MCCV News and Reports

February 2010 Working Committee-- Wed. Feb. 17, 2010, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Modesto. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Operations Training Room at E&J Gallo Winery, Modesto. Map available on request. Special presentation on development of best performance standards for stationary sources as part for CEQA mitigation in SJ Valley. Air, Water, General Regulatory Issues and other items of interest and concern to MCCV member companies. Agenda (posted prior to meeting).

March Working Committee-- The March meeting is cancelled due to the Central Valley Facilities Expo, March 17 and 18. Visit www.facilitiesexpo.com for details and to register for the event and the educational workshops.

April Working Committee-- Wed. April 21, 2010, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Modesto. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Operations Training Room at E&J Gallo Winery, Modesto. Map available on request. Special presentation (tentative) on compliance with Rule 9410 Employer Based Trip Reduction with special emphasis on the Healthy Air Living Program. Learn more about this and how your company can benefit from participating. Air, Water, General Regulatory Issues and other items of interest and concern to MCCV member companies. Notice and agenda (posted prior to meeting).

May 2010 Working Committee-- Wed. May 19, 2010, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Modesto. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Operations Training Room at E&J Gallo Winery, Modesto. Map available on request. Air, Water, General Regulatory Issues and other items of interest and concern to MCCV member companies. Notice and agenda (posted prior to meeting).

Working Committee Meetings are (typically) held
the third Wednesday of each month From 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
FOR INFORMATION & LOCATION CALL (209) 523-0886.

To see the most recent version of the Rule (Nov. 16), visit the Air District Website at http://www.valleyair.org/tripreduction.htm Written comments regarding the proposed amendments should be addressed to Ms. Nichole Corless, SJVUAPCD, 1990 East Gettysburg Ave., Fresno, CA 93726, and must be received by 5 pm PDT on November 30, 2009

AIR

SJVAPCD Workshops
See:http://www.valleyair.org/Workshops/public_workshops_idx.htm#Rule%202201%20(New%20and%20Modified%20Stationary%20Source%20Review%20Rule)

Governing Board Meeting
http://www.valleyair.org/Board_meetings/GB/governing_board_schedules.htm

Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov/homepage.htm|
· Next Board Meeting will be held on September 24/25 at 9 AM in Diamond Bar.
Meeting will also be webcast.

Hazardous Waste Management

Website: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov

DTSC In Action: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/PressRoom/DTSC_In_Action.cfm

What’s New: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/whats_new.cfm

Water

Website: www.waterboards.ca.gov/centralvalley

Next Regional Board Meeting
7/8/9 October 2009
Central Valley Regional Water Board
11020 Sun Center Drive #200
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Developing a Groundwater Strategy for the Central Valley Region

Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board adopted Resolution No. R5-2008-0181 in support of Developing a Groundwater Strategy for the Central Valley Region. The resolution directs staff to develop a long-term strategy that will identify high priority activities, recognize the water boards core responsibilities and existing commitments; and build on existing processes. The Central Valley Water Board recognizes the importance of a collaborative planning process and will be doing outreach with stakeholders throughout the development of this strategy.

Central Valley Regional Water Board Resolution No. R5-2008-0181, 124 KB, PDF (PDF Info)
- New! Stakeholder Workshops August 2009
  - Notice of Public Workshop, 53 KB, PDF (PDF Info)
  - Workshop Handout, 40 KB, PDF (PDF Info)
    - 24 August 2009 Workshop Rancho Cordova
    - 25 August 2009 Workshop Redding
    - 27 August 2009 Workshop Delano
    - 28 August 2009 Workshop Fresno
- Timeline for Developing a Strategy Groundwater, 13 KB, PDF (PDF Info)

For more information on the Groundwater Strategy, contact Pam Buford at (559) 445-5576 or by email at pbuford@waterboards.ca.gov.

CV Salts

Website: www.cvsalinity.org

Website: www.waterboards.ca.gov

· Next Regional Board Meeting
7/8/9 October 2009
Central Valley Regional Water Board
11020 Sun Center Drive #200
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

HOT TOPICS LINK http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/hot_topics/

GENERAL REGULATORY

California Department of Pesticide Regulation

Website: http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/

Website: http://www.calepa.ca.gov/

Cal/EPA Live Webcasts: http://www.calepa.ca.gov/Broadcast/

PROP 65 NEW LISTINGS: http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/Newlist.html

eRulemaking Enhances Regulations.gov for Access to Federal Regulations

The eRulemaking Program has launched a significant upgrade to the Web site that provides one-stop, public access to information related to current and forthcoming regulations issued by the federal government. Enhancements to www.regulations.gov include improved search capabilities, new navigation tools, and easier access to areas for the public to provide comments on proposed regulations. The Environmental Protection Agency is the managing partner of the inter-agency eRulemaking Program, which operates www.regulations.gov.

