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,
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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
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 22)
Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be
moved to Item No. 23.
1. Minutes of April 7, 2006 Regular Board Meeting and Minutes of April 7,
2006 and April 28, 2006 Special Board Meetings
McDaniel (909) 396-2500
 (smcdaniel@aqmd.gov)
2. Set Public Hearings June 2, 2006 to
Consider Amendments and/or Adoption to AQMD Rules and Regulations
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
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Amend Regulation III - Fees
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
(ltisopulos@aqmd.gov)
Staff has prepared two options for Board consideration to amend Regulation
III - Fees for FY 2006-07. Both options incorporate proposals to better
recover program costs and changes to better clarify or correct existing
language. Both options also include new Rule 313, which is proposed to
consolidate administrative fiscal activities such as late surcharges,
penalties and Fee Review Committee activities. Option 1 includes an
increase in fees reflecting the 2005 California Consumer Price Index (CPI)
increase of 3.65 percent for most fee categories for FY 2006-07.
Furthermore, in order to better recover program costs, Permit Processing
Fees, Annual Operating Permit Renewal Fees and Annual Operating Emission
Fees are proposed to be increased by an additional increment above the
CPI, resulting in a total increase of 10 percent for each of the next
three years through FY 2008-09. Option 2 proposes to increase all AQMD
related fees by CPI for only FY 2006-07. (Review: Stationary Source
Committee, April 28, 2006 and Administrative Committee, May 12, 2006) |
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Amend Rule 1113 - Architectural Coatings
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
(ltisopulos@aqmd.gov)
The proposed amendment to Rule 1113 – Architectural Coatings has been
developed to implement the recommendation of the most recent technology
assessment for this rule. The proposed rule will reduce the VOC limits for
specific coating categories, establish a separate category for high gloss
nonflat coatings, set interim and postpone the final limits for high gloss
nonflats, quick-dry enamels, and specialty primers, provide a limited
exemption for Tertiary-Butyl Acetate from the VOC definition, and include
other minor modifications to improve clarity and enforceability of the
rule. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, April 28, 2006)
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Amend Rule 1157 - PM10 Emission Reductions from
Aggregate and Related Operations
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
(ltisopulos@aqmd.gov)
The proposed amendment simplifies and streamlines the implementation of
the high wind exemption provision in accordance with a settlement
agreement reached last year with the industry. The proposed amendment
specifies the additional dust control strategies that an aggregate
facility must implement in order to qualify for the exemption. (Review:
Stationary Source Committee, April 28, 2006)
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Amend Rule 1171 - Solvent Cleaning Operations
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
(ltisopulos@aqmd.gov)
The proposed amendment will delay by one year the compliance date for the
use of low-VOC clean-up solvents on ink application equipment used in
lithographic/letterpress printing (except newspaper), screen printing and
ultraviolet/electron beam inks. The new compliance date is July 1, 2007.
Additional time is necessary to allow further testing and industry
transition to new cleaning materials. However, staff proposes to implement
the 100 gram per liter VOC limit for clean-up solvents for ink application
equipment used in newspaper printing starting July 1, 2006 and allow the
use of cleaners with 650 g/l of VOCs for automatic roller and blanket
systems (lithographic printing) until June 30, 2007. The Board will also
make infeasibility findings for the extended compliance date. (Review:
Stationary Source Committee, April 28, 2006)
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Adopt Proposed Rule 223 - Emission Reduction Permits
for Large Confined Animal Facilities
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
(ltisopulos@aqmd.gov)
Proposed Rule 223 establishes permitting and other requirements for large
confined animal facilities, as defined by CARB, in California Health and
Safety Code as a result of the enactment of Senate Bill 700. The permit
for large confined animal facilities must include a plan to reduce
emissions to the maximum extent feasible and the plan is to be updated
annually. (Review: Stationary Source Committee March 31, 2006) |
Budget/Fiscal Impact
3. Amend Existing Contract Funding for Organic Compound
Tracers Analyses of Particulate Matter Samples Collected
Under MATES-III
Hogo (909) 396-3184
(hhogo@aqmd.gov)
In March 2005, the Board approved a contract
with Desert Research Institute to analyze particulate samples collected under
MATES-III to determine diesel emission contribution. The existing contract is to
analyze one year of samples collected. However, the MATES-III study has been
extended for an additional year of monitoring as approved by the Board in May
2005. As part of the May 2005 Board action, $200,000 was budgeted to extend the
analyses to the second year samples based on results reported for the first year
set of particulate matter samples. Analyses to-date indicate that diesel
emission contributions are discernable and analysis of the second year samples
will provide valuable additional information necessary to complete MATES-III.
