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Agenda
City of Vernon
Green Vernon Commission Meeting
Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 3:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California
David Honda, Chairperson
Michael Gavina, Vice Chairperson
Hector Garcia, Commission Member
Jim Andreoli Jr., Commission Member
Peter Corselli, Commission Member
Armando Espinoza, Commission Member
Jaime Villanueva, Commission Member
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT - At this time the public is encouraged to address the Green Vernon Commission on any
matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. The public will also be given a chance
to comment on matters which are on the posted agenda during Commission deliberation on those specific
matters.
MINUTES – To be received and filed.
1. Minutes of the Regular Green Vernon Commission Meeting held September 17, 2014.
2. Minutes of the Special Green Vernon Commission Meeting held November 12, 2014.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
3. Discussion regarding proposed Rule 415 – Odors from Rendering Facilities.
ORAL REPORTS
4. Report on current sustainability projects in Vernon (solar projects).
5. Report on the recent site tour of Jawbone Canyon.
6. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was
posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Vernon City Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, Vernon, California, and on the City’s website, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting set forth on
this agenda. Dated this 11th day of December 2014.
By: __________________________________
Ana Barcia, Secretary
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR GREEN VERNON
COMMISSION MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER
17, 2014, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON,
CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: David Honda, Michael Gavina, Hector Garcia, Armando Espinoza,
and Jaime Villanueva
MEMBERS ABSENT: Peter Corselli (entire meeting) and Jim Andreoli (entire meeting)
The meeting was called to order at 3:33 p.m. by Chairperson Honda, who also led the flag salute.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
It was confirmed that there are no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chairperson Honda announced that this was the time allotted for public comment and inquired
whether anyone in the audience wished to address the Commission. No one responded.
MINUTES – To be received and filed.
1. Minutes of the Regular Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency
Commission Meeting held December 18, 2013.
2. Minutes of the Special Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency
Commission Meeting held March 26, 2014.
It was moved by Garcia and seconded by Espinosa to receive and file the Minutes of the
December 18, 2013 and the March 26, 2014 Meetings. Motion carried, 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Revisions to the Commission’s Conflict of Interest Code, and authorization of the
incorporation of said recommended Code into a Master City of Vernon Conflict of
Interest Code.
Recommendations
(1) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a “project” pursuant to section
15378(b)(2) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”), because they constitute administrative activities; and even if the
directives did constitute a project, it would be exempt from CEQA in accordance
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September 17, 2014
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with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that
may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Review the Commission’s existing Conflict of Interest Code (“Code”), and either
(a) submit proposed revisions to the City Council or (b) recommend that no
revisions be made. It is further recommended that the Commission direct its
Chairperson to document said decision by filing the “2014 Local Agency Biennial
Notice” with the Office of the City Clerk; and
(3) Recommend that the City Council incorporate the Commission’s Code, with any
recommended revisions, into one city-wide Master Conflict of Interest Code.
Deputy City Clerk Ana Barcia provided the oral report on the proposal.
It was moved by Villanueva and seconded by Garcia to approve the recommended changes to the
Conflict of Interest Code and recommend that Council incorporate said recommendations into
the city-wide Master Conflict of Interest Code. Motion carried, 5-0.
4. Discussion regarding proposed modifications to the Solid Waste Ordinance and
New Solid Waste Franchise Agreement.
Recommendations
(1) Provide comments on a proposed new solid waste ordinance and a related
Franchise Agreement.
Commission Director Leonard Grossberg presented on the proposed changes to the agreement
and ordinance which are currently being considered to update the agreement and ordinance in
accordance with new legal requirements and policy objectives.
Grossberg clarified for Chairperson Honda that the changes are outlined for convenience only,
and that the proposed changes are consistent with any changes that had been previously
discussed and approved by the Commission.
Allan Babashoff of G.B. Services, Inc. expressed his concerns with the proposed liability
insurance requirements.
The Commission had no comments on the proposed changes to the agreement and ordinance.
