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Governing Board Meeting Agenda: August 1, 2025

REVISED AGENDA

             A meeting of the South Coast Air Quality Management District Board will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025 through a hybrid format of in-person attendance in the Dr. William A. Burke Auditorium at the South Coast AQMD Headquarters, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California, and/or virtual attendance via videoconferencing and by telephone. Please follow the instructions below to join the meeting remotely.

            Please refer to South Coast AQMD’s website for information regarding the format of the meeting, updates, and details on how to participate at:

http://www.aqmd.gov/home/news-events/meeting-agendas-minutes

ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION

(Instructions provided at bottom of the agenda)

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PUBLIC COMMENT WILL STILL BE TAKEN
Audience will be allowed to provide public comment in person and through Zoom connection or telephone. Comments are limited to three minutes per person for all items on the Consent and Board Calendars and may be further limited by the Chair to ensure all can be heard


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Questions About an Agenda Item

  • The name and telephone number of the appropriate staff person to call for additional information or to resolve concerns is listed for each agenda item.
  • In preparation for the meeting, you are encouraged to obtain whatever clarifying information may be needed to allow the Board to move expeditiously in its deliberations.

Meeting Procedures

  • The public meeting of the South Coast AQMD Governing Board begins at 9:00 a.m. The Governing Board generally will consider items in the order listed on the agenda. However, any item may be considered in any order.
  • After taking action on any agenda item not requiring a public hearing, the Board may reconsider or amend the item at any time during the meeting.

All documents (i) constituting non-exempt public records, (ii) relating to an item on the agenda, and (iii) having been distributed to at least a majority of the Governing Board after the agenda is posted, are available prior to the meeting for public review at South Coast AQMD’s Clerk of the Boards Office, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 or web page at www.aqmd.gov

Americans with Disabilities Act and Language Accessibility

Disability and language-related accommodations can be requested to allow participation in the Governing Board meeting. The agenda will be made available, upon request, in appropriate alternative formats to assist persons with a disability (Gov. Code Section 54954.2(a)). In addition, other documents may be requested in alternative formats and languages. Any disability or language-related accommodation must be requested as soon as practicable. Requests will be accommodated unless providing the accommodation would result in a fundamental alteration or undue burden to the South Coast AQMD. Please contact the Clerk of the Boards Office at (909) 396-2500 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, or send the request to cob@aqmd.gov

A webcast of the meeting is available for viewing at:
http://www.aqmd.gov/home/news-events/webcast

Call To Order

  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Roll Call
  • Opening Comments:
                                        Vanessa Delgado, Chair
                                        Other Board Members
                                        Wayne Nastri, Executive Officer
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD – (Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3) The public may comment on any subject within the South Coast AQMD’s authority that does not appear on the agenda, during the Public Comment Period. Each speaker addressing non-agenda items may be limited to a total of (3) minutes.

CONSENT AND BOARD CALENDAR (Items 1 through 22)

Note:  Consent and Board Calendar items held for discussion will be moved to Item No. 23


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  • Items 1 and 2Action Items/No Fiscal Impact

     

    1. Approve Minutes of June 6, 2025

    Faye Thomas

    (909) 396-3268

  • 2. Set Public Hearing September 5, 2025 to Consider Adoption of and/or Amendments to South Coast AQMD Rules and Regulations:

    Wayne Nastri

    (909) 396-3131


    Michael Krause
    (909) 396-2706

    A. Determine That Proposed Amended Rule 223 – Requirements for Confined Animal Facilities, Is Exempt from CEQA; Amend Rule 223; and Submit Rule 223 Into State Implementation Plan

