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UPCOMING EVENTS:
South Coast Air Quality Management District Community Meeting Proposed Amended Rule 1118 Control of Emissions From Refinery Flares
Date: Friday, February 16, 2024 Time: 5 P.M. (PST) Location: ZOOM Webinar
https://scaqmd.zoom.us/j/96400022757
Webinar Meeting ID: 964 0002 2757
Dial-In: +1 (669) 900-6833
Spanish Language Audience Zoom Meeting ID: 932 0955 9643
What: This is to inform you that South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) staff has scheduled a community meeting for Proposed Amended Rule 1118 – Control of Emissions From Refinery Flares which is scheduled for a Public Hearing before the South Coast AQMD Governing Board on April 5, 2024 (subject to change). The purpose of the meeting is to provide members of the community an opportunity to learn more about the proposed amendments to Rule 1118. The meeting also will serve as a public forum for community members and will be conducted in a question and answer format which will give each member of the community an opportunity to provide comments or feedback.
The Community Meeting will only be conducted via video conferencing (Zoom), which can be accessed via your computer or smart phone. Alternatively, stakeholders can phone in to participate. We understand that this is not the same as a face-to-face working group meeting; however, staff will take the time to listen to comments from all stakeholders, as your comments are important. We look forward to your participation. If you have general questions or concerns about these meetings or their format, please contact Marissa Poon at mpoon@aqmd.gov or (909) 396-2119.
For more information, please visit the Proposed Rules webpage or contact:
AQ Specialist Zoya Banan | (909) 396-2332 | ZBanan@aqmd.gov
PAST EVENTS:
Proposed Amended Rule 1118 Public Workshop and Community Public Workshop Meeting
Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2024
Time: 1 P.M. Location: ZOOM Webinar
What: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) has scheduled a Public Workshop to present and solicit information and comments for Proposed Amended Rule 1118 - Control of Emissions From Refinery Flares (PAR 1118). PAR 1118 is scheduled for a Public Hearing before the South Coast AQMD Governing Board on April 5, 2024 (subject to change). Additional information on SCAQMD’s Proposed Rule 1118, please visit SCAQMD's Proposed Rule 1118 Webpage
Contact: AQ Specialist Zoya Banan | (909) 396-2332 | ZBanan@aqmd.gov
Proposed Amended Rule 1118 Working Group Meeting #5
Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Time: 10 A.M.
Location: ZOOM Webinar
Meeting ID: 964 0002 2757
Dial-In: +1 (669) 900-6833
What: South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) staff has scheduled a Working Group Meeting to obtain comments from the public regarding the development of Proposed Amended Rule 1118 – Control of Emissions from Refinery Flares. Staff will discuss proposed rule amendments for minimizing refinery flaring emissions. The Working Group Meeting will provide stakeholders an opportunity to work with South Coast AQMD staff on proposed amendments to rule provisions and to discuss key issues or concerns.
The following supporting documents are now available:
Proposed Amended Rule 1118 Working Group Meeting #4
Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2023
Time: 9 A.M.
Location: ZOOM Webinar
Meeting ID: 964 0002 2757
Dial-In: +1 (669) 900-6833
What: South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) staff has scheduled a Working Group Meeting to obtain comments from the public regarding the development of Proposed Amended Rule 1118 – Control of Emissions from Refinery Flares. Staff will discuss proposed rule amendments for minimizing refinery flaring emissions. The Working Group Meeting will provide stakeholders an opportunity to work with South Coast AQMD staff on proposed amendments to rule provisions and to discuss key issues or concerns.
