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• 1. Approve Minutes of April 3, 2015 Board Meeting

  Saundra McDaniel

  (909) 396-2500
  

• 2. Set Public Hearings June 5, 2015[1] to Consider Amendments and/or Adoption to SCAQMD Rules and Regulations

  
  

  A. Amend Rule 1148.1 – Oil and Gas Production Wells

  Phillip Fine 909-396-2239
  The proposed amendment seeks to provide enforceable mechanisms to reduce odor nuisance potential from emissions associated with oil and gas production facility operations and also updates rule language to promote clarity, consistency and enforceability. The proposed amendment: requires use of odor mitigation best practices; requires facilities located within 1,500 feet of a sensitive receptor to conduct and submit a specific cause analysis for any confirmed odor event; and requires facilities with continuing odor issues to develop and implement an approved Odor Mitigation Plan. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, February 20 and April 17, 2015)
  
  

  B. Amend Rule 1148.2 - Notification and Reporting Requirements for Oil and Gas Wells and Chemical Suppliers

  Elaine Chang 909-396-3186
  Rule 1148.2 was adopted April 5, 2013 to establish requirements for owners or operators of oil and gas wells to notify the Executive Officer when conducting well drilling, well reworking, hydraulic fracturing, and other well production stimulation activities.  The rule also includes reporting requirements for operators and chemical suppliers to report trade secret and non-trade secret chemicals used. The California Department of Conservation, through its Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) has approved Well Stimulation Treatment Regulations in response to the passage of   SB 4 on December 30, 2014. Chemical reporting requirements for chemicals claimed as trade secret are different between the new DOGGR regulation and Rule 1148.2.  Proposed Amended Rule 1148.2 includes revisions to the chemical reporting requirements to be consistent with DOGGR’s regulation. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, April 17, 2015)

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  [1] Note:  At the April 3, 2015 Board Meeting, the Board set a public hearing for June 5, 2015 to Adopt Proposed Amended Rules 212, 1401, 1401.1 and 1402.

• Budget/Fiscal Impact

  3. Develop and Demonstrate Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Medium-Duty Trucks

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  
  The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) was awarded $2,982,071 by DOE and $1,100,000 by CEC to develop and demonstrate fuel cell hybrid electric medium-duty trucks. CTE and their partner UPS propose to demonstrate up to six trucks in Los Angeles and Orange counties. This action is to execute a contract with CTE to develop and demonstrate fuel cell hybrid electric medium-duty trucks in an amount not to exceed $980,000 from the Clean Fuels Fund (31). (Reviewed: Technology Committee, April 17, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 4. Execute Contract to Construct, Operate and Maintain Fast-Fill Public Access CNG Fueling Station at SCAQMD Headquarters and Authorize Property Usage Agreement

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  
  On December 6, 2014, the Board issued an RFP to solicit bids for an independent contractor to upgrade, operate and maintain a fast-fill public access CNG fueling station at SCAQMD Headquarters. Two bids were received that would meet current and future CNG fueling needs for the SCAQMD’s natural gas fleet and the public. Staff recommends an award to the lowest cost qualified bidder. This action is to execute a contract as well as a property usage agreement with FirstCNG, LLC for a five-year term, with a renewal option for an additional five years. This action is to also augment the existing contract at a cost not to exceed $75,000 with Trillium CNG to continue operating and maintaining the existing station. Additionally, existing CNG fueling station equipment will be surplussed and any residual value received into the Fast-Fill CNG Fueling Station Enterprise Fund (71). (Reviewed: Technology Committee, April 17, 2015; Recommended for approval with direction to staff to have further discussion with the Executive Officer and Chair about relocating the station.)

• 5. Issue RFP for CEQA Documentation Support to Prepare Program Environmental Impact Report for 2016 AQMP and Other CEQA-related Activities

  Philip Fine

  (909) 396-2239
  The SCAQMD requires additional resources to assist with CEQA–related activities for preparation of the 2016 AQMP Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR). This action is to issue an RFP to select one or more qualified contractors experienced in CEQA analysis and EIR preparation to assist staff with these activities. Funds for this proposal in an amount not to exceed $125,000 are included in the Proposed FY 2015-16 Budget. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, April 10, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 6. Recognize Revenue and Appropriate Funds for PM2.5 Monitoring Program and Issue Purchase Orders for Air Monitoring Equipment and CNG Vehicle