This action is to extend the contract with Desert Research Institute to analyze
the second year samples and to increase the existing contract at a cost not to
exceed $200,000. (Review: Technology Committee, April 28, 2006)
4. Issue RFQ for Five Continuous PM2.5 Monitoring Systems
Hogo (909) 396-3184
(hhogo@aqmd.gov)
U.S. EPA has allocated Section 103 Grant funds of $569,466 for the
continuation of the PM2.5 monitoring program. Staff has identified a need to
purchase new continuous PM2.5 monitoring systems as early as possible. This
action is to issue an RFQ to acquire five continuous PM2.5 monitoring systems.
Staff will bring a recommendation on the purchase of the continuous monitoring
systems to the Board in the beginning of FY 2006-07. In addition, staff will
bring a proposal to reallocate any unspent FY 2005-06 Section 103 Grant funds
from Federal FY 2005 and a proposal to appropriate Federal FY 2006 funds to the
FY 2006-07 Budget. These allocations were discussed with and approved by U.S.
EPA. (Review: Administrative Committee, April 14, 2006)
5. Reallocate Funds from U.S. Department of Defense, Execute Purchase
Order, Issue RFQ, and Amend Existing Contract to Conduct Feasibility
Demonstration to Measure Low-Level Pollutant Concentrations
Hogo (909) 396-3184
(hhogo@aqmd.gov)
In November 2005, the Board recognized revenues from the U.S. Department of
Defense (DOD) to demonstrate the feasibility to measure low-level pollutant
concentrations. Subsequent discussions with DOD regarding the scope of the
proposed study has led to a need for different field equipment from the original
proposal. This action is to: (1) reallocate funds from the second-year funding
based on discussions with DOD, (2) execute a sole-source purchase order for a
HAPSITE portable gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer, and (3) release an RFQ to
purchase three ion mobility spectrometers. The total contract award of $876,000
from DOD remains the same with the proposed budget reallocation. In addition,
since the Administrative Committee meeting, staff was notified by U.S. DOD that
AQMD has been awarded an extension to the current contract to conduct additional
field instrumentation testing at a funding of $964,240. As such, this action is
to execute a contract modification with U.S. DOD to conduct the additional
testing at a cost not to exceed $964,240. (Review: Administrative Committee,
April 14, 2006)
6. Amend Contract for Coachella Valley PM10 Clean Streets Management
Program
Liu (909) 396-3242
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) has been overseeing a PM10
Clean Streets Management Program as part of the Coachella Valley PM10 SIP. CVAG
indicated that in order to continue the program, they would need additional
funding assistance over the next three years. The AQMD is providing funding
assistance to the program, while CVAG is seeking additional federal funding that
would sustain the program. However, CVAG indicated that the federal government
has not yet made a final determination on funding. CVAG is requesting additional
AQMD funding support to cover the program in the short-term and will reevaluate
the program based on the federal government’s decision. This action is to amend
the existing contract with CVAG for funding the Coachella Valley Clean Streets
Management Program with an additional $500,000 from the Rule 1309.1 Priority
Reserve Fund, and extending the contract for a period of up to one year.
(Review: Technology Committee, April 28, 2006)
7. Execute Contracts for Rule 2202 AQIP and Allocate Funds to Assist in
Purchase of Natural Gas Fueled Vehicles for Taxicab Services
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
One of the compliance strategies under Rule 2202 allows employers to invest
in AQIP. Monies received are placed in a restricted account to fund programs
that result in equivalent emission reductions that would otherwise have been
achieved by the participating employers. The Board approved release of an RFP on
February 3, 2006 to solicit projects to meet the Rule 2202 emission reduction
targets for the second semi-annual period of 2005. Staff evaluated the proposals
received by the March 17, 2006 due date. This action is to fund three AQIP
project proposals in an amount not to exceed $787,131. In addition, a proposal
specific to the buy-down of the cost of natural gas vehicles for taxicab
services was submitted under the current solicitation. Staff believes that this
proposal will provide additional air quality benefit specifically at commercial
airports. This action is to also allocate $547,400 from the Rule 2202 AQIP funds
to assist in the purchase of natural gas vehicles for taxicab services. Staff
further recommends that $1,000,000 from the Clean Fuels Fund be transferred to
Rule 2202 AQIP to assist in the purchase of additional natural gas vehicles for
taxicab services for a total of $1,547,400.(Review: Mobile Source Committee,
April 28, 2006)
8. Issue Program Announcement & Application for New CNG School Buses with
AB 923 Funds and Retrofit Diesel School Buses with State Funds
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
This action is to approve issuance of a program announcement to replace
pre-1987 school buses with new CNG buses in the amount of approximately $14
million in AB 923 funds, and to retrofit diesel school buses with PM trap
filters in an amount not to exceed $5,449,000 in the state funds. (Review:
Technology Committee, April 28, 2006)
9. Issue Level of Effort RFP for Technical Assistance for Advanced, Low- &
Zero-Emission Mobile and Stationary Source Pollution Control Technologies
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
The RFP will solicit statements of
qualifications from individuals and organizations potentially capable of
providing expert technical consultation in a variety of specialized areas to
support AQMD technology advancement activities. It is anticipated that multiple
awards for level-of-effort contracts will be made from this solicitation.
