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Updated 7/22/2021
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Find information on the Air District's rule development efforts, including draft rule documents, opportunities for public participation, and public workshop materials.

Updated 7/22/2021

Amendments to Regulation 6, Rule 5: Particulate Emissions from Petroleum Refinery Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Units (Rule 6-5) were adopted by the Air District's Board of Directors at a public hearing on July 21, 2021. Please see the Rule 6-5 Amendments web page.

The Air District is hosting a virtual public workshop using Zoom on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, from 6-8 PM to discuss draft amendments to Rules 2-1 and 2-5. For more information, please visit the Regulation 2 Amendments web page.

Amendments to Regulation 3: Fees for FYE 2022 were adopted by the Air District's Board of Directors at a public hearing on June 16, 2021. Please see the Regulation 3 Amendments web page.

The Air District is accepting comments on updated draft rule language for Draft Rule 13-5: Petroleum Refinery Hydrogen Plants and the CEQA Notice of Preparation and Initial Study (NOP/IS). Comments will be accepted through July 30, 2021, and a CEQA Scoping Meeting will be held on July 27, 2021. For more information, please visit the Rule 13-5 web page.

The Air District develops rules and regulations to improve local air quality and protect the health of Bay Area residents.

The Air District’s process for creating and modifying rules and regulations involves developing technical assessments, hosting stakeholder meetings and public workshops, developing draft rules and amendments, and evaluating potential impacts of the rule.

Throughout the rule development process, upcoming events, notices, materials, and reports will be available online for individual rules currently under modification or development.

New rules and amendments that have been adopted by the Air District's Board of Directors can be found in the list of Current Rules. Recently adopted rules and amendments include:

AB 617 Expedited BARCT Implementation Schedule

AB 617 requires air districts to implement Best Available Retrofit Control Technology, or BARCT, on pollution sources located at facilities subject to the Cap-and-Trade program. The Air District has developed and adopted an Expedited BARCT Implementation Schedule to meet these requirements.

Rules Under Development

Note that the Air District is currently updating the structure of the Rule Development section of the website, and information on all rules under development may not be listed immediately. Additional information will be posted as this update progresses.
 Rule #Rule NameExpected Hearing Datetable-mobile-only-column
Regulation 2Permits 2021 Amendments to Rules 2-1 and 2-5 (Under Development)N/A
Regulation 2
Rule Name:
Permits 2021 Amendments to Rules 2-1 and 2-5 (Under Development)
Expected Hearing Date:
N/A
Next Upcoming Event:
Virtual Public Workshop on Draft Amendments to Rules 2-1 and 2-5
8/24/2021 6:00:00 PM
Watch/Listen:
N/A
Description:
The Regulation specifies the requirements for authorities to construct and permits to operate.
Rule Status:
Draft
Contact:
  • Jacob Finkle
  • Senior Air Quality Specialist, Community Engagement and Policy
  • 415.749.8435
 

Next Upcoming Event

Virtual Public Workshop on Draft Amendments to Rules 2-1 and 2-5
8/24/2021 6:00:00 PM

Watch/Listen

N/A

Rule Status

Draft

Contact

  • Jacob Finkle
  • Senior Air Quality Specialist, Community Engagement and Policy
  • 415.749.8435

Description

The Regulation specifies the requirements for authorities to construct and permits to operate.
Regulation 6, Rule 7Roofing Asphalt4th Quarter 2017
Regulation 6, Rule 7
Rule Name:
Roofing Asphalt
Expected Hearing Date:
4th Quarter 2017
Next Upcoming Event:
No upcoming events scheduled.
Watch/Listen:
N/A
Description:

The purpose of the new set of rules and amendments under Regulation 6 is to reduce emissions of particulate matter from commercial and industrial sources.

Rule Status:
Draft
Contact:
N/A
 

Next Upcoming Event

No upcoming events scheduled.

Watch/Listen

N/A

Rule Status

Draft

Contact

N/A

Description

The purpose of the new set of rules and amendments under Regulation 6 is to reduce emissions of particulate matter from commercial and industrial sources.
Regulation 6, Rule 8Bulk material storage and handling4th Quarter 2017
Regulation 6, Rule 8
Rule Name:
Bulk material storage and handling
Expected Hearing Date:
4th Quarter 2017
Next Upcoming Event:
No upcoming events scheduled.
Watch/Listen:
N/A
Description:

The purpose of the new set of rules and amendments under Regulation 6 is to reduce emissions of particulate matter from commercial and industrial sources.

Rule Status:
Draft
Contact:
N/A
 

Next Upcoming Event

No upcoming events scheduled.