The following supporting documents are now available:
Proposed Amended Rule 1180 Public Workshop and Community Public Workshop Meeting
Date: Thursday October 12, 2023
Time: 1 P.M. Location: ZOOM Webinar
Time: 6 P.M. Location: ZOOM Webinar (Evening Session with Spanish Translation)
What: South Coast AQMD staff invites you to attend the fifth Working Group Meeting for Proposed Amended Rule 1180 – Fenceline and Community Air Monitoring for Petroleum Refineries and Related Facilities (PAR 1180) and Proposed Rule 1180.1 – Fenceline and Community Air Monitoring for Other Refineries (PR 1180.1). The Working Group Meeting will provide an update on the proposed rule language and allow stakeholders an opportunity to provide input.
| Date/Time | Meeting | Location: Remotely via Zoom videoconference and by telephone: |
| Thursday, October 12, 2023 01:00 pm (PDT) |
Working Group Meeting #5 | https://scaqmd.zoom.us/j/96956378405 Webinar Meeting ID: 969 5637 8405 Dial In +1 669 900 6833 |
| Thursday, October 12, 2023 06:00 pm (PDT) |
Working Group Meeting #5 (Evening Session with Spanish Translation) |
https://scaqmd.zoom.us/j/96956378405 Webinar Meeting ID: 969 5637 8405 Dial In +1 669 900 6833 Spanish Language ID: 932 0955 9643 |
The following supporting documents are now available:
Proposed Amended Rule 1180 Public Workshop and Community Public Workshop Meeting
Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Time: 10 A.M. Location: ZOOM Webinar
Time: 6 P.M. Location: ZOOM Webinar
What: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) has scheduled two Public Workshops, one of which will be held in the evening with Spanish translation available, to present and solicit information and suggestions from the public regarding Proposed Amended Rule 1180 – Major Petroleum Refinery Fenceline and Community Air Monitoring (PAR 1180) and Proposed Rule 1180.1 – Other Refinery Fenceline and Community Air Monitoring (PR 1180.1), which are scheduled for a Public Hearing before the South Coast AQMD Governing Board on November 3, 2023 (subject to change).
| Date/Time | Meeting | Location: Remotely via Zoom video conference and by telephone: |
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Tuesday, August 22, 2023 10 a.m. PDT |
Public Workshop |
https://scaqmd.zoom.us/j/91481347269 Webinar Meeting ID: 914 8134 7269 |
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Tuesday, August 22, 2023 6 p.m. PDT |
Public Workshop (Evening Session with Spanish Translation) |
https://scaqmd.zoom.us/j/97220893283 Webinar Meeting ID: 972 2089 3283 |
View Notice of Public Workshop
Proposed Amended Rule 1180 Working Group Meeting #4
Date: Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Time: 10 A.M.
Location: ZOOM Webinar
What: South Coast AQMD staff invites you to attend the fourth Working Group Meeting for Proposed Amended Rule 1180 – Major Petroleum Refinery Fenceline and Community Air Monitoring (PAR 1180) and Proposed Rule 1180.1 – Other Refinery Fenceline and Community Air Monitoring (PR 1180.1). The Working Group Meeting will provide the initial concepts of proposed rule language and stakeholders will have an opportunity to provide input.
The Working Group Meeting will only be conducted via video conferencing (Zoom), which can be accessed via your computer or smart phone.
Proposed Amended Rule 1180 Working Group Meeting #3
Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Time: 10 A.M.
Location: ZOOM Webinar
What: South Coast AQMD staff invites you to attend the third Working Group Meeting for Proposed Amended Rule 1180 – Major Petroleum Refinery Fenceline and Community Air Monitoring (PAR 1180) and Proposed Rule 1180.1 – Other Refinery Fenceline and Community Air Monitoring (PR 1180.1). The Working Group Meeting will provide the concepts of proposed rule language and stakeholders will have an opportunity to provide input.
Remote access information will be sent prior to the meeting.
The Working Group Meeting will only be conducted via video conferencing (Zoom), which can be accessed via your computer or smart phone.
Proposed Amended Rule 1180 Working Group Meeting #2
Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Time: 10 A.M.
Location: ZOOM Webinar
What: South Coast AQMD staff invites you to attend the second Working Group Meeting for Proposed Amended Rule 1180 – Major Petroleum Refinery Fenceline and Community Air Monitoring (PAR 1180) and Proposed Rule 1180.1 – Other Refinery Fenceline and Community Air Monitoring (PR 1180.1). The Working Group Meeting will provide the initial concepts of proposed rule language and stakeholders will have an opportunity to provide input.
