**Rule 2305 Annual WAIRE Report (AWR) Deadline Extended**
AWRs are due March 2, 2023
*Online Report Filing is Now Available via WAIRE POP*
The Warehouse Indirect Source Rule requires warehouse operators of Phase 1 warehouses (≥ 250,000 square feet) to submit an AWR by January 31, 2023. This deadline has been extended to March 2, 2023. Phase 2 and 3 warehouse operators are allowed to submit an optional early action AWR by the same deadline, March 2, 2023.
The WAIRE POP AWR feature for warehouse facility owners and land owners is also available. Warehouse facility owners and land owners may submit an AWR to "voluntarily" earn WAIRE Points for WAIRE Menu actions or investments completed during the 2022 compliance period.
All AWRs for the 2022 compliance period are required to be completed and submitted through the WAIRE Program Online Portal (POP) by 11:59 PM on March 2, 2023.
If you have any questions, please contact: waire-program@aqmd.gov or (909) 396-3140.
Introduction
Rule 2305 – WAIRE Program is an indirect source rule that regulates warehouse facilities to reduce emissions from the goods movement industry. Rule 316 establishes fees to fund Rule 2305 compliance activities. Rule 2305 applies to warehouses with at least 100,000 square feet of indoor floor space in a single building.
An overview of the program is summarized in a fact sheet.
Guidance Documents
The resources below provide warehouse operators and owners with further guidance on complying with Rule 2305.
Compliance and Reporting
The WAIRE Program is a menu-based point system that requires warehouse operators to earn WAIRE Points by completing actions off the WAIRE Menu, by implementing an approved Custom WAIRE Plan, or by paying a mitigation fee every year.
Warehouse owners will be required to submit an informational report on their buildings (Warehouse Operators Notification), and warehouse operators will also be required to submit reports about facility operations and compliance approaches (Initial Site Information Report and Annual WAIRE Report).
WAIRE Program Hotline: 909-396-3140
Email: waire-program@aqmd.gov
Other Helpful Links
Rule 2305 - Adopted May 7, 2021
Rule 316 - Adopted May 7, 2021
Rule 2305 and Rule 316 Governing Board Package - May 7, 2021
Facility-Based Mobile Source Measures Webpage