Watch/Listen

N/A

Rule Status

Draft

Contact

N/A

Description

The purpose of the new set of rules and amendments under Regulation 6 is to reduce emissions of particulate matter from commercial and industrial sources.
Regulation 8, Rule 34 Solid Waste Disposal Sites Under DevelopmentN/A
Regulation 8, Rule 34
Rule Name:
Solid Waste Disposal Sites Under Development
Expected Hearing Date:
N/A
Next Upcoming Event:
No upcoming events scheduled.
Watch/Listen:
N/A
Description:
N/A
Rule Status:
Conceptual
Contact:
  • Laura Cackette
  • Staff Specialist, Community Engagement and Policy
  • 415.749.4628
 

Next Upcoming Event

No upcoming events scheduled.

Watch/Listen

N/A

Rule Status

Conceptual

Contact

  • Laura Cackette
  • Staff Specialist, Community Engagement and Policy
  • 415.749.4628

Description

N/A
Regulation 9, Rule 4Nitrogen Oxides from Fan Type Residential Central Furnaces 2021 Amendment (Under Development)N/A
Regulation 9, Rule 4
Rule Name:
Nitrogen Oxides from Fan Type Residential Central Furnaces 2021 Amendment (Under Development)
Expected Hearing Date:
N/A
Next Upcoming Event:
No upcoming events scheduled.
Watch/Listen:
N/A
Description:
This rule limits emissions of nitrogen oxides from natural gas-fired fan type residential central furnaces.
Rule Status:
Under Amendment
Contact:
  • Jennifer Elwell
  • Senior Air Quality Engineer, Community Engagement and Policy
  • 415.749.8732
 

Next Upcoming Event

No upcoming events scheduled.

Watch/Listen

N/A

Rule Status

Under Amendment

Contact

  • Jennifer Elwell
  • Senior Air Quality Engineer, Community Engagement and Policy
  • 415.749.8732

Description

This rule limits emissions of nitrogen oxides from natural gas-fired fan type residential central furnaces.
Regulation 9, Rule 6Nitrogen Oxides Emissions from Natural Gas-Fired Water Heaters 2021 Amendment (Under Development)N/A
Regulation 9, Rule 6
Rule Name:
Nitrogen Oxides Emissions from Natural Gas-Fired Water Heaters 2021 Amendment (Under Development)
Expected Hearing Date:
N/A
Next Upcoming Event:
No upcoming events scheduled.
Watch/Listen:
N/A
Description:
This rule limits the emissions of nitrogen oxides from natural gas-fired water heaters and boilers.
Rule Status:
Under Amendment
Contact:
  • Jennifer Elwell
  • Senior Air Quality Engineer, Community Engagement and Policy
  • 415.749.8732
 

Next Upcoming Event

No upcoming events scheduled.

Watch/Listen

N/A

Rule Status

Under Amendment

Contact

  • Jennifer Elwell
  • Senior Air Quality Engineer, Community Engagement and Policy
  • 415.749.8732

Description

This rule limits the emissions of nitrogen oxides from natural gas-fired water heaters and boilers.
Regulation 12, Rule 16Petroleum Refining Greenhouse Gas Emissions LimitsJune 21, 2017
Regulation 12, Rule 16
Rule Name:
Petroleum Refining Greenhouse Gas Emissions Limits
Expected Hearing Date:
June 21, 2017
Next Upcoming Event:
No upcoming events scheduled.
Watch/Listen:
N/A
Description:

The purpose of this rule is to set numeric limits on refinery emissions of greenhouse gases.

Rule Status:
Proposed
Contact:
  • Gregory Nudd
  • Deputy Air Pollution Control Officer, Executive
  • 415.749.4786
 

Next Upcoming Event

No upcoming events scheduled.

Watch/Listen

N/A

Rule Status

Proposed

Contact

  • Gregory Nudd
  • Deputy Air Pollution Control Officer, Executive
  • 415.749.4786

Description

The purpose of this rule is to set numeric limits on refinery emissions of greenhouse gases.
Regulation 13 Climate PollutantsN/A
Regulation 13
Rule Name:
Climate Pollutants
Expected Hearing Date:
N/A
Next Upcoming Event:
No upcoming events scheduled.
Watch/Listen:
N/A
Description:

The purpose of this regulation is to establish uniform definitions and requirements for regulating emissions of greenhouse gases and related pollutants.

Rule Status:
Conceptual
Contact:
  • Jacob Finkle
  • Senior Air Quality Specialist, Community Engagement and Policy
  • 415.749.8435
 

Next Upcoming Event

No upcoming events scheduled.