The Working Group Meeting will only be conducted via video conferencing (Zoom), which can be accessed via your computer or smart phone.
https://scaqmd.zoom.us/j/93729802015
Webinar Meeting ID: 937 2980 2015
Dial In: (669) 900-6833
http://www.aqmd.gov/home/rules-compliance/rules/scaqmd-rule-book/proposed-rules/rule-1180
Proposed Amended Rule 1180 Working Group Meeting #1
Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Time: 1 P.M.
Location: ZOOM Webinar
What: South Coast AQMD staff invites you to attend the first Working Group Meeting for Proposed Amended Rule 1180 – Refinery Fenceline and Community Air Monitoring (PAR 1180). The Working Group Meeting will initiate the public process for the rule amendment and will provide stakeholders an opportunity to provide input. Staff is considering expanding the rule applicability, removing the 40,000 barrel per day exemption, and expanding the target compound list to reflect the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) Report – Analysis of Refinery Chemical Emissions and Health Effects published in March 2019.
The Working Group Meeting will only be conducted via video conferencing (Zoom), which can be accessed via your computer or smart phone.
http://www.aqmd.gov/home/rules-compliance/rules/scaqmd-rule-book/proposed-rules/rule-1180
Proposed Amended Rule 1118 Working Group Meeting #1 - Presentation
Date: Thursday, July 21, 2022
Time: 1 P.M.
Location: ZOOM Webinar
What: South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) staff has scheduled a Working Group Meeting to obtain comments from the public regarding the development of Proposed Amended Rule 1118 – Control of Emissions from Refinery Flares. As part of the Resolution adopted on July 7, 2017, the Governing Board directed staff to conduct a second phase of rulemaking for Rule 1118. This Working Group Meeting is to initiate the rule amendment and will provide stakeholders an opportunity to work with South Coast AQMD staff on proposed amendments to rule provisions and to discuss key issues or concerns.
The Working Group Meeting will only be conducted via video conferencing (Zoom), which can be accessed via your computer or smart phone.
http://www.aqmd.gov/home/rules-compliance/rules/scaqmd-rule-book/proposed-rules/rule-1118
Join Zoom Webinar Meeting
https://scaqmd.zoom.us/j/96627887514
Zoom Webinar ID: 966 2788 7514
Teleconference Dial In: (669) 900-6833
Community Meeting
Watch SCAQMD Meeting
Date: Saturday, September 22, 2018
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Wilmington Middle School – Auditorium
1700 Gulf Avenue, Wilmington, CA 90744
What: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Refinery Committee will host a community meeting to discuss Proposed Rule 1410 – Hydrogen Flouride Storage and Use of Petroleum Refineries. All documents related to the proposed rule will be posted on SCCAQMD's Proposed Rule 1410 Webpage.
Agenda: The agenda is available on the Refinery Committee webpage, the presentation will be forthcoming.
Contact: Heather Farr, Program Supervisor, (909) 396-3672 or hfarr@aqmd.gov.
Public Hearing Meeting
Date: Friday, May 4, 2018
Watch SCAQMD Refinery Committee Meeting
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: South Coast Air Quality Management District - Auditorium
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
What: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) staff invites you to attend a public hearing on Proposed Rule 408 – Circumvention. All documents related to rule development will be posted at http://www.aqmd.gov/home/regulations/rules/proposed-rules#408
Contact: Nicole Silva, AQ Specialist, (909) 396-3384 or nsilva@aqmd.gov
Community Meeting
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2018
Watch SCAQMD Refinery Committee Meeting
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Torrance City Council Chambers
3031 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90503
What: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Refinery Committee will host a community meeting to discuss Proposed Rule 1410 -- Hydrogen Fluoride Storage and Use of Petroleum Refineries. All documents related to the proposed rule will be posted at http://www.aqmd.gov/home/rules-compliance/rules/proposed-rules/proposed-rule-1410. You can view the agenda here.
