A meeting of the South Coast Air Quality Management District Board will be held at 9:00 a.m., in the Auditorium at SCAQMD Headquarters, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. Most agenda items and attachments are described in a “Board Letter” which may be accessed by clicking the appropriate link below. Unless otherwise noted, all agenda items are in .pdf format.
The agenda and documents in the agenda packet will be made available upon request in appropriate alternative formats to assist persons with a disability. Disability-related accommodations will also be made available to allow participation in the Board meeting. Any accommodations must be requested as soon as practicable. Requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible. Please telephone the Clerk of the Boards Office at (909) 396-2500 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
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 the South Coast Air Quality Management District Clerk of the Board’s Office, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
Pledge of Allegiance
Opening Comments:
- William A. Burke, Ed.D., Chair
- Other Board Members
- Barry R. Wallerstein, D. Env., Executive Officer
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 17)
Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be moved to Item No. 18.
Public Comment Period
(Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3)
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
Wiese (909) 396-3460
(kwiese@aqmd.gov)
It is necessary for the Board to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a) to confer with its counsel regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the District is a party. The actions are:
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California Building Industry Association v. Bay Area AQMD, 1st Appellate District Case Nos. A135335 and A136212 (Bay Area AQMD CEQA thresholds);
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CBE, CCAT v. EPA, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Case No. 12-72353 (1315);
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Clean Air Council, California Communities Against Toxics, and Sierra Club v.EPA, et al., U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, Case No. 12-1460 (seeking authorization to file amicus brief);
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Communities for a Better Environment, et al. v. U.S. EPA, et al., U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Case No. 13-70167 (Sentinel);
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Exide Technologies, Inc. v. SCAQMD, et al. v., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC146770 (Writ of Mandate);
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People of the State of California, ex rel SCAQMD v. Exide Technologies, Inc., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC533528; United States District Court Case No. CV 14-1169 (Civil Penalties);
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In the Matter of SCAQMD v. Exide Technologies, Inc., SCAQMD Hearing Board Case No. 3151-29 (Order for Abatement);
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Exide Technologies, Inc., Petition for Variance, SCAQMD Hearing Board Case No. 3151-31;
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In re: Exide Technologies, Inc., U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, Case No. 13-11482 (KJC) (Bankruptcy case);
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Friends of the Fire Rings v. SCAQMD, Orange Co. Superior Court Case No. 30-2013-00690328-CU-WM-CXC (Nov. 26, 2013);
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Medical Advocates for Healthy Air v. EPA, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Case No. 12-73386 (San Joaquin §185 Fees);
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NRDC, CBE v. U.S. EPA, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Case No. 13-70544 (Rule 317);
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People of the State of California, ex rel. Kamala D. Harris, Attorney General v. SCAQMD, Consent Agreement and Stipulation for Entry of Final Judgment and Order, Los Angeles Superior Court;
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Petition for Declaratory Order by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Surface Transportation Board Docket No. FD 35803 (Railroad Rules);
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Physicians for Social Responsibility, et al. v. U.S. EPA, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Case No. 12-70016 (Monitoring);
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Physicians for Social Responsibility, et al. v. U.S. EPA, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Case No. 12-70079 (PM2.5);
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Physicians for Social Responsibility, et al. v. U.S. EPA, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Case No. 12-71340 (2007 Ozone Plan);
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Quantification Settlement Agreement Cases, Court of Appeal of the State of California, Third Appellate District, Case No. C074592 (seeking authorization to file amicus brief);
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SCAQMD v. City of Los Angeles, et al, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS143381 (SCIG;
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SCAQMD v. U.S. EPA, U.S. Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit No. 13-73936 (Morongo Redesignation); and
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Utility Air Regulatory Group v. EPA, U.S. Supreme Court Case No. 12-1146 (consolidated with 12-1272, 12-1248, 12-1254, 12-1268, and 12-1269; EPA GHG permitting rules; amicus).
It is also necessary for the Board to recess to closed session under Government Code sections 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(d)(4) to consider initiation of litigation (one case) and pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(b) due to significant exposure to litigation (one case).
In addition, it is also necessary for the Board to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 to confer regarding upcoming labor negotiations with:
- designated representatives regarding represented employee salaries and benefits or other mandatory subjects within the scope of representation [Negotiator: William Johnson; Represented Employees: Teamsters Local 911 & SCAQMD Professional Employees Association];
and to confer with:
- labor negotiators regarding unrepresented employees [Agency Designated Representative: William Johnson; Unrepresented Employees: Designated Deputies and Management and Confidential employees].
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES – (No Written Material)
Under the approval authority of the Executive Officer, the District will enter into a contract with Southern California Association of Governments (No. C14319) and a memorandum of agreement with Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (No. C14336). 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 contract or the memorandum of agreement.
ADJOURNMENT
***PUBLIC COMMENTS***
| Members of the public are afforded an opportunity to speak on any listed item before or during consideration of that item. Please notify the Clerk of the Board, (909) 396-2500, if you wish to do so. All agendas are posted at SCAQMD Headquarters, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California, at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. At the end of the agenda, an opportunity is also provided for the public to speak on any subject within the AQMD's authority. Speakers may be limited to three (3) minutes each. 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 Public Comments 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, provided 25 copies are presented to the Clerk of the Board. Electronic submittals tocob@aqmd.govof 10 pages or less including attachment, in MS WORD, plain or HTML format will also be accepted by the Board and made part of the record if received no later than 5:00 p.m., on the Tuesday prior to the Board meeting. |
These items are related to the implementation of the SCAQMD Air Quality-Related Energy Policy.
ACRONYMS
AQIP = Air Quality Investment Program
AVR = Average Vehicle Ridership
BACT = Best Available Control Technology
Cal/EPA = California Environmental Protection Agency
CARB = California Air Resources Board
CEMS = Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems
CEQA = California Environmental Quality Act
CE-CERT = College of Engineering-Center for Environmental Research and Technology
CNG = Compressed Natural Gas
CO = Carbon Monoxide
CPI = Consumer Price Index
CTG = Control Techniques Guideline
DERA= Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
EV = Electric Vehicle
FY = Fiscal Year
GHG = Greenhouse Gas
HRA = Health Risk Assessment
IAIC = Interagency AQMP Implementation Committee
IGA = Intergovernmental Affairs
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
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
PAMS = Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations
PAR = Proposed Amended Rule
PM10 = Particulate Matter ≤ 10 microns
PM2.5 = Particulate Matter < 2.5 microns
PR = Proposed Rule
RFP = Request for Proposals
RFQ = Request for Quotations
RTC = RECLAIM Trading Credit
SCAG = Southern California Association of Governments
SIP = State Implementation Plan
SOx = Oxides of Sulfur
SULEV = Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
TCM = Transportation Control Measure
ULEV = Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
U.S. EPA = United States Environmental Protection Agency
VMT = Vehicle Miles Traveled
VOC = Volatile Organic Compound
ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle