GOVERNING BOARD AGENDA
MEETING, December 2, 2005

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 may be accessed for viewing or downloading by clicking on the word “Attachment” at the end of the Board Letter. For help in downloading “.exe” or “.zip” files, please click here.

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.

Pledge of Allegiance

Opening Comments:

• William A. Burke, Ed.D., Chair
• Other Board Members
• Barry R. Wallerstein, D. Env., Executive Officer

Presentation of Plaque by American Lung Association of Inland Counties to AQMD for Walkathon

Recognize Employees with Twenty-Five, Thirty, and Thirty-Five Years of Service

• Burke

Status of Rule 1113 - Architectural Coatings Implementation

• Wallerstein

Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be moved to Item No. 19.

1. Minutes of November 4, 2005 Board Meeting
McDaniel (909) 396-2500
(smcdaniel@aqmd.gov)

2. Set Public Hearings to Consider Amendment and/or Adoption to AQMD Rules and Regulations to:
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)

    January 6, 2006:

(A).	Amend Rule 1107 - Coating Of Metal Parts And Products Tisopulos (909) 396-3123 (ltisopulos@aqmd.gov) The proposed amendment will add an exemption for the use of up to ten gallons per year per facility of liquid photoresist applied to metal substrates with a thickness of not more than 0.060 inches.

    February 3, 2006:

(B).

Adopt Proposed Rules 3501 - Recordkeeping for Locomotive Idling; and 3502 - Minimization of Emissions from Long Duration Idling Chang (909) 396-3186 (echang@aqmd.gov) Proposed Rules 3501 and 3502 establish recordkeeping and idling requirements for diesel locomotives. The purpose of Proposed Rule 3501 is to record idling events to assist the AQMD in quantifying idling emissions. The purpose of Proposed Rule 3502 is to minimize emissions from continued idling of locomotives operated in the District. (Review: Mobile Source and Stationary Source Committees; March 25, 2005 and September 23, 2005)

Budget/Fiscal Impact

3. Execute Contract for Investment Consultant Services
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)

This action is to award a contract in the sum of $45,783 to Sperry Capital, Inc. to provide investment consultant services to assist in the annual update of AQMD's Investment Policy and Guidelines, advise staff on short-term investment strategies and to provide investment monitoring and compliance reporting services. (Review: Administrative Committee, November 10, 2005)

4. Extend Contracts for Legislative Representation in Sacramento, California (Continued from November 4, 2005 Board Meeting)
Abarca (909) 396-3247
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)

The current contracts for Legislative Representation in Sacramento expire on December 31, 2005 for California Strategies and Advocacy, LLC, and for Allan Lind & Associates. Continued communication between AQMD and Sacramento-based legislative and administration decision-makers is necessary to further AQMD policy positions at the state level. The current contracts have an option to renew one additional year. This action calls for the extension of the existing two contracts for legislative consulting services in Sacramento, California for Calendar Year 2006. Total expenditure for the recommended one-year contract extensions shall not exceed $186,480 for California Strategies and Advocacy, LLC, and $102,108 for Allan Lind & Associates, which represents the current two contract amounts plus CPI.(Review: Legislative Committee, October 14 and November 10, 2005; Administrative Committee, October 14, 2005)

5. Execute Contracts to Generate Emission Credits under Rule 1121 Mitigation Fee Program
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)

In July 2005, a Program Announcement was issued to solicit NOx emission reduction projects as provided under Rule 1121. At the close of the solicitation deadline of September 1, 2005, nine proposals were received with a requested total funding of $3,150,907. This action is to execute contracts at a total cost not to exceed $1,514,835 to fund qualified stationary and mobile source NOx emission reduction projects. (Review: Technology Committee, November 18, 2005)

6. Execute Contracts for FY 2004-05 Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)

On September 30, 2005, proposals were received in response to an RFP for the Carl Moyer Air Quality Standards Attainment Program. This action is to execute Carl Moyer contracts for agricultural engines, forklifts, and marine vessels projects. Proposals submitted for the remaining equipment categories are currently under evaluation and contracts for those categories will be proposed in the near future. (Review: Technology Committee, November 18, 2005)

7. Execute Contract to Conduct Emissions Testing for Advanced Locomotive Aftertreatment Technology
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)

Placer County Air Pollution Control District, along with other partners including the U.S. EPA, the Sacramento Municipal Air Quality Management District, Union Pacific Railroad, and Advance Cleanup Technologies, has initiated a project to implement selective catalytic reduction on locomotives at the Roseville rail yard. This action is to cofund the emissions testing for this project in an amount not to exceed $50,000 from the Advanced Technology, Outreach, and Education Fund. (Review: Technology Committee, November 18, 2005)

8. Recognize Revenue and Approve Expenditures for Conference on Ultrafine Particles
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)

The Board has directed staff to organize a conference regarding ultrafine particles in the Spring of 2006. This action is to recognize revenues, approve a conference budget and authorize the Executive Officer to approve conference expenditures not to exceed $200,000 from the Clean Fuels Program. (Review: Technology Committee, November 18, 2005)

9. Amend FY 2005-06 Budget to Increase Number of Combustion Analyzers Authorized for Purchase
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)

The approved FY 2005-06 Budget includes acquisition of two combustion analyzers at a total cost not to exceed $16,000. The bidding process has revealed that the approved funding is sufficient to purchase a total of three analyzers. Amendment of the FY 2005-06 Budget for Capital Outlay is necessary to approve the acquisition of the third unit. (Review: Administrative Committee, November 10, 2005)

10. Issue RFP to Review Emissions Inventories and Health Risk Assessments Developed for Rule 3503 - Emissions Inventory and Health Risk Assessments for Railyards
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)

An RFP will be released to develop a list of pre-approved consultants to review railyard emission inventories and health risk assessments (HRAs) submitted to the SCAQMD per the requirements of Rule 3503. The consultants must have expertise in emission inventory development, including on- and off-road emission inventories, dispersion modeling, and HRA preparation in California. Consultants must also demonstrate that they do not have any conflicts of interest. (Review: Administrative Committee, November 10, 2005)

Information Only - Receive and File

11. Public Affairs Report
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)

This report highlights the October 2005 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 October 1 through October 31, 2005.

