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• 1. Approve Minutes of September 4, 2015 Board Meeting

  Saundra McDaniel

  (909) 396-2500
  

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

  Barry Wallerstein

  (909) 396-3131
  

       

  November 6, 2015:
  
  

  A.  Amend Regulation XX - Regional Clean Air Incentives Market (RECLAIM)

  Philip Fine (909) 396-2239
  Proposed amendments to Regulation XX (RECLAIM) will achieve additional NOx reductions pursuant to the 2012 AQMP Control Measure #2012CMB-01. The proposed amendments also address requirements for demonstrating Best Available Retrofit Control Technology equivalency in accordance with California Health and Safety Code §40440.  A portion of the RECLAIM Trading Credit (RTC) reductions for power producing facilities may be placed into an adjustment account where the RTCs could be used for compliance purposes, such as meeting new source review holding requirements and emergency power generation needs. In addition to rule clarifications, other changes would include a delay in Relative Accuracy Test Audit due dates. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, March 21, 2014 and July 24, 2015 and Special Stationary Source Committee, September 23, 2015)
  
  

  B.  Amend Rule 1156 - Further Emission Reductions from Cement Manufacturing Facilities

  Philip Fine (909) 396-2239
  The proposed amendment seeks to minimize hexavalent chromium (Cr+6) emissions and risk from cement manufacturing operations and the property after facility closure while streamlining Cr+6 ambient monitoring. The proposed amendments will establish the conditions under which monitoring can be reduced or eliminated.  In addition, the proposed amendments include a proposed modification to the fence-line ambient Cr+6 threshold to reflect changes made by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment to risk assessment guidelines, as well as proposing minor revisions. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, April 17, May 15 and September 18, 2015)
  
  

  December 4, 2015:
  
  

  C.  Amend Rule 1110.2 - Emissions from Gaseous- and Liquid-Fueled Engines

  Philip Fine (909) 396-2239
  SCAQMD staff has met with several biogas engine operators that have committed to installing control equipment for biogas engines.  However, some installations will take longer than expected and will reach full compliance after the current deadline of January 1, 2016.  Additionally, U.S. EPA has raised concerns regarding the approvability of Rule 1110.2 into the State Implementation Plan because the current breakdown provisions in the rule allow unlimited emissions during breakdowns that are not subject to any enforcement action if they are reported.  The proposed amendments would extend the compliance date for all biogas engines, provide a compliance option for additional time with the payment of a compliance flexibility fee, and address U.S. EPA's concerns on equipment breakdowns and potential excess emissions without enforcement by proposing a tiered approach where different levels of exceedances are defined and the number of incidences would be limited per calendar quarter. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, September 18, 2015)Set Public Hearing November 6, 2015 to Amend 

•   Budget/Fiscal Impact

   

  3. Execute Contracts to Implement Two Major Recommendations by Abt Associates to Enhance Socioeconomic Assessments

  Philip Fine

  (909) 396-2239
  To assist in implementation of two major recommendations by Abt Associates, Inc. to enhance SCAQMD socioeconomic assessments, two RFPs were released on June 5, 2015. The purpose of the first RFP was to review sectoral economic impact analyses for small scale/small business impacts, and a total of four bids were received. The second RFP solicited proposals to review environmental justice methodologies and application tools, and a total of three bids were received.  Two separate review panels were formed, each consisting of SCAQMD staff and two external topic experts. Using the prescribed evaluation criteria to consider cost and technical qualifications, Industrial Economics, Inc.(IEc) received the highest overall score for its submitted proposals in response to both RFPs. This action is to award a contract for sectoral economic impact analysis to IEc in the amount of $49,994. This action is also to award a contract for environmental justice methodologies review to IEc in the amount of $74,116. The combined total of both contracts will not exceed $124,110.  Funding is available in the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, September 11, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 4. Execute Contract for Enhancement of Web-Based Annual Emissions Reporting Tool

  Jill Whynot

  (909) 396-3104
  At its July 10, 2015 meeting, the Board approved the release of an RFP for Enhancement of Web-Based Annual Emission Reporting Tool that includes enhancements to the existing tool features based on user feedback. One proposal was received in response to the solicitation and that firm is highly qualified. This action is to award the contract to Ecotek Consulting Inc. for Enhancement of Web-Based Annual Emission Reporting Tool at a total cost not to exceed $150,000, which is included in the Planning, Rule Development, and Area Sources FY 2015-16 Budget. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, September 11, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 5. Execute Contract to Cosponsor Hydrogen Station Testing Equipment Performance Project

