Author Archives: Paul Hensleigh

District to hold Public Hearing for Rule 2.46 Organic Waste Composting Operations

The District is holding a hearing for the adoption of Rule 2.46, Organic Waste Composting Operations, on December 11th at 9:00 a.m. at 1947 Galileo Ct., Suite 103, Davis, CA 95618. Rule 2.46 will reduce VOC emissions from composting operations by establishing mitigation measures for stockpiling and active phase composting of organic waste. This rule will become applicable if the Sacramento Federal Nonattainment Area (SFNA) fails to demonstrate attainment of any 8-hour federal ozone standard promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency on or after March 12, 2008 by the respective attainment year and only for a standard for which the SFNA is listed as Severe or Extreme.  The draft rule language, staff report, and notice of public workshop are available on the Rule Development page.

District to hold Public Workshop for Rule 2.46 Organic Waste Composting Operations

The District is holding a workshop for the development of Rule 2.46, Organic Waste Composting Operations, on October 29th at 2:00 p.m. at 1947 Galileo Ct., Suite 103, Davis, CA 95618. Rule 2.46 will reduce VOC emissions from composting operations by establishing mitigation measures for stockpiling and active phase composting of organic waste. This rule will become applicable if the Sacramento Federal Nonattainment Area (SFNA) fails to demonstrate attainment of any 8-hour federal ozone standard promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency on or after March 12, 2008 by the respective attainment year and only for a standard for which the SFNA is listed as Severe or Extreme.  The draft rule language, staff report, and notice of public workshop are available on the Rule Development page.

For every Permit to Operate (PTO), facilities are required to submit an annual throughput form that identifies the level of production for that permitted process. The District has traditionally mailed these forms every January with a due date of March 31. This information is compiled by the District to quantify actual emissions from each of the permitted sources, and then the District develops an emissions inventory which is reported annually to the California Air Resources Board.

This year, the District is not mailing the 2022 Throughput Forms, they are being provided electronically. The forms have been emailed to each facility’s responsible contact, and are also available by clicking the link below.

Click the link INSTRUCTIONS for guidance on completing the Throughput Forms, and to locate your facility’s forms click FIND YOUR FORM. The forms are due by March 31, 2023. Please note electronic or digital signatures are accepted.

Permit holders who fail to submit the requested information may have their PTOs revoked. Operating without a permit is a violation of District rules and state law, and involves serious penalties.

Instructions        Find your form