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Air Quality Inspections & Pollution Prevention by BAAQMD

Linda Carey, an Air Quality Inspector II at BAAQMD, presents on air quality inspections and pollution prevention methods. Established in 1955, BAAQMD regulates emissions primarily from stationary sources, focusing on VOCs due to California’s non-attainment status for ozone. The presentation covers the responsibilities of inspectors, compliance assistance options, and crucial regulations. It further details inspection processes, specialized inspector groups, and pollution prevention resources available to businesses. Understanding and adhering to these regulations is vital for environmental protection.

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Air Quality Inspections & Pollution Prevention by BAAQMD

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  1. Air Quality Inspections & Pollution Prevention Presented by, Linda Carey Air quality inspector II BAAQMD

  2. Who Is the BAAQMD? • Created in 1955 by California Legislature. • Jurisdiction from the California Health and Safety Code. • Regulate emissions to the environment from stationary sources including asbestos renovation and demolition. • Currently our status is non-attainment for Ozone so the focus of rules is primarily on Volatile Organic Compounds or VOC’s

  3. Responsibilities of an Air Quality Inspector ? • Complaint investigations • General inspections • Title V inspections • 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments • Significant Emitters • Federally Enforceable • Compliance Assistance & Pollution Prevention • Responding to public inquiry

  4. Specialized Inspector Groups • Asbestos • Auto body Shops • Dry Cleaners • Gas Station Facilities • Refineries • Prescribed Burns

  5. An Inspection • Review plant inspection materials for district permitted facilities • Perform inspection • Take samples when needed • Document any non-compliance with violation notice(s) • Work with facility to ensure full compliance with District regulations

  6. Compliance Assistance Available • Compliance Assistance Hotline • On-site visits • Website Information • California Air Resources Board (CARB) Comic Books • Printed material on specific rules and in several languages

  7. Compliance Brochures Available • Asbestos • Open Burn • Vapor Recovery • Aerosol Coatings • Metal & Plastic Coating • Motor Vehicle Coating (being updated) Work is being done to make the brochures more useful

  8. Top 5 Referral List for Pollution Prevention • General Coating Operations • Printing Operations • Solvent Cleaning Operations • Gasoline Dispensing Operations • Asbestos Activities

  9. Coating Operations • BAAQMD Regulation 8, Rules 3, 4, 11-14, 19, 23, 26, 29, 31, 43, 45, 49 & 51 • Substrate being coated • Purpose of the coating & method of application • May require Permit to Operate • >30 gal/yr of coating (ink and thinning solvents) • >20 gal/yr of wipe cleaning solvents • Record Keeping and VOC data to determine emissions and possible rule exemption • Abatement devices

  10. Printing Operations • BAAQMD Regulation 8, Rules 4 and 20 • Substrate being printed upon • Type of printing: Gravure, Flexographic, Lithographic, Letterpress, and Silk Screen • May require Permit to Operate • >30 gal/yr of coating (ink and thinning solvents) • >20 gal/yr of wipe cleaning solvents • Recordkeeping and VOC data to determine emissions and possible rule exemption • Abatement devices

  11. Solvent Cleaning Operations • BAAQMD Regulation 8, Rule 16 • Parts cleaner or wipe cleaning • Item being cleaned • Type and amount of solvent used • >20 gal/yr used solvent needs a permit • VOC content of the solvent being used • One cleaner with a solvent VOC of 50 g/l or less does not need a permit

  12. Gasoline Dispensing Operations • BAAQMD Regulation 8, Rule 7 • Both retail or non-retail dispensers • Ripped or broken dispensing equipment causing vapor and/or liquid leaks • When gas delivered must have two hose vapor recovery hookup • Current tank and nozzle source testing • No hold open latches

  13. Asbestos Activities • BAAQMD Regulation 11, Rule 2 • RACM-regulated asbestos containing material • 1% asbestos and friable or being made friable • Renovation or Demolition Notification • RACM removal greater than 100ft (linear or square) • All demolitions • All structures including single-family dwellings • Proper removal including wetting, containment, and HEPA negative air filtration • RACM waste sealed, labeled, and properly disposed of at a waste disposal site

  14. Your Compliance Assistance Options • Inform facility of Air Districts compliance assistance options • Make a referral to the Air District for further investigation

  15. Information For Investigation Referrals • Specify the location of the referral • Specify the type of business or operation • Approximate amount of solvents, materials, or coatings used • Indicate responsible party at the referral • Option-leave your call back information

  16. Compliance Assistance Referral • Call the compliance hotline • Search the district website for helpful information • Request an on-site facility visit

  17. How to Contact BAAQMD • BAAQMD (415) 771-6000 • Compliance Assistance Hotline (415) 749-4999 • Inspectors (415) 749-4979 • Complaints (800) 334-ODOR • www.baaqmd.gov

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