Visitors to www.regulations.gov can now streamline search results with date ranges, select specific U.S. government departments or agencies, and view results by docket or file folder. Other changes include interactive icons and links to common user tasks that pre-populate search fields to help users find regulations and comments. The Web site also provides quick access, simplified navigation and additional information sharing, such as social bookmarking and RSS feeds by specific government departments or agencies.

These enhancements were previewed publicly on Regulations.gov Exchange, an online forum featured in the White House Open Government Initiative. From May 21 to July 21, 2009, the public was able to explore proposed new designs and features, provide comments, and engage with other site visitors and the eRulemaking Program staff.

Regulations.gov helps individuals provide written comments to agencies before regulations are finalized. The site supports more than 160 federal agencies accounting for 90 percent of all federal rulemaking production. On average, federal agencies, departments, and commissions issue 8,000 regulations annually. To date, the public can access more than 2 million documents on regulations.gov, and in the first half of 2009, visitors to the Web site submitted more than 200,000 comments on new or existing regulations.

More information on the Web site: http://www.regulations.gov

EPA Extends the Compliance Dates for all Facilities and Establishes New Compliance Dates for Farms Subject to Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the compliance date for all facilities and established a new compliance date for farms subject to the oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) regulations. This final rule is part of EPA’s multi-phased strategy to address concerns with the SPCC regulation. Specifically, this SPCC rule amendment extends the dates by which the owner or operator of an SPCC regulated facility or farm must prepare or amend and implement an SPCC plan to November 10, 2010.

These amendments do not remove any regulatory requirement for owners or operators of facilities in operation before August 16, 2002, to maintain and implement SPCC plans in accordance with the SPCC regulations then in effect. Such facilities are required to maintain their plans until the applicable date for revising and implementing their plans under the new amendments. More information: http://www.epa.gov/oem/content/spcc/index.htm

DHS Logo Website: http://www.dhs.gov/index.shtm

News: http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/

Items of interest

Careers in Manufacturing Program receives Excellence in Education Award!
Modesto Chamber of Commerce has named Careers in Manufacturing as the recipient of its 2008 Excellence in Education Award. CIM is a ground breaking program unique to California’s San Joaquin Valley with origins in Modesto. CIM is a partnership between the Manufacturers Council of Central Valley, Stanislaus Economic Development & Workforce Alliance and Stanislaus Partners In Education (SPIE), in strong collaboration with Modesto Junior College, high schools throughout Stanislaus County and local employers. It was started in Stanislaus County as a pilot program with plans to deploy throughout the San Joaquin Valley if successful.

Now in the fifth year, CIM has brought new awareness of exciting and well-paying manufacturing career opportunities to students, parents, educators and the workforce development professionals. It has provided close to 200 high school graduates with employment; the manufacturing industry with motivated workers; and has increased the number of students registering for Modesto Junior College’s Technical Education courses. One of the key components of CIM has been to develop partnerships and strengthen linkages between employers, educators, workforce development professionals and job seekers; all are involved and at the table working together to increase the educational and skill levels of the local workforce. Contact the MCCV office at (209)523-0886 to learn more.

Risk Management Professionals will be supporting this event and sharing our technical insight, expertise and regulatory knowledge in managing these programs. If you need more information or have questions regarding this event and/or Risk Management Professionals, Inc., contact either: Kim Bradley at (949) 282-0123 ext. 230 - Kim.Bradley@RMPCorp.com or Solveig Saether at (949) 282-0123 ext. 227 - Solveig.Saether@RMPCorp.com.