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  The California Department of Food and Agriculture, Division of Measurement Standards (DMS) is requesting cofunding for the Hydrogen Station Equipment Performance (HyStEP) project to develop and operate equipment used to evaluate station performance pursuant to SAE Standard J2601. This action is to execute a contract with DMS to cosponsor the HyStEP project in an amount not to exceed $100,000 from the Clean Fuels Fund (31). (Reviewed: Technology Committee, September 18, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 6. Execute Contract for Renewable Natural Gas Production and Vehicle Demonstration Project

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  In order to fuel their fleet of natural gas solid waste collection vehicles, CR&R Environmental Services (CR&R) is producing biomethane, a renewable natural gas (RNG), at its material recovery facility in Perris, CA. CR&R proposes to expand their current RNG production with the addition of a second anaerobic digester. This expansion would displace 890,000 gallons of fossil-based fuel annually used in their vehicles and additional RNG produced would be injected into the Southern California Gas Company pipeline.  CR&R is also interested in demonstrating the use of RNG with the next generation natural gas engine that achieves 90 percent lower NOx emissions than the existing 2010 heavy-duty engine exhaust emissions standard. This action is to execute a contract with CR&R in an amount not to exceed $900,000 from the Clean Fuels Fund (31) to cost-share construction of a second anaerobic digester and demonstrate the use of RNG with the next generation natural gas engine. (Reviewed: Technology Committee, September 18, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 7. Recognize Funds and Amend Contracts to Extend Implementation of Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  On December 5, 2014, the Board recognized funds and authorized contracts to implement the Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program (EFMP) and EFMP Plus-Up, which provides increasing incentives to eligible low- and middle-income owners of older vehicles to scrap their existing vehicle and receive a voucher to help acquire a newer vehicle or cover the cost of alternative mobility options. The EFMP is well received by the public and already oversubscribed. Staff has requested $21,400,000 from CARB to extend implementation of the EFMP. These actions are to: 1) recognize up to $21,400,000 in grants as approved by CARB to extend implementation of the EFMP and authorize the Executive Officer to accept grant terms and conditions; 2) amend four contracts in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 from the HEROS II Special Revenue Fund (56); 3) authorize the Executive Officer to allocate up to an additional $300,000 from the HEROS II Special Revenue Fund (56) to increase any of the four contracts on an as-needed basis; and 4) authorize the Executive Officer to approve vouchers to qualified program participants up to $30,592,000. (Reviewed: Technology Committee, September 18, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 8. Execute Contracts for FY 2014-15 “Year 17” Carl Moyer Program and SOON Provision

  Fred Minassian

  (909) 396-2641
  On June 3, 2015, proposals were received in response to the Program Announcements issued for the “Year 17” Carl Moyer Program and the SOON Provision. These actions are to execute contracts for the “Year 17” Carl Moyer Program and the SOON Provision in an amount not to exceed $27,092,992, comprised of $24,419,832 from the SB 1107 Fund (32), $2,521,963 from the AB 923 Fund (80) and $151,197 in accrued interest from the Carl Moyer Program Fund (32). This action is to also execute contracts for projects from a backup list upon availability of funds from returned or partially completed projects.  (Reviewed: Technology Committee, September 18, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 9. Approve Awards for School Bus Replacements and Retrofits

  Fred Minassian

  (909) 396-2641
  At its March 6, 2015 meeting, the Board issued a Program Announcement to solicit applications for replacement and retrofit of school buses. These actions are to approve awards to replace pre-1994 diesel school buses with new alternative fuel buses and to retrofit 1994 and newer buses with particulate traps in an amount not to exceed $25,136,000 from the Carl Moyer Program AB 923 Fund (80). (Reviewed: Technology Committee, September 18, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 10. Recognize Revenue and Appropriate Funds to Support Air Quality Sensor Performance Evaluation Center Program

  Laki Tisopulos

  (909) 396-3123
  SCAQMD applied for U.S. EPA “Community-Scale Air Toxics Ambient Monitoring” funds for FY 2015-16 through FY 2017-18 and was awarded $569,682 to study air toxic emissions from refineries and the spatial and temporal distribution of such emissions over impacted local communities, utilizing next generation monitoring technologies. This action is to recognize $569,682 in revenue into the General Fund and appropriate $508,729 to the Science & Technology Advancement Budget (exclusive of the $60,953 in Salaries and Benefits), to support the Air Quality Sensor Performance Evaluation Center Program.  (Reviewed: Technology Committee, September 18, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 11. Execute Contract for Security Guard Services at Diamond Bar Headquarters

