1. Compliance and Enforcement Presentation to Industrial Association of Contra Costa County February 22, 2017
Paul Grazzini, Air Quality Specialist
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
San Francisco, California

2. Regulating air pollution
9 counties within District
Creating rules and regulations
Permitting polluting facilities
Inspections and enforcement
Inspectors are the Boots on the ground.
We can write as many rules as we want at the Air District but the agency must have people who are going out everyday into the field, into facilities, making sure they are following the law and keeping their emissions in check.
19,000 permitted sources
Five oil refineries
Gasoline stations, Dry cleaners & Auto body shops
Landfills, paint booths, printers, engines, water treatment plants, etc.

3. Compliance and Enforcement Compliance & Enforcement
Inspection Staff
70 Inspectors
Geographic areas
Specialty Groups:
Refinery, Gas Stations, Dry Cleaning & Auto Body Facilities, Asbestos Projects and Air Toxics
In the Compliance and Enforcement Division, there are 70 field staff.
Inspectors interpret and apply the various regulations, learn procedures for sampling and monitoring, read smoke plumes with our eyes, go through safety training procedures for being around hazardous materials or dangerous operations. Then we spend our days applying those skills to all sorts of situations.
We also have inspectors assigned to specialty groups, where they become experts in specific regulations and operations.

4. Inspections: Records Audit
Compliance & Enforcement
Inspections: Records Audit
Permit Review
Is the permit current or expired?
Are source/abatement descriptions accurate?
Are there any unpermitted sources?
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5. Inspections: Records Audit (cont.)
Records Review
Check for compliance with permit conditions and limits
Check for compliance with applicable District / State / Federal Regulations
Check that required notifications have been made
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6. Inspections: Source Audit
Compliance & Enforcement
Inspections: Source Audit
Permit Accuracy
What types of materials are being used or made on site?
Does the source match what is described on the permit?
Is the source equipped and operating as required by permit conditions and regulations?
How do we answer those questions?
A physical inspection of equipment might include:
Looking for leaks of liquid or gases,
Checking equipment for signs of problems, misuse or lack of maintenance,
Making sure temperatures or pressures are set appropriately for the operation or abatement device
Inspecting tanks/containers/labels to find out what types of materials are being used or made on site
Looking for visible emissions (dust, smoke, particles)
Reviewing Records: Our rules often require a lot of record-keeping and monitoring by facilities. We set limits on how much material they can use (like paints, solvents, gasoline) or how much emissions they are allowed (continuous emissions monitors or source testing).
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7. Inspections: Source Audit
Compliance & Enforcement
Inspections: Source Audit
Source / Equipment Operation
Does the source appear to be in good operating condition / properly maintained?
Is the source leaking liquids or gases or emitting dust / odors?
Are there any unpermitted sources?
How do we answer those questions?
A phsyical inspection of equipment might include:
Looking for leaks of liquid or gases,
Checking equipment for signs of problems, misuse or lack of maintenance,
Making sure temperatures or pressures are set appropriately for the operation or abatement device
Inspecting tanks/containers/labels to find out what types of materials are being used or made on site
Looking for visible emissions (dust, smoke, particles)
Reviewing Records: Our rules often require a lot of record-keeping and monitoring by facilities. We set limits on how much material they can use (like paints, solvents, gasoline) or how much emissions they are allowed (continuous emissions monitors or source testing).

8. Compliance & Enforcement Compliance
Read and Understand your permit and applicable regulations
Contact BAAQMD with any questions
Maintain permit, sources and records
Train your staff
Plan ahead for change (operations & regulatory)
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9. Compliance & Enforcement Upcoming Rule
Regulation 11, Rule 18: Reduction of Risk from Air Toxic Emissions at Existing Facilities:
Draft rule is geared to reduce toxic emissions from facilities ranging in size from large-scale plants to smaller operations like back-up generators and gas stations. 
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10. Questions or Comments:
Paul Grazzini Air Quality Specialist Bay Area Air Quality Management District (415)
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