ORAL REPORTS
5. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
Commission Director Leonard Grossberg announced the Sustainability Open House on October
9, 2014. He reported on three green projects currently underway in the City.
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Deputy City Clerk Ana Barcia reported on the new format for Commission meeting minutes
from summary minutes to action minutes. Barcia also stated that there would be a future date for
the AB1234 Ethics training for those that could not attend the September 16th training.
In response to Commissioner Garcia, Grossberg advised that he would provide an update on the
key metrics with Eco Telesis at the next Commission meeting.
With no further business, at 4:00 p.m. it was moved Gavina and seconded by Villanueva to
adjourn the meeting, Motion carried, 5-0.
________________________
David Honda
Chairperson
ATTEST:
_________________________
Ana Barcia
Secretary
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT GREEN VERNON
COMMISSION MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER
12, 2014, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON,
CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: David Honda, Hector Garcia, Armando Espinoza, and Jaime
Villanueva
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Gavina (entire meeting), Peter Corselli (entire meeting),
and Jim Andreoli (entire meeting)
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Deputy City Clerk Ana Barcia. Barcia
announced the adjournment of the following meetings due to lack of quorum, which were also
noticed on the same agenda:
- Vernon Business and Industry Commission
- Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
It was confirmed that there are no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Barcia announced that this was the time allotted for public comment and inquired whether
anyone in the audience wished to speak. No one responded.
TRAINING
1. AB1234 Ethics and Government Code 1090, Conflict of Interest, Training
Presented by AlvaradoSmith, Professional Corporation.
Raul Salinas of AlvaradoSmith, Professional Corporation conducted the training.
With no further business, at 12:00 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.
________________________
David Honda
Chairperson
ATTEST:
______________
Ana Barcia, Secretary
REGEIVED
CITY ADMINISTRATI
Staff Report
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL DEPARTM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
December t7,2Ot4
Green Vernon Commission
Leonard Grossberg, Director d"U
Discussion regarding proposed Rule 415 - Odors from Rendering Facilities.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that:
L. The Commission provide comments on proposed new AQMD Rule 41.5 - Odors from
Rendering Facilities.
BACKGROUND:
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AaMD) has proposed a new rule to mitigate
odors from rendering facilities. Since the City of Vernon has several existing facilities within its
boundaries, it will impact the businesses if the rule is enacted. The new rule would require that
existing facilities would need to comply with the new rules within 36 months of the new rule
being passed. lt would also apply to facilities that treat waste water from rendering facilities.
New and existing rendering facilities would be required to enclose all processing areas, provide
negative air pressure within the enclosed processing rooms, and treat all emissions through
approved treatment units. ln addition, odor mitigation plans would also be required.
As these requirements are costly and the time frame to enact them is short, the effect on
Vernon businesses would be dramatic and costly. lt seems appropriate that a discussion be
held regarding the potential impacts to Vernon businesses and residents, including possible
approaches to facilitate compliance by Vernon businesses.
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PROPOSED RULE 415:
(November 18,2014)
PR415
ODORS FROM RENDERING FACILITIES
(a) Purpose
The purpose of this rule is to establish odor management practices and
requirements to reduce odors from facilities rendering animals and animal parts.
(b)Applicability
This rule applies to new and existing facilities that receive and cook raw
rendering materials, facilities that process kitchen trap grease in addition to
rendering, and wastewater treatment processes at these facilities.
(c) Definitions
(l ) BATCH COOKER means a cooking vessel used for rendering into which
raw rendering material is loaded in discrete batches and cooked for a
period of time before the batch is unloaded from the vessel at the end of
the cooking cycle.
(2) CLOSED SYSTEM means a system handling solids, fluids or air at a
rendering facility, from which odors are not allowed to escape.
(3) COLLECTION CENTER means a receiving area for the temporary
storage of animal carcasses, packinghouse waste, or other products before
transportation to a licensed rendering plant or pet food processor.
(4) CONFIRMED ODOR COMPLAINT is an odor complaint where the odor
is verified by a District inspector and traced upwind to a facility or source.