Contact: Heather Farr, Program Supervisor, (909) 396-3672 or hfarr@aqmd.gov.
Public Consultation Meeting
Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2018
Watch SCAQMD Refinery Committee Meeting
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: South Coast Air Quality Management District - Conference Room CC6
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
What: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) staff invites you to attend a Public Consultation Meeting to present the SCAQMD's Draft Budget and Work Program and PAR III - Fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19.
The FY 2018-19 Proposed Budget and Work Program may be found at Summary - Proposed Budget
Documents relating to PAR III – Fees including Draft Rule Language, Draft Staff Report, and Draft Socioeconomic Impact Assessments may be found by visiting PAR III section of the SCAQMD's Proposed Rules & Proposed Amended Rules webpage.
Contact: Donna Peterson, Financial Services Manager, (909) 396-2310 or dpeterson@aqmd.gov
Public Consultation Meeting
Date: Friday, March 20, 2018
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: South Coast Air Quality Management District - Conference Room CC6
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
What: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) staff invites you to attend a Public Consultation Meeting to solicit comments on Proposed Amendment Regulation (PAR) III ) - Fees. All documents related to rule development will be posted at http://www.aqmd.gov/home/rules-compliance/rules/proposed-rules
*Teleconferencing will be available for this meeting: Telephone (866) 244-8528 Passcode 982717
Contact: Dona Peterson, Financial Services Manager, (909) 396-2310 or dpeterson@aqmd.gov
Public Consultation Meeting
Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: South Coast Air Quality Management District - Conference Room GB
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
What: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) staff invites you to attend a public consultation meeting on Proposed Rule 408 – Circumvention. All documents related to rule development will be posted at http://www.aqmd.gov/home/regulations/rules/proposed-rules#408
Contact: Nicole Silva, AQ Specialist, (909) 396-3384 or nsilva@aqmd.gov
Working Group Meeting
Date: Friday, Feb. 23, 2018
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: South Coast Air Quality Management District - Conference Room CC6
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
What: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) staff invites you to attend Working Group Meeting for discussion on Proposed Rule 408 – Circumvention. All documents related to rule development will be posted at http://www.aqmd.gov/home/rules-compliance/rules/proposed-rules#408
Contact: Nicole Silva, Planning, AQ Specialist, (909) 396-3384 or nsilva@aqmd.gov
Working Group Meeting
Date: Friday, Feb. 23, 2018
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: South Coast Air Quality Management District - Conference Room CC6
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
What: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) staff invites you to attend Working Group Meeting for discussion on Proposed Rule 120 – Credible Evidence. All documents related to rule development will be posted at http://www.aqmd.gov/home/regulations/rules/proposed-rules#120
Contact: Nicole Silva, Planning, AQ Specialist, (909) 396-3384 or nsilva@aqmd.gov
Public Consultation Meeting
Date: Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: South Coast Air Quality Management District - Headquarters (Auditorium)
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
What: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) staff invites you to attend Public Consultation Meeting for discussion on Proposed Rule 120 – Credible Evidence. The purpose of Public Consultation Meeting is soliciting information, comments, and suggestions from the public and affected businesses regarding. An agenda and presentation will be available prior to the Public Consultation Meeting at http://www.aqmd.gov/home/regulations/rules/proposed-rules#120
Contact: Nicole Silva, Planning, Rule Development and Area Sources (909) 396-3384 or nsilva@aqmd.gov
Public Consultation Meeting
Date: Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: South Coast Air Quality Management District - Headquarters (Auditorium)
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
What: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) staff invites you to attend Public Consultation Meeting for discussion on Proposed Rule 408 – Circumvention. The purpose of Public Consultation Meeting is soliciting information, comments, and suggestions from the public and affected businesses regarding. An agenda and presentation will be available prior to the Public Consultation Meeting at http://www.aqmd.gov/home/regulations/rules/proposed-rules#408
