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South Coast Air Quality Management District. Healthy Hearths Initiative & Rule 445 – Wood Burning Devices March 1-2, 2011. Healthy Hearths Initiative. Multi-pronged approach to addressing the impacts of wood smoke Public Education Rule 445 – Wood Burning Devices Incentive Program - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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South Coast Air Quality Management District
Healthy Hearths Initiative&
Rule 445 – Wood Burning Devices
March 1-2, 2011
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Healthy Hearths InitiativeHealthy Hearths Initiative
Multi-pronged approach to addressing the impacts of wood smoke1. Public Education
2. Rule 445 – Wood Burning Devices
3. Incentive Program
4. Curtailment Program
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1. Public Education1. Public Education
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The South Coast Air Quality Management District includes all of Orange County and portions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
South Coast Air QualityManagement District
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South Coast PerspectiveSouth Coast Perspective
Extreme non-attainment for ozone
Non-attainment for PM2.5
Basin – South Coast Air Basin
– Orange County and non-desert portion of LA, Riverside & San Bernardino Counties
– >15 million residents
– 1.4 million open faced fireplaces
Vastly ambiance wood burning culture
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Air Quality BackgroundAir Quality Background
Federal State
PM2.5
Annual By 2015
15 µg/m3
12 µg/m3
24 hr By 2020
35 µg/m3
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PM 10
Annual -- 20 µg/m3
24 hr By 2024
150 µg/m3
50 µg/m3
State and Federal Government have established air quality standards for PM10 and PM2.5
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Monitored PM2.5 LevelsMonitored PM2.5 Levels(2008 Basin Maximums)
0102030405060708090
Annual Average 24-Hour
ug
/m3
PM2.5
Federal Standards
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www.HealthyHearths.orgwww.HealthyHearths.org
Informational video Health effects information FAQs for government and contractors Wood burning tips Quiz to test your knowledge Links
– Incentive program
– Curtailment forecasts
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2. Rule 445 – Wood Burning Devices2. Rule 445 – Wood Burning Devices
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Rule 445 Key Elements New development Existing development (i.e., additions
or remodels) Mandatory curtailments, if needed Exemptions Implementation
– Public outreach
– Incentives
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New Development Only dedicated
gaseous-fueled devices* allowed in new developments after March 2009
*Open hearth factory-built or custom built fireplace with gas log set allowed
Gas Log Set
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Existing Developments
The following devices allowed in existing developments (i.e., remodels/additions): EPA Phase II-
Certified or equivalent
Pellet-fueled Masonry heater Dedicated gaseous-
fueled device Gas Fireplace Insert
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ExemptionsCook Stoves Complete
New Developments No Gas ServiceGreater Than 3,000’ MSL
Existing Buildings Property Sales or Transfers Historical buildings
Mandatory Curtailment(if needed in 2011)
Sole Source of HeatLow Income HouseholdNo Gas ServiceGreater than 3,000’ MSLCeremonial fires
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3. Incentive Program3. Incentive Program
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AQMD Incentives Concentrate in Basin only $125 discount off purchase and
installation of gas log set in existing developments
Must work with participating dealers ~50 in network
Guaranteed installation required by trained technician
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StatisticsStatistics
$750,000 Funding Incentives
– AQMD: $100 / unit – Retailer/manufacturer: Additional $25 / unit
7,500 units installed Next step to focus incentive program in
area in disproportionately impacted areas
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4. Wood Burning4. Wood BurningCurtailment ProgramCurtailment Program
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Wood Burning Curtailment
Run annually November through February beginning 2011
Called when 24-hr PM2.5 levels projected to be ≥ 35 µg/m3 (Fed. Std.)
Called for the day of poor air quality– By zip code & forecast area
– Applies to indoor and outdoor wood burning
– AQMD responsible for compliance
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Curtailment ProgramCurtailment Program
Voluntary 2010, mandatory 2011 Only 15 to 20 days anticipated per year Only 1 day under voluntary program
– Atypical weather year– Evaluating impacts of weather & economy on
pollution levels
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Curtailment ProgramPublic Notification
Many notification alternatives being considered: AQMD web site Toll free phone number List serve e-mail Outreach materials Media
• weather forecasts• drive home PSAs• newspaper
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Web Page MapWeb Page Map
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LA Times 2-14-11
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Questions?Questions? General information
http://www.aqmd.gov/healthyhearths/index.htm
• FAQs for Local Governmentshttp://www.aqmd.gov/rules/doc/r445/Builders_FAQ.pdf
• AQMD Staff contacts• Tracy Goss, Program Supervisor,
[email protected], (909) 396-3106
• Mike Laybourn, Air Quality Specialist, [email protected], (909) 396-3066