(5) CONTINUOUS COOKER means a cooking vessel used for rendering
where the raw material flows through the system at essentially constant
speed without cessation or interruption.
(6) ENCLOSURE ENVELOPE means the total surface area of the
enclosure's exterior walls, floor and horizontal projection of the roof on
the ground.
(7) ENCLOSURE OPENING means any opening in an enclosure that is not
connected to a duct in which a fan is installed.
(8) EXTSTING FACILITY means a facility subject to the requirements of this
rule that began operation prior to (date of odoption).
(9) FACILITY GROLINDS means any area of operations where rendering
materials are transported, stored or handled other than within an enclosure.
(10) KITCHEN TRAP GREASE means cooking grease, food waste and
wastewater from a restaurant grease trap or interceptor.
PR 415-r
Proposed Rule 4l 5 (November 18,2014)
(l l) NEW FACILITY means a facility subject to the requirements of this rule
that begins operation on or after (date of adoption), or for which permit
applications for equipment subject to this rule have not been deemed
complete on or before (date of adoption).
(12) PERMANENT ENCLOSURE means an enclosure having a permanently
installed roof and exterior walls which (a) are constructed of material
impervious to odors, and (b) completely surround one or more odor-
generating sources such that all odors from processes conducted within the
enclosure are contained therein.
(13) RAW RENDERING MATERIALS means animal, poultry or fish
carcasses and parts, packing house cuttings, out-of-date products from
grocery stores, blood, viscera, offal, feces and other organic matter related
to animal, poultry or fish.
(14) RECEIVING AREA means the area or pit within the rendering facility
property where raw materials are unloaded from a transport vehicle for the
purpose of processing or rendering operations.
(15) RENDERING OPERATIONS means all recycling, processing, and
conversion of animal materials and carcasses into fats, oils, proteins, and
other products that are used in the animal feed, poultry feed, pet food,
cosmetics and other industries.
(16) RENDERING FACILITY means a facility engaged in rendering
operations.
(17) ROUTINE ENCLOSURE OPENING means any of the following areas
that may be open during normal operations at facilities subject to this rule,
and through which odors have the potential to escape from a permanent
enclosure:
(A) Vents for natural or forced-air ventilation, including but not limited
to gable vents, eave vents, wall vents and rooftop vents;
(B) Windows, doors and doorways; and
(C) Spaces below metal sheathing where it does not reach the
foundation.
(18) TALLOW means rendered fat, processed from beef or mutton fat which
melts between 45oC and 50oC (l l3'F and 122"F) and congeals between
37oC and 40oC. (98.6'F and 104'F).
(19) VENTILATION SYSTEM means an air-handling system designed and
operated to (a) draw air from within a perrnanent enclosure and deliver it
PR 415-2
Proposed Rule 415 (November 18,2014)
to approved odor control equipment; and (b) maintain negative air
pressure through each enclosure opening.
(d) Requirements for New and Existing Facilities
(l) Core Requirements for all Facilities
(A) Odor Best Management Practices (BMP)
Upon startup for a new facility, or within 90 days after (date of
adoption) for an existing facility, all applicable Odor Best
Management Practices (BMP) identified in subdivision (e) shall be
implemented. Odor BMP contained in paragraphs (e)(15) through
(e)(17) shall cease to be required after (j6 months after date of
adoption) if the affected area or process complies with the
applicable requirements of subparagraphs (dXlXB) and (dXl)C).
(B) Permanent Enclosure or Operation in Closed Systems
Upon startup for a new facility, or within 36 months after (date of
adoption) for an existing facility, equipment and processes listed in
paragraph (f)(l) shall not be operated except in a closed system or
located within the confines of a permanent enclosure subject to
subdivision (f).
(C) Ventilation of Odors to Odor Control
Upon startup for a new facility, or within 36 months after (date of
adoption) for an existing facility, facility operations shall not be
conducted unless a perrnanent enclosure subject to subdivision (0
is exhausted through a ventilation system to odor control
equipment operating in good condition.
