ANTELOPE VALLEY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
RULE 1610. OLD-VEHICLE SCRAPPING
(Adopted January 8, 1993)(Amended January 14, 1994)
(Amended February 11, 1994) (Amended October 13, 1995)
(Amended March 8, 1996)(Amended April 11, 1997)(Amended May 9, 1997)
(a) Purpose
The purpose of this rule is to reduce motor vehicle volatile organic compounds (VOC), nitrogen oxides (NOx),
carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM) exhaust emissions by issuing mobile source emission reduction
credits in exchange for the scrapping of old, high emitting vehicles. Procurement of old vehicles could be accomplished
by persons voluntarily giving up their vehicle for scrapping upon receiving an incentive payment. This rule provides
a mechanism through which stationary source emissions can be brought into compliance with District regulations
through mobile source emission reductions. Mobile source emission reduction credits (MSERCs) generated may only
be applied towards compliance with designated rules with future compliance dates within District Regulation XI,
Source Specific Standards; Regulation XV, Trip Reduction/Indirect Source; Regulation XIII, New Source Review; Regulation
XX, Regional Clean Air Incentives Market (RECLAIM); or any other District regulations that allow the use of credits.
MSERCs may not be applied towards compliance with federal requirements that do not authorize compliance through
emissions trading including those promulgated by U.S. EPA as authorized under Title 42, U.S. Code Sections 7411,
7412(d), and those subsections of 7511b of the U.S. Code that do not authorize compliance through emissions trading.
The value of these credits is based on old vehicles having at least three years useful remaining life prior to
scrapping.
(b) Definitions
For purposes of this rule, the following definitions shall apply:
(c) SCAQMD Licensed Scrapper Certification Requirements
(A) information demonstrating the ability to comply with all provisions of this rule relating to vehicle selection, visual and functional inspection, disposal, and recordkeeping.
(B) the name and address of the California Department of Motor Vehicles licensed auto dismantler used to comply with paragraph (c)(2) (hereafter referred to as the DMV licensed auto dismantler), and a written statement from the auto dismantler certifying compliance with: local water conservation regulations; state, county, and city energy and hazardous materials response regulations; and local water agency soil, surface, and ground water contamination regulations.
(C) anticipated initiation date for scrapping program, and the anticipated use of the MSERCs.
(D) a description of the procedure to render the engine inoperable, if subparagraph (e)(2)(C) is employed by the SCAQMD Licensed Scrapper in lieu of subparagraph (e)(2)(A) or (e)(2)(B).
(i) The SCAQMD licensed scrapper shall demonstrate the procedure to the Executive Officer or designee.
(ii) Scrapping plans approved prior to March 8, 1996 shall be amended within 30 days prior to the start of the next vehicle scrapping program if the procedure will be utilized.
(d) Notice Requirements for Vehicle Scrapping
SCAQMD licensed scrappers shall submit written notice to the Executive Officer or designee at least two weeks prior
to vehicle scrapping, indicating date, location, and estimated number of vehicles to be scrapped.
(e) Vehicle Disposal Requirements
(A) Vehicle Identification Number
(B) License Plates
(C) Body/Frame
(A) permanent destruction of the cylinder block; or
(B) introduction of sand into the combustion chamber (the sand shall be introduced by removing spark plugs from two adjacent cylinders, pouring the sand into these cylinders, reinstalling the spark plugs, and attempting to start the engine. This procedure shall be deemed complete when the engine has seized); or
(C) an alternative procedure which renders the engine inoperable and which has been proposed by the scrapper or dismantler and is included in a plan submitted pursuant to subparagraph (c)(4)(D) approved by the Executive Officer or designee.
(f) Vehicle Selection Requirements
(A) For at least two continuous years prior to scrapping, registration with the California Department of Motor Vehicles to one or more addresses located in the District.
(B) For at least two continuous years prior to scrapping, registration with Department of Motor Vehicles as an operable vehicle, except that registration as a nonoperable vehicle for up to two months cumulatively, occurring at least three months prior to scrapping, shall be acceptable under this subparagraph. Smog checks must be performed as required by Department of Motor Vehicles in order for the vehicle to be considered registered.
(C) Any person submitting a second or successive vehicle to any one Licensed Scrapper shall provide proof of continuous vehicle ownership and continuous registration as an operable vehicle in the District since January 1, 1992 as provided in subparagraph (f)(4)(A) and shall meet all functional and registration requirements of the Rule.
(D) The vehicle owner shall provide California Certificate of Title or DMV application for duplicate title.
