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• 1. Approve Minutes of February 6, 2015 Board Meeting

  Saundra McDaniel

  (909) 396-2500
  

• 2. Set Public Hearings April 3, 2015 to Consider Amendments and/or Adoption to SCAQMD Rules and Regulations

  Barry Wallerstein

  (909) 396-3131
  

  A.  Amend Regulation IX - Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, and Regulation X - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

  Philip Fine (909) 396-2239
  Amendments to Regulations IX and X are periodically made to incorporate new or amended federal performance standards that have been enacted by U.S. EPA for stationary sources. These standards are currently in effect and enforceable by SCAQMD pursuant to the federal Clean Air Act, regardless of whether SCAQMD incorporates them into Regulations IX and X. The Board has historically adopted NSPS (40 CFR 60) and NESHAPS (40 CFR 61) into Regulations IX and X, by reference, thus providing stationary sources with a single source of information for determining which federal and local requirements apply to their specific operations. The NSPS and NESHAPS actions by U.S. EPA, primarily from July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2014, are proposed for incorporation into Regulations IX and X, respectively, including new performance standards for certain oil and gas operations not covered by previous EPA regulation. The actions also include amendments to previous provisions of twelve NSPS standards and two NESHAPS standards. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, February 20, 2015) 
  
  

  B. Receive Public Input on Executive Officer's Draft Goals and Priority Objectives for FY 2015-16

  Barry Wallerstein 909-396-3131 
  A set of draft goals for the FY 2015-16 Budget has been developed. The Executive Officer wishes to receive public and Board Member input on these goals and priority objectives as they serve as the foundation of SCAQMD's Work Program. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, February 13, 2015)

• Budget/Fiscal Impact

  3. Adopt Resolution Recognizing Funds and Accepting Terms and Conditions for FY 2014-15 Carl Moyer Program Award, Issue Program Announcements for Carl Moyer Program and SOON Provision, and Execute and Amend Contracts

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  These actions are to adopt a resolution recognizing $25,523,118 in Carl Moyer Program grant awards from CARB under SB 1107 with its terms and conditions for FY 2014-15 and to approve the release of Program Announcements for the FY 2014-15 “Year 17” Carl Moyer Program and SOON Provision to provide incentive funding for low-emitting on- and off-road vehicles and equipment.  Additionally, these actions are to execute contracts in the amount of $2,533,900 from the Carl Moyer Program SB 1107 Fund (32) and amend contracts in the amount of $199,659 from the Carl Moyer and Proposition 1B Programs.  (Reviewed: Technology Committee, February 20, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 4. Execute and Modify Contracts for Hydrogen Station Upgrades and Related Work

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  
  Last year, the Board approved contracts for hydrogen station upgrades in the South Coast Air Basin. While these stations are being upgraded, equipment must be taken out of service. To continue to provide hydrogen fuel to customers at stations being upgraded, CEC through PON 13-607 provided $999,677 to develop and deploy a commercial mobile hydrogen fueler at stations going offline for the equipment upgrade transition. This action is to cofund development and demonstration of the commercial mobile hydrogen fueler up to $200,000 from the Clean Fuels Fund (31).  These actions are to also modify a previous award for Mebtahi’s hydrogen station upgrade adding $400,000 and to amend a technical assistance contract adding $50,000 to evaluate upgraded hydrogen equipment from the Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure Network Fund (63).  Finally, temporary loans of $201,461 and $297,460 from the Clean Fuels Fund (31) to the Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure Fund (63) and Hydrogen Fueling Station Special Revenue Fund (55), respectively, are required until CEC revenue is received to implement hydrogen station upgrades and readiness efforts.  (Reviewed: Technology Committee, February 20, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 5. Issue Program Announcement for School Bus Replacements and Retrofits

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  
  Since 2001, the SCAQMD has replaced over 1,400 pre-1994 school buses and retrofitted nearly 3,400 school buses. The Carl Moyer AB 923 funds can be utilized for replacement and retrofit of school buses. This action is to approve the issuance of a Program Announcement to replace pre-1994 school buses with new alternative fuel buses and to retrofit 1994 to 2006 model year school buses with particulate traps. (Reviewed: Technology Committee, February 20, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 6. Support Utility Electric Vehicle Charging Program

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  Southern California Edison (SCE) has applied to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to conduct a two-phase electric vehicle charging implementation and market education program “Charge Ready.”  The first phase is a pilot program, which is limited in scope with the total cost to be recovered from the ratepayer and intended to provide valuable information related to further deployment of infrastructure and ratepayer benefits. The second phase would implement a much larger number of charging stations over four years based on the results from the Phase 1 Pilot Program.  This action is to convey to the CPUC the SCAQMD’s support of SCE’s “Charge Ready” Phase 1 Pilot Program.  (Reviewed: Technology Committee,   February 20, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 7. Approve SCAQMD Annual Investment Policy, Delegation of Authority to Appointed Treasurer to Invest SCAQMD Funds, Delegation of Authority to Appoint Acting Treasurer and Revised Treasury Operations Contingency Plan and Procedures

