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• 1. Approve Minutes of December 6, 2019 Board Meeting

  Carole Wayman

  (909) 396-2834
  

• 2. Set Public Hearing February 7, 2020 to Consider Adoption of and/or Amendments to South Coast AQMD Rules and Regulations

  Wayne Nastri

  (909) 396-3131
  Nakamura (909) 396-3105
  
  Determine That Proposed Amendments to Rule 1107 – Coating of Metal Parts and Products, Are Exempt from CEQA and Amend Rule 1107
  
  Rule 1107 was adopted in 1979 and last amended in 2006 and establishes VOC limits for most metal coatings operations. Proposed Amended Rule 1107 will be amended to be consistent with Reasonably Available Control Technology requirements as recommended in U.S. EPA’s Control Techniques Guidelines for Miscellaneous Metal and Plastic Parts Coatings (September 2008). Proposed Amended Rule 1107 revises exemptions, adds work practices for coating-related activities, updates test methods, removes obsolete provisions, and adds clarifications. This action is to adopt the Resolution: 1) Determining that the proposed amendments to Rule 1107 – Coating of Metal Parts and Products, are exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, and 2) Amending Rule 1107 – Coating of Metal Parts and Products. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, January 24, 2020)

• Budget/Fiscal Impact

  3. Amend Contract for Kore Infrastructure Project

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  In March 2017, the Board approved a contract with Kore Infrastructure LLC (Kore) for a Renewable Natural Gas Commercial Field Test project, including construction of the pyrolysis system on SoCalGas property in Los Angeles. The project is to test various biomass feedstocks for commercial production of renewable natural gas. Although the project has experienced construction delays, Kore has continued to make progress. This action is to amend the contract with Kore to extend the deadline to complete construction, commissioning and testing efforts to June 30, 2020. (Reviewed: Technology Committee, November 15, 2019)

• 4. Reallocate and Appropriate Funds and Execute Purchase Orders for Air Monitoring Programs

  Jason Low

  (909) 396-2269
  In 2015, the U.S. EPA awarded $569,682 to the South Coast AQMD to implement monitoring under the Community-Scale Air Toxics Ambient Monitoring Program. In January, June and December 2018, the Board recognized revenue from CARB to implement the AB 617 program. These actions are to appropriate funds for the Community-Scale Air Toxics Monitoring Program; and to reallocate and appropriate funds and execute purchase orders for the AB 617 program. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, December 13, 2019; Recommended for Approval)

• 5. Approve Transfer of Monies from Health Effects Research Fund to Health Effects of Air Pollution Foundation

  Wayne Nastri

  (909) 396-3131
  At the June 2008 meeting, the Board established a Health Effects Research Fund. This fund is designated for the Health Effects of Air Pollution Foundation's use to support air pollution health effects research. This action is to transfer $3,500,000 from the Health Effects Research Fund to the Health Effects of Air Pollution Foundation to fund additional research and to achieve the objectives of the Foundation. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, December 13, 2019; Recommended for Approval)

• 6. Approve Transfer of Monies from General Fund to Health Effects Research Fund

  Sujata Jain

  (909) 396-2804
  In 2008, the Board established a Health Effects Research Fund initially funded at $1.5 million from the BP Arco Settlement Fund. The Board further authorized, upon annual Board approval, the transfer of 20 percent of annual penalty money received that exceeds $4 million in receipts to the Health Effects Research Fund. This action is to transfer 20 percent of annual penalty money received in FY 2018-19 that exceeds $4 million to the Health Effects Research Fund. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, December 13, 2019; Recommended for Approval)

• 7. Revise Procurement Policy and Procedure

  Sujata Jain

  (909) 396-2804
  This action is to approve revisions to the South Coast Air Quality Management District Procurement Policy and Procedure to increase the Executive Officer’s Procurement Signature Authority Delegation and update terminology to be consistent with Governmental Accounting Standards Board Pronouncements. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, December 13, 2019; Recommended for Approval)

• Items 8 through 14 - Information Only/Receive and File

  8. Legislative, Public Affairs, and Media Report

  
  This report highlights the November 2019 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)

• 9. Hearing Board Report

  Julie Prussack

  (909) 396-2822
  This reports the actions taken by the Hearing Board during the period of November 1 through November 30, 2019. (No Committee Review)

• 10. Civil Filings and Civil Penalties Report

  
  This reports the monthly penalties from November 1, 2019 through November 30, 2019, and legal actions filed by the General Counsel's Office from November 1 through November 30, 2019. An Index of South Coast AQMD Rules is attached with the penalty report. (No Committee Review)

• 11. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents Received

  Susan Nakamura

  (909) 396-3105
  This report provides a listing of CEQA documents received by the South Coast AQMD between November 1, 2019 and November 30, 2019, and those projects for which the South Coast AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA. (No Committee Review)

• 12. Rule and Control Measure Forecast

  Philip Fine

  (909) 396-2239
  This report highlights South Coast AQMD rulemaking activities and public hearings scheduled for 2020, and provides a summary of implementation of the 2016 AQMP in 2019. (No Committee Review)

• 13. Report of RFPs/RFQs Scheduled for Release in January

  Sujata Jain

  (909) 396-2804
  This report summarizes the RFPs/RFQs for budgeted services over $75,000 scheduled to be released for advertisement for the month of January. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, December 13, 2019).

• 14. 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, December 13, 2019)

• 15. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar

  
  

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  BOARD CALENDAR

  
  Note: The Legislative, Mobile Source, Stationary and Technology Committees did not meet in December. The next regular meeting of the Legislative Committee meeting is January 17, 2020. The next regular meetings of the Mobile Source, Stationary Source and Technology Committees are scheduled for January 24, 2020. The December meeting of the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) was canceled. The next meeting of the MSRC is scheduled for January 16, 2020.

  16. Administrative Committee

  Wayne Nastri

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

• 17. California Air Resources Board Monthly Report

  Carole Wayman

  (909) 396-2834
  Board Rep: Mitchell
  (Receive & File)

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  PUBLIC HEARINGS

  18. Determine That Proposed Amendments to Rule 102 – Definition of Terms, Are Exempt from CEQA and Amend Rule 102

  Susan Nakamura

  (909) 396-3105
  Rule 102 defines the terms used in South Coast Air Quality Management District rules and regulations. Staff is proposing to add “South Coast AQMD” as another abbreviation for the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The use of “South Coast AQMD” instead of “District” as an abbreviation of South Coast Air Quality Management District will be included in new and amended rules; therefore, the new definition must be included in Rule 102. This action is to adopt the Resolution: 1) Determining that the proposed amendments to Rule 102 -Definition of Terms, are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and 2) Amending Rule 102 – Definition of Terms. (No Committee Review)

• 19. Determine That Proposed Amendment to Rule 1100 – Implementation Schedule for NOx Facilities, Is Exempt from CEQA and Amend Rule 1100

  Susan Nakamura

  (909) 396-3105
  Rule 1100 establishes the implementation schedule for some NOx source-specific rules for RECLAIM and former RECLAIM facilities. Rule 1100 includes specific provisions for facilities with equipment that are in an “industry-specific category.” Proposed Amended Rule 1100 will modify the definition of industry-specific category to clarify the applicability as originally intended. This action is to adopt the Resolution 1) Determining that the proposed amendment to Rule 1100 – Implementation Schedule for NOx Facilities, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and 2) Amending Rule 1100 – Implementation Schedule for NOx Facilities. (No Committee Review)