Sufficient funds are available from the Clean Fuels Fund to support this work in
an amount not to exceed $300,000. (Review: Technology Committee, April 28, 2006)
10. Appropriate Funds from Designation for Litigation and Enforcement and
Authorize Amending Existing Contract with Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger to
Appropriate Such Funds
Wiese (909) 396-3460
(kwiese@aqmd.gov)
The AQMD is currently represented in several major lawsuits by the law firm
of Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger. These include litigation on the Fleet Rules, the
Railroad Rules, the Architectural Coatings Rules, the Aggregate Mining Rule, and
a threatened lawsuit over a power-plant project in Romoland. This action is to
appropriate $250,000 from the Designation for Litigation and Enforcement to the
District Counsel budget, Professional and Special Services account, and to
authorize the Executive Officer to amend an existing contract with Shute, Mihaly
& Weinberger to appropriate and expend these funds. (Review: Administrative
Committee, April 14, 2006)
11. Adopt Resolution for Voluntary Employee Medicare Participation
Tharp (909) 396-3018
(etharp@aqmd.gov)
Three-year labor contracts approved by the Board in January 2006 included an
agreement to recommend the Board adopt a resolution that would enable employees
currently not paying Medicare taxes to elect, on a voluntary basis, to do so.
This action is to adopt such a resolution, requesting the State of California
Public Employees Retirement System (CALPERS), as agents for the Federal Social
Security system, to conduct a Medicare election. The election would be open to
all full-time regular employees not currently subject to Medicare taxes, and
Medicare tax deductions would begin April 9, 2007. Based on employee survey
results and current tax rates, staff anticipates AQMD’s annual cost would not
exceed $35,000. (Review: Administrative Committee, April 14, 2006)
12. Appoint Members to AQMD Hearing Board
McDaniel (909) 396-2500
(smcdaniel@aqmd.gov)
The terms of office for the Hearing Board Attorney and Engineer Members, and
their Alternates, expire June 30, 2006. An Advisory Committee was appointed as
required by law. The Advisory Committee interviewed candidates and made its
recommendation to the Administrative Committee. This action is to appoint
members to fill the expiring terms. (Review: Administrative Committee, April 14,
2006)
13. This item was withdrawn by staff.
14. Approve Funding of Three Additional Air Quality
and Public Health-Related Projects from BP/ARCO Settlement Funds
Ganguli (909) 396-3185
(aganguli@aqmd.gov)
On April 7, 2006, the Board approved various projects for funding from
BP/ARCO Settlement Funds and directed staff to return to Committee for further
discussions regarding potential allocation of the balance of $290,000. On April
14, 2006, the Administrative Committee recommended funding in the amounts of
$125,000 for an additional Refinery Inspector; $105,000 for Stationary Source
Research & Development Funding in the Technology Advancement Office; and $60,000
for a RFP to select a Consultant to assist with Health Program Management for
other selected projects. (Review: Administrative Committee, April 14, 2006)
Action Items/No Fiscal Impact
15. Remove Various Fixed Assets from AQMD Inventory
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)
AQMD Administrative Policies and Procedures No. 20 requires a biennial
Districtwide fixed asset inventory, an annual Science and Technology Advancement
inventory, and the disposal of fixed assets declared surplus. In 2005, the
biennial Districtwide fixed asset inventory was conducted. This action is to
approve removal of surplus equipment, computer softwares, and motor vehicles
determined to be obsolete or broken and not worth repairing. (Review:
Administrative Committee, April 14, 2006)
Information Only - Receive and File
16. Public Affairs Report
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)
This report highlights the March 2006 outreach activities of Public Affairs
which include: Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public Meetings,
Business Assistance, and Local Governmental Activity.
