A meeting of the South Coast Air Quality Management District Board will be
held at 9:00 a.m., in the Auditorium at AQMD Headquarters,
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. Most agenda items are described in
a “Board Letter” which may be accessed by clicking the appropriate link below.
Some Board Letters also have attachments in various formats, such as .doc, .xls,
.ppt, .pdf, .zip, .exe, and others. Attachments can be accessed for viewing or
downloading by clicking on the word “Attachment”
at the end of the Board Letter.
The agenda and documents in the agenda packet 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 the Board meeting. Any accommodations must be requested as soon
as practicable. Requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible. Please
telephone the Clerk of the Boards Office at (909) 396-2500 from 7:00 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Opening Comments:
- William A. Burke, Ed.D., Chair
- Other Board Members
- Barry R. Wallerstein, D. Env., Executive Officer
Recognition of Outgoing Board Member William Craycraft
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 18)
Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be
moved to Item No. 19.
1. Minutes of December 3, 2004 Board Meeting
McDaniel (909) 396-2500
 (smcdaniel@aqmd.gov)
2. Set Public Hearing February 4, 2005 to Receive Public Input on
Executive Officer's Priority Goals for FY 2005-06
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
A set of priority goals for the FY 2005-06 Budget has been developed. The
Executive Officer wishes to receive public and Board Member input on these
priority goals as they serve as the foundation of AQMD's Work Program.
Budget/Fiscal Impact
3. Execute Contract for Legislative Representation in Washington, D.C.
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)
At the September 3, 2004 meeting, the Board approved release of an RFP to
solicit proposals for legislative representation in Washington, D.C. Proposals
were submitted and evaluated. This action is to execute a contract based on the
evaluation of the proposals submitted and interviews of finalists by the
Legislative and Administrative Committees. (Review: Legislative and
Administrative Committees, December 10, 2004)
4. Execute Contract to Provide Technical Support for AQMD Coachella Valley
Meteorological Network
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
On August 6, 2004, the Board approved release of an RFP to provide technical
support for the AQMD Coachella Valley meteorological network. The contracted
effort will provide field support of the meteorological stations, instrument
testing and data management. This action is to execute a one-year contract with
Technical and Business Systems, Inc. with a renewal option up to the next three
fiscal years based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds in an
amount not to exceed $50,000 per year. Annual renewal options for the next three
fiscal years shall be based upon availability of funds and satisfactory
performance. (Review: Administrative Committee, December 10, 2004)
5. Execute Contract for Privatization of Portion of Annual Emission
Reporting Program
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
At its October 1, 2004 meeting, the Board approved release of an RFP for
continuation of privatization of portions of the Annual Emissions Reporting
(AER) Program. This action is to award the contract to Ecotek, MST Solutions,
Inc. for implementing the 2004-2005 AER Program. (Administrative Committee,
December 10, 2004)
6. Appropriate Grant Funds from U.S. EPA for Boiler Tune-Up Outreach
Program
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
(ltisopulos@aqmd.gov)
U.S. EPA previously awarded the AQMD Section 103 Grant funds to design and
implement a multi-agency program to assist small businesses in performing
regular boiler tune-ups. The project was completed as of September 30, 2004 and
a final report was submitted to U.S. EPA in December 2004. AQMD received $60,161
U.S. EPA matching funds for its efforts. This action is to appropriate $24,519
of grant funds received to the FY 2004-05 Planning, Rule Development and Area
Sources Budget and appropriate the remainder to the general fund. (Review:
Administrative Committee, December 10, 2004)
