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Biodiesel
Forum and Technology Roundtable
November 7,
2006, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
South Coast AQMD Headquarters Auditorium
21865 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
The South Coast Air Quality Management District is
pleased to host the Biodiesel Forum and Technology Roundtable at the
AQMD headquarters on November 7, 2006. The purpose of the Forum is to
examine the possible role of biodiesel in the context of the Draft Air
Quality Management Plan currently under consideration.
There are numerous issues related to the use and
possible expanded commercialization of biodiesel. There is growing
recognition of the fuel diversification benefits offered by biodiesel as a
means of addressing important energy security and global climate change
imperatives. Biodiesel can also significantly reduce the impacts on air
toxics and particulate emissions. AQMD is also concerned about the
potential for NOx emission increases with varying levels of biodiesel
blends. Concerns about fuel quality specifications and biodiesel’s impact
on engine warranties have also been raised by certain stakeholders.
This Forum will provide the perspectives of key
stakeholders involved in the regulation, production, distribution and use of
biodiesel. Specifically, the Forum will explore the following issues
related to biodiesel:
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Supply perspective of the California Energy Commission in the
context of the Governor’s recently announced Bioenergy Action Plan and AB
32 related to greenhouse gas emissions;
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California Air Resources Board perspective on appropriate
biodiesel specifications;
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Engine Manufacturer perspective on engine operation and
warranty and issues;
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Latest emissions research data and planned studies by the
National Renewable Energy Lab and the Coordinating Research Council;
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Production, fuel logistics and handling issues from the
perspective of major refiners as well as the biodiesel industry;
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User experience and lessons learned from the Cities of
Glendale and Santa Monica and the National Park Service, Channel Islands
NP.
Following formal presentations on these topics by
national technical experts on biodiesel, a roundtable discussion in the
afternoon will provide an opportunity for candid exchange of views and
suggestions. This roundtable discussion will be moderated by Mike Jackson
of Tiax Corp. During this roundtable discussion, presenters will have the
opportunity to ask each other questions to provide further insight on the
key issues and barriers which face biodiesel. Members of the public will
also be provided the opportunity to ask questions of the Forum
participants.
The AQMD encourages anyone interested in this topic to
attend. This forum will also be
webcast. Click here
to see the agenda.
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