SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY UNIFIED AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

RULE 6100 - EPISODE ACTION STAGE 2 (WARNING)
(Adopted May 21, 1992, Amended December 17, 1992)

1.0 Requirements

Upon the declaration of this stage, the APCO shall take the following actions or any combination of actions in the source and receptor areas:

1.1 The actions required by Rule 6090 (Episode Action Stage 1 (Health Advisory-Alert)).

1.2 Oxidant

1.2.1 Implement the Stage 2 oxidant traffic abatement plans as required by Rule 6130 (Stationary Source Curtailment Plans and Traffic Abatement Plans).

1.2.2 Implement the Stage 2 oxidant stationary source abatement plans as required by Rule 6130 (Stationary Source Curtailment Plans and Traffic Abatement Plans). Advise affected industries to prepare for possible shutdown.

1.3 Carbon Monoxide

1.3.1 If the occurrence of Stage 2 for carbon monoxide is determined to have been due to traffic congestion in a specific area, measures shall be taken to reduce the traffic congestion in that area.

1.3.2 Implement the Stage 2 carbon monoxide traffic abatement plans as required by Rule 6130 (Stationary Source Curtailment Plans and Traffic Abatement Plans).

1.3.3 Implement the Stage 2 carbon monoxide stationary source abatement plans as required by Rule 6130 (Stationary Source Curtailment Plans and Traffic Abatement Plans). Advise affected industries to prepare for possible shutdown.

1.3.4 Request the general public to avoid the area of the episode.

1.4 The ARB shall be notified at each quarter of the concentration difference between Stages 2 and 3.

1.5 The Executive Officer of the ARB shall activate the ARB emergency action staff and notify the Office of Emergency Service upon notification by the APCO that the pollutant(s) concentration has reached Stage 2.

1.6 The Air Pollution Control Board, District Counsel and the Emergency Action Committee (if one is appointed) shall be called into session to study the pertinent information relating to the concentration of air contaminants and to recommend to the APCO actions to be taken. These actions may include but are not limited to stationary source curtailment, episode abatement plans, and traffic abatement plans or any portion thereof.

1.7 Whenever the APCO determines it necessary, the Air Pollution Control Board, District Counsel and the Emergency Action Committee (if one is appointed) may take any action with less than a quorum present. A majority of the members present is required for any such action.

1.8 The APCO shall implement the actions recommended by the Air Pollution Control Board, District Counsel and Emergency Action Committee (if one is appointed).

1.9 Persons operating any facility named in Rule 6130 (Stationary Source Curtailment Plans and Traffic Abatement Plans) shall implement the appropriate plans submitted in accordance with Rule 6130 (Stationary Source Curtailment Plans and Traffic Abatement Plans).