7. Execute Purchase Order for Two Natural Gas Fueled Cargo Vans for U.S.
Department of Defense Funded Low-Level Pollutant Concentration Measurement
Study, One Natural Gas Fueled Passenger Van for AQMD Vanpool Fleet, and Allocate
Rule 2202 AQIP Funds to Assist in Purchase of Natural Gas Fueled Passenger Vans
for Taxicab Services
Hogo (909) 396-3184
hhogo@aqmd.gov
At its August 2004 meeting, the Board authorized the purchase of two natural
gas fueled cargo vans from Thorson Motor Center for a special project with the
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). Subsequent to the Board’s approval, Thorson
indicated that General Motors has stopped taking orders for any new natural gas
fueled vehicles and there are no other General Motors natural gas vans
available. Recently, Wondries Ford indicated that they have available seven Ford
E350 dedicated natural gas passenger vans and two Ford E350 natural gas cargo
vans. This action is to re-authorize the purchase order originally for two
General Motors natural gas fueled cargo vans to instead purchase two Ford E350
dedicated natural gas cargo vans from Wondries Ford at a cost not to exceed
$60,000. Funding for the purchase of the two vans are provided as part of the
contract with the U.S. DOD. In addition, staff is requesting Board approval to
purchase one Ford E350 dedicated natural gas passenger van for the AQMD’s
vanpool fleet at a cost not to exceed $35,000, and allocate turn-back Rule 2202
AQIP funds to assist in the purchase of up to six natural gas passenger vans for
taxicab services at cost not to exceed $92,292. (Review: Administrative
Committee, December 10, 2004)
8. Award Multiple Contracts for Natural Gas Refueling Station
Infrastructure, Amend Prior Funding Commitment, and Reissue RFP (Continued
from December 3, 2004 Board Meeting)
Liu (909) 396-2105
cliu@aqmd.gov
On August 6, 2004, the Board approved the re-release of an RFP to solicit
proposals for natural gas refueling station infrastructure projects. The budget
for the RFP ranged from $726,046 to $1,726,046. At this time, only $726,046 is
available. Nine proposals were received by the RFP deadline of October 1, 2004.
Staff recommends that eight of the proposals be funded at a total cost not to
exceed $980,618 from the Clean Fuels Fund. Staff proposes that $254,572 from the
Clean Fuels Fund be used to augment the original budget of $726,046 to cover the
eight recommended proposals for a total amount not to exceed $980,618. Staff
recommends amending a prior funding commitment to Clean Energy, Inc. for fueling
infrastructure totaling $200,000 and reverting these funds to the AES Settlement
Fund. In addition, staff recommends that the RFP be reissued to solicit
additional natural gas fueling infrastructure projects with a budget of
$245,428, $200,000 from the AES Settlement Fund and $45,428 from the Clean Fuels
Fund. (Review: Technology Committee, November 19, 2004)
9. Issue RFP to Conduct Marine Vessel and Aircraft Emissions Inventory
Studies
Liu (909) 396-2105
cliu@aqmd.gov
Emissions from marine vessels and aircraft are expected to grow considerably
in the future because of the anticipated economic growth in the region.
Development of accurate emission projections for these categories is critical in
assessing potential future controls and their impact on the Basin's attainment
with the federal ambient air quality standards. This action is to issue an RFP
to solicit proposals to develop updated emissions inventories (base and future
years) for marine vessels and aircrafts at a cost not to exceed $150,000
($100,000 for marine vessels and $50,000 for aircrafts) from the Clean Fuels
Fund. The results from these studies will be used in the development of the 2007
AQMP Revision. (Review: Administrative Committee, December 10, 2004)
10. Approve RFP Issuance and Multiple Contract Awards as Part of MSRC's FY
2004-05 AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Work Program; Grant MSRC Authority to Adjust
Project Costs Up to Five Percent; and Authorize Board Chairman to Execute
Agreements (Continued from December 3, 2004 Board Meeting)
Norton-Perry
The MSRC developed a $15.3 million FY 2004-05 Work Program consisting of 11
program elements. Four RFPs closed September 21, 2004, and two Program
Announcements closed October 26, 2004. The MSRC met on November 18, 2004, to
take action on recommendations from its Technical Advisory Committee regarding
proposals received under five of the six solicitations. Currently, the MSRC
requests approval of multiple contract awards for on-road heavy-duty vehicles,
off-road heavy-duty vehicles, alternative fuel/advanced technology transit
buses, the upgrade and expansion of existing CNG and LNG refueling stations, and
the Local Government Match Program. The MSRC also approved release of an RFP for
website development, maintenance and hosting as part of FY 2004-05 Work Program
and modifications to a $1 million sole-source contract to Johnson|Ukropina as a
follow-on to last year’s rideshare campaign. Further FY 2004-05 contract awards
will be considered by the MSRC and AQMD Board in the future. Finally, the MSRC
requests authority to adjust contracts up to five percent and authority for the
Board Chairman to execute agreements. (Review: Mobile Source Air Pollution
Reduction Review Committee, November 18, 2004)
Information Only - Receive and File
11. Public Affairs Report
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)
This report highlights the November 2004 outreach activities of Public
Affairs which include: Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public
Meetings, Business Assistance, and Local Governmental Activity.
12. Hearing Board Report
Camarena (909) 396-2500
(ecamarena@aqmd.gov)
This reports the actions taken by the Hearing Board during the period of
November 1 through November 30, 2004.
