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Governing Board Meeting Agenda: April 7, 2023

           A meeting of the South Coast Air Quality Management District Board will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 7, 2023 through a hybrid format of in-person attendance in the Dr. William A. Burke Auditorium at the South Coast AQMD Headquarters, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California, and/or virtual attendance via videoconferencing and by telephone. Please follow the instructions below to join the meeting remotely.

           Please refer to South Coast AQMD’s website for information regarding the format of the meeting, updates, and details on how to participate at:

http://www.aqmd.gov/home/news-events/meeting-agendas-minutes

Face coverings: In accordance with state and local public health department guidelines, wearing a mask is based on personal preference for people attending the meeting at South Coast AQMD Headquarters.

ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION

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PUBLIC COMMENT WILL STILL BE TAKEN

Audience will be allowed to provide public comment in person or through Zoom connection or telephone.

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Questions About an Agenda Item

  • The name and telephone number of the appropriate staff person to call for additional information or to resolve concerns is listed for each agenda item.
  • In preparation for the meeting, you are encouraged to obtain whatever clarifying information may be needed to allow the Board to move expeditiously in its deliberations.

Meeting Procedures

  • The public meeting of the South Coast AQMD Governing Board begins at 9:00 a.m. The Governing Board generally will consider items in the order listed on the agenda. However, any item may be considered in any order.
  • After taking action on any agenda item not requiring a public hearing, the Board may reconsider or amend the item at any time during the meeting.

All documents (i) constituting non-exempt public records, (ii) relating to an item on the agenda, and (iii) having been distributed to at least a majority of the Governing Board after the agenda is posted, are available prior to the meeting for public review at South Coast AQMD’s Clerk of the Boards Office, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 or web page at www.aqmd.gov

Americans with Disabilities Act and Language Accessibility

Disability and language-related accommodations can be requested to allow participation in the Governing Board meeting. The agenda will be made available, upon request, in appropriate alternative formats to assist persons with a disability (Gov. Code Section 54954.2(a)). In addition, other documents may be requested in alternative formats and languages. Any disability or language-related accommodation must be requested as soon as practicable. Requests will be accommodated unless providing the accommodation would result in a fundamental alteration or undue burden to the South Coast AQMD. Please contact the Clerk of the Boards Office at (909) 396-2500 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, or send the request to cob@aqmd.gov

A webcast of the meeting is available for viewing at:

http://www.aqmd.gov/home/news-events/webcast

Call To Order

  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Roll Call
  • Opening Comments:
                                        Vanessa Delgado, Chair
                                        Other Board Members
                                        Wayne Nastri, Executive Officer
  • Swearing in of Newly Appointed Board Member Patricia Lock Dawson
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD – (Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3) The public may comment on any subject within the South Coast AQMD’s authority that does not appear on the agenda, during the Public Comment Period. Each speaker addressing non-agenda items may be limited to a total of (3) minutes.

CONSENT AND BOARD CALENDAR (Items 1 through 24)

Note:  Consent and Board Calendar items held for discussion will be moved to Item No. 25.


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  • Items 1 and 2 - Action Items /No Fiscal Impact


    1. Approve Minutes of March 3, 2023

    Faye Thomas

    (909) 396-3268

  • 2. Set Public Hearings May 5, 2023 to Consider Adoption of and/or Amendments to South Coast AQMD Rules and Regulations:

    Wayne Nastri

    (909) 396-3131

    Sujata Jain
    (909) 396-2804

    A. Determine that Proposed Amendments to Regulation III – Fees Are Exempt from CEQA; Amend Regulation III – Fees; and Adopt Executive Officer’s Proposed Goals and Priority Objectives, and Proposed Budget for FY 2023-24