Contact: Nicole Silva, Planning, Rule Development and Area Sources (909) 396-3384 or nsilva@aqmd.gov
SCAQMD Refinery Committee
Watch Part 1 of the SCAQMD Refinery Committee Meeting
Watch Part 2 of the SCAQMD Refinery Committee Meeting
Date: Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Holiday Inn Los Angeles Gateway - Torrance
19800 S. Vermont Avenue, Torrance, CA 90502
What: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Refinery Committee will host a community meeting to discuss Proposed Rule 1410 - Hydrogen Fluoride Storage and Use at Petroleum Refineries and other refinery-related topics.The agenda and presentation will be available forthcoming on the Proposed Rule 1410 Webpage. Additional information on SCAQMD’s Proposed Rule 1410, please visit SCAQMD's Proposed Rule 1410 Webpage
Contact: Heather Farr, Program Supervisor (909) 396-3672 or hfarr@aqmd.gov
Working Group Meeting #6
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: South Coast Air Quality Management District - Headquarters
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
What: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) staff invites you to attend Working Group Meeting #6 for discussion on Proposed Rule 1180 – Refinery Fenceline and Community Monitoring. The purpose of Working Group Meeting #6 will be to provide an overview of proposed rule language and the Proposed Rule 1180 Fenceline and Community Air Monitoring Plan Guidelines. An agenda and presentation will be available prior to the working group meeting at http://www.aqmd.gov/home/regulations/rules/proposed-rules#1180
Contact: Dan Garcia, Program Supervisor (909) 396-3304 or dgarcia@aqmd.gov
Working Group Meeting #5
Date: Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Wilmington Senior Citizens Center
1371 Eubank Avenue Wilmington, CA 90744
What: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) staff invites you to attend Working Group Meeting #5 for discussion on Proposed Rule 1180 – Refinery Fenceline and Community Monitoring. The purpose of Working Group Meeting #5 will be to provide an overview of proposed rule language and the Proposed Rule 1180 Fenceline and Community Air Monitoring Plan Guidelines. An agenda and presentation will be available prior to the working group meeting at http://www.aqmd.gov/home/regulations/rules/proposed-rules#1180
Contact: Dan Garcia, Program Supervisor (909) 396-3304 or dgarcia@aqmd.gov
Working Group Meeting #6
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Toyota Cultural Arts Center
3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503
What: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) staff invites you to attend Working Group Meeting #6 for discussion on Proposed Rule 1410 –Hydrogen Fluoride Storage and Use at Petroleum Refineries. The purpose of Working Group Meeting #6 will be to provide an overview of proposed rule language and the Proposed Rule 1410 Hydrogen Fluoride Storage and Use at Petroleum Refineries Guidelines. An agenda and presentation will be available prior to the working group meeting at www.aqmd.gov/home/regulations/rules/proposed-rules#1410
Contact: Heather Farr, Program Supervisor (909) 396-3672 or hfarr@aqmd.gov
City Council Refinery Workshop (video above)
Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Time: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Council Chamber, 3031 Torrance Blvd., Torrance CA 90503
What: Please join the Torrance City Council for this workshop and refinery update.
Working Group Meeting #4
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Conference Room - CC2 South Coast Air Quality Management District - Headquarters
21865 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765
What: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) staff invites you to attend Working Group Meeting #4 for discussion on Proposed Rule 1180 – Refinery Fenceline and Community Monitoring. The purpose of Working Group Meeting #4 will be to provide an overview of proposed rule language and the Proposed Rule 1180 Fenceline and Community Air Monitoring Plan Guidelines.
Public Workshop PR 1180
Public Workshop Notice
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: South Coast Air Quality Management District - Headquarters
21865 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765
What: An agenda and presentation will be available prior to the working group meeting scheduled above on our Proposed Rule Webpage.
Watch refinery-related videos on Torrance CitiCABLE YouTube Channel
City Council Refinery Workshop (video above)
Date: Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Toyota Meeting Hall, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance CA 90503
What: Please join the Torrance City Council for this workshop and refinery update.
