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Proposed Rule 444.1; Proposed Amended Rule (PAR) 401; PAR 404; PAR 405; PAR 219; and PAR 222

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The proposed rules aim to modernize wildfire prevention and waste management practices in the South Coast Air Quality Management District by permitting and regulating the use of air curtain incinerators and prescribed fire vehicles as cleaner alternatives to open burning of forestry and agricultural waste. These technologies are designed to significantly reduce particulate matter emissions, aligning with the objectives of the South Coast Air Basin Attainment Plan for the 2012 Annual PM2.5 Standard and the Eastern Coachella Valley Community Emission Reduction Plan. PR 444.1 sets operational standards for these devices, while PAR 401, PAR 404, and PAR 405 provide amendments that exempt their use from certain emission limits normally applied to open burning. PAR 219 further extends exemptions from Title V permitting requirements for eligible equipment, and PAR 222 mandates that all exempted air curtain incinerators and prescribed fire vehicles must be registered with the district to ensure accountability and compliance. This regulatory framework supports public safety by expanding effective tools for vegetation management while reducing air pollution linked to traditional burning methods.

General Info

Permits clean burning tech to replace open burning, reduces emissions, requires registration and exempts from certain limits.

Agency

California → South Coast Air Quality Management District

NAICS

924110 - Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management ProgramsView NAICS

Place of Performance

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NONE

Documents

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CEQA Notice of Exemption for Proposed Rule 444.1 and Amended Rules 401, 404, 405, 219, 222

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PostedJun 5

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia → South Coast Air Quality Management District

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Organization / Agency

California → South Coast Air Quality Management District

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Sina TaghvaeeAir Quality Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

PR 444.1, PAR 401, PAR 404, PAR 405, PAR 219, and PAR 222 (proposed project) provide a pathway for air curtain incinerators (ACIs) and prescribed fire vehicles to be used for wildfire prevention and to reduce particulate matter (PM) emissions from forestry and agricultural waste. The proposed project will partially implement Best Control Measure 20: Application of All Feasible Measures (BCM-20) from the South Coast Air Basin Attainment Plan for the 2012 Annual PM2.5 Standard and objectives in Chapter 5e of the Eastern Coachella Valley (ECV) Community Emission Reduction Plan (CERP) by allowing and regulating the use of alternative, lower emitting, vegetative fuel reduction technologies, compared to the open burning of forestry and agricultural waste. PR 444.1 establishes requirements for ACIs and prescribed fire vehicles used to reduce vegetative waste. PAR 401, PAR 404 and PAR 405 include an exemption to allow the use of technologies regulated by PR 444.1. PAR 219 includes an exemption for some ACIs, prescribed fire vehicles, and associated air pollution control equipment not subject to Title V from South Coast AQMD permitting requirements. PAR 222 includes a requirement for ACIs and prescribed fire vehicles that are exempt from permitting to be registered with the South Coast AQMD. Allowing the use of ACIs and prescribed fire vehicles within South Coast AQMD jurisdiction will support wildfire prevention efforts and protect public safety by providing additional tools that are capable of reducing vegetative waste with fewer PM emissions than other technologies. Full Title: Proposed Rule 444.1 Particulate Matter Emission Reductions from Forestry and Agricultural Waste (PR 444.1); Proposed Amended Rule 401 Visible Emissions (PAR 401); Proposed Amended Rule 404 Particulate Matter Concentration (PAR 404); Proposed Amended Rule 405 Solid Particulate Matter - Weight (PAR 405); Proposed Amended Rule 219 Equipment Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to Regulation II (PAR 219); and Proposed Amended Rule 222 Filing Requirements for Specific Emission Sources Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to Regulation II (PAR 222)