TRU Registration Deadline is Friday, July 31--Friday, July 31, 2009, is the deadline for registering California-based transport refrigeration units (TRU) and TRU generator (gen) sets with the California Air Resources Board (ARB). California-based TRUs and TRU gen sets are TRUs and TRU gen sets equipped on trucks, trailers, shipping containers, or railcars that a reasonable person would find to be regularly assigned to terminals within California.
You may register your TRUs and TRU generator sets online at the Air Resources Board Equipment Registration (ARBER) system. ARBER may be accessed using your web browser at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/arber/arber.htm. Registration is free, but don't let that fool you. Enforcement will begin in August and. For assistance call the TRU Help Line at 1-888-878-2826.
Don't let the fact that registration is free, lull you into thinking the ARB isn't serious about enforcement. They have said, "Please be aware that enforcement of the TRU registration requirement begins August 2009. Citations will be issued to all noncompliant TRU owners and operators. Penalties will be up to $500 per nonregistered, California-based TRU but can possibly be more for serious cases. Ticketed TRU owners will also be subject to full audits by ARB for all applicable diesel engine regulations."
Additionally, all model year 2002 or older TRU engines, must be fully compliant with the in-use standards by December 31, 2009. Since lead times can be three to four months and may change with supply and demand, ARB recommends that orders for compliance technology be placed by September 1. ARB has publicly stated that beginning January 2010, all noncompliant equipment will be cited and a penalty up to $1,000 per unit will be assessed, but can possibly be more for serious cases. Compliance would also be required within 60 days. (Posted 7/23/2009)

AB 32 Early Action Measure: Mandatory Commercial Recycling-- workshop is July 20 and will be webcast (follow the link below). Agenda and White Paper. BACKGROUND: The Air Resources Board scoping plan for the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32, Núñez, Chapter 488, Statutes of 2006) was adopted with a Mandatory Commercial Recycling measure (PDF) Because the commercial sector is not directly subject to the requirements of Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, (AB 939), to divert waste from landfills, AB 32 directs the California Integrated Waste Management to develop a mandatory commercial recycling program. CIWMB has initiated the informal rulemaking process while developing the mandatory commercial recycling measure. Informal stakeholder workshops are being held in July and August 2009. The first workshop was held July 20 and will be webcast (follow the link below). Agenda and White Paper. The formal rulemaking process should begin January 2010 with completion of the regulation by the end of 2010 or early 2011. The California Air Resources Board (ARB) maintains information about the implementation process and timelines for all of the scoping plan measures.

Air District Workshop and Rule Schedule filled--Over the next few weeks, the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air District will hold a number of workshops and accept comments for rules under development. The rules range from the employer-based trip reduction rule, to the small boiler (.75-2 mm/btus/hr, rules on adhesives, coating of metal parts, and more. For a complete list and supporting documents, click here.

Healthy Air Living-- The San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District held a series of Healthy Air Living Business Summits for early June 2009. According to the district, this is "a great way for your business to become a part of Healthy Air Living and the air quality solutions in the Valley!" Click the link above to see the website and what you can do to be included as a "Clean Air Champion."

When is No News Not Good News?
Do you think you're off the hook for reporting GHG emissions because you haven't received an official letter from the California Air Resources Board. Don't throw a party just yet....not everyone who should be notified has been notified. If you are concerned that your firm may be over the CARB mandatory reporting threshold of 25,000 metric tonnes CO2 equivalent, or fall into one of the mandatory reporting categories, but haven't received formal notification by the agency, there are three steps to take that will keep your company on the right side of CARB on this issue. Click here.

Air District Releases Boiler Rule Compliance Assistance Bulletin
Emission limits continue to ratchet down for boilers, process heaters and steam generators: check out your compliance options in order to make the best long term choice for your company. The district has released a compliance assistance bulleting, which is available by clicking here.

2009 Careers in Manufacturing Program underway * Eight Roadshows Planned * Signups Sought
More than 3,000 high school seniors, their parents, teachers and families heard about the exciting career opportunities in manufacturing as part of the fourth year of Careers in Manufacturing: High School Partnership. The program is still in the pilot phase in Stanislaus County. This year, nearly 600 seniors filled out job applications. Of that, about 300 were deemed serious, because they completed the two-page pre-application screening form which employers use to determine who will be asked to go through their specific application process. From the 300, approximately 160 were considered "viable" due to sufficient work keys scores, age, and other factors. So far, 93 have been offered employment at 36 different companies. Some students worked seasonally, others are fulltime, year-round. If you have entry level job openings, and are interested in taking a look at the quick-screen applications, contact Jan Ennenga at jan@mcv.org or all (209)523-0886.