(D) Wastewater Treatment
Upon startup for a new facility, or within 24 months aftet (date of
adoption) for an existing facility, wastewater treatment operations
shall not be conducted except in a closed system or located within
the confines of a permanent enclosure subject to subdivision (f).
(E) Installation of Odor Complaint Contact Sign at Rendering
Facilities
Upon startup for a new facility, or within 6 months aftet (date of
adoption) for an existing facility, an odor complaint contact sign
shall be installed at each facility subject to this rule, pursuant to the
requirements of subdivision (i).
PR 415-3
Proposed Rule 415 (November 18,2014)
(3)
(F) Prohibition of Batch Cookers
Upon startup for a new facility, or within 36 months after (date of
adoption) for an existing facility, batch cookers shall not be
permitted to operate at any facility subject to this rule.
Submittal of Odor Mitigation Plan (OMP).
The owner or operator of a facility shall submit an Odor Mitigation Plan
(OMP) to the Executive Officer within 90 days after notification by the
Executive Officer, pursuant to the requirements of subdivision (h), if:
(A) The owner or operator of a facility subject to this rule receives a
Notice of Violation for Public Nuisance subject to Rule 4021, ot
(B) Two or more confirmed odor complaints for a facility are received
per day for any consecutive 3-day period; or
(C) Twelve or more confirmed odor complaints for a facility are
received over any consecutive 180-day period.
The owner or operator shall comply with all terms and conditions of an
approved Odor Mitigation Plan. A violation of any term of an approved
Odor Mitigation Plan is a violation of this rule. Submittal of an Odor
Mitigation Plan shall be in addition to any settlement of the Notice of
Violation triggering such submittal.
Recordkeeping
Upon startup for a new facility, or within 30 days for an existing facility,
the owner of operator of a facility subject to this rule shall collect and
maintain records of all information required under subdivision O.
(e)Odor Best Management Practices (BMP)
(1) Covering of Incoming Transport Vehicles
Transport vehicles delivering raw rendering materials to a rendering
facility shall not be permitted to enter the facility unless the cargo area of
the vehicle is completely enclosed or fully covered with a durable non-
porous covering (at a minimum, l8-oz vinyl tarp or the equivalent);
impervious to odors that is free of holes, gaps, cracks, or tears. The cargo
area of the vehicle shall be uncovered only during the transfer of raw
rendering materials from the transport vehicle, and while the cargo area is
being washed;
(2) Spilled Raw Rendering Materials
(2)
PR 415-4
Proposed Rule 415
(3)
(s)
(4)
(November 18,2014)
Raw rendering materials that fall onto the ramp or edge of the receiving
area of a rendering facility as they are being transferred from a transport
vehicle shall be collected and placed into the receiving area within 5
minutes after spill occurs;
Direct Transfer of Raw Rendering Materials
All raw rendering materials delivered to a rendering facility shall be
transferred directly from the transport vehicle into a receiving area located
within an enclosure that meets the requirements of subdivision (f);
Standards for Washing
All washing of facility grounds enclosure interiors, delivery trucks, and
drums and containers shall be conducted with water at a temperature of
not less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit and pressure of not less than 1000
pounds per square inch (psi).
Washing of Outgoing Transport Vehicles
Where raw rendering materials come directly into contact with a transport
vehicle, the cargo area and exterior of the vehicle shall be thoroughly
washed to prevent trackout of raw rendering materials from a rendering
facility;
Washing of Drums and Containers
Drums or containers holding raw rendering materials shall be thoroughly
washed to remove raw rendering materials prior to leaving a rendering
facility;
Holding Time of Incoming Raw Rendering Materials
By the end of a standard work shift or within 4 hours after arrival,
whichever is less, incoming loads of raw rendering materials to the facility
shall be processed in a cooker or placed in a sealed, odor-tight container
for temporary storage;
Cleanup of Spilled Raw Rendering Materials
All raw rendering materials washed out of a transport vehicle at a
rendering facility shall be placed into the receiving area of the rendering
plant for processing within one hour after the transport vehicle is washed.