    Proposed Amended Rule 223 (PAR 223) will implement control measure BCM-08 – Emission Reductions from Livestock Waste at Confined Animal Facilities, from the South Coast Air Basin 2024 Attainment Plan for the 2012 Annual PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard, and comply with the federal Clean Air Act requirements for Most Stringent Measures. The proposed amended rule will lower the applicability thresholds for large confined animal facilities that are required to obtain permits and implement emission reduction mitigation measures. This action is to adopt the Resolution: 1) Determining that PAR 223 – Requirements for Confined Animal Facilities, is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; 2) Amending Rule 223; and 3) Directing staff to submit PAR 223 – Requirements for Confined Animal Facilities for inclusion into the State Implementation Plan. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, June 20, 2025)

     

    Michael Krause
    (909) 396-2706

    B. Determine That Proposed Amended Rule 445 – Wood-Burning Devices, Is Exempt from CEQA; Amend Rule 445; and Submit Rule 445 Into State Implementation Plan

    Proposed Amended Rule 445 (PAR 445) will address federal Clean Air Act requirements for Most Stringent Measure and implement BCM-18: Further Emission Reductions from Wood-Burning Fireplaces and Wood Stoves of the South Coast Air Basin Attainment Plan for the 2012 Annual PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard. The PM2.5 curtailment threshold for calling a no-burn day will be lowered and the exemption of low-income households from a no-burn day will be removed. A new provision is added to address rebuilds due to wildfires. This action is to adopt the Resolution: 1) Determining that PAR 445 – Wood-Burning Devices, is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; 2) Amending Rule 445 – Wood-Burning Devices; and 3) Directing staff to submit PAR 445 – Wood-Burning Devices for inclusion into the State Implementation Plan. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, June 20, 2025)

     

    Michael Krause
    (909) 396-2706

    C. Determine That Proposed Amended Rules 1133, 1133.1, 1133.2, and 1133.3, Are Exempt from CEQA; Amend Rules 1133, 1133.1, 1133.2, and 1133.3; and Submit Rules 1133, 1133.1, 1133.2, and 1133.3 Into State Implementation Plan

    Proposed Amended Rule (PAR) 1133, PAR 1133.1, PAR 1133.2, and PAR 1133.3, will further reduce VOC and ammonia emissions from chipping and grinding operations, co-composting operations, and composting operations by regulating the supply of uncomposted greenwaste for direct land application. Additionally, PAR 1133.2 will introduce composting best management practices for previously uncontrolled existing co-composting operations. This action is to adopt the Resolution: 1) Determining That PAR 1133 – Emission Reductions from Direct Land Application, PAR 1133.1 – Chipping and Grinding Operations, PAR 1133.2 – Emission Reductions from Co-composting Operations, and PAR 1133.3 – Emission Reductions from Composting Operations are exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; 2) Amending Rules 1133, 1133.1, 1133.2, and 1133.3; and 3) Directing staff to submit PARs 1133, 1133.1, 1133.2, and 1133.3 for inclusion into the State Implementation Plan. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, June 20, 2025)

     

    Ian MacMillan
    (909) 396-3244

    D. Determine That Proposed Amended Rule 1138 – Control of Emissions From Restaurant Operations, Is Exempt from CEQA; Amend Rule 1138; Submit Rule 1138 Into State Implementation Plan

    Proposed Amended Rule 1138 (PAR 1138) will address federal Clean Air Act requirements for Most Stringent Measures and partially implement a control measure from the South Coast Air Basin Attainment Plan for the 2012 Annual PM 2.5 Standard. The current exemption threshold will be lowered, and an alternative exemption option will be added, to be consistent with similar but more stringent rules adopted by other air districts in California. This action is to adopt the Resolution: 1) Determining that (PAR) 1138 – Control of Emissions From Restaurant Operations, is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; 2) Amending Rule 1138– Control of Emissions From Restaurant Operations; and 3) Directing staff to submit (PAR) 1138 – Control of Emissions From Restaurant Operations, for inclusion into the State Implementation Plan (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, June 20, 2025)
  • 3. Issue Program Announcements for Battery Electric Class 8 Trucks, Cargo Handling Equipment and Charging Infrastructure for INVEST CLEAN Program

