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  1. Approve Minutes of October 6, 2017 Board Meeting

  Denise Garzaro

  (909) 396-2500
  

• 2. Set Public Hearings December 1, 2017 to Consider Adoption of and/or Amendments to SCAQMD Rules and Regulations

  Wayne Nastri

  (909) 396-3131
  A. Determine That Proposed Rule 1180 – Refinery Fenceline and Community Air Monitoring is Exempt from CEQA and Adopt Rule 1180
  Philip Fine (909) 396-2239
  
  Proposed Rule 1180 establishes fenceline and community air monitoring requirements for petroleum refineries. The proposed rule will require petroleum refineries to install and operate continuous fenceline air monitoring systems to measure a comprehensive list of criteria pollutants and toxic air contaminants. The proposal will require the submittal and approval of a plan that provides detailed information about the fenceline air monitoring systems such as siting, wind data collection, maintenance procedures, measures in case of failures, auditing, and data reporting methods. Further, the proposed rule will set-forth requirements for the plan review process, notifications and recordkeeping. The rule also establishes a fee schedule, to be paid by the petroleum refineries, for the cost of designing, developing, installing, operating and maintaining refinery-related community air monitoring systems.  This action is to adopt the Resolution: 1) Determining that the proposed adoption of Rule 1180 - Refinery Fenceline and Community Air Monitoring is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; 2) Adopting Rule 1180 – Refinery Fenceline and Community Air Monitoring; and 3) Approving Rule 1180 Refinery Fenceline Air Monitoring Plan Guidelines. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, September 15 and October 20, 2017)
  

   

  B. Certify Final Environmental Assessment and Amend Rule 1420 – Emissions Standard for Lead

  Susan Nakamura (909) 396-3105

  
  Rule 1420 was adopted in September 1992 with the purpose of reducing lead emissions from non-vehicular sources. 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.  PAR 1420 – Emissions Standard for Lead, will further protect public health from exposure to lead from facilities not covered under recently adopted Rules 1420.1 and 1420.2, and to help ensure continued attainment of the lead NAAQS.  The proposal will include 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 consistent with Rules 1420.1 and 1420.2.  The proposed rule also establishes requirements for enclosures, revisions to the point source lead emission limits, periodic source testing, conditional ambient air monitoring, and enhanced housekeeping.  This action is to adopt the Resolution: 1) Certifying the Final Environmental Assessment for Proposed Amended Rule 1420 – Emissions Standard for Lead; and 2) Amending Rule 1420 – Emissions Standard for Lead. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, September 15, 2017)
  

   

  C. Certify Final Subsequent Environmental Assessment and Amend Rule 1466 – Control of Particulate Emissions from Soils with Toxic Air Contaminants

  Susan Nakamura (909) 396-3105 
  
  Rule 1466, adopted July 7, 2017, minimizes fugitive dust emissions of certain toxic air contaminants from earth-moving activities from sites that U.S. E.P.A., California Department of Toxic Substances Control, Regional Water Quality Control Board, State Water Resources Control Board, or the SCAQMD have determined that the soil contains certain toxic air contaminants.  During the adoption of Rule 1466, the adoption Resolution directed staff to expand the list of applicable toxic air contaminants to include pesticides, herbicides, other metals, persistent bioaccumulative toxics, and semi-volatile organic compounds.  PAR 1466 proposes to expand the list of applicable toxic air contaminants consistent with the adoption Resolution and expands the applicability to other government designated sites.  Other amendments to PAR 1466 are provided to clarify provisions.  This action is to adopt the Resolution: 1) Certifying the Final Subsequent Environmental Assessment for Proposed Amended Rule 1466 – Control of Particulate Emissions from Soils with Toxic Air Contaminants; and 2) Amending Rule 1466 – Control of Particulate Emissions from Soils with Toxic Air Contaminants.  (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, October 20, 2017)

• Budget/Fiscal Impact

  3. Transfer and Appropriate Funds, Authorize Contracts, RFQs and Purchase Orders, and Execute Contracts for Advanced Monitoring During MATES V

