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Learn about the Air District's development process for amendments to Regulation 2: Permits, Rules 2-1 and 2-5, which state general permitting requirements and the requirements for air toxics permitting.
Find out about the status of the rule development process. Information on hearings, workshops, and other events is provided below. Supporting documents and materials will be posted shortly.
The Air District is currently evaluating draft amendments to specific rules within Regulation 2: Permits that pertain to new and modified sources of air pollution. These rules require permit applicants to apply for and demonstrate compliance with various emissions and exposure requirements to protect Bay Area air quality. In response to concerns regarding localized differences in air quality, the Air District seeks to amend relevant portions of permitting rules to help ensure communities that are overburdened by poor air quality and health vulnerabilities are further protected from sources of air pollution. Air District staff is evaluating potential changes to two rules–Rules 2-1 and 2-5–under the Permitting Regulation to minimize emissions to the environment and exposure to air pollutants by Bay Area residents. Staff would like to receive feedback from the public on draft amendments to the Permitting Regulation.
The Air District will hold a virtual public workshop via Zoom on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 from 6-8 PM to present and discuss draft amendments to Rules 2-1 and 2-5. The Air District has released a Workshop Notice as well as a Workshop Report, draft rule amendment language, and other supporting documents:
Written comments on the Workshop Report, draft rule language, and accompanying materials will be accepted through Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 5:00 PM. Written comments on these materials may be submitted to:
Jacob Finkle
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
375 Beale Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94105
or by email at
Hearings, Workshops and Other Events
Throughout the rule development process, we provide information on upcoming and past workshops, hearings, and other events.
Documents
Supporting materials, such as staff reports, regulatory language, and other technical documents related to rule development, are posted throughout the development process.
Comments
The Air District provides opportunities for the public to submit comments throughout the development process, and posts comments received during the open public comment periods.