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SB 656 Particulate Matter Emission Reduction Implementation Schedule

Workshop  (07/27/05, 2:00~4:00 PM)   Presentation (PowerPoint) (PDF)

Public hearing (08/01/05, 4:00~5:00 PM)  Staff report (Word) (PDF)

Senate Bill 656 (SB 656, Sher) was approved by Governor Gray Davis on October 8, 2003.  SB 656 required the California Air Resources Board (ARB), in consultation with local air districts, to identify, develop and adopt at a public meeting a list of the most readily available, feasible, and cost-effective control measures.  These measures are based on rules, regulations, and programs existing as of January 1, 2004, that could be employed by ARB and the air districts to reduce PM10 and PM2.5 (collectively referred to as PM), from new and existing stationary, mobile, and area sources.

This bill also requires ARB and each air district to adopt an implementation schedule, as defined, for the most cost-effective measures on that list after prioritizing the measures based on specified factors.

The entire FRAQMD is designated as nonattainment for the state PM10 standard.  An area is designated nonattainment if there was at least one violation of a State standard for that pollutant.  Both PM10 and PM2.5 are of health concern because they can penetrate into the sensitive regions of the respiratory tract.  Scientific studies have linked respirable PM (PM10 and PM2.5) to a wide variety of health and environmental impacts.  Significant health problems include aggravated asthma, increases in respiratory symptoms like coughing and difficult or painful breathing, chronic bronchitis, decreased lung function, and premature death. 

Many control measures recommended by ARB have already been adopted by the District or there are no significant sources in the District.  Based on the District’s evaluation, there are several measures recommended by ARB that should be considered by the District to further reduce PM emissions in the District.  Below is the list of PM control measures recommended for future consideration by the Board and an implementation schedule to consider adoption of these measures.   This list is not final.  Each proposed rule will go through a formal public review process with at least one noticed workshop and public hearing.  The FRAQMD will conduct an evaluation on this program between 2009 and 2010 to determine the effectiveness of this program and make amendment if necessary.  

Proposed control measures:

- Limit number of wood-burning fireplaces in new residential, non-residential, and addition in existing property;

- Require replacement of non-certified wood-burning fireplace upon sale of property;

- Control wood moisture content;

- Limit outdoor residential open burning;

-  Limit NOx emissions from boilers;

- Limit NOx emissions from internal combustion engines;

- Limit VOC content of wood product coatings;

            - Reduce VOC emissions from the application of adhesives and sealants;

            - Limit construction related fugitive dust;

            - Limit PM emissions from agricultural operations;

- Limit PM emissions from vehicle travel on paved roads; and

- Limit PM emissions from vehicle travel on unpaved roads.