  Philip Fine

  (909) 396-2239
  In 2018, SCAQMD will conduct the Multiple Air Toxics Exposure Study V (MATES V) to evaluate air toxics health risks in the South Coast Air District. To complement and augment the MATES V study, staff proposes a suite of advanced air monitoring techniques, including aerial and mobile measurements of air toxics. These efforts will generate detailed air toxics maps, near real-time data on emissions and better assessment of community air toxic exposure, especially in environmental justice communities. These actions are to: 1) transfer up to $3,671,010 from the Rule 1118 Mitigation Fund (54) to the General Fund (01) for the MATES V enhanced monitoring program; 2) appropriate funding to the Science & Technology Advancement and the Planning, Rule Development, and Area Sources budgets over FYs 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20 on an as-needed basis; 3) authorize contracts for advanced air toxics measurements; 4) authorize purchase orders for remote sensing measurement equipment and low-cost sensors; and 5) authorize RFQs and purchase orders for a mobile platform for the remote sensing equipment and for automated gas chromatography equipment and services.  Additional expenditures include adding temporary staff services to support additional workload, contract costs for community organizations, mileage and supplies for community meetings, and administrative expenses to support this enhanced monitoring component of MATES V. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, October 13, 2017; Recommended for Approval)

• 4. Recognize Revenue, Issue Program Announcement for Heavy-Duty Diesel Truck Replacement Projects, Execute Agreement and Reimburse General Fund for Administrative Costs

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  In August 2017, U.S. EPA notified SCAQMD that an award had been approved under a Fiscal Year 2017 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) solicitation in the amount of $1,050,000 for the replacement of heavy-duty diesel trucks with CNG trucks as well as the transfer of the replaced diesel trucks to Washington State to replace older dirtier diesel trucks, which would then be scrapped.  These actions are to recognize revenue up to $1,050,000 from the U.S. EPA DERA award into the Advanced Technology, Outreach and Education Fund (17), issue a Program Announcement to solicit proposals for on-road heavy-duty diesel drayage truck replacement projects at a cost not to exceed $1,000,000, and execute an agreement with the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency to implement the replacement projects in Washington State at a total cost not to exceed $25,000 from the Advanced Technology, Outreach and Education Fund (17).  This action is to also reimburse the General Fund for administrative costs up to $25,000 from the Advanced Technology, Outreach and Education Fund (17).  (Reviewed: Technology Committee, October 20, 2017; Recommended for Approval)

• 5. Amend Contract to Develop and Demonstrate Catenary Zero Emissions Goods Movement System

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  In April 2013, the Board awarded a contract to Siemens Industry Inc. to develop and demonstrate a zero emission goods movement system using overhead catenary technology.  Unexpected subsurface obstructions on Alameda Street in Carson caused delays and added cost for Siemens to redesign the system, including adding previously unbudgeted safety barriers required by the City of Carson around above-ground foundations.  This action is to amend the contract with Siemens to cofund safety barriers, adding additional funds not to exceed $430,000 from the Clean Fuels Fund (31).  (Reviewed: Technology Committee, October 20, 2017; Recommended for Approval)
  

   

• 6. Amend Contract for Replacement of Diesel School Buses with Electric Buses

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  The Board previously awarded contracts to replace three diesel school buses with electric buses in the amount of $825,000, consisting of $156,000 using U.S. EPA Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funds recognized in the Lower-Emission School Bus Replacement & Retrofit Program Fund (33) and $669,000 from the Lower-Emission School Bus Program.  The Colton Joint Unified School District (CJUSD) has successfully completed replacement of two buses and expressed interest in cofunding one additional bus replacement.  In June 2017, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) informed staff they would be unable to cost-share their replacement bus using FY 2017-18 budget funds, but they are still committed to electric school bus replacements.  To meet the U.S. EPA deadline, staff is proposing to reallocate the funds originally awarded to LAUSD to CJUSD.  This action is to amend a contract with CJUSD to replace a total of three diesel school buses with electric buses, adding $275,000 to the previous $550,000 award for a total of $825,000 from the Lower-Emission School Bus Replacement & Retrofit Program Fund (33).  (Reviewed:  Technology Committee, October 20, 2017; Recommended for Approval)
  

   

• 7. Execute Contracts for FY 2016-17 “Year 19” Carl Moyer Program, SOON Provision and AB 134 Carl Moyer Funding, and Transfer Funds for Carl Moyer Program and Voucher Incentive Program