    Aaron Katzenstein

    (909) 396-2219
    In September 2024 the Board recognized an award of $499,997,415 from the U.S. EPA titled Infrastructure, Vehicles, and Equipment Strategy for Climate, Equity, Air Quality, and National Competitiveness (INVEST CLEAN). The program comprises four incentive measures, including the deployment of battery-electric Class 8 trucks and last-mile freight vehicles, cargo handling equipment, switcher locomotives, and charging infrastructure. A total of up to $178,500,000, $28,000,000, and $20,600,000 for the Infrastructure, Class 8 Freight Vehicle Deployment and Cargo Handling Equipment Measures, respectively, will be reimbursed from the U.S. EPA INVEST CLEAN grant and administered from the U.S. EPA CPRG Special Revenue Fund (90). SCAG will implement the Last-Mile Freight Program totaling $50 million in rebates. These actions are to: 1) issue and, if necessary, re-issue Program Announcements for Battery Electric Class 8 Trucks, Cargo Handling Equipment, and Charging Infrastructure under INVEST CLEAN; and 2) authorize the Executive Officer to execute contracts for eligible projects selected through these solicitations from the U.S. EPA CPRG Special Revenue Fund (90). (Reviewed: Technology Committee, June 20, 2025; Recommended for Approval)

  • 4. Issue Program Announcement, Transfer Funds, and Execute Agreements for CHDV ELECTRIC Program and Amend Awards for Carl Moyer Program

    Aaron Katzenstein

    (909) 396-2219
    In January 2025, South Coast AQMD recognized an award of $33,898,522, including administrative costs, from the U.S. EPA 2024 Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles (CHDV) Grant Program. The awarded proposal titled “Empowering Local Environmental Change Through Replacing Internal Combustion with Battery Electric Class 6 or 7 Vehicles” (ELECTRIC) is designed to replace diesel or gasoline-powered Class 6 and 7 freight delivery vehicles with zero-emission vehicles. These actions are to: (1) issue a Program Announcement to solicit projects for ELECTRIC, (2) execute agreements with eligible applicants, (3) appropriate $75,000 from the General Fund Undesignated (Unassigned) Fund Balance into Information Management’s FY 2025-26 Budget, Services and Supplies and/or Capital Outlays Major Objects for modifying the existing online application system to accept ELECTRIC applications, and (4) authorize the Executive Officer to amend awards and execute contract with Two Brothers Fishery LLC for up to $200,000 under the Carl Moyer Program Fund (32) and with EV Mill Tenant LLC under the Community Air Protection AB 134 Fund (77). (Reviewed: Technology Committee, June 20, 2025; Recommended for Approval)

  • 5. Establish Lists of Prequalified Contractors for Legal Services, and for Occupational Health and Medical Services; Authorize Contracts and Funding for Services; and Execute a Contract for Insurance Brokerage Services

    John Olvera

    (909) 396-2309
    On January 10, 2025, the Board approved the release of RFPs to prequalify outside legal counsel for employee labor relations matters, occupational health and medical services providers, and insurance brokerage services. This action is to establish lists of prequalified legal counsel, and occupational health and medical services providers, and to authorize contracts and funding for these services. This action is also to execute a three-year contract with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. for insurance brokerage services, in an amount not to exceed $149,960 for the contract term. Funding is available in the FY 2025-26 Budget and will be requested in successive fiscal years. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, June 13, 2025; Recommended for Approval)

  • 6. Authorize Executive Officer to Negotiate and Execute MOU With County of Riverside Transportation Department for Assembly Bill 617 Eastern Coachella Valley Paving Projects and Reimburse County of Riverside Transportation Department for Administrative Costs