  Bill Johnson

  (909) 396-3018
  The current contract for Diamond Bar headquarters security guard services expires on November 30, 2015. On June 5, 2015, the Board approved release of an RFP to solicit proposals from firms interested in providing these services. This action is to execute a three-year contract with Contact Security, Inc., for a total amount not to exceed $1,466,418. Funding has been included in the FY 2015-16 Budget and will be requested in successive fiscal years. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, September 11, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 12. Amend Contracts to Provide Short- and Long-Term Systems Development, Maintenance and Support Services

  Chris Marlia

  (909) 396-3148
  SCAQMD currently has contracts with several companies for short- and long-term systems development, maintenance and support services. These contracts are periodically amended to add budgeted funds as additional needs are defined. This action is to amend the contracts approved by the Board to add additional funding of $345,000 for needed development and maintenance work. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, September 11, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 13. Execute Contract for Community Outreach with Los Angeles Sentinel, Inc.

  Lisha Smith

  (909) 396-3242
  This action is to partner with Los Angeles Sentinel, Inc. to increase the SCAQMD’s visibility and broaden public awareness of agency programs in key Los Angeles urban communities through publication of a 4-page broadsheet full-color newspaper wrap for a cost not to exceed $50,000. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, September 11, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 14. Execute Contract for Consultant Services for SCAQMD Environmental Justice Outreach and Initiatives

  Lisha Smith

  (909) 396-3242
  At the July 10, 2015 meeting, the Board approved release of an RFP to solicit proposals to provide assistance with community and stakeholder outreach efforts related to SCAQMD’s Environmental Justice Program, including but not limited to, the Environmental Justice Community Partnership Initiative. This action is to execute a contract with Lee Andrews Group in an amount not to exceed $160,000. The contract will be for one year, beginning in November 2015, and may be extended for up to two one-year terms, upon satisfactory performance, at the Board's discretion. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, September 11, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 15. Approve Contract Awards and Allocation Approved by MSRC

  
  Pettis
  As part of their FYs 2014-16 AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Work Program, the MSRC approved eleven new contracts under the Local Government Program and one new contract under the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Program. The MSRC also approved a funding allocation towards the Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program, with the funds to support vehicle replacement, transit and car-sharing vouchers. At this time the MSRC seeks Board approval of the contract awards and allocation. (Reviewed: Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee, September 17, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• Action Item/No Fiscal Impact

  16. Amend SCAQMD Conflict of Interest Code and Incorporate Code, as Amended, into SCAQMD Administrative Code

  Kurt Wiese

  (909) 396-3460
  This action is to amend the SCAQMD Conflict of Interest Code (Code), pursuant to Government Code section 87306(a). Under the Code, individuals holding designated positions are required to disclose certain financial interests. The proposed amendments will add and delete designated positions subject to the Code’s requirements. The proposed amendments will also revise the Disclosure Categories, assign the Disclosure Categories to the designated positions, and make minor clarifications to the Code. This action is also to incorporate the Code, as amended, into the SCAQMD Administrative Code. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, September 11, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• Items 17 through 23 - Information Only/Receive and File

  17. Legislative and Public Affairs Report

  Lisha Smith

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

• 18. Hearing Board Report

  Ed Camarena

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

• 19. Civil Filings and Civil Penalties Report

  Kurt Wiese

  (909) 396-3460
  This reports the monthly penalties from July 1 through August 31, 2015, and legal actions filed by the General Counsel's Office from July 1 through August 31, 2015. An Index of District Rules is attached with the penalty reports. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, September 18, 2015)

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

  Jill Whynot

  (909) 396-3104
  This report provides, for the Board's consideration, a listing of CEQA documents received by the SCAQMD between August 1, 2015 and August 31, 2015, and those projects for which the SCAQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA. (Reviewed: Mobile Source Committee, September 18, 2015)

• 21. Rule and Control Measure Forecast

  Philip Fine

  (909) 396-2239
   This report highlights SCAQMD rulemaking activities and public workshops potentially scheduled for the year 2015 and portions of 2016. (No Committee Review)

• 22. Report of RFPs Scheduled for Release in October

  Michael O'Kelly

  (909) 396-2828
  This report summarizes the RFPs for budgeted services over $75,000 scheduled to be released for advertisement for the month of October. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, September 11, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 23. Status Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During First Six Months of FY 2015-16

  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 first six months of FY 2015-16. (No Committee Review)

• 24. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar

  
  