(A) For vehicles that have been owned by one person for two continuous years prior to scrapping, the current vehicle registration card plus one additional document dated at least two years prior to scrapping shall be required. This additional document may be a previous vehicle registration card, a utility statement, a credit card statement, insurance invoice, a California Certificate of Title, California Drivers License, California Identification Card, canceled checks, or equivalent as determined by the Executive Officer or designee and shall contain certain information that has been preprinted by the original issuer of the document, including:
(i) at least one registered owner's name
(ii) registered owner's address that is located in the District
(iii) date prepared
(B) For vehicles with more than one owner during the two year period prior to scrapping, vehicle registration cards, California Certificate of Titles for the current owner and each previous owner, or equivalent documentation as determined by the Executive Officer or designee shall be required, verifying that the vehicle has been continuously registered to address(es) located in the District for the two year period prior to scrapping.
(g) Vehicle Visual and Functional Inspection
In order to be eligible for MSERCs, each vehicle to be scrapped shall pass a visual and functional inspection upon
delivery to the DMV licensed auto dismantler. Inspections shall be conducted by the SCAQMD licensed scrapper. The
following elements shall be included in the inspection.
(A) non-operation of the starter motor
(B) non-operation of the ignition switch
(C) non-operation of the vehicle transmission
(A) Exhaust system
(B) Bumpers
(C) Doors
(D) Fenders
(E) Side and quarter panels
(F) Hood and trunk lid
(G) Windshields and windows
(H) Seats
(I) Instrumentation and gauges
(h) Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credits Per Scrapped Vehicle
MSERC = 3 x [((SCRAP - REPLACE) x MILESC)/454]/DF
Where: | ||
MSERC | = | Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credit (total pounds of pollutant) |
SCRAP | = | Emission rate of scrapped vehicle in grams per mile, according to paragraph (h)(2), based on the model-year of the scrapped vehicle. |
MILESC | = | Average annual mileage corresponding to model-year of scrapped vehicle, according to paragraph (h)(3). |
REPLACE | = | Average in-use vehicle emission rate in grams per mile for year in which vehicle is scrapped, according to paragraph (h)(4) |
DF | = | Discount Factor, for the purpose of generating credits, equal to 1.0 |
Model-year Group |
VOC |
NOx |
CO |
PM |
Pre-1972 |
12.4 |
4.0 |
69.5 |
0.04 |
1972-1974 |
9.7 |
3.8 |
46.4 |
0.04 |
1975-1981 |
3.9 |
3.0 |
36.1 |
0.01 |
Year |
Annual Mileage |
Pre-1972 |
4,900 |
1972-1974 |
5,300 |
1975-1981 |
6,400 |
VOC |
NOx |
CO |
PM |
Usage |
1.8 | 1.2 | 13.6 | 0.01 |
Average Vehicle Replaces Pre-1972 Vehicle |
1.8 | 1.2 | 13.6 | 0.01 |
Average Vehicle Replaces 1972-1974 Vehicle |
1.6 | 1.2 | 13.6 | 0.01 |
Average Vehicle Replaces 1975-1981 Vehicle |
(A) Using a 1.2 Discount Factor, VOC, NOx, CO and PM, Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credits Per Scrapped Vehicle (total pounds)
Vehicle Model-Year |
VOC |
NOx |
CO |
PM |
Pre-1972 |
285 |
75 |
1500 |
0.8 |
1972-1974 |
233 |
75 |
950 |
0.9 |
1975-1981 |
80 |
63 |
800 |
0 |
(B) Using a 1.0 Discount Factor, VOC, NOx, CO, and PM, Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credits Per Scrapped Vehicle (total pounds)
Vehicle Model-Year |
VOC |
NOx |
CO |
PM |
Pre-1972 |
342 |
90 |
1800 |
1.0 |
1972-1974 |
279 |
90 |
1140 |
1.1 |
1975-1981 |
96 |
75 |
960 |
0 |
(i) Use of MSERCs
(A) As RECLAIM Trading Credits in accordance with Rule 2008.
(B) As an alternative method of compliance with District Regulation XI rules that have future compliance dates. MSERCs shall not be used to offset emission increases caused by the removal of emission control equipment or replacement of compliant with noncompliant materials subject to Regulation XI.
(C) As an alternative method of compliance with District Regulation XV rules that allow the use of MSERCs. MSERCs generated from vehicle scrapping activities occurring before October 13, 1995, may be used by any entity pursuant to this subparagraph.
(D) As New Source Review (NSR) offsets for emission increases at new or modified facilities that are subject to Rule 1303 (b)(2) pursuant to provisions in Regulation XIII. Pursuant to Rule 504, no variance or series of variances, including emergency and interim variances, shall be granted for a period in excess of 90 days from the initial granting of a variance, from a permit condition implementing a Regulation XIII offset requirement if such permit condition is based upon the use of MSERCs.
(E) For voluntary retirement of MSERCs for air quality benefits.
(F) As an alternative method of compliance with any other District regulations which allow the use of credits.