    The Executive Officer's Proposed Goals and Priority Objectives, and Proposed Budget for FY 2023-24 have been developed and are recommended for adoption. Proposed Amended Regulation III include: an increase of most fees by the Consumer Price Index of 5.6 percent for both pre- and post year 2010; new or increased permitting fees in Regulation III which are necessary to provide more specific cost recovery for regulatory actions taken by the agency; and administrative changes in Regulation III that include clarifications, deletions, insertions, or corrections of existing rule language, which have no fee impact. This action is to adopt the Resolution: 1) Determining that the proposed amendments to Regulation III - Fees are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and 2) Amending Regulation III. This action is also to adopt the Executive Officer’s Proposed Goals and Priority Objectives, and Proposed Budget for FY 2023-24.  (Review: Special Board Meeting/Budget Workshop, April 7, 2023)


    Michael Krause
    (909) 396-2706

    B. Determine That Proposed Amended Rule 463 – Organic Liquid Storage and Proposed Amended Rule 1178 – Further Reductions of VOC Emission from Storage Tanks at Petroleum Facilities, Are Exempt from CEQA; and Amend Rule 463 and Amend Rule 1178

    Proposed Amended Rules 463 and 1178 address U.S. EPA’s limited disapproval of CARB’s Oil and Gas Methane Rule, which relies on the applicability provisions in Rules 463 and 1178. Proposed amendments to Rules 463 and 1178 are required to align the applicability threshold for storage tanks to demonstrate compliance with reasonably available control technology pursuant to U.S. EPA’s 2016 Control Techniques Guidelines for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry. This action is to adopt the Resolution: 1) Determining that Proposed Amended Rule 463 – Organic Liquid Storage and Proposed Amended Rule 1178 – Further Reductions of VOC Emissions from Storage Tanks at Petroleum Facilities, are exempt from the requirements of CEQA; 2) Amending Rule 463; and 3) Amending Rule 1178. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, March 17, 2023)
  • Item 3 through 10 – Budget/Fiscal Impact


    3. Adopt Resolutions Recognizing Revenues for FY 2022-23 Community Air Protection Program and Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions and Reimburse General Fund for Administrative Costs

    Aaron Katzenstein

    (909) 396-2219
    In December 2022, South Coast AQMD executed grant agreements with CARB to receive FY 2022-23 incentive funds from the Community Air Protection Program (CAPP) and the Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) Program, in the amount of $91,199,804 and $1,413,500, respectively, of which 6.25 percent may be used to fund administrative costs. These actions are to: 1) adopt Resolutions recognizing up to $92 million in CAPP funds and $1.5 million in FARMER funds from CARB into the Community Air Protection AB 134 Fund (77) and Carl Moyer Program Fund (32), respectively; and 2) reimburse the General Fund for administrative costs up to $5,699,988 from the CAPP grant and up to $88,344 from the FARMER Program. (Reviewed; Technology Committee, March 17, 2023; Recommended for Approval)

  • 4. Recognize Revenue, Transfer Funds and Execute Contracts for Assistance Implementing Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program

    Aaron Katzenstein

    (909) 396-2219

    Since 2015, South Coast AQMD has implemented an Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program (EFMP) branded as Replace Your Ride. In January 2023, CARB allocated an additional $3 million in supplemental funds and additional administrative funds from other sources are needed to support the past years program implementation. These actions are to: 1) recognize, upon receipt, up to $3 million in supplemental funds into the HEROS II Special Revenue Fund (56); 2) reimburse the General Fund up to $450,000 from the HERO II Special Revenue Fund (56) for administrative costs necessary to implement EFMP; 3) transfer funds, not to exceed $2 million, from the BP ARCO Settlement Projects Fund (46) to the HEROS II Special Revenue Fund (56) for EFMP administrative expenditures and transfer  and appropriate up to $40,000 from the HEROS II Special Revenue Fund (56) to the General Fund (01) to provide multilingual assistance to EFMP participants; and 4) authorize the Executive Officer to execute or amend contracts for EFMP implementation support with Opus Inspection, Foundation for California Community Colleges and Green Paradigm Consulting, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $610,000, $320,000, and $330,000, from HEROS II Special Revenue Fund (56) for assisting program participants. (Reviewed; Technology Committee, March 17, 2023; Recommended for Approval)

  • 5. Execute Contract to Develop and Demonstrate Hydrogen Fuel Cell Mobile Power Generation System

    Aaron Katzenstein

    (909) 396-2219
    Zero-emission alternatives to stationary power generation systems are beginning to be addressed through fuel cell microgrids and energy storage. However, there has been little research into zero-emission energy alternatives for mobile power generation systems. This action is to execute a contract with RockeTruck, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to develop and demonstrate a mobile fuel cell power generation system from the Clean Fuels Program Fund (31). (Reviewed: Technology Committee, March 17, 2023; Recommended for Approval)

  • 6. Transfer and Appropriate Funds, Issue Purchase Orders and/or Execute Contracts, Add/Delete Positions to Meet Operational Needs for Rule 1180 Air Monitoring Program

    Jason Low

    (909) 396-2269

    In June 2018, the Board created the Rule 1180 Special Revenue Fund (78) to establish and maintain a community air monitoring network near refineries. The FY 2022-23 budget for this program includes approximately $4.6 million in annual fees from refineries for community air monitoring. These actions are to transfer and appropriate funds up to $100,000 from the Rule 1180 Special Revenue Fund (78), appropriate up to $230,000 from the General Fund Undesignated (Unassigned) Fund Balance to Monitoring and Analysis Division’s FY 2022-23 and/or FY 2023-24 Budget, issue purchase orders and/or execute contracts, and add/delete positions to meet operational needs of the Rule 1180 Air Monitoring Program. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, March 10, 2023; Recommended for Approval)

  • 7. Amend Contracts to Provide Systems Development, Maintenance and Support Services

    Ron Moskowitz

    (909) 396-3329

    South Coast AQMD currently has contracts with several companies for short- and long-term systems development, maintenance, and support services. These contracts are periodically amended as additional needs are defined. This action is to amend contracts previously approved by the Board to add additional funding for needed development and maintenance work in an amount not to exceed ($250,000) for AgreeYa Solutions, ($525,000) for Prelude Systems, ($250,000) for Sierra Cybernetics, and ($825,000) for Varsun eTechnologies. Funding is available in Information Management’s FY 2022-23 Budget. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, March 10, 2023; Recommended for Approval)

  • 8. Execute Contract for Independent Audit Services for FYs Ending June 30, 2023, 2024, and 2025

    Sujata Jain

    (909) 396-2804

    On November 4, 2022, the Board approved release of an RFP for independent financial audit services. Six proposals were submitted to the Administrative Committee for consideration at its March 10, 2023 meeting. After the Committee interviewed representatives of each of the firms, The Pun Group LLP was selected to be recommended to the full Board. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, March 10, 2023; Recommended for Approval)

  • 9. Remove Various Fixed Assets from South Coast AQMD Inventory

    Sujata Jain

    (909) 396-2804
    South Coast AQMD Administrative Policies and Procedures No. 20 requires each organizational unit to review fixed assets for obsolescence and disposal every year.  This action is to approve removal of surplus equipment and motor vehicles determined to be obsolete, non-operational and not worth repairing. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, March 10, 2023; Recommended for Approval)

  • 10. Approve South Coast AQMD Annual Investment Policy and Delegation of Authority to Appointed Treasurer to Invest South Coast AQMD Fund

    Sujata Jain

    (909) 396-2804

    South Coast AQMD adopts an annual investment policy which, if done, must be considered at a public meeting of the Board. State law additionally requires South Coast AQMD to annually renew its delegation of authority to its treasurer to invest or to reinvest funds of the local agency. This action is to approve the Annual Investment Policy and the Resolution to renew delegation of authority to the Los Angeles County Treasurer to invest and reinvest South Coast AQMD funds. (Reviewed: Investment Oversight Committee, March 10, 2023; Recommended for Approval