Repair of Facility Grounds
Notwithstanding the time limit of subparagraph (dXlXA), within 180 days
after (date of adoption), all areas of broken concrete or asphalt, including
but not limited to divots, cracks, potholes and spalled concrete on the
facility grounds of an existing facility shall be patched, repaired or
(6)
(7)
(8)
(e)
PR 415-5
Proposed Rule 415 (November 18,2014)
repaved to prevent standing water with a surface area greater than one
square foot from accumulating.
(10) Holding Time of Raw Materials after Size-reduction
Within one hour after size-reduction or grinding activities, raw rendering
materials shall be processed in a cooker or placed in a sealed, odor-tight
container for temporary storage;
(l l) Holding Time of Cooked Materials
Within one hour after being removed from a cooker, cooked materials
shall be placed in downstream processing equipment to be separated into
meal and oil or placed in a sealed, odor-tight container for temporary
storage;
(12) Trap Grease Delivery Trucks
Trap grease from delivery trucks shall not be delivered to or transferred
within a facility except through a closed system;
(13) Venting Trap Grease Delivery Vehicles to Odor Control
The pressure relief valve on a grease delivery vehicle containing trap
grease with an internal vacuum or pressure pump shall be vented to odor
control equipment operating in good condition prior to unloading of trap
grease;
(14) Preventing Accumulation of Processed Materials within Enclosures
Standing water, fat, drippings, grease, oil, tallow or other liquids shall not
be permitted to accumulate on floors or equipment;
(15) Washdown of Receiving Area
Walls, floors, and other surfaces of the receiving area of a rendering
facility and any equipment operated in the receiving area, including screw
conveyors, pumps, shovels, hoses, etc., shall be thoroughly washed at least
once per shift, with a minimum of three hours between washdowns;
(16) Washing of Floor Drains
Accessible interior and exterior floor drains shall be flushed and cleaned at
least once per week; and
(17) Repair of Leaking Components
All leaking valves, flanges, fittings, conveyor troughs, or any other device
holding or conveying liquids, drippings, kitchen grease or tallow at a
rendering facility shall be repaired within 72 hours after the actual
discovery of a leak of more than 3 drops per minute, or within 72 hours
after a reasonable person would have first discovered the leak.
PR 415-6
Proposed Rule 415 (November 18, 2014)
(0 Enclosure Standards and Odor Control Standards
(l) The following equipment and processes at a rendering facility shall not be
operated except that the equipment or process is operated in a closed
system or located within the confines of a permanent enclosure:
(A) Raw material receiving areas at rendering facilities;
(B) Conveyors associated with raw material transfer operations that are
not completely covered;
(C) Size reduction and conveying equipment, including but not limited
to:
(i) Breakers;
(ii) Crushers;
(iii) Hoggers;
(iv) Grinders; and
(v) Conveyors associated with raw rendering material sizing
that are not completely covered.
(D) Raw material cookers;
(E) Process equipment for separating rendered fat from protein
materials (meat and bone meal), including but not limited to:
(i) Centrifuges;
(ii) Presses;
(iii) Separators;
(iv) Pumps;
(v) Screens;
(vi) Tanks that are not completely enclosed;
(vii) Bins and hoppers; and
(viii) Conveyors used to transport materials between process
equipment that are not completely covered.
(2\ An odor control method listed in Appendix B: Menu of Control Options for
Equipment at Rendering Facilities shall be used for each permanent
enclosure.
(3) Permanent Enclosure and Ventilation Standards
(A) A permanent enclosure shall be ventilated by a system designed
and operated to maintain a minimum inward face velocity through
each enclosure opening of not less than 200 feet per minute.
(B) Minimum inward face velocities for each permanent enclosure shall
be determined by placing an anemometer, or an equivalent device
PR 415-7
Proposed Rule 415 (November 18,2014)
approved by the Executive Officer, at the center of the plane of any
opening of the permanent enclosure.