    Walter Shen

    (909) 396-2487
    Through community-led participatory budgeting workshops in 2021, the Assembly Bill 617 (AB 617) Eastern Coachella Valley (ECV) Community Steering Committee prioritized $4.57 million in Year 3 Community Air Protection Incentive funding for implementation of paving projects within the ECV community. The County of Riverside Transportation Department is qualified to implement paving projects in the AB 617 ECV community. South Coast AQMD will partner with the County of Riverside Transportation Department through an MOU agreement to initiate the paving projects. These actions are to: 1) authorize the Executive Officer to negotiate and execute an MOU with the County of Riverside Transportation Department to pave prioritized properties in ECV; (2) appropriate up to $4.57 million from the Community Air Protection AB 134 Fund (77) to spend towards the implementation of paving projects in ECV; and (3) reimburse the County of Riverside Transportation Department for construction, administrative and contingency costs. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, June 20, 2025; Recommended for Approval)  

  • 7. Approve Modified Contract Award, Contract Modification, and Fund Transfer for Miscellaneous and Direct Expenditures Costs in FY 2025-26 as Approved by MSRC


    McCallon

    As part of their FYs 2024-27 Work Program, the MSRC approved a value increase to the contract with Geographics for hosting and maintenance of the MSRC’s website. The MSRC also approved the addition of FM Harbor LLC as a party to a previous award to Forum Mobility Inc. to install electric vehicle service equipment in partial fulfillment of MOUs with the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.  Additionally, every year the MSRC adopts an Administrative Budget which includes transfer of funds to the South Coast AQMD Budget to cover administrative expenses. The MSRC seeks Board approval of the contract and award modifications and fund transfer. (Reviewed: Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee, June 12, 2025; Recommended for Approval)

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

    8. Legislative, Public Affairs and Media Report

    Lisa Tanaka

    (909) 396-3327
    This report highlights the May and June 2025 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, Small Business Assistance, Media Relations, and Outreach to Community Groups and Governments. (No Committee Review)

  • 9. Hearing Board Report


    Ali

    This reports the actions taken by the Hearing Board during the period of May 1 through June 30, 2025. (No Committee Review)

  • 10. Civil Filings and Civil Penalties Report

    Bayron Gilchrist

    (909) 396-3459
    This report summarizes monthly penalties and legal actions filed by the General Counsel's Office from May 1, 2025 through May 31, 2025. An Index of South Coast AQMD Rules is attached with the penalty report. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, June 20, 2025) 

  • 11. Intergovernmental Review of Environmental Documents and CEQA Lead Agency Projects

    Michael Krause

    (909) 396-2706
    This report provides a listing of environmental documents prepared by other public agencies seeking review by South Coast AQMD between May 1, 2025 and June 30, 2025, and proposed projects for which South Coast AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA. (Reviewed: Mobile Source Committee, June 20, 2025 for May 1 to May 31, 2025 portion of the report; the June 1 to June 30, 2025 portion of the report had no committee review)

  • 12. Rule and Control Measure Forecast

    Sarah Rees

    (909) 396-2856
    This report highlights South Coast AQMD rulemaking activities and public hearings scheduled for 2025.
    (No Committee Review) 

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

    Sujata Jain

    (909) 396-2804
    This report summarizes the RFQs/RFPs for budgeted services over $100,000 scheduled to be released for advertisement for the month of August. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, June 13, 2025)

  • 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, June 13, 2025)

  • Items 15 through 22 Reports for Committees, MSRC, and CARB

    15. Administrative Committee

    Wayne Nastri

    (909) 396-3131

    Chair: Delgado

    (Receive & File)

  • 16. Investment Oversight Committee

    Sujata Jain

    (909) 396-2804

    Chair: Cacciotti

    (Receive & File)

  • 17. Legislative Committee

    Lisa Tanaka

    (909) 396-3327

    Chair: Cacciotti

    (Receive & File)

  • 18. Mobile Source Committee

    Sarah Rees

    (909) 396-2856

    Chair: Delgado

    (Receive & File)

  • 19. Stationary Source Committee

    Jason Aspell

    (909) 396-2491

    Chair: McCallon

    (Receive & File)

