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### Molly Johnson

From: Susan Rohan [susanrohan@surewest.net]

Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 3:11 PM

To: Don Duffy

Cc: Margie Koltun; Molly Johnson; Todd Nishikawa

Subject: Re: Public Hearing this week

Thanks again!!! All questions answered.

Susan

> From: Don Duffy <DDuffy@placer.ca.gov>

> Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 14:56:51

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> To: Susan Rohan <susanrohan@surewest.net>

> Cc: Margie Koltun <MKoltun@placer.ca.gov>, Molly Johnson

> <MJJohnso@placer.ca.gov>, Todd Nishikawa <TNishika@placer.ca.gov>

> Subject: RE: Public Hearing this week

>

> These rules apply to any business that emits air pollutants into the

> air at a rate of 2 pounds per day or greater. This includes

> stationary sources (not cars or trucks) that have combustion sources

> like engines or boilers, gas stations, dry cleaners, wood coaters,

> auto painters, and many manufacturing operations that create dust or solvent fumes.

>

> New businesses generally learn of our permit requirements during the

> planning process (obtaining a use permit) or the building permit process.

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> I scanned our permit brochure and attached it for a more thorough

> explanation of who needs a permit. Sorry, it came out upside down.

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> ‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message

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> From: Susan Rohan [mailto:susanrohan@surewest.net]

> Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 2:38 PM

> To: Don Duffy

> Cc: Margie Koltun; Molly Johnson; Todd Nishikawa

> Subject: Re: Public Hearing this week

>

> Thank you very much for your explanation.

>

> For Rule 501,503, and 504 what kinds of business are they? General

> descriptions would be very adequate. I was just curious how much the

> local chambers should be aware of this for the folks they represent.

>

> Susan

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>> From: Don Duffy <DDuffy@placer.ca.gov>

>> Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 10:35:18

‐ 07002 >> To: Susan Rohan <susanrohan@surewest.net>

>> Cc: Margie Koltun <MKoltun@placer.ca.gov>, Don Duffy

>> <DDuffy@placer.ca.gov>, Molly Johnson <MJJohnso@placer.ca.gov>, Todd

>> Nishikawa <TNishika@placer.ca.gov>

>> Subject: RE: Public Hearing this week

>>

>> Susan:

>>

>> Thank you for your interest in our proposed rule amendments. Having

>> read our staff reports on the proposed amendments, you know that the

>> reason we are proposing the rule changes is in order to gain EPA

>> approval of our permitting rules. The changes will make our rules

>> compatible with EPA and ARB environmental laws.

>>

>> All current permit holders have been notified that we are proposing

>> rule amendments by two direct mail notices. The general public has

>> been notified by notices in three area newspapers. A notice has also

>> been posted, along with staff reports and amended rules, on our website.

>>

>> Rule 501, General Permit Requirements

>>

>> This rule states who needs to obtain a permit and administrative

>> procedures for applying and granting permits. The proposed

>> amendments do not change what needs to be permitted. This rule would

>> only apply to the approximately 735 permitted sources if they add or

>> modify equipment needing permits. We do not expect any new permits to

>> be required by this amendment that would not already be required by

>> the current rule.

>>

>> Rule 504, Emission Reduction Credits

>>

>> This rule applies to permitted sources who choose to shut down or

>> reduce emissions voluntairly. The rule specifies how to go about

>> obtaining Emission Reduction Credits. We have about 3 or 4 of these actions per year.

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>> Rule 503, Emission Statement

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>> This rule reflects a Federal requirement that sources emitting 10 or

>> more tons per year of NOx or VOC report those emissions. This rule

>> affects approximately 15 currently permitted sources. The amendments

>> to the rule update the reporting procedure to what is currently being

>> used by the District. This will not require any additional reporting

>> beyond what is already required.

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>> Rule 102, Definitions

>>

>> This rule defines terms used in other District rules. The amendments

>> update some terms amended in the above rules and deletes some terms

>> no longer used in any District rules. None of the amendments require

>> permits that are not already required.

>>

>> In summary, we do not expect any additional permits to be required as

>> a result of these amendments.

>>

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>> ‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message

‐‐‐‐‐3 >> From: Margie Koltun

>> Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 8:37 AM

>> To: Don Duffy

>> Subject: FW: Public Hearing this week

>>

>> Hi Don, please cc me on your response.

>>

>> Margie

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>> ‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message

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>> From: Susan Rohan [mailto:susanrohan@surewest.net]

>> Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 8:04 AM

>> To: Placer County Air Pollution Control District

>> Subject: Public Hearing this week

>>

>> I read the staff reports for the rule changes that are the subject of

>> a public hearing this thursday.

>>

>> I would like to know how many active permit holders there are for

>> each of the rule changes and if they have been notified of amendments.

>>

>> I would also like to know if you expect an increase in the number of

>> people needing permits as a result of this rule change.

>>

>> Thanks!

>>

>> Susan

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