13. Civil Filing and Civil Penalties Report
Mieras (909) 396-3400
(pmieras@aqmd.gov)
This reports the monthly penalties from October 1 through October 31, 2004,
and legal actions filed by the District Prosecutor during November 1 through
November 30, 2004. A glossary explaining the key terms and Index of District
Rules are attached with the penalty report.
14. Report on Major Projects for Information Management
Scheduled to Start During Last Six Months of FY 2004-05
Marlia (909) 396-3148
cmarlia@aqmd.gov
Information Management is responsible for data systems
management services in support of all AQMD operations. This action is to report
on major automation contracts and projects to be initiated by Information
Management during the last six months of FY 2004-05. (Review: Administrative
Committee, December 10, 2004)
15. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents Received by AQMD
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
This report provides, for the Board's consideration, a listing of CEQA
documents received by the AQMD between November 1, 2004, and November 30, 2004,
and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA.
(Review: Mobile Source Committee, November 19, 2004)
16. Rule and Control Measure Forecast
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
This report highlights AQMD rulemaking activity and public workshops
potentially scheduled for the year 2005.
17. Audit for FY Ended June 30, 2004
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)
This agenda item transmits the annual financial audit of the AQMD performed
by an independent certified public accountant. The AQMD has received an
unqualified opinion (the highest obtainable) on its financial statements.
(Review: Administrative Committee, December 10, 2004)
18. Report of RFPs and RFQs Scheduled for Release in January
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)
This report summarizes the RFPs and RFQs for budgeted services over $50,000
scheduled to be released for advertisement for the month of January. (Review:
Administrative Committee, December 10, 2004)
19. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar
BOARD CALENDAR
Note: The MSRC, Mobile Source, and Technology Committees did not meet in
December. The next MSRC meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2005; and the next
meetings of the Mobile Source and Technology Committees are scheduled for
January 28, 2005.
20. Administrative Committee
Chair: Burke
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
21. Legislative Committee
Chair: LaPisto-Kirtley
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)
22. Stationary Source Committee
Chair: Loveridge
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)
23. California Air Resources Board Monthly Report
(No Written Material - Transcripts of the meetings are available at CARB's
web site, www.arb.ca.gov)
Board Rep: Loveridge
McDaniel (909) 396-2821
(smcdaniel@aqmd.gov)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
24. Adopt Rule 1157 - PM10 Emission Reductions from Aggregate and Related
Operations (Continued from December 3, 2004 Board Meeting)
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
(ltisopulos@aqmd.gov)
Proposed Rule 1157 is developed to reduce PM10 emissions from aggregate and
related operations as part of 2003 AQMP Control Measure BCM-08 - Further
Emission Reductions from Aggregate and Cement Manufacturing Operations. The
proposed rule would reduce fugitive dust PM10 emissions from various dust
sources including loading and unloading activities, process equipment, open
storage piles, unpaved and paved roads inside the facilities, and track-out.
(Review: Stationary Source Committee, September 24, 2004;October 22, 2004)
25. Amend Regulation XX - REgional CLean Air Incentives Market
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
AQMD staff is proposing amendments to Regulation XX - RECLAIM to achieve
additional NOx reductions pursuant to the 2003 AQMP Control Measure #2003CMB-10.