AB 32 Forum * How Climate Change Laws Will Impact Valley Businesses & Families
California is moving aggressively to implement AB 32 (Global Warming Solutions Act) and other policies to attack global warming. This Forum brings together key local and state experts to brief valley businesses, elected officials and civic leaders on the costs and benefits of California’s climate change law. The forum is set for Monday, March 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Modesto Irrigation District. Registration is required. Click here for a copy of the flier and registration details.

MCCV/CLFP Presents Boiler Rule Compliance Alternative to Air District
Following up on their November comment letter (November letter), MCCV and CLFP have submitted a more detailed letter outlining the technical, logistical and economic issues associated with implementation of a one-size-fits-all 5 ppmv emissions limit on boilers >20 MMBtus/hour . The letter also includes a series of compliance options to help ensure that the district can meet its fast track goals for clean air compliance ahead of the regulatory commitments under the 8-Hour Ozone Plan and draft PM 2.5 Plan. The letter reiterates the committment of MCCV and CLFP members to doing their part to continue to clean up the valley's air in a manner which is economically reasonable for the benefit of all valley residents. MCCV CLFP 1/16/2008 Alternatives Letter

Are You Prepared to Put Your Best Carbon Footprint Forward?
California's "Global Warming Solutions Act," know as AB 32, coupled with other national and international regulatory GHG measures, has the potential to directly and indirectly impact nearly every business and manufacturing company in the state as early as next year. To provide information to its members and other interested businesses, the Manufacturers Council of the Central Valley partnered with California League of Food Processors, the Wine Institute and the Agricultural Council of California to sponsor a workshop entitled: Climate Change and the Food Processing & Winery Industries: How to Comply With the AB 32 Regs and Cope With the Coming Low-Carbon Business Environment. For a copy of the agenda and more details, click here. Presentations will be posted soon.

Is your forklift fleet ready for inspection?
Companies had until last November to complete their forklift fleet inventories and while the inventories do not need to be submitted, they do need to be available to ARB and district inspectors. You can learn more at the February 20 MCCV Meeting. As background, California, in working to attain federal ambient air quality standards for ozone has adopted tough new regulations for hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen as part of the State Implementation Plan which impact spark ignited off road engines of >25 brake horse power. Typical applications that use LSI engines include forklifts, specialty vehicles, airport service vehicles, large turf care equipment, portable generators, and a wide array of other agricultural, construction, and general industrial equipment. For compliance information and additional links relative to forklifts and other spark-ignited engines >25 brake horsepower, click here. Additionally, Pape Material Handling has prepared a very helpful brochure to assist you in calculating your fleet averages and compliance schedule. Click here for a copy.

Valley air district seeks comments on draft policies
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is revising its policies relative to dormant boilers, process heaters, dryers, ovens and covered by Rule 4306 as well changes to the Title V electronic reporting. To see the policies, please see the links below. Please submit written comments to: Dave Warner, Director of Permit Services, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, 1990 East Gettysburg Ave, Fresno, CA 93726.

Careers in Manufacturing Program reaches out to more than 3,000 in 2008!
More than 3,000 high school seniors, their parents, teachers and families heard about the exciting career opportunities in manufacturing as part of the fourth year of Careers in Manufacturing: High School Partnership. The program is still in the pilot phase in Stanislaus County. This year, nearly 600 seniors filled out job applications. Of that, about 300 were deemed serious, because they completed the two-page pre-application screening form which employers use to determine who will be asked to go through their specific application process. From the 300, approximately 160 were considered "viable" due to sufficient work keys scores, age, and other factors. So far, 93 have been offered employment at 36 different companies. Some students worked seasonally, others are fulltime, year-round. If you have entry level job openings, and are interested in taking a look at the quick-screen applications, contact Greg Gaudio with the Alliance Worknet at gaudiog@stanalliance.org.

SWRB proposes NPDES uniform compliance schedule provisions
The State Water Board has identified a need for statewide uniform compliance schedule provisions and consistency in implementation of these provisions in the state's NPDES permit program. The State Water Board directed staff to develop a statewide policy that would meet this need and make better use of both stakeholder and Water Board resources by providing clear guidance on the appropriate use of compliance schedules in NPDES permits. A workshop is scheduled for Feb. 20, 2008. Click here to see the Enforcement Policy. The State Water Board will hold a public hearing on March 18, 2008 to receive comment and to consider adopting a proposed statewide Policy for Compliance Schedules in NPDES Permits (proposed Policy).