South Coast Air Quality Management District Working Group Meeting #4
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: SCAQMD Headquarters, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765, Conference room GB
What: Proposed Rule 1410 - Hydrogen Fluoride Storage and Use at Petroleum Refineries. The agenda and presentation will be available forthcoming on the Proposed Rule 1410 Webpage. For more information, please visit our Proposed Rule 1410 Webpage or contact:
Heather Farr
Program Supervisor
(909) 396-3672
HFarr@AQMD.Gov
South Coast Air Quality Management District Working Group Meeting #3
Date: Friday, July 28, 2017
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: SCAQMD Headquarters, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765, Conference room CC2
What: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) staff invites you to attend Working Group Meeting #3 for discussion on Proposed Rule 1180 – Refinery Fenceline and Community Monitoring. The purpose of Working Group Meeting #3 will be to provide an overview of current SCAQMD air monitoring activities related to fenceline monitoring and low-cost air quality sensors, and present draft rule language.
The agenda and presentation will be available prior to the working group meeting scheduled above on our Proposed Rule Webpage. For additional information, please contact:
Dan Garcia
Program Supervisor
(909) 396-3304
DGarcia@AQMD.Gov
South Coast Air Quality Management District Administrative Committee Meeting
Watch SCAQMD Meeting
Date: Thursday, June 8, 2017
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach, Grand Ballroom, 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance CA 90503
What: At this meeting, SCAQMD staff will present the Committee with a summary of proposals received in response to RFP 2017-16 -- ExxonMobil Supplemental Environmental Protection (SEP) Funds.
The proposals have been scored and preliminary recommendation will be for discussion. Staff will seek the Committee's input and direction as to recommendations for the full SCAQMD Governing Board consideration.
This is an open meeting and the public will have an opportunity to speak and provide comments.
Please not that full Governing Board consideration on the proposals could be as early as the regularly scheduled Governing Board meeting on July 7, 2017, but could be later depending on direction from the Administrative Committee.
Find more information on their website or contact the Public Advisor at (909) 396-2432 or by email at PublicAdvisor@AQMD.Gov.
The SCAQMD is the air pollution control agency for Orange County and major portions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
South Coast Air Quality Management Hearing Board
Watch SCAQMD Meeting
Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
What: The Hearing Board will be holding proceedings to consider a petition filed by the Torrance Refining Company LLC (TORC). The Hearing Board case number is 6060-8.
TORC filed a petition for a short variance and alternative operating conditions while it does maintenance work at its Torrance refinery. In particular, TORC would like to take its Fourth Stage Separator, which removes and disposes particulate matter, offline while the refinery replaces cracked piping.
In addition, because TORC would be reducing its operations during its maintenance period, it would not be consuming all of the hydrogen it would be producing. TORC proposes to release hydrogen gas directly to the atmosphere instead of flaring the gas. Hydrogen is a highly flammable gas and TORC has hired an expert regarding precautions to be taken if TORC were allowed to vent the gas. At the hearing, it is expected that TORC intends to provide this safety expert as a witness.
Note: Signs are not permitted in the Hearing Board room. The hearing also will be webcast and can be viewed online.
These legal proceedings are open to the public. You may present oral or written testimony. (Please note: if written material is to be presented to the Hearing Board, eight [8] copies must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board).
Additional information on SCAQMD's air quality efforts related to the Torrance Refining Company LLC can be found on our website.
For more information, please contact the Public Advisor at 909-396-2432 or by email at PublicAdvisor@AQMD.Gov.
Proposed Rule 1410 Working Group #1
Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location:Toyota Meeting Hall, Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive What: Proposed Rule 1410 - Hydrogen Fluoride Storage and Use at Petroleum Refineries.
Contact: Michael Krause, (909) 396-2706
MKrause@AQMD.Gov
More Information: Proposed Rule 1410
SCAQMD Governing Board Chairman William Burker, Ed.D., to Continue Hearing (of April 1) on Torrance Refining Company
Watch SCAQMD Meeting
Date: Saturday, April 8, 2017
Time: 9 a.m.
