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AGENDA
The public may participate at any location listed below.
October 20, 2006 - 10:00 a.m.
AQMD Headquarters - Conference Room GB
21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar CA
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ACTION - DISCUSSION - INFORMATIONAL ITEMS |
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Call to Order/Opening Remarks |
Jane Carney, Committee Chair |
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Approval of September 15, 2006 Meeting Minutes
(Attachment)
Review of Follow-Up/Action Items |
Jane Carney
Lourdes Cordova Martinez;
Community Relations Manager
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Status Update of
Permit Streamlining Efforts
On
June 9, 2006, the AQMD Governing Board approved and adopted, as part of
the AQMD’s FY 2006-07 Budget, a two million dollars fund specifically
designated for Permit Streamlining. AQMD staff has consulted with the
Permit Streamlining Task Force Subcommittee (PSTFS) and based on the
input from PSTFS and other industry representatives, AQMD staff has
prepared a proposal for the expenditure of this designated fund. This
item is on the agenda for the November 3, 2006 Board meeting for Board
consideration and approval. An overview of the recommendations will be
presented..
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Mohsen Nazemi,
Asst. DEO / E&C |
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Status Update
of New Power Plants Proposed in Southern California
The
California Energy Commission (CEC) has projected potential electrical
generation and supply shortfalls in Southern California for the upcoming
years. In response to CEC and other state energy expert projections, a
number of applications have been filed for construction and operation of
new power plants in Southern California. In addition, the AQMD Board
has adopted amendments to Rule 1309.1 in September 2006 to allow power
plants to purchase credits from AQMD’s offset bank. An overview and
status of these proposed new power plant projects will be presented.
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Mohsen Nazemi |
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Presentation
on Community Notification Procedures for Flare Events
On
November 4, 2005, Rule 1118 was amended to continue allowing flares to
operate as safety devices while minimizing emissions releases from
flaring events. Board Resolution No. 2005-32 formalized the ongoing
commitment of staff, working with industry, local communities, and local
government agencies, to recommend strategies for implementing community
notification requirements set forth in the amended rule. An overview of
these proposed strategies will be presented.
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Cher Snyder,
Air Quality Analysis & Compliance Supervisor |
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Monthly Report on Small Business Assistance
Activities (Attachment – Informational Item)
Summary of assistance and outreach activities conducted by
the AQMD’s
Small Business Assistance office for August 2006. |
Lourdes Cordova Martinez |
Attachments will be available at
the meeting.
Next Meeting: Friday, November 17, 2006 - 10:00 a.m.
Other Business -
Any member of this body, or its staff, on his or
her own initiative or in response to questions posed by the public, may ask
a question for clarification, may make a brief announcement or report on his
or her own activities, provide a reference to staff regarding factual
information, request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting concerning
any matter, or may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business
on a future agenda. (Govt Code Section 54954.2)
Public Comment Period -
Members of the public may address this body
concerning any agenda item before or during consideration of that item
(Govt. Code Section 54954.3). All agendas for regular meetings are
posted at District Headquarters, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar,
California, at least 72 hours in advance of a regular meeting. At the
end of the regular meeting agenda, an opportunity is also provided for the
public to speak on any subject within this body’s authority. Speakers
may be limited to three (3) minutes each.
Americans With Disabilities Act -
The agenda materials will be made available, upon
request, in appropriate alternative formats to assist persons with a
disability. Disability-related accommodations will also be made
available to allow participation in this meeting. Any accommodations
must be requested as soon as practicable. Requests will be
accommodated to the extent feasible. Please contact the staff person
listed below by phone or e-mail from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through
Friday.
For further information, please contact:
Nancy Velasquez at (909) 396-2557.
Adjournment |
