection and the reasons for such 

rejection. 

3. Public Review and Comment 

(a) Publication of Notice 

(i) If the provisions of District Rule 1303(B) apply to the new or modified Facility then, 

within ten (10) days of the issuance of the preliminary determination, the APCO shall: 

a. Publish a notice in at least one newspaper of general circulation within the District; 

and 

b. Send a copy of the notice to all persons who have requested such notice and/or on a 

list of persons requesting notice of actions pursuant to this regulation generally on file 

with the Clerk of the Board for the District; and 

c. Provide notice by other reasonable means, if such notice is necessary to assure fair 

and adequate notice to the public 

(ii) Such notice shall provide thirty (30) days from the date of the publication of the notice 

for the public to submit written comments on the preliminary decision and shall include: 

a. The name and location of the Facility, including the name and address of the 

applicant if different. 

b. A statement indicating the availability, conclusions of the preliminary decision and 

a location where the public may obtain or inspect the preliminary decision and 

supporting documentation; and 

c. A brief description of the comment procedures and deadlines; and 

d. If the APCO has rejected comments regarding anticipated visibility impacts on a 

Class I Area, a notation of the availability of the reasons for such rejection. 

(b) Availability of Documents 

(i) If the provisions of District Rule 1303(B) apply to the new or modified Facility, then at 

the time of publication of the notice required above the APCO shall make available for 

public inspection at the offices of the District or in another prominent place the following 

information: 

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a. The application and any other information submitted by the applicant; and 

b. The preliminary decision to grant or deny the Authority to Construct, including any 

proposed permit conditions and the reasons therefore; and 

c. The supporting analysis for the preliminary decision. 

(ii) Notwithstanding the above, the APCO is not required to release confidential 

information. Information shall be considered confidential when: 

a. The information is a trade secret or otherwise confidential pursuant to California 

Government Code 6254.7(d); or 

b. The information is entitled to confidentiality pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1905; and 

c. Such information is clearly marked or otherwise identified by the applicant as

confidential. 

(c) The APCO shall accept all relevant comment(s) submitted to the District in writing during the 

thirty (30) day public comment period. 

(d) The APCO shall consider all written comments submitted by the public during the comment 

period. 

(e) The APCO shall keep a record of all written comments received during the public comment 

period and shall retain copies of such comments in the District files for the particular Facility. 

(f) If any changes are made to the preliminary decision as a result of comments received from the 

public, CARB, USEPA or any Affected State the APCO shall send a copy of the proposed 

changes to CARB and USEPA for review. 

4. Final Action 

(a) After the conclusion of the comment period and consideration of the comments, the APCO 

shall produce a final New Source Review Document 

(b) Thereafter, the APCO shall take final action to issue, issue with conditions or decline to issue 

the New Source Review Document. 

(i) Such final action shall take place no later than 180 days after the application has been 

determined to be complete. 

(ii) The APCO shall not take final action to issue the New Source Review Document if 

either of the following occurs: 

a. USEPA objects to such issuance in writing; or 

b. USEPA has determined, as evidenced by a notice published in the Federal Register, 

that the applicable implementation plan is not being adequately implemented in the 

nonattainment area in which the new or modified Facility is located. 

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(c) The APCO shall provide written notice of the final action to the applicant, USEPA and CARB. 

(d) The APCO shall also cause to be published a notice substantially similar in content to the 

notice required by subsection (D)(3)(a) above, in a newspaper of general circulation within the 

District of the final action. 

(e) The final New Source Review Documents and all supporting documentation shall remain 

available for public inspection at the offices of the District. 

5. Issuance of ATC(s) 

(a) In conjunction with final action on the NSR Document the APCO shall issue ATC(s) for the 

new or modified Facility pursuant to the provisions of District Regulation II. Such ATC(s) shall 

contain, at a minimum, the following conditions: 

(i) All conditions regarding construction, operation and other matters as set forth in the NSR 

Document; and 

(ii) If a new or modified Facility is a replacement, in whole or in part, for an existing 

Facility or Emissions Unit on the same or contiguous property, a condition allowing a 

maximum of one hundred eighty (180) days start up period for simultaneous operation of 

the new or modified Facility and the existing Facility or Emissions Unit; and 

(iii) A condition requiring the Facility to be operated in accordance with the conditions 

contained on the ATC(s); 

(b) The APCO shall not issue ATC(s) to a new or modified Facility pursuant to this regulation 

unless: 

(i) The new Facility or Modification to an existing Facility is constructed using BACT for 

each Nonattainment Air Pollutant when the provisions of Rule 1303(A) apply. 

(ii) Any increase in emissions for each Nonattainment Air Pollutant has been properly offset 

prior to Beginning Actual Construction when the provisions of Rule 1303(B) apply. 

(iii) The applicant certifies in writing, prior to the issuance of any permit that all Facilities 

which are under the control of the same person (or persons under common control) in the 

State of California, are in compliance with all applicable emissions limitations and 

standards under the Federal Clean Air Act and the applicable implementation plan for the 

air district in which the Facility is located. 

(iv) The new or modified Facility complies with all applicable Rules and Regulations of the 

District. 

6. Issuance of PTO(s) 

(a) After the final action on the New Source Review Document pursuant to this Regulation and/or 

the issuance of ATC(s) pursuant to the provisions of District Regulation II, the APCO shall deny 

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the subsequent issuance of PTO(s) unless the APCO determines that: 

(i) The owner or operator of the new or modified Facility has submitted a completed 

application for ATC(s) or modification of a PTO. 

a. An initial application for PTO(s) may be considered an application for a ATC(s) if 

the application and the applicant comply with all the provisions of this Regulation. 

(ii) The new or modified Facility has been Constructed and operated in a manner consistent 

with the conditions as set forth in the NSR document and the ATC(s); and 

(iii) That the permit(s) of any Facility or Emissions Unit(s) which provided Offsets to the 

new or modified Facility have been properly modified and/or valid contracts have been 

obtained pursuant to the provisions of District Rule 1305 or Regulation XIV. 

(iv) That the Offsets, if required pursuant to District Rule 1303(B), were real, permanent, 

quantifiable prior to the commencement of construction of the Facility. 

(v) That all conditions contained in the ATC(s) requiring performance of particular acts or 

events by a date specified have occurred on or before such dates. 

[SIP: Submitted as amended 03/25/96 on _______; Submitted as amended 10/27/93 on 03/29/94; Conditional Approval 47 

FR 25013, 06/09/82] 

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