Federal Register #2026-09055

EPA Conditional Approval of San Diego County Landfill Flare Emission Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on its proposed conditional approval of Rule 69.7 from the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDCAPCD), which regulates emissions from landfill gas flares in San Diego County, California. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDCAPCD) as the local regulatory body - Products/Services Requested: - Emission control equipment and systems for landfill flares - Compliance with strict emission limits: - Oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions not to exceed 0.06 lb/MMBtu - Carbon monoxide (CO) emissions not to exceed 0.20 lb/MMBtu - Monitoring, recording, and testing systems for continuous compliance - Gas flow rate measurement - Continuous temperature monitoring - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Rule applies specifically to landfill flares in San Diego County - Conditional approval due to a deficiency regarding alternative test methods not yet reviewed by EPA - SDCAPCD and California Air Resources Board (CARB) must address this deficiency - Public comment period before final EPA action - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Opportunity is part of the Clean Air Act state implementation plan process

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to conditionally approve a local rule (Rule 69.7) from the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District concerning emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOX) from landfill flares. The rule sets emission limitations and work practice standards for landfill flares to control NOX emissions under the Clean Air Act. The EPA is taking comments on this proposal until June 8, 2026, and plans to follow with a final action. The rule includes requirements for monitoring, recording, and testing to ensure compliance with emission standards.

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