Regulation 8 Rule 8: Wastewater Collection and Separation Systems - 2023 Amendment (Draft)

Learn about the Air District's development process for amendments to Regulation 8, Rule 8, which would further address emissions from wastewater treatment systems at refineries.

Find out about the status of the rule development process. Information on hearings, workshops, and other events is provided below.

The Air District is developing amendments to Regulation 8: Organic Compounds, Rule 8: Wastewater Collection and Separation Systems (Rule 8-8) to further address emissions from wastewater treatment systems at refineries. The Air District's AB 617 Expedited Best Available Retrofit Control Technology (BARCT) Implementation Schedule identified the need to further evaluate and consider additional efforts to address emissions of organic compounds from these sources. The Air District has released draft amendments to Rule 8-8, along with a Preliminary Staff Report, for public review and comment:

Written comments on the draft amendments and supporting materials will be accepted through June 7, 2023. Comments may be submitted to:

Rule Development
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
375 Beale Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94105
Or via e-mail to ruledevelopment@baaqmd.gov

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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 input throughout the development process, and posts comments received during the open public comment periods.

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Last Updated: 9/13/2023