| EPA does not recognize AQMD variances. Hence, a Title V facility that has received an AQMD variance could still be subject to EPA or citizen enforcement action on any federally-enforceable permit condition.
Rule 518.2 was specifically adopted to allow Title V facilities to petition for an Alternative Operating Condition
(AOC) that would provide an acceptable variance for EPA and provide enforcement protection.
A facility may petition an AOC to the AQMD Hearing Board. The
petition process is similar to obtaining a local variance but with
additional requirements. The following links are provided to assist the facility in obtaining an AOC:
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