Location:Torrance City Council Chambers, 3031 Torrance Blvd., Torrance
What: Due to repeated breakdowns and associated flaring, a recent fire and other operational problems, the South Coast Air Quality Management District's Governing Board Refinery Committee will continue its April 1 investigative hearing on air quality impacts from the Torrance refinery.
Background: The committee will continue to receive comments from members of the public who requested to speak at the April 1, 2017, hearing but did not have an opportunity to do so.
SCAQMD will develop or amend three refinery regulations this year to reduce air pollution in the region, specifically:
- Additional requirements to reduce planned and unplanned flaring.
- Requirements for refineries to monitor air quality at their fence line and/or in the nearby community to better assess potential exposure; and
- A requirement for the two refineries that use modified hydrofluoric acid - Torrance Refining Co. and Valero Wilmington Refinery - to phase out the highly toxic chemical.
For more information, please contact the Public Advisor at (909) 396-2432 or by email at PublicAdvisor@aqmd.Gov.
SCAQMD Governing Board Chairman William Burker, Ed.D., to Chair Hearing on Torrance Refining Company
Watch Part 1 of SCAQMD Meeting
Watch Part 2 of SCAQMD Meeting
Watch Part 3 of SCAQMD Meeting
Date: Saturday, April 1, 2017
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location:Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach, 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance
What: Due to repeated breakdowns and associated flaring, a recent fire and other operational problems, the South Coast Air Quality Management District's Governing Board Refinery Committee will conduct an investigative hearing on air quality impacts from the Torrance refinery.
Background: The hearing will include remarks from elected officials; speakers from federal, state, and local agencies; Torrance refinery representatives; and members of local community groups. The event will also include an opportunity for public comment in the afternoon.
On Feb. 18, the Torrance Refining Co. facility at 3700 W. 190th St. experienced a fire in a crude oil unit. Last year, the Torrance refinery flared on numerous occasions including three incidents that resulted from a loss of power.
On Feb. 16, the Torrance refinery agreed to an administrative order by the SCAQMD Hearing Board requiring the facility to improve power reliability and reduce air pollution from power-related flaring incidents. While the refinery must meet specific milestones and deadlines under the order, the overall effort will take several years to complete.
SCAQMD hearing agenda (received and posted March 28, 2017)
City of Torrance Public Workshop Regarding Torrance Refinery
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Time: 7 p.m.
Location:Torrance City Hall, Council Chambers
6.B City Manager - Conduct Workshop Regarding Torrance Refinery Update. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council conduct Workshop regarding Torrance Refinery Update, receive public input and provide direction for going forward with respect to:
- Torrance Refining Company Updates
- Southern California Edison power supply reliability
- Torrance Fire Department update regarding Airborne Reduction Factor and California Accidental Release Prevention regulations
- Torrance Alerts System Staffing
- SCAQMD: Rulemaking update on Control of Emissions from Refinery Flares and Hydrogen Fluoride Storage and Use
- The City's proposal of projects for the $2.7 million South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Supplemental Environment Project (SEP) Fund Air Quality Improvement Projects
Staff Report
Hearing Board of the SCAQMD
Public Hearing on theProposed Stipulated Petition for an Order for Abatement.
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: SCAQMD, Hearing Board Room, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Note: Signs are not permitted in the Hearing Board room.
The hearing also will be webcast, and can be viewed at:
www.aqmd.gov/home/library/webcasts
These legal proceedings are open to the public. You may present oral or written testimony.
Note: If written material is to be presented to the Hearing Board, eight [8] copies must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board.
Information on the Hearing Board is located at: www.aqmd.gov/home/about/hearing-board
For meeting updates or changes visit:
www.aqmd.gov/home/about/hearing-board
Right navigation under "Related Topics"
Click "Hearing Board Calendar-Agenda" for updates
For more information, please contact the Public Advisor at 909-396-2432 or by email at FWesson@aqmd.gov
CANCELED- Reschedule date TBD
South Coast Air Quality Management District Town Hall Meeting
Saturday, October 29, 2016, 10 a.m.
Regarding the Norton Engineering Study
Torrance City Hall - Council Chambers
3031 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90503