  Fred Minassian

  (909) 396-2641
  In July 2017, Program Announcements for the “Year 19” Carl Moyer Program and SOON Provision closed.  These actions are to execute contracts for the “Year 19” Carl Moyer Program and SOON Provision in an amount not to exceed $27,354,682, comprised of $23,961,202 from SB 1107 Fund (32), $3,251,080 from AB 923 Fund (80) and $142,400 in accrued interest from Carl Moyer Program Fund (32).  These actions are to also conditionally approve contracts for the Carl Moyer Program and SOON Provision in an amount not to exceed $51,701,413 with funds to be allocated as approved under Assembly Bill 134 and transfer up to $51,701,413 as a temporary loan, as needed, from AB 923 Fund (80) into Carl Moyer Program Fund (32).  The Carl Moyer and SOON Provision funds will be used for on- and off-road and marine projects.  Finally, this action is to transfer $2 million from Carl Moyer Program AB 923 Fund (80) to Voucher Incentive Program Fund (59) to continue funding truck replacement projects on a first-come, first-served basis.  (Reviewed: Technology Committee, October 20, 2017; Recommended for Approval)

• 8. Amend Contract for Tier 4 Passenger Locomotives

  Fred Minassian

  (909) 396-2641
  Under the “Year 16” Carl Moyer Program Announcement released on March 7, 2014, the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) submitted a proposal requesting $58.85 million to cofund the replacement of 17 and the purchase of 3 new Tier 4 locomotives.  On September 4, 2015, the Board awarded $22.85 million to SCRRA from the Carl Moyer Program AB 923 Fund (80), with a commitment to consider the remaining $36 million over four phases.  The first addition of $9 million was approved by the Board on December 2, 2016.  The SCAQMD’s cost-share of this $129 million project is only for the replacement component of the project.  This action is to amend SCRRA’s contract, adding an additional $9 million for a revised total of $40.85 million from the Carl Moyer Program AB 923 Fund (80).  The remaining $18 million requested by SCRRA will be considered over two phases in future Board requests. (Reviewed: Technology Committee, October 20, 2017; Recommended for Approval)
  

   

• 9. Amend Contract for Targeted Outreach for “The Right to Breathe” Video Utilizing YouTube Videos and Banner Ads

  Sam Atwood

  (909) 396-3687
  This action is to amend an existing contract with Google for an amount up to $276,275 to continue the outreach effort for “The Right to Breathe” video. Funding for this effort will come from a credit from Google to SCAQMD in the amount of $276,275.  (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, October 13, 2017; Recommended for Approval)

• 10. Transfer Funds for Enhanced Particulate Monitoring Program

  Jason Low

  (909) 396-2269
  This action is to transfer up to $180,000 into Science and Technology Advancement’s FY 2017-18 Budget between Major Objects to realign expenditures for the FY 2017-18 Enhanced Particulate Monitoring Program. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, October 13, 2017; Recommended for Approval)

• 11. Revise Procurement Policy and Procedure

  Michael O'Kelly

  (909) 396-2828
  This action is to revise SCAQMD’s Procurement Policy and Procedure to clarify awarding Local Business preference points. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, October 13, 2017; Recommended for Approval)

• Action Item/No Fiscal Impact

   

  12. Annual Report on 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

  Michael O'Kelly

  (909) 396-2828
  SCAQMD sponsors an IRS-approved 457 deferred compensation program for its employees.  The Annual Report addresses the Board’s responsibility for monitoring the activities of the Deferred Compensation Plan Committee and ensuring the Committee carries out its fiduciary duties and responsibilities under the Committee Charter. This action is to file the annual report. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, October 13, 2017; Recommended for Approval)

• 13. Establish Board Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2018

  Wayne Nastri

  (909) 396-3131
  The proposed Board Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2018 is submitted for Board consideration.  The Administrative Committee meeting schedule (second Friday of the month), as well as the other standing committee meetings, is included for information only. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, October 13, 2017; Recommended for Approval)
  

   

• Items 14 through 21 - Information Only/Receive and File

  14. Legislative, Public Affairs and Media Report

  Derrick Alatorre

  (909) 396-3122
  This report highlights the September 2017 outreach activities of the Legislative, Public Affairs and Media Office, which include: Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public Meetings, Business Assistance, Media Relations, and Outreach to Business, Federal, State, and Local Government. (No Committee Review)

• 15. Hearing Board Report

  Julie Prussack

  (909) 396-2822
  This reports the actions taken by the Hearing Board during the period of September 1 through September 30, 2017. (No Committee Review)

