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Toxics
In addition to previously discussed rules, every application for ATC is evaluated by District staff for its' impact from toxic air contaminants (TACs) and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs). The Districts' risk management plan and risk assessment guidelines policy establishes procedures and thresholds for determining the impact from new and modified emissions units. The impact for existing sources is evaluated under AB2588.
AB2588 - The Air Toxics "Hot Spots" Information and Assessment Act was enacted in September 1987. The goals of the Air Toxics "Hot Spots" Act are to collect data on the emission of toxic air contaminants, to identify facilities having localized impacts, to ascertain health risks, to notify nearby residents of significant risks and reduce the risks of "significant-risk facilities" below the level of significance. Under the Act, stationary sources are required to report the types and quantities of certain substances their facilities routinely release into the air.
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