Presentation at January 2004 CADER (California Alliance for Distributed Energy Resources) Conference. Perspective on air quality permitting process and approach.

1. IntegratedIntegrated Permit PlanningPermit Planning
Update and Primer on Permitting
CADER Conference - Distributed Energy
Resources
Sustaining the Momentum: Delivering Benefits
January 28, 2004 | San Diego California
Presented by:
Shirley F. Rivera | Resource Catalysts

2. Discussion OverviewDiscussion Overview
WHO . . . is involved?
WHAT . . . is involved?
– Project and Development Objectives
– Approvals / Plans Acquisition
WHEN . . . does it matter?
– Project Phases
WHY . . . does it matter?
– Potential Project Pitfalls

3. Presentation ElementsPresentation Elements
…will address
– project examples
lessons learned
– “human resource”
element
multiple agencies and
organizations
– cross-cutting issues
approval acquisition
… will not address
– specific approval
requirements
– project economics
capital and O&M costs
financial benchmarks
– equipment, technologies
and project configurations

4. Getting Projects On-LineGetting Projects On-Line
project alternatives
project feasibility
approval acquisition
construction/start-up
operations
Define Project = Eval Phases =
Approvals
“Who’s Who”
Project Team
DG “Hit List”
Agency
Process
Fees/Schedule
Cross-Cutting

5. ““WHO’s WHO” Lists …WHO’s WHO” Lists …
…all projects have …
– developer
– land use/property owner
– financing arm
– owner(s) (of project)
– operator/maintenance (of equipment)
– “end-user(s)”
(recipient(s) of power)
– distribution company
– natural gas supplier

6. ……the “Project Team”the “Project Team”
design
procurement
engineering
system integration
construction
installation
operation
facility management
… includes, but not limited to,
– Project managers
– Sales
– Procurement
– Contracts
– Engineers
– Financial analysts
– Facility operators
– Government affairs
– Consultants

7. Environmental “Environmental “Hit ListHit List” for DG siting” for DG siting
Environmental
– air quality
– land use
– noise impacts
– visual impacts
– water quality, supply, and
discharge
– hazardous material/waste
– safety
– other “site specific”, e.g.,
biological resources
wetlands, coastal
Energy/Engineering
– interconnection
– gas pipeline connection
– building department
– other organizations, e.g.,
OSHPD, school/architect
Social
– environmental justice
– risk communication
– emission reduction credits
and trading; mitigation

8. ““Issue” & Potential PitfallsIssue” & Potential Pitfalls
Define ProjectDefine Project
Project Team communications
Roles and responsibilities definition(s)
Source/Location – Owner/Operator criteria
Air quality permit issue, esp. at existing site
Contractual obligations, liabilities, etc.
Project parameters that are acceptable
Fuel use, capacity, hours of operation, rates, etc.

9. ““Issue” & Potential PitfallsIssue” & Potential Pitfalls
Evaulation of PhasesEvaulation of Phases
Location, Location, Location
AB 3205 (CA) - K-12 within 1,000 feet of site; 30-day public
Environmental impacts, e.g., noise, wetlands
Engineering issues, e.g., pipeline, wires
Site constraints, e.g., building, noise, construction, etc.
Emissions – Data-specific needs
Uncontrolled emissions vs. controlled
% VOC/toxic controls; design for BACT/LAER
Testing in project cost & schedule; agency witness

10. ““Issue” & Potential PitfallsIssue” & Potential Pitfalls
ApprovalsApprovals
Agency availability/process
Knowledge-base; timing of agency approvals
Include agency people into project milestones
Cross-cutting issues - CEQA, air quality, building permit
Public involvement – timing issue
Project approval delays; project reconfiguration
Operations – Hardware needs
Monitoring equipment of some level

11. Project Examples / LessonsProject Examples / Lessons
LearnedLearned
Approval process/Agency interdependence
Level/complexity of CEQA review
Dependence of CEQA review/acceptance and AQ permit
Building department relies on AQ permit (A/C) issued
CEQA for other project activities
Distribution - Natural gas pipeline; wires
Existing site/building modifications

12. Project Examples (cont’d)Project Examples (cont’d)
Emissions test requirements
80% load (maximum rated capacity)
Conform with specifications - access, test platform/sampling
Other pollutant testing - toxics
Operating parameters over various loads
Environmental plans/programs for operations
Air quality - emissions test plan, monitoring plan, O&M
Hazardous materials - business plan, quantities, location
Water quality - storm water, other discharge

13. Project Examples (cont’d)Project Examples (cont’d)
Equipment/services procurement
AQ - monitoring devices, emission test firms
Alternative CEMS vs. formal CEMS (San Joaquin Valley)
Portable analyzer options
Hazardous materials/water
Engineering - proper storage; proper containment
Building/land use - noise abatement; visual/aesthetics

14. Project Examples (cont’d)Project Examples (cont’d)
Engineering/Technical Specifications
uncontrolled vs. controlled emissions
abatement equipment
exhaust parameters
on-site / indoor air quality impacts
Zoning
Land use compatibility

15. Wrap-Up PresentationWrap-Up Presentation
Human Resource
Responsibilities
Costs and Savings
Procedures
Approvals and Plans
Milestones
“Public Factor”

16. For questions or more information:For questions or more information:
R|CAT
RESOURCE CATALYSTS
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| PROJECT FEASBILITY ANALYSES |
| PERMITTING & COMPLIANCE |
for
| AIR QUALITY |
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| ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS |
Shirley F. Rivera | sfr@r-cat.com
Tel: 619-497-0120 | Fax: 619-497-0793