• 16. Civil Filings and Civil Penalties Report

  Kurt Wiese

  (909) 396-3460
  This reports the monthly penalties from September 1 through September 30, 2017, and legal actions filed by the General Counsel’s Office from September 1 through September 30, 2017.  An Index of District Rules is attached with the penalty report. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, October 20, 2017)
  

   

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

  Susan Nakamura

  (909) 396-3105
  This report provides, for the Board's consideration, a listing of CEQA documents received by the SCAQMD between September 1, 2017 and September 30, 2017, and those projects for which the SCAQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA.  (Reviewed: Mobile Source Committee, 
  October 20, 2017)
  

   

• 18. Rule and Control Measure Forecast

  Philip Fine

  (909) 396-2239
  This report highlights SCAQMD rulemaking activities and public workshops potentially scheduled for the year 2017 and portions of 2018.  (No Committee Review)

• 19. Report of RFPs/RFQQs Scheduled for Release in November

  Michael O'Kelly

  (909) 396-2828
  This report summarizes the RFPs/RFQQs for budgeted services over $75,000 scheduled to be released for advertisement for the month of November. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, October 13, 2017)

• 20. Status Report on Major Ongoing and Upcoming Projects for Information Management

  Michael O'Kelly

  (909) 396-2828
  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 planned projects.  (Reviewed:  Administrative Committee, October 13, 2017)

• 21. Audit Reports of AB 2766 Fee Revenue Recipients for Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2014 and 2015

  Michael O'Kelly

  (909) 396-2828
  Health and Safety Code 44244.1 requires any agency that receives fee revenues subvened from the Department of Motor Vehicles to be audited once every two years.  This audit of SCAQMD’s share, MSRC’s share, and local governments’ share of such subvened funds, performed by independent Certified Public Accountants, has been completed.  (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, October 13, 2017; Recommended for Approval)

• 22. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar

  
  

• BOARD CALENDAR

  23. Administrative Committee

  Wayne Nastri

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

• 24. Legislative Committee

  Derrick Alatorre

  (909) 396-3122
  Chair: Mitchell
  
  Receive and file; and take the following action as recommended:
  

  
  Agenda Item                                                 Recommendation
  
  H.R. 3682 (Lowenthal) Blue Whales             Not Support
  and Blue Skies Act

   

• 25. Mobile Source Committee

  Philip Fine

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

• 26. Stationary Source Committee

  Laki Tisopulos

  (909) 396-3123
  Chair: Benoit
  (Receive & File)

• 27. Technology Committee

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  Chair: Buscaino
  (Receive & File)

• 28. California Air Resources Board Monthly Report

  Denise Garzaro

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

• Staff Presentation/Board Discussion

  29. Status Report on Permit Backlog Reduction Effort (Presentation in lieu of Board Letter)

  Laki Tisopulos

  (909) 396-3123
  Staff will provide an update on the permit application backlog reduction and automation efforts to date. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, 
  October 20, 2017)
  

   

• PUBLIC HEARING

  30. Certify Final Environmental Assessment and Adopt Proposed Rule 415 - Odors from Rendering Facilities

  Philip Fine

  (909) 396-2239
  PR 415 is designed to reduce odors from facilities conducting inedible rendering operations.  PR 415 is the result of a long-standing issue that was identified by the Working Group for the Clean Communities Plan in the pilot study area of Boyle Heights, a community near the city of Vernon rendering facilities.  PR 415 includes implementation of Best Management Practices, use of either permanent total enclosures or a closed system for process areas that have high potential for odors, as well as other measures to control odors from rendering operations.  This action is to adopt the Resolution: 1) Certifying the Final Environmental Assessment for Proposed Rule 415 - Odors from Rendering Facilities; and 2) Adopting Rule 415 – Odors from Rendering Facilities  (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, February 20, 2015 and September 15, 2017)

   

  CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES

  (No Written Material)
  Under the approval authority of the Executive Officer, the District will enter into sponsorship agreements with California Electric Transportation Coalition (Contract No. C18092) and with Comite Civico Del Valle, Inc. (Contract No. C18099), as well as a contract modification with the Port of Long Beach (Contract No. 143581). California Electric Transportation Coalition and the Port of Long Beach 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. Comite Civico Del Valle, Inc. has entered into a contractual relationship with Dr. Lyou’s non-profit employer, which also qualifies for the remote interest exception of Section 1090 of the Code. Dr. Lyou abstained from any participation in the making of these agreements and contract modification.