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If you have questions on current activities, please contact the staff person listed with the rule below. For questions or suggestions regarding this web page, please contact Rebecca Armstrong at (805) 961-8888 or armstrongr@sbcapcd.org.

Current Activities

Date Posted	Rule	Title / Staff Contact	Status and Information
9-4-08	316 102	Storage and Transfer of Gasoline Also: Definitions (102) Contact: Douglas Grapple 805-961-8883	We are proposing to add two exemptions to Rule 316, Storage and Transfer of Gasoline. These exemptions will allow vehicle refueling without a Phase II vapor recovery system provided: 1) the product dispensed is E85 (an ethanol-gasoline blend), or 2) the station is a non-retail gasoline dispensing facility dedicated to refuel only motor vehicles equipped with onboard refueling vapor recovery systems. The APCD also proposes minor revisions to Rule 102, Definitions, to clarify the rule provisions. APCD staff plan to present the proposed amended rules to the Community Advisory Council at the October 22, 2008 meeting. The public will have an opportunity to provide input at this meeting/workshop. It is anticipated that the APCD Board will consider adoption of the revised rules on January 15, 2009. The APCD has prepared a draft Background Paper on this project, which includes the proposed amended rules (Appendices A and B). The draft Background Paper or proposed revised rules for the project may be downloaded for review on this page. Paper copies are also available upon request. The APCD invites the submittal of written comments on this project via regular mail or via email: APCD 260 N. San Antonio Road, Suite A Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Attn: Douglas Grapple or: GrappleD@sbcapcd.org
9-4-08	321 102	Solvent Cleaning Machines and Solvent Cleaning Also: Definitions (102) Contact: Douglas Grapple 805-961-8883	We will be proposing modifications to Rule 321 to implement revised requirements for solvent cleaning machines and new requirements for solvent cleaning (e.g., wipe cleaning). The proposed revised Rule 321 will contain solvent reactive organic compound (ROC) content limits, revised equipment requirements for degreasers, and sanctioned solvent cleaning devices and methods. Staff is currently investigating concerns raised at a public scoping meeting on the project on August 5, 2008. Before the next public workshop (yet to be scheduled) we will announce that a proposed amended Rule 321 and its supporting draft Background Paper are available for public review. After the Board has adopted revisions to Rule 321, the APCD plans to propose changes to rules that apply to specific operations (e.g. Rules 330, 337, 339, 349, 351, 353 and 354) These proposed changes will include new solvent cleaning requirements associated with surface preparation and application equipment clean up.
6-19-08	333 102 201 202	Control of Emissions from Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (333) including Portable Construction Equipment and Offshore Well Drilling Engines Also: Definitions (101), Permits Required (201) and Exemptions to Permits (202) Contact: For Portable Construction Equipment: Mike Broughton 805-961-8872 For Offshore Drilling Engines Brian Shafritz 805-961-8823	Rule 333 has been revised to address ARB and EPA concerns. Rules 102 (Definitions), 201 (Permits Required) and 202 (Exemptions to Permits) have also been revised. Certain types of portable construction equipment, including air compressors, generators, concrete pumps, abrasive blasting equipment, pile drivers, welders, cranes and construction drill rigs are no longer exempt from permits. Portable construction engines rated 50 brake horsepower (bhp) and above that are operated in Santa Barbara County will be required to be either: 1) registered in the statewide portable equipment registration program, or 2) permitted by the District by September 18 of this year. Please see this page for copies of the revised rules, Board Hearing packages, and more information.
6-19-08	339	Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Coating Contact: Rebecca Armstrong 805-961-8888 John Garnett 805-961-8835	Rule 339 has been revised to include the Suggested Control Measures for Automotive Coatings adopted by the state. This revised rule affects all automotive refinishing shops and mobile equipment coating operations located in Santa Barbara County. The revised rule: 1) reduces the amount of allowable volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the coatings; 2) controls the VOC limits (to a maximum of 25 grams per liter) for solvents used in association with painting; and 3) includes an exemption for pre-sanding solvent to remove grease, wax, and road tar. This exemption includes a limit of 20 gallons per year per facility. Most elements of this rule, including most VOC limits, will take effect on January 1, 2009. By January 1, 2010, VOC limits for all coating and solvent cleaning categories will be in effect. Please see this page for a copy of the revised rule, Board Hearing package, and more information.

Recently Adopted, Revised or Repealed Rules

This page lists rules that have been recently adopted, amended or repealed. Direct questions or comments about this page to Doug Grapple. See also Public Notices and industry specific Compliance Advisories. Adopted rules are available on this page in pdf format. You can also download them in Microsoft Word format, zipped, on Download Rules. Please note that it can take up to 30 days for the rulebook and this page to be updated with a new rule. For details and support documents on upcoming rule changes, see Rule Adoption Schedule.