  • Item 11 – Action Item/No Fiscal Impact


    11. Authorize Executive Officer to Execute MOU with Long Beach Container Terminal for Submittal of Joint Port Infrastructure Development Program Grant Application

    Aaron Katzenstein

    (909) 396-2219

    In February 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration released a Notice of Funding Opportunity under the Port Infrastructure Development Program to solicit projects that improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of the movement of goods through ports and intermodal connections to the ports. South Coast AQMD is partnering with Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT), one of the nation’s busiest marine terminals, to submit a grant application to electrify LBCT’s remaining pieces of terminal equipment. An MOU between joint applicants describing the roles and responsibilities of each entity is required as part of the application submission. This action is to seek approval to execute an MOU with LBCT. (No Committee Review)

  • Items 12 through 17 – Information Only/Receive and File


    12. Legislative, Public Affairs and Media Report

    Derrick Alatorre

    (909) 396-3122
    This report highlights the February 2023 outreach activities of the Legislative, Public Affairs and Media Office, which includes:  Major Events, Community Events/Public Meetings, Environmental Justice Update, Speakers Bureau/Visitor Services, Communications Center, Public Information Center, Business Assistance, Media Relations and Outreach to Business and Federal, State and Local Government. (No Committee Review)

  • 13. Hearing Board Report

    Cynthia Verdugo-Peralta

    (909) 396-2500
    This reports the actions taken by the Hearing Board during the period of February 1 through February 28, 2023. (No Committee Review)

  • 14. Civil Filings and Civil Penalties Report

    Bayron Gilchrist

    (909) 396-3459
    This report summarizes monthly penalties and legal actions filed by the General Counsel's Office from February 1, 2023 through February 28, 2023. An Index of South Coast AQMD Rules is attached with the penalty report. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, March 17, 2023)

  • 15. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents Received

    Michael Krause

    (909) 396-2706
    This report provides a listing of CEQA documents received by South Coast AQMD between February 1, 2023 and February 28, 2023, and those projects for which South Coast AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA. (Reviewed: Mobile Source Committee, March 17, 2023)

  • 16. Rule and Control Measure Forecast

    Sarah Rees

    (909) 396-2856
    This report highlights South Coast AQMD rulemaking activities and public hearings scheduled for 2023. (No Committee Review)

  • 17. Status Report on Major Ongoing and Upcoming Projects for Information Management

    Ron Moskowitz

    (909) 396-3329

    Information Management is responsible for data systems management services in support of all South Coast AQMD operations. This action is to provide the monthly status report on major automation contracts and planned projects. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, March 10, 2023)

  • Items 18 through 24 -- Reports for Committees and CARB


    Note: The March 16, 2023 Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) meeting was cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the MSRC is April 20, 2023.

    18. Administrative Committee

    Wayne Nastri

    (909) 396-3131
    Chair: Delgado
    (Receive & File)

  • 19. Investment Oversight Committee

    Sujata Jain

    (909) 396-2804
    Chair: Cacciotti
    (Receive & File)

  • 20. Legislative Committee

    Derrick Alatorre

    (909) 396-3122
    Chair:  Cacciotti
    (Receive & File)

  • 21. Mobile Source Committee

    Sarah Rees

    (909) 396-2856
    Chair: Kracov
    (Receive & File)

  • 22. Stationary Source Committee

    Jason Aspell

    (909) 396-2491
    Chair: McCallon
    (Receive & File)

  • 23. Technology Committee

    Aaron Katzenstein

    (909) 396-2219
    Chair: Rodriguez
    (Receive & File)

  • 24. California Air Resources Board Monthly Report

    Faye Thomas

    (909) 396-3268
    Board Rep.: Kracov
    (Receive & File)