CPUC receives input from industry on "big bold" resource efficiency initiative
The California climate change initiative, uncertainty regarding energy price trends, and intense competition from foreign-based food processors will necessitate quantum improvements in energy/resource efficiency for California firms to remain competitive in the long term. A draft outline for a “Big Bold” Resource Efficiency Initiative. has been been prepared. For the proposal, see posting under “Industry” at http://www.californiaenergyefficiency.com/.

Hilmar SEP Sets up Web Site
On March 16, 2006, the Central Valley Water Quality Control Board and the Hilmar Cheese Company entered into a settlement agreement regarding Administrative Civil Liability Complaint No. R5-2005-0501. This settlement required Hilmar to fund a Supplementary Environmental Project (SEP). The SEP is a study of the management of salinity in wastewater in the California food processing industry. A website has been established to keep interested parties up to date. Hilmar SEP Website

ARB Forwards Valley's 8-Hour Ozone Plan to EPA; calls for more work in valley
ARB calls for more measures to meet Valley ozone standard sooner: ARB approved a staff report endorsing the effectiveness of the San Joaquin Air District's regulatory programs while at the same time making a number of recommendations aimed at reaching the federal ozone deadline by 2017. Click here..for more information.

Valley Air quality continues to improve!
Despite what you may read in some newspaper editorials, the San Joaquin Valley's Air Quality is continuing to improve and at a rate more rapid than other districts. Read more from Seyed Sadredin, APCO for the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Article

Questions about what you need to do to comply with the new forklift regs?
California, in working to attain federal ambient air quality standards for ozone has adopted tough new regulations for hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen as part of the State Implementation Plan which impact spark ignited off road engines of >25 brake horse power. Typical applications that use LSI engines include forklifts, specialty vehicles, airport service vehicles, large turf care equipment, portable generators, and a wide array of other agricultural, construction, and general industrial equipment.
For compliance information and additional links relative to forklifts and other spark-ignited engines >25 brake horsepower, click here. Additionally, Pape Material Handling has prepared a very helpful brochure to assist you in calculating your fleet averages and compliance schedule. Click here for a copy.

SJV Air District Offers Incentive Grants for LSI's (like forklifts)!
Are you retrofitting your large LSI off road engines such as forklifts to meet the new state requirements? You may be able to qualify for incentive funding for the second tier, but you need to take action now. The Air District has two different grant programs to help individuals, businesses and organizations improve Air Quality in the San Joaquin Valley. Read about the Heavy Duty Grants Program or the Remove II Program and Carl Moyer to find out additional details.

Central Valley Board issues Management Guidance for Salinity in WDRS
The Central Valley Regional Water Board has issued a guidance document for its staff regarding the application of salinity policy to WDR's and NPDES permits in order to reduce salinity in effluent waters. It is recommended that most WDR holders to identify their sources of salt, develop salt control alternatives, and implement salinity control measures as soon as possible. For a copy of the document, click here.

California Water Plan Update 2009 Sets Outreach Workshop in Stockton, August 13 -- DWR, in cooperation with other State agencies, is holding a regional public workshop to gather and share information about the California Water Plan Update 2009. The workshop will be held in Stockton on August 13, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., including a working lunch. The Natural Resources Institute and the School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of the Pacific will be hosting this workshop at the Stockton campus located at 3601 Pacific Avenue Stockton, California. The workshop will take place at Anderson Hall. Announcement, more info...

SJV Air District Compliance Guidance Documents available on web
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has responded to an inquiry from the Citizens Advisory Group of Industries (which includes MCCV) about making district compliance policies available to stakeholders. These documents are now posted on the web: http://www.valleyair.org/busind/policies_idx.htm

Great Valley Center releases San Joaquin Valley statistics report
At the March 2006 California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley meeting, a request was made for selected statistics regarding the San Joaquin Valley. This document was prepared by the Great Valley Center and is available by clicking here or going to the GVC's website at http://www.greatvalley.org/sjpartnership/resources.aspx

2010 MCCV MEETING SCHEDULE *3rd Wednesday 8:30-11:30 a.m.** Gallo Ops Training * Modesto (unless otherwise noticed)
January 20	April 21	July 21	October 20
February 17	May 19	August 18	November 17
NO MEETING * FACILITIES EXPO	June 16	September 15	December 15

Developing a Groundwater Strategy for the Central Valley Region

CV Salts

Website: www.cvsalinity.org

CAL OSHA Safety and Health Training and Instruction Requirements http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/trainingreq.htm