The development of low NOx burners has progressed to meet current AQMD rules for boilers and heaters. RECLAIM provides a market opportunity for more advanced, ultra-low-emission burners to be developed and applied. The objective of the proposed project is to develop and demonstrate, in a cooperative industry, government, and university effort, advanced burner designs that could achieve 10 ppm NOx without exhaust gas after-treatment. Staff recommends that up to $300,000 be authorized to support this three-year program by the University of California, Irvine. This $3.4 million program is being cosponsored with the California Institute for Energy Efficiency, Southern California Gas Company, ARB, Coen Burner Company, and North American Manufacturing Company.

The AQMD utilizes a number of technology transfer mechanisms including conferences, workshops and seminars to showcase advanced air pollution control technologies and clean fuels options. As AQMD resources are inadequate to support all facets of such technology transfer efforts, staff is seeking authorization to release a RFP in the amount of $95,000 for assistance in the organization and conduct of the AQMD's 2nd International Conference on Fuel Cells.

The 1994 AQMP emphasizes the use of alternative transportation technologies as an air quality attainment strategy. Heavy-duty trucks represent 4 percent of the vehicle population in California, but contribute nearly 50 percent of the NOx and over 80 percent of the on-road particulate matter. Staff proposes cosponsoring a multi-vehicle demonstration of liquefied natural gas in heavy-duty trucks. Total cost of the demonstration is approximately $2,498,366, with proposed AQMD cost-sharing of $200,000.

The RFP solicits demonstrations in support of the 1994 AQMP Control Measure #94MOF-06, "Control of Emissions From Aircraft and Ground Support Equipment (GSE)." Except for ground access vehicles, major airport-related emission source categories include aircraft and GSE. GSE operations include a variety of equipment that services commercial aircraft while unloading and loading passengers and freight at the airport. Airports are an ideal application for electric vehicle (EV) technologies such as batteries and fuel cells. For battery-powered EV's, the relatively short mileage range between charges is not an issue and airport vehicles typically follow predictable routes. Fuel cells can provide direct power for EVs in GSE applications, or be used to generate near-zero-emissions electricity to recharge battery EVs. Furthermore, most vehicles used at airports spend considerable time idling and accelerating. For gasoline and diesel, this means fuel is used inefficiently, accompanied by significant emissions. Electric GSE would use energy only when moving, resulting in a much cleaner and efficient operation. Most airport GSE are currently unregulated. Staff recommends releasing this RFP for a total amount not to exceed $500,000.

This report provides a monthly listing of environmental documents received by the AQMD, and a summary of projects for which the AQMD is preparing environmental documentation. AQMD review and comment are subject to the screening criteria established by the Governing Board in March 1990. This document also evaluates the Lead Agency response to AQMD comments.

As part of Resolution 90-49, adopting the 1990 State Implementation Plan (SIP) for PM10 in the Coachella Valley, the AQMD Governing Board established a Technical Working Group (TWG) to evaluate technical information and to resolve technical issues encountered during SIP implementation and its subsequent 1994 revision. One of the requirements of the TWG is to prepare semi-annual progress reports to the AQMD Governing Board and the Coachella Valley Association of Government's Executive Committee. This is the eighth semi-annual report and covers the period of July 1, 1994 through December 31, 1994.

At its January 1995 meeting, the Board approved the release of a RFP for a study to enhance marine vessels emissions inventory and to further evaluate specific control strategies. A total of twelve proposals were submitted to the AQMD and evaluated by a panel comprised of AQMD staff and representatives from the EPA, ARB, and the Ports. Staff recommends that the Board award the contract to the successful bidder. Funding is included in Planning and Policy's
FY 1994-95 budget.

In 1988 and 1990 the AQMD acquired Multiflow Trace computers in order to run the Urban Airshed Model for ozone attainment demonstrations. The Multiflow Corporation has ceased operations, and adequate support for these computers can no longer be obtained. Staff recommends replacement of these obsolete systems with a new Scientific Computer. Funding of $100,000 has been identified in the FY 1994-95 Budget for this replacement.

At its June 10, 1994 meeting the Board approved awarding bids for systems development services to Accurate Information Systems, Inc. and Telos Consulting Services. These contracts are Basic Ordering Agreement arrangements, where individual task orders are issued. Terms of the contracts are for a period of one year, with optional renewals for two years thereafter. To award the next set of task orders, staff recommends amending the contracts to increase the amount of funding by $170,500 each for a total increase of $341,000. Appropriate funds are available in the FY 1994-95 budget of Planning, Transportation and Information Management.

On November 18, 1994, the Board approved a Request for Proposals to solicit qualified child care management firms for the Child Care Center at the Diamond Bar Headquarters. This recommendation is to award the bid to the most qualified bidder.

20. Recommendation to Release a Request for Proposals to Review or Prepare the Air Toxics "Hot Spots" Information and Assessment Act (AB 2588) Health Risk Assessments (Leyden)

This RFP seeks qualified contractors to assist the AQMD in reviewing or preparing AB 2588 health risk assessments. Funds for this RFP are available from the AB 2588 program. Qualified contractors must be familiar with risk assessment guidelines and procedures and have no conflict of interest. This RFP will accelerate the health risk assessment approval process by having qualified contractors review or prepare health risk assessments to augment limited AQMD resources. More than one contractor may be selected to satisfy part or all of this RFP.

The Air Toxics "Hot Spots" Information and Assessment Act (AB 2588) requires air districts to transmit annually to the ARB and AQMD Board-approved cost estimate for local program implementation. This estimate will be combined with state projected costs to set fees for next year's statewide program. The AQMD cost estimate for FY 1995-96 is based on the three-year AQMD budget projection and costs incurred during FY 1994-95. Staff recommends approval of this cost estimate and its transmittal to ARB.

