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Regulation 13 Rule 4: Sewage Treatment and Anaerobic Digestion
Learn about the Air District's development process for Regulation 13, Rule 4, which would reduce emissions of methane from municipal sewage treatment and anaerobic digester operations in the Bay Area.
Find out about the status and anticipated timeline of the rule development process. Information on hearings, workshops, and other events is provided below, along with supporting documents and materials.
The Air District is developing a new rule to address emissions of methane from municipal sewage treatment and anaerobic digester operations in the Bay Area. Regulation 13, Rule 4: Sewage Treatment and Anaerobic Digestion aims to minimize these emissions, and is part of the Air District's Basin-Wide Methane Strategy (as outlined in the 2017 Clean Air Plan).
In June 2019, the Air District will host a series of workshops on the development of Rule 13-4 and other rule development activity for climate pollutants. For details on the workshops, see the Events section of this page.
Workshop materials are now available, including a concept paper for Rule 13-4. Comments will be accepted through Monday, July 8, 2019.
Comments can be submitted to:
Rule Development
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
375 Beale Street
Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94105
Or by email to ruledevelopment@baaqmd.gov
Hearings, Workshops and Other Events
Throughout the rule development process we provide information on upcoming and past workshops, hearings, and other events.
In June 2019, the Air District will host a series of workshops on the development of Rule 13-4 and other rule development activity for climate pollutants. Details on times and locations can be found by clicking on the event in the table below.
Documents
Supporting materials, such as staff reports, regulatory language, and other technical documents related to rule development, are posted throughout the development process.
Comments
The Air District provides opportunities for the public to submit input throughout the development process, and posts comments received during the open public comment periods.
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Last Updated: 18/07/2024