  • PUBLIC HEARINGS


    26. Determine that Proposed Amended Rule 219 – Equipment Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to Regulation II, and Proposed Amended Rule 222 – Filing Requirements for Specific Emission Sources Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to Regulation II, Are Exempt from CEQA; and Amend Rule 219 and Rule 222 (Continued from March 3, 2023 Board Meeting)

    Michael Krause

    (909) 396-2706
    Proposed Amended Rule 219 will add or clarify permit exemption requirements and includes enhanced recordkeeping provisions to address comments by U.S. EPA. Proposed Amended Rule 219 also includes targeted exemptions per the Board’s direction to encourage the usage of low-emission technologies. Proposed amendments to Rule 222 are necessary to align with the proposed revisions in Rule 219 and address certain sources with negligible emissions. This action is to adopt the Resolution: 1) Determining that Proposed Amended Rule 219 – Equipment Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to Regulation II, and Proposed Amended Rule 222 – Filing Requirements for Specific Emission Sources Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to Regulation II, are exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; and 2) Amending Rule 219 – Equipment Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to Regulation II, and Rule 222 – Filing Requirements for Specific Emission Sources Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to Regulation II. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, January 20, February 17, and March 17, 2023)

  • 27. Receive and File 2022 Annual Report on AB 2588 Program

    Ian MacMillan

    (909) 396-3244

    The Air Toxics "Hot Spots" Information and Assessment Act of 1987 (AB 2588) requires local air pollution control districts to prepare an annual report and present it at a public hearing. This report provides information regarding South Coast AQMD’s implementation of AB 2588 through Rule 1402. This annual update describes the various activities including quadrennial emissions reporting and prioritization, preparation and review of Air Toxics Inventory Reports, HRAs, Voluntary Risk Reduction Plans, Risk Reduction Plans, and additional South Coast AQMD activities related to air toxics. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, March 17, 2023)

  • OTHER BUSINESS


    28. Approve Contract for Board Consultant Services with Mark Taylor and Approve Findings of Critical Need and Timing for Services in Accordance with Government Code Section 7522.56

    John Olvera

    (909) 396-2309
    This action is to approve a contract with Mark Taylor, a former Board Consultant to Supervisor Janice Rutherford, to perform a variety of professional-level assignments as a Board Consultant to Board Member Carlos Rodriguez. This action also approves specific findings under Government Code Section 7522.56, which the Board is required to make before contracting with a retiree within 180 days of their retirement from a San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association (SBCERA) employer. Mr. Taylor retired from San Bernardino County, an SBCERA-covered employer, on January 25, 2023. The total cost of the contract will not exceed the Executive Officer’s signing authority.  (No Committee Review)

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.


Closed Session

Bayron Gilchrist (909) 396-3459 (No Written Material)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

It is necessary for the Board to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code sections 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with its counsel regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the SCAQMD is a party.  The actions are:

  • In the Matter of SCAQMD v. Southern California Gas Company, Aliso Canyon Storage Facility, SCAQMD Hearing Board Case No. 137-76 (Order for Abatement); People of the State of California, ex rel SCAQMD v. Southern California Gas Company, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC608322; Judicial Council Coordinated Proceeding No.4861;
  • SCAQMD, et al. v. EPA, United States Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, Case No. 19-1241 (consolidated with Union of Concerned Scientists v. NHTSA, No. 19-1230);
  • SCAQMD, et al. v. NHTSA, EPA, et al., United States Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, Filed May 28, 2020;
  • Natural Resources Defense Council, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2021-00023385-CU-TT-CTL (China Shipping Case) (transferred from Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 20STCP02985); Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One, No. D080902;
  • California Trucking Association v. South Coast Air Quality Management; the Governing Board of the South Coast Air Quality Management District; and Does 1 through 25, inclusive, Case No.: 2:21-cv-06341;
  • In the Matter of SCAQMD v. Baker Commodities, SCAQMD Hearing Board Case No. 6223-1 (Order for Abatement); Baker Commodities, Inc. v. South Coast Air Quality Management District Hearing Board; South Coast Air Quality Management District; South Coast Air Quality Management District Hearing Board Members: Cynthia Verdugo-Peralta, Robert Pearman, Micah Ali, and Allan Bernstein, DPM MBA, in their official capacities only: and 100 Does and Roes, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 22STCP03597;
  • East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice v. South Coast Air Quality Management District, (Refinery monitoring lawsuit) Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 22STCP04398

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATING LITIGATION

It is also necessary for the Board to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(d)(4) to consider initiation of litigation (three cases).

