Public workshop on proposed amendments for SOx and NOx emissions rules.

South Coast Air Quality Management District Notice of Public Workshop Proposed Amended Rule 2011 - Requirements for Monitoring, Reporting, and Recordkeeping for Oxides of Sulfur (SOx) Emissions Proposed Amended Rule 2012 - Requirements for Monitoring, Reporting, and Recordkeeping for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) Emissions Proposed Amended Rule 2015 - Backstop Provisions Tuesday, March 24, 2026 10:30 a.m. Join Zoom Webinar Meeting from PC or Laptop https://aqmd.zoomgov.com/j/1611585709 Zoom Webinar ID: 161 158 5709 (applies to all) Teleconference Dial-In: +1 (669) 254-5252 (Please note if the Zoom webinar link provided does not work, copy the link into web browser, or directly enter the webinar ID into the Zoom web or mobile application.) The Public Workshop will be conducted via video conferencing (Zoom) which can be accessed via your computer or smart phone. Alternatively, stakeholders can phone-in to participate. Instructions on how to participate can be found at the top of this notice. Purpose of This Meeting The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) has scheduled a Public Workshop to present and solicit information and suggestions from the public on Proposed Amended Rule 2011 - Requirements for Monitoring, Reporting, and Recordkeeping for Oxides of Sulfur (SOx) Emissions (PAR 2011), Proposed Amended Rule 2012 - Requirements for Monitoring, Reporting, and Recordkeeping for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) Emissions (PAR 2012), and Proposed Amended Rule 2015 - Backstop Provisions (PAR 2015), which are scheduled for a Public Hearing before the South Coast AQMD Governing Board on June 5, 2026 (subject to change). Background Rules 2011 and 2012 establish monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for SOx and NOx emissions, respectively, under the RECLAIM program, including detailed electronic data submittal protocols via modem. The current modem-based reporting method is outdated and increasingly difficult to maintain. Rule 2015 requires RECLAIM annual audit reports to be presented to the Governing Board in a public hearing by March of each year. This timeline has proven challenging due to increased compliance verification with command-and-control rules. Objective of Proposed Amended Rules PAR 2011 and PAR 2012 will allow for an alternative electronic reporting pathway in addition to the existing modem-based method. PAR 2015 will revise the publication date and streamline the RECLAIM annual audit report. The proposed amendments also include minor editorial corrections and revisions for clarity. California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and South Coast AQMD's certified regulatory program (Public Resources Code Section 21080.5 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15251(l) and South Coast AQMD Rule 110), the South Coast AQMD, as lead agency, is currently reviewing the proposed project (PAR 2011, PAR 2012, and PAR 2015) to determine if it will result in any potential adverse environmental impacts. Appropriate CEQA documentation will be prepared based on the analysis. Available Supporting Documents The following supporting documents will be available no later than March 20, 2026: - Preliminary Draft of PAR 2011; and - Preliminary Draft of PAR 2012; and - Preliminary Draft of PAR 2015; and - Preliminary Draft Board Letter for PAR 2011, PAR 2012, and PAR 2015 (serves as Staff Report) To Obtain Copies of the Above Documents Copies of Preliminary Draft PAR 2011, PAR 2012, and PAR 2015 and the Preliminary Draft Staff Report may be obtained from: Lisa Tanaka /Public Advisor South Coast AQMD 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Phone: (909) 396-2432 Email: publicadvisor@aqmd.gov The documents will also be available for download from the South Coast AQMD website at: https://www.aqmd.gov/home/rules-compliance/rules/scaqmd-rule-book/proposed-rules/regulation-xx Americans with Disabilities Act and Language Accessibility Disability and language-related accommodations can be requested to allow participation in the Public Workshop. The agenda will be made available, upon request, in appropriate alternative formats to assist persons with a disability (Gov. Code Section 54954.2(a)). In addition, other documents may be requested in alternative formats and languages. Any disability or language-related accommodation must be requested as soon as practicable. Requests will be accommodated, unless providing the accommodation would result in a fundamental alteration or undue burden to the South Coast AQMD. Please contact Michael Morris at (909) 396-3282 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, or send the request to mmorris@aqmd.gov. Key Contacts for Submitting Questions and Comments Attendees are invited to ask questions and make comments during the Public Workshop. Questions, comments, documents, studies, reports, or other relevant information may also be directed to the following contacts: PAR 2011, PAR 2012, and PAR 2015: Jennifer Wang Planning, Rule Development, and Implementation South Coast Air Quality Management District 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Email: jwang@aqmd.gov Phone: (909) 396-3098 CEQA: Farzaneh Khalaj, Ph.D. Planning, Rule Development, and Implementation, CEQA Section South Coast Air Quality Management District 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Email: fkhalaj@aqmd.gov Phone: (909) 396-3022 Staff requests written comments on PAR 2011, PAR 2012, or PAR 2015 be submitted no later than April 7, 2026. Please note that under the California Public Records Act (Gov. Code Section 7920.000 et seq.) your written and oral comments, attachments, and associated contact information (e.g., your address, phone, email, etc.) become part of the public record and can be released to the public on request or posted on the South Coast AQMD website. 3/9/26 IVDB-4019299# INLAND VALLEY DAILY BULLETIN/ONTARIO