(C) In lieu of meeting the requirements for minimum face velocity
under subparagraph (0(3XB), a perrnanent enclosure shall be
ventilated such that each opening, including but not limited to, vents,
windows, passages, doorways, bay doors, and roll-up doors is
continuously maintained at a negative pressure of at least 0.02 mm of
Hg (0.011 inches HzO) by a digital differential pressure monitor,
installed and operated pursuant to paragraph (0(4).
Digital Differential Pressure Monitoring System
For each permanent enclosure, the owner or operator shall install, operate
and maintain a digital differential pressure monitoring system as follows:
(A) A minimum of one building digital differential pressure monitoring
system shall be installed and maintained at each of the following three
walls in each permanent enclosure having a total ground surface area
of 10,000 square feet or more:
(i) The leeward wall;
(ii) The windward wall; and
(iii) An exterior wall that connects the leeward and windward wall
at a location defined by the intersection of a perpendicular
line between a point on the connecting wall and a point on its
furthest opposite exterior wall, and intersecting within plus or
minus ten (+10) meters of the midpoint of a straight line
between the two other monitors specified in clauses
(fl(5XAXi) and (0(5)(A)(ii). The midpoint monitor shall not
be located on the same wall as either of the other two
monitors.
(B) A minimum of one building digital differential pressure monitoring
system shall be installed and maintained at the leeward wall of each
permanent enclosure that has a total ground surface area of less than
I 0,000 square feet.
(C) Digital differential pressure monitoring systems shall be certified by
the manufacturer to be capable of measuring and displaying negative
pressure in the range of 0.01 to 0.2 mm Hg (0.005 to 0.11 inches
HzO) with a minimum increment of measurement of plus or minus
0.001 mm Hg (0.0005 inches H2O).
(4)
PR 415-8
Proposed Rule 4l 5
(E)
(D)
(November 18,2014)
Digital differential pressure monitoring systems shall be equipped
with a continuous strip chart recorder or electronic recorder approved
by the Executive Officer. If an electronic recorder is used, the
recorder shall be capable of writing data on a medium that is secure
and tamper-proof. The recorded data shall be readily accessible upon
request by the Executive Officer.
Digital differential pressure monitoring systems shall be calibrated in
accordance with manufacturer's specifications at least once every l2
calendar months or more frequently if recommended by the
manufacturer.
G)Wastewater Treatment
(l) The following wastewater treatment equipment and processes shall not be
operated except that the equipment or process is operated in a closed
system or located within the confines of a permanent enclosure subject to
subdivision (f):
(A) Screens;
(B) Skimmers;
(C) Clarifiers, including dissolved air flotation;
(D) Settling tanks;
(E) Sludge dewatering equipment;
(F) Sludge drying equipment; and
(G) Wastewater treatment outlet to city sewer.
(2) Within 180 days after (date of adoption), the owner or operator of an
existing facility complying with paragraph (gX1) shall submit all
necessary permit applications to the Executive Officer.
PR 415-9
(h)
Proposed Rule 415 (November 18,2014)
Odor Mitigation Plan (OMP) Requirements
(l) An Odor Mitigation Plan submitted prior to (36 months after date of
adoption) shall address the following:
(A) All facility-specific information required in Appendix A - Rule
415 Odor Mitigation Plan;
(B) Prioritization of odor-emitting areas within the facility, in order of
highest-to-lowest odor intensity;
(C) For each odor-emitting area designated in subparagraph (h)(1)(B):
(i) Description of odor mitigation activities proposed to
address odor within the odor-emitting area;
(ii) lntent to either enclose odor-emitting area within a
permanent enclosure or operate processes within the odor-
emitting area in one or more closed systems, for all
equipment and processes subject to paragraph (f)(l) or
paragraph (gxl) within the odor-emitting area that are not
located within the confines of a perrnanent enclosure or
operated in a closed system; and
(iii) Detailed construction schedule for each proposed
permanent enclosure.
(D) Explanation of why construction and commissioning of proposed
permanent enclosures cannot be expedited prior to (36 months
after date of adoption).