  • Center for Biological Diversity and Center for Environmental Health v. Michael S. Regan, in his official capacity as Administrator, United States Environmental Protection Agency, 4:23-cv-00148 (Northern District of California) (PM 2.5)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Also, it is necessary for the Board to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) to confer with its counsel because there is a significant exposure to litigation against the SCAQMD (two cases).


ADJOURNMENT


***PUBLIC COMMENTS***

Members of the public are afforded an opportunity to speak on any agenda item before consideration of that item. Persons wishing to speak may do so in person or remotely via Zoom or telephone. To provide public comments via a Desktop/Laptop or Smartphone, click on the “Raise Hand” at the bottom of the screen, or if participating via Dial-in/Telephone Press *9. This will signal to the host that you would like to provide a public comment and you will be added to the list.

All agendas are posted at South Coast AQMD Headquarters, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California, and website, http://www.aqmd.gov/home/news-events/meeting-agendas-minutes, at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. At the beginning of the agenda, an opportunity is also provided for the public to speak on any subject within the South Coast AQMD's authority. Speakers may be limited to a total of three (3) minutes for the entirety of the Consent Calendar plus Board Calendar, and three (3) minutes or less for each of the other agenda items.

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 the Public Comment Period 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. Individuals who wish to submit written or electronic comments must submit such comments to the Clerk of the Board, South Coast AQMD, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178, (909) 396-2500, or to cob@aqmd.gov, on or before 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the Board meeting.

ACRONYMS

AQ-SPEC = Air Quality Sensor Performance Evaluation Center
AQIP = Air Quality Investment Program
AQMP = Air Quality Management Plan
AVR = Average Vehicle Ridership
BACT = Best Available Control Technology
BARCT = Best Available Retrofit Control Technology
Cal/EPA = California Environmental Protection Agency
CARB = California Air Resources Board
CEMS = Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems
CEC = California Energy Commission
CEQA = California Environmental Quality Act
CE-CERT =College of Engineering-Center for Environmental Research and Technology
CNG = Compressed Natural Gas
CO = Carbon Monoxide
DOE = Department of Energy
EV = Electric Vehicle
EV/BEV = Electric Vehicle/Battery Electric Vehicle
FY = Fiscal Year
GHG = Greenhouse Gas
HRA = Health Risk Assessment
LEV = Low Emission Vehicle
LNG = Liquefied Natural Gas
MATES = Multiple Air Toxics Exposure Study
MOU = Memorandum of Understanding
MSERCs = Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credits
MSRC = Mobile Source (Air Pollution Reduction) Review Committee
NATTS =National Air Toxics Trends Station
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
OEHHA = Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
PAMS = Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations
PEV = Plug-In Electric Vehicle
PHEV = Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
PM10 = Particulate Matter £ 10 microns
PM2.5 = Particulate Matter < 2.5 microns
RECLAIM=Regional Clean Air Incentives Market
RFP = Request for Proposals
RFQ = Request for Quotations
RFQQ=Request for Qualifications and Quotations
SCAG = Southern California Association of Governments
SIP = State Implementation Plan
SOx = Oxides of Sulfur
SOON = Surplus Off-Road Opt-In for NOx
SULEV = Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
TCM = Transportation Control Measure
ULEV = Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
U.S. EPA = United States Environmental Protection Agency
VOC = Volatile Organic Compound
ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION

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