22. Recommendation Regarding a Request for Proposals for Small Business Assistance Fund Consulting Services (Fray) (909) 396-3030

The AQMD is required, pursuant to state law, to guaranty and/or help provide financial assistance for small businesses through the Air Quality Assistance Fund (AQAF). Because of the complex and highly-specialized nature of commercial loans, the services of an outside financial consultant are critical have been used since the AQAF program was initiated in March of 1991. The RFP is for continued consulting services not to exceed $80,000 for one year and $50,000 for an optional second year.

23. Recommendation to Execute Lease for South Bay Field Office (Jason) (909) 396-2065

The AQMD field office in Cerritos houses staff who inspect the nearby refineries. The lease on the office will expire March 31, 1995. Staff recommends leasing office space in the South Bay area closer to the refineries. It is estimated that the cost of a three-year lease will be $149,688.

Staff seeks to internalize the AQMD's legislative operations. If approved by the Board, staff will take four specific actions. First, staff will assume legislative representation in Sacramento. Second, staff will create a classification for "Legislative Program Analyst" and hire one individual in that class, using a vacant position from the Stationary Source Compliance Division currently classified as "Air Quality Inspector II". Third, staff will retain temporary secretarial services to support Sacramento legislative activities. Finally, funds in the amount of $115,757 will be transferred from lobbying contracts in the AQMD's proposed FY 1995-96 budget to the appropriate accounts in Intergovernmental Affairs to cover these staffing changes. The net fiscal effect of these changes will be a savings of $70,155 in FY 1995-96 and an additional savings of $34,968 in FY 1996-97.

24. Administrative Committee Report (Mikels)
Staff: Nikkila
(909) 396-3010

25. Legislative Committee Report and Recommendations (Burke)
Staff: Eichhorn
(909) 396-3240

26. Mobile Source Committee Report (Haggard)
Staff: Wallerstein
(909) 396-3131

27. Stationary Source Committee Report (Albright)
Staff: Leyden
(909) 396-3120

28. Technology Committee Report (Paulitz)
Staff: Lloyd
(909) 396-3245

29. Air Resources Board Monthly Meeting Report (Silva)

30. Interagency AQMP Implementation Committee Meeting Report (Mikels)
Staff: Eichhorn
(909) 396-3240

31. Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee Report and Recommendation to Amend the Fiscal Year to Amend the Staff:
(Paulitz)
(Eichhorn)
Fiscal Year 1993-94 AB 2766 Discretionary Work Program (909) 396-3240

As part of its Fiscal Year 1993-94 AB 2766 Discretionary Work Program, the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee created a program designed to encourage the county transportation commissions to spend Surface Transportation Program, Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, and Air Quality Improvements funds on transportation control measures. This ISTEA/TCM Partnership Program allocated approximately $1 million to each of the four commissions. At its meeting on March 23, 1995, the MSRC approved an amendment to the ISTEA/TCM contract for the Orange County Transportation Authority to delete 2 of 12 projects and add 1 new project. Since the new project was not originally included as part of the FY 1993-94 AB 2766 Discretionary Work Program, this contract change must be approved by the District Board.

On March 23, 1995, the Advisory Council adopted a white paper to alert members of the District Board to issues that must be addressed in framing the workplan for the joint SCAG/AQMD Market Incentives Task Force, which was created by the District Board as part of its adoption of the 1994 Air Quality Management Plan. The degree to which these issues are addressed will determine the adequacy of the Task Force study results as the basis for AQMP control measures and emission reduction credits.

34. Recommendation to Implement a Business Clean Air Partnership (Lents) (909) 396-2100

At its March 10, 1995 meeting, the Board asked the Executive Officer to return with a proposal to streamline AQMD operations by reducing red tape and making compliance with air quality regulations less onerous to the business community. This proposal sets forth several suggestions for Board consideration.

35. Adopt Proposed Rule 1501.1 - Alternatives to Work Trip Reduction Plans (Wallerstein) (909) 396-3131

Proposed Rule 1501.1 is being proposed to provide equivalent emissions reduction strategy alternatives to Rule 1501 - Work Trip Reduction Plans. Proposed Rule 1501.1 would allow employers the choice of implementing any combination of these alternative strategies in lieu of complying with the requirements of Rule 1501.

At the November 18, 1994 meeting, the Board directed staff to develop an amendment to Rule 1501 to streamline existing requirements. The proposed amendment to Rule 1501 includes suggestions from the Rule 1501 Task Force, and written and verbal input from the public and AQMD staff. The proposed amendment will reduce administrative requirements and costs to the regulated community and the AQMD.

37. Recommendation Regarding a Closed Session to Consider Pending or Potential Litigation and Personnel Matters (Greenwald)
(No Written Material) (909) 396-2303

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, conference with Labor Negotiator

Agency Negotiator: Nick Nikkila/Charles Goldstein

Employee Organization: Federation of Public Sector Workers and San Bernardino Public Employees Association

OTHER BUSINESS

38. Responses of South Coast Air Quality Management District to Cal-EPA/CARB's Report to the Governor and the Legislature: Recommendations on the 1995-96 South Coast Air Quality Management District Three-Year Budget Forecast (Lents) (909) 396-2100

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - (Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items,
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3)

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting will be adjourned to 10:00 a.m., April 28, 1995, for the purpose of conducting the Board's Workshop on the Executive Officer's Fiscal Year 1995-96 Budget and Work Program. The Workshop will be held at District Headquarters, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California, in Room CC8.

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