(2) An Odor Mitigation Plan submitted after (36 months after date of
adoption) shall address all information required under subparagraphs
(hXlXA) and (hXlXB) and clause (h)(lXCXi).
(3) Approval and Disapproval of an OMP
(A) Within 90 days after submittal of an OMP to the District, the
Executive Officer will approve or disapprove the OMP.
(B) The Executive Officer will notify the owner or operator in writing
if an OMP is disapproved. If an OMP is disapproved, the owner or
operator shall resubmit the OMP to the Executive Officer within
60 days after notification of disapproval. The resubmitted OMP
shall include any information necessary to address deficiencies
identified.
PR 415-10
Proposed Rule 415 (November 18, 2014)
(4) OMP Plan Fees
An OMP submitted or resubmitted under this subdivision shall constitute a
plan for the purpose offees assessed under Rule 306 - Plan Fees.
(i) Odor Complaint Contact Sign and Tracking of Odor Complaints at Rendering
Facilities
(l) An odor complaint contact sign shall specify I-800-CUT-SMOG as the
SCAQMD contact number for odor complaints. The sign may also
include the name of a contact person at the rendering facility to call for
questions or to whom odor complaints may be reported. The sign shall
meet all of the following requirements, unless otherwise approved by the
Executive Officer:
(A) The sign shall be installed within 50 feet of the main entrance to
the facility;
(B) The dimensions of the sign shall be at least 48 inches wide by 48
inches tall;
(C) Lettering on the sign shall be at least 4 inches tall;
(D) Lettering color shall contrast with the sign background;
(E) The lower edge of the sign shall be located between 6 and 8 feet
above grade; and
(F) The sign shall be unobstructed and clearly visible to a person
outside the facility property.
(2) Notify the SCAQMD by telephone at I-800-CUT-SMOG no more than
three hours after receiving an odor complaint.
0) Recordkeeping Requirements
The owner or operator of a facility subject to the requirements of this rule shall
maintain on the premises for at least three years and make available upon request
by the Executive Officer the following records:
(1) A legible written log recording the date and time of discovery of any
leaking valves, flanges, fittings, conveyor troughs, or any other device
holding or conveying liquids subject to paragraph (eXl6); the name of the
individual who detected the leak; the date and time the leak was repaired;
and the name, phone number and company affiliation of the individual
who repaired the leak;
PR 41 5-l 1
Proposed Rule 4l 5 (November 18, 2014)
(2) Records of all readings taken by anemometer to demonstrate compliance
with the inward face velocity requirement of subparagraph (0(3XA);
(3) Records from the continuous strip chart recorder or electronic recorder for
differential pressure monitoring, as required under subparagraph (D(+XO);
(4) A legible written log of all odor complaints received by the rendering
facility contact person pursuant to paragraph (iXl). The odor complaint
Iog shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:
(A) Date and time of complaint event;
(B) Date and time complaint was received;
(C) Outdoor ambient temperature at time of complaint;
(D) Odor description and intensity (i.e., week, moderate, strong);
(E) Weather conditions;
(F) Wind speed and direction;
(G) Name and contact phone number of complainant, if provided;
(H) Determination of cause for odor emissions that generated the
complaint, if found;
(I) Processes or conditions that may have triggered the alleged odor
event;
(k) Exemptions
(1) Facilities conducting only edible rendering operations that do not conduct
inedible rendering or handle or process kitchen grease.
(2) Collection centers that do not conduct inedible rendering or handle or
process kitchen grease.
(3) Facilities that process kitchen trap grease but do not conduct animal
rendering operations.
PR 415-12
Proposed Rule 415 (November 18, 2014)
APPENDIX A
RULE 415 ODOR MTTTGATION PLAN (OMP)
PR 415-t3
Proposed Rule 415 (November 18, 2014)
APPENDIX B
MENU OF CONTROL OPTIONS FOR EQUIPMENT AT
RENDERING FAGILITIES
PR 415-14