  Laki Tisopulos

  (909) 396-3123
  U.S. EPA has allocated Section 103 funds in the amount of $762,160 for the PM2.5 Program. This action is to recognize revenue and appropriate funds for the PM2.5 Monitoring Program and issue purchase orders for air monitoring equipment and one CNG vehicle. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, April 10, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 7. Execute Lease Contract for Mailing Equipment

  Bill Johnson

  (909) 396-3018
  On January 9, 2015, the Board approved the release of an RFQ to solicit lease proposals to replace the mailroom’s United States Postal Service-compliant mailing system and to lease additional equipment for folding, inserting, and addressing mail. This action is to execute a five-year lease agreement with Neopost Southwest District for the proposed mailing equipment. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, April 10, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 8. Establish New Classification of Career Development Intern

  Bill Johnson

  (909) 396-3018
  At its March 13, 2015 meeting, the Administrative Committee approved a proposal to establish a new program at SCAQMD to expose young adults (particularly those emancipated from the foster care system) to career opportunities, and assist them in gaining skills and knowledge necessary to compete for full-time employment. This action is to add the new classification of Career Development Intern; adopt the class specification; and adopt the resolution amending the Salary Resolution. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, April 10, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 9. Issue RFP for Evaluation and Improvement of SCAQMD’s Website

  Chris Marlia

  (909) 396-3148
  On April 6, 2012, the Board approved a contract for the redesign of SCAQMD’s website and the implementation of Web Content Management software. The redesigned and reorganized website, deployed on May 28, 2014, provides access to all of SCAQMD’s web-based content and incorporates a responsive design for mobile device viewing. This action is to issue an RFP to solicit bids from qualified firms to evaluate the current website, make recommendations for improvement and, upon approval, implement those improvements. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, April 10, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 10. Appointment of Members to SCAQMD Hearing Board

  Saundra McDaniel

  (909) 396-2500
  The terms of office for the Hearing Board Attorney Member and Engineer Member, and their Alternates, expire June 30, 2015.  An Advisory Committee was appointed as required by law. The Advisory Committee interviewed attorney member and engineer member candidates at its meeting on March 27, 2015, and made its recommendations to the Administrative Committee.  The Administrative Committee interviewed candidates at its meeting on April 3, 2015, and made a final recommendation. This action is to appoint members to fill the new terms. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, April 3, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 11. Issue Solicitations Approved by MSRC

  
  Pettis
  As part of their FYs 2014-16 AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Work Program, the MSRC approved the release of Program Announcements for the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure, Local Government Match, and Major Event Center Transportation Programs, as well as a Request for Proposals for MSRC Programmatic Outreach Services for January 2016 through December 2017. At this time the MSRC seeks Board approval to release the solicitations. (Reviewed: Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee, April 16, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• Items 12 through 18 - Information Only/Receive and File

  12. Legislative and Public Affairs Report

  Lisha Smith

  (909) 396-3242
  This report highlights the March 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)

• 13. Hearing Board Report

  Ed Camarena

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

• 14. Civil Filings and Civil Penalties Report

  Kurt Wiese

  (909) 396-3460
  This reports the monthly penalties from March 1 through March 31, 2015, and legal actions filed by the General Counsel's Office from March 1 through March 31, 2015. An Index of District Rules is attached with the penalty report. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, April 17, 2015)

• 15. 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 March 1, 2015 and March 31, 2015, and those projects for which the SCAQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA. (Reviewed: Mobile Source Committee, April 17, 2015)

• 16. 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)

• 17. Report of RFQs Scheduled for Release in May

  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 May. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, April 10, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 18. 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)

• 19. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar
  
  BOARD CALENDAR

  20. Administrative Committee

  Barry Wallerstein

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

• 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
  H.R. 1308 (Lowenthal) Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal and Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act	Support
  SB 513 (Beall) Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program	Support
  SB 350 (De León and Leno) Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act of 2015	Actively Monitor
  AB 335 (Patterson) Air Quality: Minor Violations	Oppose*

   

  *At their April 3, 2015 meeting, the Board was unable to act on the Legislative Committee’s recommendation to oppose AB 335 due to a lack of at least 7 votes in support or in opposition to the recommendation.  By operation of the Board’s procedures, this bill was continued and re-agendized for the May Board meeting.   

