1. (a) No person shall discharge or cause the discharge from any ocean-going vessel at berth and at anchor, into the atmosphere, any visible emissions of any air pollutant, for a period of periods aggregating three minutes in any one hour from any operation on the vessel that is:

   1. (1) As dark as the Ringelmann 2, as published by the United States Bureau of Mines (May 1967), which is incorporated by reference; or
   2. (2) Of such opacity as to obscure an observer's view to a degree equal to or greater than the Ringelmann 2.

2. (b) CARB will use the following methodology to analyze the readings and determine compliance. Alternative test methods may be used upon written approval from the Executive Officer.

   The California time aggregate method and the United States Environmental Protection Agency Opacity Test Method 9 (40 CFR Pt. 60, App. A-4, December 23, 1971), which is incorporated herein by reference.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 38560, 38562, 39600, 39601, 39658, 39659, 39666, 43013 and 41511, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 38510, 38530, 38562, 38566, 38580, 39600, 39650, 39658, 39659, 39666, 41510, 41511 and 41701, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-30-2020; operative 1-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 1). (Transmission and filing deadlines specified in Government Code sections 11346.4(b) and 11349.3(a), respectively, extended 60 calendar pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20.)