Vote — approved

Steve Gallardo	abstain
Jack Sellers	abstain
Bill Gates	abstain
Clint Hickman	yes
Gallardo Juvenile Probation	yes
Steve Chucri	yes

55.EMISSION REDUCTION CREDITS FOR USE WITH THE ARIZONA EMISSIONS BANK-AQ-2017-011-RULE 204 Pursuant to A.R.S. §49-479(b), set a public hearing for December 11, 2019 to solicit comments and consider the adoption of the proposed revision of Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulation II-Permits and Fees, Rule 204 (Emission Reduction Credits for Use with the Arizona Emissions Bank) and the associated proposed revision to the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). Following the public hearing

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55. EMISSION REDUCTION CREDITS FOR USE WITH THE ARIZONA EMISSIONS BANK-AQ-2017-011-RULE 204 Pursuant to A.R.S. §49-479(b), set a public hearing for December 11, 2019 to solicit comments and consider the adoption of the proposed revision of Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulation II-Permits and Fees, Rule 204 (Emission Reduction Credits for Use with the Arizona Emissions Bank) and the associated proposed revision to the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). Following the public hearing, the Board is requested to adopt the proposed amendments to Rule 204 and to approve submission of the amended rule as a revision to the Arizona SIP. Upon Board approval, this item will become effective December 11, 2019. The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) is proposing to revise Rule 204 (Emission Reduction Credits for Use with the Arizona Emissions Bank) and is proposing to submit the revised rule as a revision to the Arizona SIP. Rule 204 implements procedures for the certification and utilization of emission reduction credits (ERCs) generated from permitted sources emitting particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, or volatile organic compounds. Participation in the generation, certification, and utilization of ERCs is voluntary; however, when a source chooses to generate, certify, or utilize ERCs they must do so in compliance with the applicable provisions of Rule 204. In 2017, the Arizona State Legislature amended A.R.S. § 49-410 to allow for the generation, certification, and utilization of ERCs from nontraditional (non-permitted) sources. ADEQ followed with a revision to the A.A.C. on June 14, 2019 (25 A.A.R. 1433). The MCAQD is proposing to revise Rule 204 to include provisions for the generation, certification, and utilization of emission reduction credits from nontraditional sources that use truck stop electrification, electric standby equipped transport refrigeration units, or electric onsite equipment to generate emission reduction credits. The MCAQD is also proposing revisions to align the rule with the revisions made to the Arizona Emissions Bank rules by the ADEQ. Permit fees are not changing due to this action. (C-85-20-009-M-00)

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Vote — approved

Steve Gallardo	abstain
Jack Sellers	abstain
Bill Gates	abstain
Clint Hickman	yes
Steve Chucri	yes

17.AQ-2017-011-RULE 204 (EMISSION REDUCTION CREDITS FOR USE WITH THE ARIZONA EMISSIONS BANK)Pursuant to A.R.S. §49-479(b), convene the scheduled public hearing, to solicit comments and consider the adoption of the proposed revision of Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulation II-Permits and Fees, Rule 204 (Emission Reduction Credits for Use with the Arizona Emissions Bank) and the associated proposed revision to the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). Following the public hearing, th

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17. AQ-2017-011-RULE 204 (EMISSION REDUCTION CREDITS FOR USE WITH THE ARIZONA EMISSIONS BANK) Pursuant to A.R.S. §49-479(b), convene the scheduled public hearing, to solicit comments and consider the adoption of the proposed revision of Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulation II-Permits and Fees, Rule 204 (Emission Reduction Credits for Use with the Arizona Emissions Bank) and the associated proposed revision to the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). Following the public hearing, the Board is requested to adopt the proposed amendments to Rule 204 and to approve submission of the amended rule as a revision to the Arizona SIP. Upon Board approval, this item will become effective December 11, 2019. The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) is proposing to revise Rule 204 (Emission Reduction Credits for Use with the Arizona Emissions Bank) and is proposing to submit the revised rule as a revision to the Arizona SIP. Rule 204 implements procedures for the certification and utilization of emission reduction credits (ERCs) generated from permitted sources emitting particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, or volatile organic compounds. Participation in the generation, certification, and utilization of ERCs is voluntary; however, when a source chooses to generate, certify, or utilize ERCs they must do so in compliance with the applicable provisions of Rule 204. In 2017, the Arizona State Legislature amended A.R.S. § 49-410 to allow for the generation, certification, and utilization of ERCs from nontraditional (non-permitted) sources. ADEQ followed with a revision to the A.A.C. on June 14, 2019 (25 A.A.R. 1433). The MCAQD is proposing to revise Rule 204 to include provisions for the generation, certification, and utilization of emission reduction credits from nontraditional sources that use truck stop electrification, electric standby equipped transport refrigeration units, or electric onsite equipment to generate emission reduction credits. The MCAQD is also proposing revisions to align the rule with the revisions made to the Arizona Emissions Bank rules by the ADEQ. Permit fees are not changing due to this action. (C-85-20-009-M-00)

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