PROPOSAL:
Issue Program Announcement for Projects Under the Rule 1121 Mitigation Fee
Program
SYNOPSIS:
As of October 7, 2003, the AQMD has received $804,452 from water heater
manufacturers as emission mitigation fees under Rule 1121. The AQMD will collect
this mitigation fee until December 2004. Staff proposes to issue a Program
Announcement for $804,452 to solicit stationary and mobile source NOx emission
reduction projects.
COMMITTEE:
Technology, October 24, 2003, Recommended for Approval
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve issuance of Program Announcement & Application #PA 2004-03 to solicit
stationary and mobile source NOx emission reduction projects under the Rule 1121
Emission Mitigation Fee Program in an amount not to exceed $804,452.
Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer
Background Under Rule 1121 - Control of Nitrogen Oxides from
Residential Type, Natural Gas Fired Water Heaters, emission mitigation fees
are collected from water heater manufacturers to fund stationary and mobile
source emission reduction projects targeted at offsetting NOx emissions from
water heaters that do not currently meet Rule 1121 emission standards.
Mitigation fees will be collected until December 31, 2004 after which, the
water heater manufacturers will be required to meet more stringent NOx
emission standards. As of October 7, 2003, $804,452 in mitigation fees has
been collected. Both stationary and mobile source NOx reduction projects
qualify under this program. Proposal Staff proposes to issue
Program Announcement & Application PA #2004-03 to solicit stationary and
mobile source NOx emission reduction projects under the Rule 1121 Emission
Mitigation Fee Program in an amount not to exceed $804,452. Project
Selection Criteria Projects will be selected based on the cost
effectiveness of NOx reduction, project completion and implementation
schedule, and project type. The types of projects that are eligible for this
program are listed in the program announcement. Outreach In
accordance with the AQMD’s consulting and contracting policies, a public
notice advertising the Program Announcement & Application and inviting
applications will be published in the following publications:
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Angeles Mesa Wave, The
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Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
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21.
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Palm Springs Desert Sun |
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Antelope Valley Press
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12.
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Korea Central Daily
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22.
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Philippine News |
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Black Voice News
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13.
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La Opinion
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23.
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Precinct Reporter |
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Central News Wave
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14
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La Prensa
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24.
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Rafu Shimpo |
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Chinese Daily News
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15.
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La Voz
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25.
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Press Enterprise |
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Eastern Group Publications
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16.
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Los Angeles Daily News
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26.
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San Bernardino Sun |
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El Chicano
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Los Angeles Sentinel
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27.
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Santa Clarita Signal |
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El Informador
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Los Angeles Times
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28.
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The Wave |
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Excelsior, The
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M/W/DVBE Source
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29.
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State of California Contracts |
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Inland Empire Hispanic News
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Orange County Register
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Register | Additionally, potential applicants will
be notified utilizing the Los Angeles County MTA and Cal Trans Directories
of Certified Minority, Women, Disadvantaged and Disabled Veterans Business
Enterprises; the Inland Area Opportunity Pages Ethnic/Women Business &
Professional Directory; AQMD’s own electronic listing of certified minority
vendors; and AQMD Purchasing’s mailing list. Notice of the Program
Announcement & Application will be mailed to the Black and Latino
Legislative Caucuses and various minority chambers of commerce and business
associations; and placed on the Internet at AQMD’s Web site [http://www.aqmd.gov,
"Business and Job Opportunities"
icon] and AQMD’s bidder’s 24-hour telephone message line (909) 396-2724.
Benefits to AQMD The implementation of qualified projects under this
program will help offset NOx emissions from natural gas fired water heaters
that currently do not meet the requirements of Rule 1121. Resource
Impacts The AQMD has so far collected $804,452 from water heater
manufacturers in mitigation fees under the Rule 1121 Mitigation Fee Program
Fund. This program announcement proposes to fund projects in an amount not
to exceed $804,452 from this fund.
Attachment
Program Announcement & Application No: PA #2004-03 – Rule 1121 Mitigation Fee
Program / / /
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