• 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. Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee

  Henry Hogo

  (909) 396-3184
  Board Liaison: Antonovich
  (Receive & File)

• 26. California Air Resources Board Monthly Report

  Saundra McDaniel

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

• Staff Presentation/Board Discussion

  27. Annual Meeting of Brain & Lung Tumor and Air Pollution Foundation

  Kurt Wiese

  (909) 396-3460
  (Continued from April 3, 2015 Meeting)
  This item is to conduct the annual meeting of the Brain & Lung Tumor and Air Pollution Foundation. The Foundation staff will present an annual report detailing the research supported by the Foundation over the past year, the Foundation's plans for the future, and a financial report. (No Committee Review)

• 28. Final MATES IV Report

  Philip Fine

  (909) 396-2239
  The Multiple Air Toxics Exposure Study IV (MATES IV) is a monitoring and evaluation study conducted in the South Coast Air Basin (Basin). The study is a follow-up to previous air toxics studies in the Basin and is part of the South Coast Air Quality Management District Board Environmental Justice Initiative. The MATES IV Study consists of several elements. These include a monitoring program, an updated emissions inventory of toxic air contaminants, and a modeling effort to characterize risk across the Basin.  The study focuses on the carcinogenic risk from exposure to air toxics. Compared to previous studies of air toxics in the Basin, this study found decreasing air toxics exposure, with the estimated Basin-wide population-weighted risk down by over 50% from the analysis done for the MATES III time period. (Initial Board Review of Draft Report, October 3, 2014; Final Report, No Committee Review)

• 29. Draft 2016 AQMP White Papers on Particulate Matter Controls and Volatile Organic Compound Controls

  Philip Fine

  (909) 396-2239
  Draft white papers have been prepared on particulate matter (PM) controls and volatile organic compound (VOC) controls, including the influence of VOCs on ozone and PM2.5 formation and recommended approaches to develop their attainment strategies. (Reviewed: Mobile Source Committee, April 17, 2015)

• PUBLIC HEARINGS

  30. Adopt Executive Officer's FY 2015-16 SCAQMD Budget and Work Program and Authorize Mid-Year Budget Adjustments, Transfers, Purchase of Vehicles, and Hearing Board Compensation

  Michael O'Kelly

  (909) 396-2828
  The Executive Officer's Budget and Work Program for FY 2015-16 represents the input over the past several months from Board members, staff, and the public. This action requests the required appropriations and reserves necessary to adopt the proposed budget, including the approval of the SCAQMD FY 2015-16 Goals and Priority Objectives. The proposed budget incorporates the CPI adjustment pursuant to Rule 320 as well as the second year phase-in of the additional 3% increase to Annual Operating Permit Renewal and Permit Processing Fees to better align program costs with revenues. This action also includes requests for mid-year budget adjustments, a transfer to the Infrastructure Improvement Fund, the purchase of vehicles, and a change to Hearing Board compensation. (Reviewed: Budget Study Session, April 10, 2015)

• 31. Amend Rule 2202 Employee Commute Reduction Program Guidelines

  Elaine Chang

  (909) 396-3186
  Amendments are proposed to the Rule 2202 Employee Commute Reduction Program Guidelines to streamline the annual reporting process and to incentivize better program performance. The proposal also provides administrative clarifications to address issues raised by stakeholders. This action is to adopt the resolution: 1) Certifying the Final Environmental Assessment for Proposed Amended Rule 2202 Employee Commute Reduction Program Guidelines; and 2) Amending Rule 2202 Employee Commute Reduction Program Guidelines. (Reviewed: Mobile Source Committee, March 20, 2015)

• 32. Adopt Rule 2202 Emission Reduction Quantification Protocol for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Projects

  Henry Hogo

  (909) 396-3184
  The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and Southern California Edison submitted an application under Rule 2202(f)(6) to generate emissions credits from the use of electric vehicle charging stations located at non-residential locations. The emissions credits would be used for compliance purposes under Rule 2202. At this time, there is no protocol that can be readily used to approve the application request. Under Rule 2202(f)(6), an emissions reduction quantification protocol must be developed and approved by the SCAQMD prior to approval of the application. Staff developed a quantification protocol that underwent a public process including an environmental review for the SCAQMD Board’s consideration. This action is to adopt the resolution: 1) Certifying the Final Environmental Assessment; and 2) Adopting Rule 2202 Emission Reduction Quantification Protocol for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Projects. (Reviewed: Mobile Source Committee, October 17, 2014 and March 20, 2015)

  
  CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES

  (No Written Material)
  Under the approval authority of the Executive Officer, the District will enter into a contract (Contract No. C15613) with Southern California Association of Governments and with the City of Burbank (Contract No. 15599).  The contractors are potential sources of income for Governing Board Member Joseph Lyou, which qualify for the remote interest exception of Section 1090 of the California Government Code.  Dr. Lyou abstained from any participation in the making of the contracts.