(A) In order to use MSERCs in lieu of compliance with an emission limitation in a Regulation XI rule as authorized in subparagraph (i)(1)(B), an entity must establish that:
(i) use of MSERCs does not result in NOx emissions greater than or equal to 200 pounds per day, from those portable internal combustion engines where MSERCs will be used, where portable internal combustion engines are defined pursuant to paragraph (a)(5) of Rule 1110.2; or
(ii) NOx emissions from those portable internal combustion engines where MSERCs will be used, will not cause an exceedance of the state nitrogen dioxide ambient air quality standard.
(B) In order to use MSERCs in lieu of compliance with an emission limitation in a Regulation XI rule as authorized in subparagraphs (i)(1)(B) or (i)(1)(F), an entity must demonstrate that:
(i) use of MSERCs will not result in an increase or forgone reduction in carcinogenic health risk greater than 1 x 10-5 or Hazard Index greater than 1 for all substances listed in Rule 1402; the assessment of health risk shall be conducted in accordance with guidance used in implementing Rules 1401 - New Source Review of Carcinogenic Air Contaminants and 1402 - Control of Toxic Air Contaminants from Existing Sources;
(ii) use of MSERCs will not result in a Significant Risk Level, in accordance with Rule 1402 paragraph (d)(11), when the increased carcinogenic health risk or Hazard Index as determined pursuant to subclause (i)(4)(B)(i) of this rule are added to the total facility risk for those facilities that were required to prepare a health risk assessment pursuant to the criteria in Rule 1402(c); and
(iii) use of MSERCs will not cause a significant increase in an air quality concentration as determined using the methodology as set forth in Rule 1303, Table A-2 of Appendix A.
(j) Recordkeeping Requirements
(A) Starting and ending dates of the old-vehicle scrapping program.
(B) Number of vehicles scrapped.
(C) Dates vehicles were scrapped.
(D) Complete name, address, and telephone number of the person conducting the old-vehicle scrapping program.
(E) Complete name, address, and telephone number of the auto dismantler and any program subcontractors.
(F) A detailed description of project organizational structure and logistical arrangements, including location(s) of collection and disposal facilities, and scrapping procedure including disposal procedures for all vehicle components and fluids.
(A) Vehicle make
(B) Vehicle model
(C) Vehicle model-year
(D) Vehicle license plate number
(E) Vehicle identification number
(F) Vehicle mileage
(G) Scrapped vehicle owner's name, address, telephone number, and driver license number
(H) Date of scrapping
(I) VOC, NOx, CO, and PM mobile source emission reduction credit
(J) Name of person(s) conducting vehicle visual and functional inspection as required by subdivision (g), with employer's name, address, and telephone number.
(A) A duplicate copy of Report of Vehicle to be Dismantled and Notice of Acquisition (California Department of Motor Vehicles Registration 42 Form) validated by line date stamping on the front of the form.
(B) Copy of documentation, pursuant to paragraphs (f)(3) and (f)(4), and subparagraph (f)(2)(D).
(C) Copy of California Certificate of Title or DMV application for duplicate title for each scrapped vehicle.
(k) Issuance of MSERCs
(A) Data records for vehicles scrapped;
(B) Total MSERCs claimed for scrap program period;
(l) Compliance Plan
(A) Total MSERCs (attach certificates)
(B) Identification of the specific rule for which the alternative method of compliance is sought;
(C) The period of time for the alternative method of compliance;
(D) Number of MSERCs used to substantiate the alternative method of compliance;
(E) A quantification of emissions that would result from noncompliance with the rule identified in subparagraph (l)(2)(B), and documentation supporting the emissions quantification.
(i) This quantification shall be performed using District Governing Board approved quantification methodologies.
(ii) The Executive Officer shall submit this rule and associated quantification methodologies to U.S. EPA for inclusion into the State Implementation Plan.
(A) a listing of equipment and/or materials that are the source of noncompliant VOC, NOx, CO, or PM emissions associated with the rule identified in subparagraph (l)(2)(B).
(B) a description and operating conditions of equipment listed in subparagraph (l)(3)(A) and/or composition and rate of use of materials listed in subparagraph (l)(3)(A).
(C) emission rates associated with the use of equipment and/or materials listed in subparagraph (l)(3)(A).
(D) a listing of equipment and/or materials that would result in compliance with the rule identified in subparagraph (l)(2)(B).
(E) a description and operating conditions of equipment listed in subparagraph (l)(3)(D) and/or composition and rate of use of materials listed in subparagraph (l)(3)(D).
(F) emission rates associated with the use of equipment and/or materials listed in subparagraph (l)(3)(D).
(m) Compliance Auditing and Enforcement
(n) Requirements for Public Notice
Following a completeness determination of the scrapping plan for the use of MSERCs as NSR offsets only, as provided
in subparagraph (i)(1)(D), the Executive Officer or designee shall:
(o) Appeal of Disapproval of MSERC Issuance
An applicant may, within 30 days of receipt of notice of disapproval, request the Hearing Board to hold a hearing
on whether the scrapping application was properly refused.