  Michael O'Kelly

  (909) 396-2828
  State law requires a local government entity annually to provide a statement of investment policy for consideration at a public meeting and to renew its delegation of authority to its treasurer to invest or reinvest funds of the local agency. In addition, the existing delegation of authority to appoint an acting Treasurer and Treasury Operations Contingency Plan and Procedures are being renewed and revised. (Reviewed: Investment Oversight Committee, February 20, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 8. Appropriate Funds from Designation for Litigation and Enforcement and Authorize Amending/Initiating Contracts with Outside Counsel and Specialized Legal Services

  Kurt Wiese

  (909) 396-3460
  Legal is currently being assisted in environmental lawsuits by outside law firms and in other matters requiring specialized legal counsel and services. This action is to appropriate $500,000 from the Designation for Litigation and Enforcement, to FY 2014-15 Legal Budget and amend or initiate contracts to expend these funds with prequalified counsel approved by the Board as well as specialized legal counsel and services.  (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, February 13, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 9. Approve Salary Adjustments for Executive Officer and General Counsel and Revisions to Employment Contracts

  
  Burke
  The Personnel Committee recommends the Executive Officer and General Counsel receive the same salary adjustments to those provided to employees in the Technical/Enforcement & Office Clerical and Maintenance bargaining units, effective with the first pay period encompassing January 1, 2015. Funding for these increases is available in the FY 2014-15 Budget. This action is to present the Committee’s recommendation to the Board for consideration and approval. (Reviewed: Personnel Committee, February 13, 2015)

• Items 10 through 17 - Information Only/Receive and File

   

  10. Legislative and Public Affairs Report

  Lisha Smith

  (909) 396-3242
  This report highlights the January 2015 outreach activities of Legislative and Public Affairs, which include: Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public Meetings, Business Assistance, and Outreach to Business and Federal, State, and Local Government. (No Committee Review)

• 11. Hearing Board Report

  Ed Camarena

  (909) 396-2500
  This reports the actions taken by the Hearing Board during the period of January 1 through January 31, 2015. (No Committee Review)

• 12. Civil Filings and Civil Penalties Report

  Kurt Wiese

  (909) 396-3460
  This reports the monthly penalties from January 1 through January 31, 2015, and legal actions filed by the General Counsel's Office from January 1 through January 31, 2015.  An Index of District Rules is attached with the penalty report. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, February 20, 2015)

• 13. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents Received by SCAQMD

  Elaine Chang

  (909) 396-3186
  This report provides, for the Board's consideration, a listing of CEQA documents received by the SCAQMD between January 1, 2015 and January 31, 2015, and those projects for which the SCAQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA. (Reviewed: Mobile Source Committee, February 20, 2015)

• 14. Rule and Control Measure Forecast

  Elaine Chang

  (909) 396-3186
  This report highlights SCAQMD rulemaking activities and public workshops potentially scheduled for the year 2015. (No Committee Review)

• 15. Report of RFQs Scheduled for Release in March

  Michael O'Kelly

  (909) 396-2828
  This report summarizes the RFQs for budgeted services over $75,000 scheduled to be released for advertisement for the month of March. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, February 13, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 16. FY 2014-15 Contract Activity

  Michael O'Kelly

  (909) 396-2828
  This report lists the number of contracts let during the first six months of FY 2014-15, the respective dollar amounts, award type, and the authorized contract signatory for SCAQMD. (No Committee Review)

• 17. Status Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During Last Six Months of FY 2014-15

  Chris Marlia

  (909) 396-3148
  Information Management is responsible for data systems management services in support of all SCAQMD 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 2014-15. (No Committee Review)

• 18. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar
  
  
  BOARD CALENDAR

  19. Administrative Committee

  Barry Wallerstein

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

• 20. Investment Oversight Committee

  Michael O'Kelly

  (909) 396-2828
  (Receive & File)
  Chair: Antonovich

• 21. Legislative Committee

  Lisha Smith

  (909) 396-3242
  (Receive & File)
  Chair: Mitchell
  

  Receive and file; and take the following actions as recommended:

  Agenda Item	Recommendation
  2015 Legislative Goals and Objectives	Approve
  SB 32 (Pavley) California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006: Emissions Limit	Support with Amendments
  AB 156 (Perea) California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006: Investment Plan	Support

• 22. Mobile Source Committee

  Elaine Chang

  (909) 396-3186
  (Receive & File)
  Chair: Parker

• 23. Stationary Source Committee

  Mohsen Nazemi

  (909) 396-2662
  (Receive & File)
  Chair: Yates

• 24. Technology Committee

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  (Receive & File)
  Chair: J. Benoit