  • 20. Technology Committee

    Aaron Katzenstein

    (909) 396-2219

    Chair: Rodriguez

    (Receive & File)

  • 21. Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee

    Aaron Katzenstein

    (909) 396-2219

    Board Rep.:  Hagman

    (Receive & File)

  • 22. California Air Resources Board Monthly Report

    Faye Thomas

    (909) 396-3268

    Board Rep.: Lock Dawson

    (Receive & File)

  • STAFF PRESENTATION/BOARD DISCUSSION

    24. Choose an Option to Address Development of a Marine Ports Facility-Based Mobile Source Measure (Presentation in Lieu of Board Letter)

    Ian MacMillan

    (909) 396-3244
    Staff is developing Proposed Rule 2304 – Commercial Marine Ports (PR 2304) that would require the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to develop a fueling and charging infrastructure plan, and then implement that plan.  On July 18, the Ports submitted a Draft Cooperative Agreement to South Coast AQMD. This presentation will provide an overview of the current PR 2304 rulemaking and the Ports’ proposal, and provide options for the Board’s consideration. This action is to seek Board input and to direct staff on which option to pursue for this Marine Port Facility-Based Mobile Source Measure. (No Committee Review.)

  • PUBLIC HEARINGS

    25. Determine That South Coast Air Basin Contingency Measure SIP Revision for 2015 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS Is Exempt from CEQA; and Adopt South Coast Air Basin Contingency Measure SIP Revision for 2015 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS

    Sarah Rees

    (909) 396-2856
    The South Coast Air Basin is classified as “extreme” nonattainment for the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). The 2022 AQMP outlined a strategy to meet the NAAQS and aimed to satisfy all federal CAA requirements applicable to extreme nonattainment areas, except for the contingency measure requirement which was not finalized. In December 2024, U.S. EPA finalized its contingency measure guidance. The South Coast Air Basin Contingency Measure SIP Revision for the 2015 8-Hour Ozone Standard was developed in response to U.S. EPA’s new guidance to fulfill the requirements specified in CAA sections 172(c)(9) and 182(c)(9). The contingency measures for this standard include three South Coast AQMD rules to achieve additional VOC reductions and CARB’s California Smog Check Contingency Measure. This action is adopt the Resolution: 1) Determining that the South Coast Air Basin Contingency Measure SIP Revision for the 2015 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS is exempt from the requirements of CEQA; and 2) Adopting the South Coast Air Basin Contingency Measure SIP Revision for the 2015 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS and directing staff to forward the SIP Revision to CARB for approval and submission to U.S. EPA for inclusion in the SIP. (Reviewed: Mobile Source Committee, April 18, 2025)

  • 26. Determine That Proposed Amended Rule 462 – Organic Liquid Loading, Is Exempt from CEQA; Amend Rule 462; and Submit Rule 462 Into State Implementation Plan

    Michael Krause

    (909) 396-2706
    Rule 462 controls VOC emissions during the loading of organic liquids into transport vessels. Proposed Amended Rule 462 (PAR 462) will further reduce VOC emissions by requiring enhanced leak detection using optical gas imaging and reducing the VOC limit for vapor control systems. Additionally, PAR 462 will introduce a contingency measure to fulfill Clean Air Act requirements. This action is to adopt the Resolution: 1) Determining that Proposed Amended Rule 462 – Organic Liquid Loading, is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; 2) Amending Rule 462 – Organic Liquid Loading; and 3) Directing staff to submit Proposed Amended Rule 462 – Organic Liquid Loading for inclusion into the State Implementation Plan.(Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, May 16, 2025)  


Board Member Travel

(No Written Material) Board member travel reports have been filed with the Clerk of the Boards, and copies are available upon request.