17. Hearing Board Report
Camarena (909) 396-2500
(ecamarena@aqmd.gov)
This reports the actions taken by the Hearing Board during the period of
March 1 through March 31, 2006.
18. Civil Filing and Civil Penalties Report
Mieras (909) 396-3400
(pmieras@aqmd.gov)
This reports the monthly penalties from January 1 through January 31, 2006,
and legal actions filed by the District Prosecutor during February 1 through
February 28, 2006. A glossary explaining the key terms and Index of District
Rules are attached with the penalty report.
19. 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 March 1, 2006 and March 31, 2006, and
those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA.
(Review: Mobile Source Committee, April 28, 2006)
20. 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.
21. Report of RFPs and RFQs Scheduled for Release in May
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 May. (Review:
Administrative Committee, April 14, 2006)
22. Status Report on Major Projects for Information
Management Scheduled to Start During Last 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 provide
the monthly status report on major automation contracts and projects to be
initiated by Information Management during the last six months of FY 2005-06.
23. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar
BOARD CALENDAR
24. Administrative Committee
Chair: Burke
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
25. Legislative Committee
Chair: LaPisto-Kirtley
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)
| Bill/Title |
Recommended Position |
AB 2501 (Lieu) South Coast Air Quality
Management District: Airport Emissions |
Watch |
SB 1271 (Escutia) Public Officers: Conflicts
of Interest |
Support |
SB 1252 (Florez) Air Pollution: Penalties:
Particulate Matter |
Support in Concept |
SB 1829 (Lowenthal) Hazardous Materials:
Accidental Releases: Ambient Air |
Watch |
AB 2647 (Oropeza) Vehicular Air Pollution:
Truck Parking Space Electrification Program |
Support |
SB 1377 (Soto) State Air Resources Board:
Memorandum of Understanding |
Support with Amendments |
AB 2490 (Ruskin) California Toxic Release
Inventory Program |
Support with Amendments |
AB 2553 (Arambula) Air Quality: Loans: Tax
Incentives |
Support, if Amended |
| AB 2264 (Pavley) State Motor Vehicle Fleets |
Support |
SB 1505 (Lowenthal) Fuel: Hydrogen
Alternative
Fuel |
Watch |
| SB 1511 (Ducheny) Renewable Fuels:
Regulations |
Oppose |
| SB 1675 (Kehoe) Biodiesel Blend Fuels |
Watch |
SB 1205 Air Pollution: Children’s Breathing
Rights Act: Penalties |
Oppose |
SB 1368 (Perata) Electricity: Emissions of
Greenhouse Gases |
Support with Amendments |
26. Mobile Source Committee
Chair: Carney
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
27. Stationary Source Committee
Chair: Loveridge
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)
28. Technology Committee
Chair: Wilson
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
29. Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee
Board Liaison: Antonovich
Hogo (909) 396-3184
(hhogo@aqmd.gov)
30. 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)
31. Overview of Clean Cities Programs within AQMD Boundaries
Liu (909) 396-2105
cliu@aqmd.gov
At the July 11, 2003 Board meeting, staff was directed to report back twice a
year on activities of Clean Cities Coalitions in the South Coast District. This
letter summarizes the current and recent activities of the local Clean Cities
Coalitions. Also discussed is interaction between AQMD and local Clean Cities
Coalitions and potential future cooperative efforts. (Review: Technology
Committee, April 28, 2006)
32. Status Report on AQMD Support for California Fuel Cell
Partnership, Steering Team Meeting Report, and Proposal to Renew Membership for
Calendar Year 2006 Including Continued Support for CaFCP Regional Coordinator
Located at AQMD
(Continued from April 7, 2006 Board Meeting)
Liu (909) 396-2105
cliu@aqmd.gov
On March 17, 2000, the Board approved joining the California Fuel Cell
Partnership (CaFCP) as a full member. This status report summarizes the AQMD’s
support for the CaFCP and the benefits received by the AQMD per the request made
at the February 24, 2006 Technology Committee meeting. Also attached is the
report for the CaFCP Steering Team meeting, which occurred April 18-19, 2006.
