IMPORTANT
NOTICE
The deadline for submitting the
2008 Annual Emission Report (AER) is extended for 30 days.
The
new deadline is April 2, 2009.
If your completed 2008 annual
emission report and fees (if any) are not postmarked or are not
received at the AQMD by 5:00 p.m. on April 2, 2009, you may be subject
to late payment surcharges, per Rule 301(e)(10)(B).
AQMD encourages
facilities to submit their 2008 reports as early as possible.
If you have any questions,
please call the AER Hotline at (909) 396-3660 or send an E-mail to
aer@aqmd.gov.
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The South Coast Air Quality Management District's (AQMD’s) Annual Emission
Reporting (AER) program was developed to track emissions of air contaminants
from permitted facilities. Fees for emissions of air contaminants are
assessed based on the reported data. These fees help to cover the costs of
evaluating, planning, inspecting, and monitoring air quality efforts.
Under this program, those who emit more, pay more toward air pollution control
efforts – and at the same time are given an incentive to reduce emissions.
| On January 1, 2008, AQMD moved AER from a fiscal year basis (July 1
through June 30 of the following year) to a calendar year basis (January 1
through December 31 of each year). AQMD developed a new web-based emission
reporting tool for criteria and toxic emissions, as well. This on-line tool
also provides an option to calculate and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
to both AQMD and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Reporting of GHG
emissions using this new tool is voluntary and will apply only to
facilities that are subject to CARB’s mandatory GHG reporting requirements. |
Greenhouse Gas Emissions for AQMD's Headquarters |
Beginning January 1, 2009, all facilities will report emissions on a
calendar year basis. The official due date for the 2008 annual emission report
is January 1, 2009.
- All facilities are required to report their emissions (both criteria and
toxics) for calendar year 2008 and pay their emission fees using the current
fee rate specified in Tables III and IV of Rule 301(e).
- All facilities, except for those subject to CARB's mandatory reporting of GHG emissions who choose to report GHG
emissions through the AQMD, have 60 days from the official due date to
submit both the emissions report and fee payment to avoid being subject to
late filing surcharges. The official due date for submission of the calendar
year 2008 emission report is January 1, 2009. The deadline to submit
the emission report and fee payment for calendar year 2008 is March 3, 2009.
- Facilities that are subject
to CARB’s mandatory GHG reporting requirements and that choose to report GHG
emissions using AQMD’s tool will be subject to the deadlines specified in
CARB’s regulations.
2008 Emission Reporting Program
- The 2008 Annual Emissions Report (AER) applies to the Calendar Year 2008
reporting period (January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008).
- AB2588 Quadrennial Report: For 2008 AER, facilities in Phase 1B
are required to file their Quadrennial Report.
- Electronic Reporting: Starting with 2008 AER, the AQMD provides a
web-based tool for facilities to use for preparing
the annual emission reports. The new web-based reporting system
consolidates criteria, toxics and optional greenhouse gases (GHG) reporting.
- Reports are due March 3, 2009.
- Come to one of our Informational Workshops:
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Date |
Day |
Time |
Location |
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January 13, 2009 |
Tuesday |
9:30 a.m. |
Auditorium |
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January 15, 2009 |
Thursday |
1:30 p.m. |
Auditorium |
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January 21, 2009 |
Wednesday |
9:30 a.m. |
Auditorium |
For more information, see the section on Informational Workshops in the
on-line Help & Support.
Workshop Slide Presentation (PPT 2.4MB)
[to download the free PowerPoint viewer, please click on the link at the
bottom of this page.]
Emission Reporting Tool
All facilities must submit their
emission report using a web-based emission reporting
tool designed to enable permitted facilities to enter operational data,
automatically calculate emissions and fees, and submit the emission data
report.
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