Closed Session

Bayron Gilchrist (909) 396-3459 (No Written Material)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

It is necessary for the Board to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code sections 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with its counsel regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the South Coast AQMD is a party.  The actions are:

  • South Coast Air Quality Management District, et al. v. NHTSA, EPA, et al., United States Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, Case No. 20-1173 (consolidated with Competitive Enterprise Institute, et al. v. NHTSA, No. 20-1145);

     

  • Natural Resources Defense Council, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2021-00023385-CU-TT-CTL (China Shipping Case) (transferred from Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 20STCP02985); Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One, No. D080902;

     

  • In the Matter of South Coast Air Quality Management District v. Baker Commodities, South Coast AQMD Hearing Board Case No. 6223-1 (Order for Abatement);

     

  • Western States Trucking Association, Inc. v. EPA, et al., Unites States Court of Appeals, United States Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, Case No. 23-1143 (amicus brief);

     

  • Rinnai America Corp. et al. v. South Coast Air Quality Management District, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Case No. 2:24-cv-10482;

     

  • Eng v. EPA, et al., United States Court of Appeals for Ninth Circuit, Case No. 25-138;

     

  • Chanell Scott v. South Coast Air Quality Management District, et.al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25VCV00502;

     

  • Jason Konopisos and Tara Norris v. South Coast Air Quality Management District et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCV12152; U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Case No. 2:25-cv-05683;

     

  • San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control Dist. v. Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc., Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate Dist., Civ. No. F088471 (amicus brief); and

     

  • Communities for a Better Arvin, et al., v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, et al., United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Case No. 24-7270 (amicus brief).

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATING LITIGATION

It is also necessary for the Board to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(d)(4) to consider initiation of litigation (four cases).

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Also, it is necessary for the Board to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) to confer with its counsel because there is a significant exposure to litigation against the South Coast AQMD (two cases).                                                                                             

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

It Is also necessary to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators:

Agency Designated Representative:  A. John Olvera, Deputy Executive Officer – Administrative & Human Resources;

  • Employee Organization(s): Teamsters Local 911, and South Coast AQMD Professional Employees Association; and
  • Unrepresented Employees:  Executive Officer, General Counsel, Designated Deputies and Management and Confidential employees.

 


ADJOURNMENT

***PUBLIC COMMENTS***

Members of the public are afforded an opportunity to speak on any agenda item before consideration of that item. Persons wishing to speak may do so in person or remotely via Zoom or telephone. To provide public comments via a Desktop/Laptop or Smartphone, click on the “Raise Hand” at the bottom of the screen, or if participating via Dial-in/Telephone Press *9. This will signal to the host that you would like to provide a public comment and you will be added to the list.

All agendas are posted at South Coast AQMD Headquarters, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California, and website, http://www.aqmd.gov/home/news-events/meeting-agendas-minutes, at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. At the beginning of the agenda, an opportunity is also provided for the public to speak on any subject within the South Coast AQMD's authority. Speakers may be limited to a total of three (3) minutes for the entirety of the Consent Calendar plus Board Calendar, and three (3) minutes or less for each of the other agenda items.

Note that on items listed on the Consent Calendar and the balance of the agenda any motion, including action, can be taken (consideration is not limited to listed recommended actions). Additional matters can be added and action taken by two-thirds vote, or in the case of an emergency, by a majority vote. Matters raised under the Public Comment Period may not be acted upon at that meeting other than as provided above.

Written comments will be accepted by the Board and made part of the record. Individuals who wish to submit written or electronic comments must submit such comments to the Clerk of the Board, South Coast AQMD, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178, (909) 396-2500, or to cob@aqmd.gov, on or before 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the Board meeting.