There are two proposals for continuing AQMD’s participation in the CaFCP for a
cash amount not to exceed $133,800 and for providing office space and utilities
for the CaFCP Regional Coordinator position located at the AQMD. (Review:
Technology Committee, March 31 and April 28, 2006)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
33. Amend Rule 219 - Equipment Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to
Regulation II
Tisopulos (909) 396-3186
(ltisopulos@aqmd.gov)
This proposal adds new exemptions, simplifies or clarifies certain existing
exemptions, and removes some existing exemptions applicable to certain
agricultural equipment and hydrogen fluoride, LPG and anhydrous ammonia storage
and transfer equipment above certain size. (Review: Stationary Source Committee,
March 31, 2006, April 28, 2006)
34. Amend Rule 1132 - Further Control of VOC Emissions from High-Emitting
Spray Booth Facilities
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
(ltisopulos@aqmd.gov)
The proposed amendment to Rule 1132 modifies the definition of Approved
Emission Factors to exclude the use of the Unified Emission Factors (UEFs) rates
for gel coat nonatomizing application in emissions calculations. (Review:
Stationary Source Committee, March 31, 2006)
35. 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 lower the emission limits for
small boilers and large water heaters. The rule was amended, at the January 7,
2005 Board meeting, in order to address technical and cost issues for the
retrofit of existing units. The proposed amendment will lower the emission
limits of new units in order to partially offset emission reductions forgone
from the extension of the compliance dates for existing units with the January
7, 2005 amendment of the rule. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, January 27,
2006)
36. Amend Rule 1195 - Clean On-Road School Buses
Hogo (909) 396-3184
(hhogo@aqmd.gov)
Proposed amendments to Rule 1195 will extend the sunset date to allow the
purchase of diesel-powered school buses based on the unavailability of
alternative-fuel refueling stations within five miles of the school bus fleet
and the unavailability of funds in the amount of $8,000 per school bus that
would be used to fund the construction of an alternative-fuel refueling station.
The proposed amendments are in response to near-term school bus vehicle
acquisitions that are located in service areas where alternative-fuel refueling
stations do not yet exist. (Review: Mobile Source Committee, April 28, 2006)
37. Amend Rules 1186.1 - Less-Polluting Sweepers and 1196 - Clean On-Road
Heavy-Duty Fleet Vehicles
Hogo (909) 396-3184
(hhogo@aqmd.gov)
Proposed amendments to Rules 1186.1 and 1196 will extend sunset dates to
allow acquisition of non-rule compliant vehicles where an approved Technical
Infeasibility Certification has been issued based on unavailability of an
alternative-fuel refueling station within five miles of vehicle storage or
maintenance yards. The proposed amendments are in response to near term public
fleet heavy-duty vehicle acquisitions that are located in service areas where
alternative-fuel refueling stations do not yet exist. The proposed amendment for
Rule 1186.1 would also allow approved Technical Infeasibility Certifications to
be issued where alternative-fuel sweeper models do not exist for specific
applications. (Review: Mobile Source Committee, April 28, 2006)
OTHER BUSINESS
38. Establish Classification and Add and Delete Positions
Tharp (909) 396-3018
(etharp@aqmd.gov)
To oversee critical assessment of existing to near-term emission-reduction
technologies in support of both Technology Advancement’s contracts program and
Planning and Rules’ development of new rules and the Air Quality Management
Plan, staff recommends establishing a new single-position class of Environmental
Technology Assessment Manager at a salary range of $89,541 – 108,849. Staff also
recommends adding a position at this level in Science and Technology Advancement
and deleting a Program Supervisor position in Planning, Rules and Area Sources.
The net annual cost of these actions is $18,656.
BOARD MEMBER TRAVEL – (No Written Material)
Board member travel reports have been filed with the Clerk of the Boards, and
copies are available upon request
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:
- Association of American Railroads, et al. v. SCAQMD, et al.,
United States District Court Case No. CV06-1416 JFW (PLAx);
- Engine Manufacturers Association, et al. v. SCAQMD, et al.,
United States District Court Case No. CV-00-09065 FMC (BQRx);
- Communities for a Better Environment v. SCAQMD, et al., ConocoPhillips
Company,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. BS091275 and BS091276;
- National Paint & Coatings Association, California Paint Alliance, et al.
v. South Coast
Air Quality Management District, et al.,
Orange County Superior Court Case Nos. 03CC00007, 03CC01247, and
04CC00002 (consolidated cases); and National Paint & Coatings Association, et
al
v. South Coast Air Quality Management District, et al.,
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Case No. 04-56241;
- South Coast Air Quality Management District v. OceanAir Environmental,
LLC,
Mahesh Talwar, Pierpoint Sport Fishing, Karl Smith, Daniel R. Strunk, et al.,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. KC047828; and
- American Railroad Transportation Builders Assn. v. EPA,
U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, Docket No. 06-1112).
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].
In addition, it is necessary to recess to closed session pursuant to Government
Code section 54956.9(b)(1) to confer with its counsel because, based on existing
facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against
the agency (one case).
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
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
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