The proposed amendments also address requirements for demonstrating Best
Available Retrofit Control Technology equivalency in accordance with California
Health and Safety Code §40440. In addition to rule and protocol clarifications,
other proposed changes include removing trading restrictions for power producing
facilities, adding an alternative method of compliance demonstration for
equipment with high oxygen content in the exhaust, adjusting the testing
schedule for equipment operating sporadically and allowing transmission of CEMS
monitoring data through AQMD website. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, June
25, July 30, August 27, September 24, October 22 and November 19, 2004)
26. Amend Rule 1146.2 - Emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen from Large Water
Heaters and Small Boilers
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
(ltisopulos@aqmd.gov)
Rule 1146.2 was adopted in January 1998 to establish NOx emission limits for
small boilers and large water heaters ranging from 75,000 Btu/hr to 2 million
(MM) Btu/hr. Since the rule adoption, staff has prepared and submitted to the
Board three implementation studies required by the rule. The proposed amendments
reflect recommendations of the implementation studies and address technical
feasibility issues. Specifically, the amendments extend the January 1, 2006
compliance date for retrofitting or replacing smaller units (400,000 to 1 MM
Btu/hr) and extend the January 1, 2005 compliance date for larger units (1 to 2
MM Btu/hr) manufactured between 1992 and 1999 inclusive. For both size
categories, compliance with the rule limits will be required when the units
become 15 years old. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, November 19, 2004)
27. Amend Rule 1168 - Adhesive and Sealant Applications
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
(ltisopulos@aqmd.gov)
In addition to changes for clarity and consistency, the proposed amendments
reduce the VOC limit for primers used in conjunction with polyvinyl chloride and
chlorinated polyvinyl chloride welding, reduce the VOC limit for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene
cements, postpone the final limit for top and trim adhesives until January 1,
2007, and allow limited use of methylene chloride in adhesive formulations used
in the solvent welding of hard acrylic, polycarbonate and polyethylene
terephalate glycol plastics. [Review: Stationary Source Committee, October 22
and November 19, 2004]
OTHER BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - (Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items,
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3)
CLOSED SESSION
Wiese (909) 396-3460
(kwiese@aqmd.gov)
It is necessary for the Board to recess to closed session pursuant to
Government Code section 54956.9(a) to confer with its counsel regarding pending
litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the District is a
party. The actions are: Engine Manufacturers Association, et al. v. SCAQMD, et
al., United States District Court Case No. CV00-09065 FMC (BQRx); Western States
Petroleum Association v. SCAQMD, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS
087190; People of the State of California ex rel SCAQMD v. BP West Coast
Products, LLC, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC291876; Communities
for a Better Environment v. SCAQMD, et al., ConocoPhillips Company, Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. BS091275; ConocoPhillips Company, Los Angeles Superior
Court Case No. BS091276; National Paint & Coatings Association v. SCAQMD, et
al., Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Case No. 04-55623; and National Paint &
Coatings Association v. SCAQMD, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 03CC00007.
ADJOURNMENT
***PUBLIC COMMENTS***
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Members of the public are afforded an opportunity to speak on any
listed item before or during consideration of that item. Please notify the
Clerk of the Board, (909) 396-2500, if you wish to do so. All agendas are
posted at AQMD Headquarters, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California,
at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. At the end of the agenda, an
opportunity is also provided for the public to speak on any subject within
the AQMD's authority. Speakers may be limited to three (3) minutes each.
Note that on items listed on the Consent Calendar and the balance of
the agenda any motion, including action, can be taken (consideration is
not limited to listed recommended actions). Additional matters can be
added and action taken by two-thirds vote, or in the case of an emergency,
by a majority vote. Matters raised under Public Comments may not be acted
upon at that meeting other than as provided above.
Written comments will be accepted by the Board and made part of the
record, provided 25 copies are presented to the Clerk of the Board.
Electronic submittals to cob@aqmd.gov of
10 pages or less including attachment, in MS WORD, plain or HTML format
will also be accepted by the Board and made part of the record if received
no later than 5:00 p.m., on the Tuesday prior to the Board meeting.
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ACRONYMS
AQIP = Air Quality Investment Program
AVR = Average Vehicle Ridership
Cal/EPA = California Environmental Protection Agency
CARB = California Air Resources Board
CEMS = Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems
CEQA = California Environmental Quality Act
CE-CERT = College of Engineering-Center for Environmental Research and
Technology
CNG = Compressed Natural Gas
CO = Carbon Monoxide
CTG = Control Techniques Guideline
EPA = Environmental Protection Agency
EV = Electric Vehicle
FY = Fiscal Year
HRA = Health Risk Assessment
IAIC = Interagency AQMP Implementation Committee
IGA = Intergovernmental Affairs
LEV = Low Emission Vehicle
LNG = Liquefied Natural Gas
MOU = Memorandum of Understanding
MSERCs = Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credits
MSRC = Mobile Source (Air Pollution Reduction) Review Committee
NESHAPS = National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
NGV = Natural Gas Vehicle
NOx = Oxides of Nitrogen
NSPS = New Source Performance Standards
NSR = New Source Review
PAMS = Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations
PAR = Proposed Amended Rule
PM10 = Particulate Matter < 10 microns
PM2.5 = Particulate Matter < 2.5 microns
PR = Proposed Rule
RFP = Request for Proposals
RFQ = Request for Quotations
SCAG = Southern California Association of Governments
SIP = State Implementation Plan
SOx = Oxides of Sulfur
TCM = Transportation Control Measure
ULEV = Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
VMT = Vehicle Miles Traveled
VOC = Volatile Organic Compound
ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle
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