• 25. California Air Resources Board Monthly Report

  Saundra McDaniel

  (909) 396-2500
  (Receive & File)
  Board Rep: Mitchell

• Staff Presentation/Board Discussion

  26. Proposed Work Plan for Implementing Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment’s Revised Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines

  Elaine Chang

  (909) 396-3186
  The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has revised the Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines. The guidelines are designed to improve the way the state estimates potential lifetime health risk from air toxics and makes adjustments based on new science about both increased childhood exposure to and sensitivity to air toxics. The SCAQMD’s permitting program, AB2588 Hot Spots program, existing regulatory program, and CEQA guidelines rely on OEHHA’s guidelines for assessing health risks. As such, implementing the Revised Guidelines will have a variety of implications for SCAQMD’s air toxics program. Staff will present to the Board a Work Plan to implement the revised OEHHA guidelines. (No committee review).
  
  Presentation (PDF, 2MB)

• 27. Proposed Comments on U.S. EPA’s Proposed Ozone Standard

  Philip Fine

  (909) 396-2239
  In November of 2014, U.S. EPA proposed to tighten the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for 8-hour ozone from the current 75 ppb to a range of 65-70 ppb. The proposal also includes potential changes to the monitoring requirements for ozone and its precursors. Staff is recommending submitting comments to U.S. EPA similar to Board-approved comments submitted in 2010 when U.S. EPA proposed a similar standard that was never finalized. Additional comments are also recommended. This action is to seek Board approval to resubmit the original Board-approved comments, as well as the new supplemental comments, to U.S. EPA regarding their proposed revision to the NAAQS for ozone. (Reviewed: Mobile Source Committee, February 20, 2015; Recommended for Approval, with suggested changes)

• PUBLIC HEARINGS

  28. Amend Rule 1420.1 – Emission Standards for Lead and Other Toxic Air Contaminants from Large Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Facilities

  Elaine Chang

  (909) 396-3186
  At the January 2014 Board meeting, staff reported on two studies to address the technical, economic, and physical feasibility of achieving a total facility mass lead emission rate of 0.003 lb/hour from all lead point sources (stack emissions) at large lead acid battery recycling facilities. Based on elevated levels of lead found in surface dust and soil samples collected and analyzed by the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the Board directed staff to amend Rule 1420.1 – Emission Standards for Lead and Other Toxic Air Contaminants from Large Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Facilities to lower the lead point source emission rate and other possible revisions to reduce lead exposure to the surrounding communities.  SCAQMD staff is proposing to lower the point source emission rate limit, lower ambient lead concentration limits, increase the frequency of lead and arsenic monitoring to daily, and other provisions that will further reduce lead exposure and the accumulation of lead in the soil and surface dust.  This action is to adopt the resolution: 1) Certifying the Final Subsequent Environmental Assessment for Proposed Amended Rule 1420.1 – Emission Standards for Lead and Other Toxic Air Contaminants from Large Lead-acid Battery Recycling Facilities; and 2) Amending Rule 1420.1 – Emission Standards for Lead and Other Toxic Air Contaminants from Large Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Facilities. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, November 21, 2014)

• 29. Annual RECLAIM Audit Report for 2013 Compliance Year

  Mohsen Nazemi

  (909) 396-2662
  The annual report on the NOx and SOx RECLAIM program is prepared in accordance with Rule 2015 - Backstop Provisions. The report assesses emission reductions, availability of RECLAIM Trading Credits (RTCs) and their average annual prices, job impacts, compliance issues, and other measures of performance for the twentieth year of this program. In addition, recent trends in trading future year RTCs are analyzed and presented in this report. Further, a list of facilities that did not reconcile their emissions for the 2013 Compliance Year is included with the report. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, February 20, 2015)

• 30. Approve and Adopt Technology Advancement Office Clean Fuels Program Annual Report and Plan Update and Resolution and Receive and File Revised Membership of Technology Advancement Advisory Group

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  
  Each year by March 31, the Technology Advancement Office must submit to the California Legislative Analyst an approved Annual Report for the past year and a Plan Update for the current calendar year. Staff has reviewed the Clean Fuels Program with the Clean Fuels Advisory Group, the Technology Advancement Advisory Group and other technical experts. Additionally, the 2015 Clean Fuels Program Draft Plan Update was presented to the Board for review and comment at its December 5, 2014 meeting. This action is to approve and adopt the final Technology Advancement Clean Fuels Program Annual Report for 2014 and 2015 Plan Update as well as the resolution finding that proposed projects do not duplicate any past or present programs and to receive and file the revised membership of the Technology Advancement Advisory Group. (Reviewed: Technology Committee, February 20, 2015; Recommended for Approval)