Date	Rule	Description	Download
2008
7-1-08	210 and 213	CPI fee adjustments are made every July 1st.	cpi-fees.pdf
6-19-08	333 102 201 202	Control of Emissions from Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines - Also: Definitions (101), Permits Required (201) and Exemptions to Permits (202) Contact: Douglas Grapple 805-961-8883	Rules rule333.pdf rule102.pdf rule 201.pdf rule202.pdf Bd Package 6-08r333-bp.pdf Staff Report 6-08r333-sr.pdf
6-19-08	339	Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Coating-versions in effect through 2008, and in effect starting January 1, 2009. Contact: Rebecca Armstrong 805-961-8888	Rules rule339-08.pdf rule339-09.pdf Bd Package 6-08r339-bp.pdf
1-17-2008	361 202	Small Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters Also Exemptions to Permits (Rule 202) . Contact: Rebecca Armstrong 805-961-8888	Rules rule361.pdf rule202.pdf Bd Pkge Files 01-08-r361-ltr.pdf 01-08r361com.pdf 01-08r361resp.pdf Flowchart 01-08r361chart.pdf
2007
10-18-07	213	Adopted. Fee for Registration of Agricultural Diesel Engines Contact: Mike Goldman 805-961-8821	Rule rule213.pdf Bd Package 10-07r213.pdf
8-16-2007	1201	Adopted. Registration of Agricultural Diesel Engines Contact: Mike Goldman 805-961-8821	Rule rule1201.pdf Bd Package 8-07r1201.pdf
7-01-2007	210	CPI fee adjustments are made every July 1st.	Current fees: cpi-fees.pdf
2006
7-01-2006	210	CPI fee adjustments are made every July 1st.	Current fees: cpi-fees.pdf
2005
7-1-2005	210	CPI fee adjustments are made every July 1st.	Current fees: cpi-fees.pdf
3-17-2005	202	Repealed the exemption for compression-ignition engines greater than 50 brake-horsepower.	rule202.pdf
3-17-2005	210	Revised the air toxics fee to be based on air toxic emissions.	rule210.pdf
1-20-2005	102	Revised. Definitions - changed the definition of "reactive organic compounds" to make it consistent with California Air Resources Board definition.	rule102.pdf
2004
7-01-2004	210	CPI fee adjustments are made every July 1st.	Current fees: cpi-fees.pdf
2003
7-01-2003	210	CPI fee adjustments are made every July 1st.	Current fees: cpi-fees.pdf
6-19-2003	102 1301	Revised. Definitions - changed the definition of "stationary source" to reduce the offshore area for emissions accountability for sources permitted with the APCD.	rule102.pdf rule1301.pdf
3-20-2003	338 ATCM	Repealed. Control of Asbestos-Containing Serpentine Rock in Surfacing Operations - APCD implements newer requirements in the state's Asbestos Airborne Toxics Control Measures.	ATCM
2002
10-17-2002	360	Adopted. Large Water Heaters and Small Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters (75,000 Btu/hr to < 2 MMBtu/hr). More about Rule 360.	rule360.pdf
7-01-2002	210	CPI fee adjustments are made every July 1st.	cpi210.pdf
5-16-2002	401 402 403	Revised. Agricultural and Prescribed Burning	rule401.pdf rule402.pdf rule403.pdf
2-21-2002	-	Adopted Negative Declaration in lieu of rules for three source categories: 1) Reactor processes and distillation operations processes in the synthetic organic chemical manufacturing industry; 2) Batch processes; and 3) Wood furniture manufacturing operations.	notice
2001
11-13-2001	323	Revised. Architectural Coatings	rule323.pdf
7-19-2001	325	Revised. Crude Oil Production and Separation	rule325.pdf
7-01-2001	210	CPI fee adjustments are made every July 1st.	cpi210.pdf
4-19-2001	107	Adopted. Emergencies - gives the Control Officer the ability to suspend certain APCD rules, regulations or orders during a local, state or federally declared State of Emergency.	rule107.pdf
01-18-2001	- 209 325 326 346 370 1301 1303 1304	Revised: • Appeals • Crude Oil Production and Separation • Storage of Reactive Organic Liquids • Loading of Cargo Vessels • Potential to Emit Limitations for Part 70 Sources • Part 70 Operating Permits–General Information • Part 70 Operating Permits-Permits, and • Part 70 Operating Permits -Issuance, Renewal, Modification and Reopening	- rule209.pdf rule325.pdf rule326.pdf rule346.pdf rule370.pdf rule1301.pdf rule1303.pdf rule1304.pdf
01-01-2001	106	Repealed Notice to Comply for Minor Violations	rule106.pdf
2000
1-20-2000	330	Revised Surface Coating of Metal Parts and Products to satisfy EPA-identified deficiencies. The modifications will: 1) revise the Rule 330.B.1 Section D exemption from 200 to 55 gallons per year per stationary source, and 2) add daily recordkeeping requirements for non-compliant coatings.	rule330.pdf
1999
9-16-1999	352	Adopted. Natural Gas-Fired Fan-type Central Furnaces and Residential Water Heaters (compliance beginning 03-16-2000). This rule incorporates control measures N-XC-1 and N-XC-3 from the APCD's Clean Air Plan.	rule352.pdf
8-19-1999	353	Adopted. Adhesives and Sealants, effective immediately with two contact adhesive limits, becoming more stringent on 01-01-2000. This rule incorporates control measure R-SL-9 from the APCD's Clean Air Plan.	rule353.pdf
7-15-1999	106	Adopted. Notice to Comply for Minor Violations.	rule106.pdf
5-20-1999	808	Adopted. New Source Review for Major Sources of Hazardous Air Pollutants.	rule808.pdf
1998
10-15-1998	701	Adopted. Transportation Conformity	rule701.pdf
8-20-1998	351	Revised. Surface Coating of Wood Products	rule351.pdf
1997
9-18-1997	1301	Revised. Vandenberg ENVVEST Program	rule1301.pdf
9-18-1997	341	Adopted. Municipal Solid Waste Landfills	rule341.pdf
5-00-1997	102 201 205 208 801-806	Revised. Permits and New Source Review	rule102.pdf rule201.pdf rule205.pdf rule208.pdf Reg VIII

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