Watch/Listen

N/A

Rule Status

Conceptual

Contact

  • Jacob Finkle
  • Senior Air Quality Specialist, Community Engagement and Policy
  • 415.749.8435

Description

The purpose of this regulation is to establish uniform definitions and requirements for regulating emissions of greenhouse gases and related pollutants.
Regulation 13, Rule 1Significant Methane ReleasesN/A
Regulation 13, Rule 1
Rule Name:
Significant Methane Releases
Expected Hearing Date:
N/A
Next Upcoming Event:
No upcoming events scheduled.
Watch/Listen:
N/A
Description:

The purpose of this rule is to address emissions from large scale methane releases across all sources in the Bay Area.

Rule Status:
Draft
Contact:
N/A
 

Next Upcoming Event

No upcoming events scheduled.

Watch/Listen

N/A

Rule Status

Draft

Contact

N/A

Description

The purpose of this rule is to address emissions from large scale methane releases across all sources in the Bay Area.
Regulation 13, Rule 2Organic Material Handling OperationsN/A
Regulation 13, Rule 2
Rule Name:
Organic Material Handling Operations
Expected Hearing Date:
N/A
Next Upcoming Event:
No upcoming events scheduled.
Watch/Listen:
N/A
Description:

The purpose of this rule is to minimize emissions of methane and volatile organic compounds from facilities processing organic materials.

Rule Status:
Conceptual
Contact:
  • Robert Cave
  • Senior Air Quality Specialist, Community Engagement and Policy
  • 415.749.5048
 

Next Upcoming Event

No upcoming events scheduled.

Watch/Listen

N/A

Rule Status

Conceptual

Contact

  • Robert Cave
  • Senior Air Quality Specialist, Community Engagement and Policy
  • 415.749.5048

Description

The purpose of this rule is to minimize emissions of methane and volatile organic compounds from facilities processing organic materials.
Regulation 13, Rule 3Composting OperationsN/A
Regulation 13, Rule 3
Rule Name:
Composting Operations
Expected Hearing Date:
N/A
Next Upcoming Event:
No upcoming events scheduled.
Watch/Listen:
N/A
Description:
The purpose of this rule is to minimize and control emissions of methane and volatile organic compounds from composting operations.
Rule Status:
Conceptual
Contact:
  • Robert Cave
  • Senior Air Quality Specialist, Community Engagement and Policy
  • 415.749.5048
 

Next Upcoming Event

No upcoming events scheduled.

Watch/Listen

N/A

Rule Status

Conceptual

Contact

  • Robert Cave
  • Senior Air Quality Specialist, Community Engagement and Policy
  • 415.749.5048

Description

The purpose of this rule is to minimize and control emissions of methane and volatile organic compounds from composting operations.
Regulation 13, Rule 4Sewage Treatment and Anaerobic DigestionN/A
Regulation 13, Rule 4
Rule Name:
Sewage Treatment and Anaerobic Digestion
Expected Hearing Date:
N/A
Next Upcoming Event:
No upcoming events scheduled.
Watch/Listen:
N/A
Description:
The purpose of this rule is to minimize climate pollutant emissions from municipal sewage treatment and anaerobic digester operations.
Rule Status:
Conceptual
Contact:
  • Compliance & Enforcement
  • General Compliance Information
  • 415.749.4795
 

Next Upcoming Event

No upcoming events scheduled.

Watch/Listen

N/A

Rule Status

Conceptual

Contact

  • Compliance & Enforcement
  • General Compliance Information
  • 415.749.4795

Description

The purpose of this rule is to minimize climate pollutant emissions from municipal sewage treatment and anaerobic digester operations.
Regulation 13, Rule 5Petroleum Refinery Hydrogen PlantsQ4 2021
Regulation 13, Rule 5
Rule Name:
Petroleum Refinery Hydrogen Plants
Expected Hearing Date:
Q4 2021
Next Upcoming Event:
Rule 13-5 CEQA Scoping Meeting
7/27/2021 10:00:00 AM
Watch/Listen:
N/A
Description:
N/A
Rule Status:
Draft
Contact:
  • Jacob Finkle
  • Senior Air Quality Specialist, Community Engagement and Policy
  • 415.749.8435
 

Next Upcoming Event

Rule 13-5 CEQA Scoping Meeting
7/27/2021 10:00:00 AM

Watch/Listen

N/A

Rule Status

Draft

Contact

  • Jacob Finkle
  • Senior Air Quality Specialist, Community Engagement and Policy
  • 415.749.8435

Description

N/A

Public Workshops and Materials

View scheduled dates for workshops and hearings on proposed rules. 

Note that as as of June 1, 2017, information regarding rule development regulatory workshops and public hearings will be consolidated onto the individual pages for rules under development that are linked from the table above . The Regulatory Workshops and Public Hearings pages will serve only as a source of archived historical information.

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Last Updated: 7/22/2021