ACRONYMS

AQ-SPEC = Air Quality Sensor Performance Evaluation Center
AQIP = Air Quality Investment Program
AQMP = Air Quality Management Plan
AVR = Average Vehicle Ridership
BACT = Best Available Control Technology
BARCT = Best Available Retrofit Control Technology
Cal/EPA = California Environmental Protection Agency
CARB = California Air Resources Board
CEMS = Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems
CEC = California Energy Commission
CEQA = California Environmental Quality Act
CE-CERT = College of Engineering-Center for Environmental Research and Technology
CNG = Compressed Natural Gas
CO = Carbon Monoxide
DOE = Department of Energy
EV = Electric Vehicle
EV/BEV = Electric Vehicle/Battery Electric Vehicle
FY = Fiscal Year
GHG = Greenhouse Gas
HRA = Health Risk Assessment
LEV = Low Emission Vehicle
LNG = Liquefied Natural Gas
MATES = Multiple Air Toxics Exposure Study
MOU = Memorandum of Understanding
MSERCs = Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credits
MSRC = Mobile Source (Air Pollution Reduction) Review Committee
NAAQS = National Ambient Air Quality Standards
NATTS = National Air Toxics Trends Station
NESHAPS = National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
NGV = Natural Gas Vehicle
NOx = Oxides of Nitrogen
NSPS = New Source Performance Standards
NSR = New Source Review
OEHHA = Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
PAMS = Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations
PEV = Plug-In Electric Vehicle
PHEV = Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
PM10 = Particulate Matter £ 10 microns
PM2.5 = Particulate Matter < 2.5 microns
RECLAIM = Regional Clean Air Incentives Market
RFP = Request for Proposals
RFQ = Request for Quotations
RFQQ = Request for Qualifications and Quotations
SCAG = Southern California Association of Governments
SIP = State Implementation Plan
SOx = Oxides of Sulfur
SOON = Surplus Off-Road Opt-In for NOx
SULEV = Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
TCM = Transportation Control Measure
ULEV = Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
U.S. EPA = United States Environmental Protection Agency
VOC = Volatile Organic Compound
ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION

Instructions for Participating in a Virtual Meeting as an Attendee

As an attendee, you will have the opportunity to virtually raise your hand and provide public comment.

Before joining the call, please silence your other communication devices such as your cell or desk phone. This will prevent any feedback or interruptions during the meeting.

For language interpretation:

Click the interpretation Globe icon at the bottom of the screen
Select the language you want to hear (either English or Spanish)
Click “Mute Original Audio” if you hear both languages at the same time.

Para interpretación de idiomas:

Haga clic en el icono de interpretación el globo terráqueo en la parte inferior de la pantalla
Seleccione el idioma que desea escuchar (inglés o español)
Haga clic en "Silenciar audio original" si escucha ambos idiomas al mismo tiempo

Please note: During the meeting, all participants will be placed on Mute by the host. You will not be able to mute or unmute your lines manually.

After each agenda item, the Chairman will announce public comment.

Speakers may be limited to a total of 3 minutes for the entirety of the consent calendar plus board calendar, and three minutes or less for each of the other agenda items.

A countdown timer will be displayed on the screen for each public comment.

If interpretation is needed, more time will be allotted.

Directions to provide public comment on ZOOM from a DESKTOP/LAPTOP or SMARTPHONE:

  • Click on the “Raise Hand” feature on the bottom of the screen.
  • This will signal to the host that you would like to provide a public comment and you will be added to the list.

Directions to provide public comment via TELEPHONE:

  • Dial *9 on your keypad to signal that you would like to comment.

Directions for Spanish Language TELEPHONE line only:

  • The call in number is the same (+1 669 900 6833)
  • The meeting ID number is 932-0955-9643
  • If you would like to make public comment, please dial *9 on your keypad to signal that you would like to comment.

Instrucciones para la línea de TELÉFONO en español únicamente:

  • El número de llamada es el mismo (+1 669900 6833 o +1 93209559643)
  • El número de identificación de la reunión es 932-0955-9643
  • Si desea hacer un comentario público, marque *9 en su teclado para indicar que desea comentar.

South Coast Air Quality Management District

21865 Copley Dr, Diamond Bar, CA 91765

909-396-2000

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