• BOARD CALENDAR

  25. Administrative Committee

  Barry Wallerstein

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

• 26. Mobile Source Committee

  Philip Fine

  (909) 396-2239
  (Receive & File)
  Chair: Parker

• 27. Stationary Source Committee

  Mohsen Nazemi

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

• 28. Special Stationary Source Committee

  Mohsen Nazemi

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

• 29. Technology Committee

  Matt Miyasato

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

• 30. Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee

  Henry Hogo

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

• 31. California Air Resources Board Monthly Report

  Saundra McDaniel

  (909) 396-2500
  

  (Receive & File)
  Board Rep: Mitchell

• Staff Presentation/Board Discussion

  32. 2016 Air Quality Management Plan White Papers

  Philip Fine

  (909) 396-2239
  Eight of ten 2016 AQMP white papers were released for final public review at the September 2015 Board meeting. An opportunity for public comments is being provided today.  In addition, the draft final Energy Outlook White Paper is being released today for a final public review, and the Board will receive public comments at the November 6, 2015 Board Meeting.  Each topic was presented to the appropriate Board Committee for review.

• PUBLIC HEARINGS

  33. Adopt Proposed Rule 1420.2 – Emission Standards for Lead from Metal Melting Facilities

  Philip Fine

  (909) 396-2239
   (Continued from September 4, 2015 Board Meeting)
  On October 15, 2008, the U.S. EPA lowered the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for lead from 1.5 µg/m3 to 0.15 µg/m3 averaged over a rolling 3-month period to protect public health and the environment.  The SCAQMD staff is proposing Rule 1420.2 – Emission Standards for Lead from Metal Melting Facilities to further protect public health from exposure to lead and to help ensure and maintain attainment of the lead NAAQS.  The SCAQMD staff is proposing an initial ambient air lead concentration limit of 0.150 µg/m3 averaged over any consecutive 30 days which will be lowered to a final limit of 0.100 µg/m3 by 2018.  The proposed rule also establishes requirements for enclosures, point source lead emission limits, source testing, ambient air monitoring, housekeeping and maintenance activities, and submittal and implementation of a Compliance Plan if the facility exceeds ambient air lead concentration limits set forth in the rule.  This action is to adopt the resolution: 1) Certifying the Final Environmental Assessment for Proposed Rule 1420.2 – Emission Standards for Lead from Metal Melting Facilities; and 2) Adopting Rule 1420.2 – Emission Standards for Lead from Metal Melting Facilities. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, May 15, June 19 and September 18, 2015)  

• 34. Amend Rule 1106 – Marine Coating Operations, as set forth in Proposed Amended Rule 1106 - Marine and Pleasure Craft Coating Operations, and Rescind Rule 1106.1 – Pleasure Craft Coating Operations

  Philip Fine

  (909) 396-2239
  The proposed amendment is two-fold, first, Rule 1106.1 is proposed to be rescinded and second, Rule 1106 will subsume the requirements of Rule 1106.1 - Pleasure Craft Coating Operations, revise VOC content limits for pretreatment wash primers, antenna, repair and maintenance thermoplastic, inorganic zinc, and specialty marking coatings in order to align limits with U.S. EPA Control Techniques Guidelines and other California air districts, and add new categories for marine aluminum antifoulant, mist, nonskid and organic zinc coatings and marine deck primer sealant. The proposed amendment also adds provisions for pollution prevention measures, enhanced enforceability, and to promote clarity and consistency. This action is to adopt the resolution: 1) Certifying the Final Supplemental Environmental Assessment for Proposed Amended Rule 1106 - Marine and Pleasure Craft Coating Operations and rescinding of Rule 1106.1 – Pleasure Craft Coating Operations; 2) Amending Rule 1106 - Marine and Pleasure Craft Coating Operations; and 3) Rescinding Rule 1106.1 - Pleasure Craft Coating Operations. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, July 24, 2015)

• OTHER BUSINESS

  35. Recognize Revenue to Develop and Demonstrate Catenary Zero-Emission Goods Movement System

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  The Board previously awarded a $13.5 million contract to Siemens Industry Inc. to develop and demonstrate the overhead catenary system technology. The Board recognized $11 million in anticipated revenue from funding partners and transferred $13.5 million from the Clean Fuels Fund (31) into the Advanced Technology Goods Movement Fund (61) to cover the entire project including SCAQMD’s $2.5 million cost-share. To date, $5 million has been received from funding partners. This action is to recognize $2 million in cofunding revenue from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. (No Committee Review)