13. Civil Filing and Civil Penalties Report
Mieras (909) 396-3400
(pmieras@aqmd.gov)

This reports the monthly penalties from August 1 through August 31, 2005, and legal actions filed by the District Prosecutor during September 1 through September 30, 2005. A glossary explaining the key terms and Index of District Rules are attached with the penalty report.

14. 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 2006.

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 October 1, 2005, and October 31, 2005, and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA.

16. Status Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During First Six Months of 2005-06
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 first six months of FY 2005-06.

17. Annual Environmental Justice Program Review and Proposed Work Plan for FY 2005-06
Ganguli (909) 396-3185
(aganguli@aqmd.gov)

Staff has implemented the FY 2004-05 Environmental Justice Program Enhancements as directed by the Board and as described in the report. In addition, for the FY 2005-06 Work Plan, staff proposes to continue and enhance ongoing elements from previously adopted work plans, and assess the effectiveness of overall program activities in this area. (Review: Administrative Committee, November 10, 2005)

18. Technology Assessment for Rule 1122 - Solvent Degreasers
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
(ltisopulos@aqmd.gov)

On September 21, 2001, Rule 1122 - Solvent Degreasers was amended and required that the VOC content of solvents used in open-top degreasers contain no more than 25 g/l starting on January 1, 2006. The Board, at the time of the amendment, directed the AQMD staff to conduct a technology assessment in order to determine the feasibility of this future limit. This report presents staff's findings that compliant materials are available to achieve this limit and staff conclusions that the VOC limit be implemented as established in the rule. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, November 18, 2005)

19. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar

20. Administrative Committee
Chair: Burke
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)

21. Investment Oversight
Chair: Antonovich
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)

22. Legislative Committee
Chair: LaPisto-Kirtley
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)

23. Mobile Source Committee
Chair: Carney
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)

24. Stationary Source Committee
Chair: Loveridge
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)

25. Technology Committee
Chair: Wilson
Liu (909) 396-2105
cliu@aqmd.gov

26. 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

27. Adopt Proposed Rule 1316 - Federal Major Modifications
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
(ltisopulos@aqmd.gov)

Proposed Rule 1316 implements the mandatory U.S. EPA regulatory reform requirements for major sources, while ensuring compliance with state law for New Source Review. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, November 18, 2005)

28. Amend Rule 1151 - Motor Vehicle And Mobile Equipment Non-Assembly Line Coating Operations
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
(ltisopulos@aqmd.gov)

The proposed amendments will further reduce VOC emissions by modifying Rule 1151 coating categories and VOC limits in accordance with the California Air Resources Board 2005 Automotive Coatings Suggested Control Measure. The proposed amendments to Rule 1151 implement, in part, Control Measure CTS-10 - Miscellaneous Industrial Coatings and Solvent Operations which is part of the 2003 AQMP. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, November 18, 2005)

29. Amend Regulation IX - Standards Of Performance For New Stationary Sources and Regulation X - National Emission Standards For Hazardous Air Pollutants
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
(ltisopulos@aqmd.gov)

U.S. EPA has authorized local air districts to implement federal standards set in 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 60, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, (NSPS), and Part 61, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs). Periodic amendments to Regulations IX and X incorporate new or amended standards by reference. One action for each, NSPS and NESHAP, is proposed for incorporation into Regulations IX and X, respectively. The NSPS change includes addition of alternative test methods and monitoring procedures. The NESHAP change is a typographical correction. Affected industries include those using stationary gas turbines and those generating asbestos waste. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, October 28, 2005)

OTHER BUSINESS

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - (Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3)

CLOSED SESSION – (No Written Material)
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. CV-00-09065 FMC (BQRx);
• Western States Petroleum Association v. SCAQMD, et al.,
  Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS 087190; and
• Communities for a Better Environment v. SCAQMD, et al., ConocoPhillips Company,
  Los Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. BS091275 and BS091276.

It is also necessary for the Board to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54597.6(a) to meet with

• designated representatives regarding represented employee salaries and benefits or other mandatory subjects within the scope of representation
  [Negotiator: Eudora Tharp; Represented Employees: Teamsters Local 911 and SCAQMD Professional Employees Association]

and to meet with

• labor negotiators regarding unrepresented employees [Agency Designated Representative: Eudora Tharp; Unrepresented Employees: Designated Deputies and Management and Confidential employees]

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
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
RTC = RECLAIM Trading Credit
SCAG = Southern California Association of
Governments
SIP = State Implementation Plan
SOx = Oxides of Sulfur
SULEV = Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
TCM = Transportation Control Measure
ULEV = Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
U.S. EPA = United States Environmental Protection Agency
VMT = Vehicle Miles Traveled
VOC = Volatile Organic Compound
ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle