State of California
AIR RESOURCES BOARD
Sacramento Community Center
Sacramento Room (2nd floor)
Sacramento, CA
August 24, 1976
10:00 a.m.
AGENDA
76-16-1 Approval of Minutes of July 26 and 27, Board Meetings.
76-16-2 Consideration of Emissions of SO2 from Stationary
Sources in the South Coast Air Basin and possible
control methods.
a. Presentation and Discussion of the KVB report on
the Control of Oxides of Sulfur from Stationary
Sources in the South Coast Air Basin.
76-16-3 Consideration of Power Plant Fallout - South Coast Air
Basin.
76-16-4 Progress Report on the Control Strategy for Oxides of
Nitrogen in the South Coast Air Basin.
a. Presentation and Discussion of the KVB report on
the Control of Oxides of Nitrogen from Stationary
Sources in the South Coast Air Basin.
76-16-5 Other Business -
a. Executive Session - Personnel and Litigation
b. Research Proposals
ITEM NO.: 76-16-2
Emissions of Sulfur Dioxide from Stationary Sources in the South
Coast Air Basin and Possible Control Methods.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board hold workshops on the technology and costs
associated with: (1) hydrodesulfurization of fuel oils and (2)
flue gas desulfurization.
SUMMARY
Last January, the staff reported to the Board on the technologies
for removing sulfur from fuel oils and for removing oxides of
sulfur from stack gases. Review of recent literature indicates
that technologies for reducing sulfur dioxide by
hyrodesulfurization of fuel oils and by flue gas desulfurization
have continued to improve. Remarkable progress has been made in
Japan with flue gas desulfurization. The information obtained
indicates that sufficient reductions in sulfur dioxide emissions
could be made to achieve the ambient air quality standards for
sulfate and sulfur dioxide. The staff believes that the costs
associated with achieving such reductions are not unreasonable.
ITEM NO.: 76-16-3
Consideration of Power Plant Fallout - South Coast Air Basin.
RECOMMENDATION
Give the district 30 day notice of intent to hold a hearing to
determine: (1) whether particulate emissions from South Coast Air
Basin power plants are interfering with the achievement of air
quality standards in addition to creating a public nuisance, and
(2) whether the district is taking reasonable action to control
these emissions. If the district fails to take appropriate
action against SCE and LADWP, the Board should assume the
district's power and schedule an abatement order hearing.
SUMMARY
Citizen complaints that a problem exists due to fallout from
power plants in the South Coast Air Basin have continued for some
time. This continuing problem warrants Board consideration.
ITEM NO.: 76-16-4
Progress Report - Control Strategy for Oxides of Nitrogen in the
South Coast Air Basin.
RECOMMENDATION
Informational Report.
SUMMARY
Further control of oxides of nitrogen emissions is needed,
particularly in light of increased use of liquid fuels. Current
strategies for the control of stationary and vehicular sources
are not projected to be adequate to allow the state ambient air
quality standard for NO2 to be met. Additionally, further NOx
control is required to reduce peak oxidant levels and nitrate
aerosols. The potential exists, however, for effecting further
emission reductions through the extension of current performance
standards to smaller sources.
Potential control measures, including flue gas denitrification,
warrant additional study.