A meeting of the South Coast Air Quality Management District Board will be held at 9:30 a.m., in the Auditorium at AQMD Headquarters, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.

The Governing Board package for the month of December in Microsoft Word 6.0 can be downloaded here. 

CALL TO ORDER

1. Opening Comments:

Jon D. Mikels, Chairman
Other Board Members
James M. Lents, Ph.D., Executive Officer

CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 2 through 20; Recommend Approval):

2. Minutes of November 17, 1995 Board Meeting
(Dix) (909) 396-2500
(jdix@aqmd.gov )

The November 17 Minutes will not be available until the January 12, 1996 Board meeting.

3. Report of the Public Advisor, Local Government, Small Business Assistance, and Economic Development Offices
(Bowen)(909) 396-3235
(lbowen@aqmd.gov )

This report highlights the activities of the Public Advisor, Local Government, Small Business Assistance, and Economic Development Offices for the month of October 1995.

4. Establish 1996 Board Meeting Schedule
(Lents)(909) 396-2100
(jlents@aqmd.gov )

The proposed Board Meeting Schedule for 1996 (includes January 1997) is submitted for Board consideration. The related Administrative Committee meeting schedule (third Friday before a Board meeting) is included for information only. This item was reviewed and approved by the Administrative Committee on November 16, 1995.

5. Report of Civil Actions Filed
(Mieras)(909) 396-3400
(pmieras@aqmd.gov )

6. Report of Hearing Board Variances and Appeals
(Abel/Mieras)
(pmieras@aqmd.gov )

7. Authorization for Removal of Various Fixed Assets from the Inventory
(Pearce) (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov )

Administrative Policy and Procedure No. 20 provides for the Board to delete from the equipment inventory items that are damaged, missing, obsolete, or ready to be salvaged. Missing items are determined from the periodic physical inventories conducted by the various organizational units. Authorization is being requested to remove these items from the AQMD equipment inventory. This item was reviewed and approved by the Administrative Committee on November 16, 1995

8. Approve the Fiscal Year 1995-97 AB 2766 Discretionary Work Program and Authorize the Board Chairman to Execute Agreements for Fiscal Year 1995-96 AB 2766 Discretionary Fund
(Longville)(909) 396-2898

It is estimated that approximately $25 million in vehicle registration fee revenues will be available in the AB 2766 Discretionary Fund in FYs 1995-96 and 1996-97. On November 9, 1995, the MSRC adopted a two-year AB 2766 Discretionary Work Program. This Work Program allocates funds to projects in three categories: 1) Alternate Fuels Projects: Public Transit Fleets, School Bus Fleets, and Heavy-Duty Vehicles; 2) Special Projects: Rail Feeder/Rail Station Distribution, Transportation Control Measures, and Research and Development; and 3) Zero-Emission Vehicle "Quick Charge" Outreach Coordinator. Target funding for these categories are as follows: 1) Alternate Fuels Projects--$9.5 million; 2) Special Projects--$5.5 million; and 3) ZEV "Quick Charge" Program--$7 million. The remaining $3 million has been set aside to fund other focused areas which the MSRC is currently exploring in addition to administrative and statutorily required costs. The MSRC requests that the Board approve the MSRC's FY 1995-97 AB 2766 Discretionary Work Program and authorize the Chairman of the Board to execute agreements for FY 1995-96 AB 2766 Discretionary Fund.

9. Award Technical Support Contracts
(Lloyd) (909) 396-3245
(alloyd@aqmd.gov )

Technology Advancement administers and manages the State-mandated Clean Fuels Program to support and promote the development, demonstration, and ultimate commercialization of advanced clean fuels and low-emission technologies. To cover the broad range of technologies being developed with sufficient technical understanding and project oversight, staff relies on the technical assistance and support of a number of uniquely qualified contractors. Staff recommends award of level-of-effort contracts with three consultants. The total proposed amount of funding for these three contracts is $130,000. This item was reviewed and approved by the Technology Committee on November 9, 1995.

10. Award Contract for California Environmental Quality Act Analysis Assistance
(Liu)

This agenda item has been continued to the January 12, 1996 Board meeting.

11. Award Contract to Acquire a Source Apportionment Dispersion Model for the South Coast Air Basin
(Liu)(909) 396-2105

At its October 13, 1995 meeting, the Board approved the release of an RFP to acquire a Source Apportionment Dispersion Model for the South Coast Air Basin. Proposals were reviewed by an evaluation panel and the most qualified bidder,California Institute of Technology, is recommended to be awarded the contract, at a cost not to exceed $75,886. Funds have been allocated in the FY 1995-96 Planning and Policy, Professional and Special Services Budget for this study.

12. Award Contracts to AeroVironment, Inc. and Ryan-Belanger Associates for AB 2588 Health Risk Assessment Support
(Broadbent)(909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov)

The Board approved release of an RFP to solicit bids for an Air Toxics "Hot Spots" (AB 2588) Health Risk Assessment pilot program at the September 8, 1995 meeting. This program will provide businesses with a lower cost alternative for complying with the risk assessment requirements of the AB 2588 program. Seven proposals were received from firms providing environmental services and two bids are recommended to be accepted. Contractors will be paid by funds from affected facilities and passed through the AQMD. The value of each contract is not expected to exceed $150,000. This item was reviewed and approved by the Administrative Committee on November 16, 1995.

13. Amend the Agreement for Employee Relations Litigation and Negotiation Services
(Nikkila)(909) 396-3010
(nnikkila @aqmd.gov )

This recommendation is to amend the amount of the Goldstein, Kennedy & Petito contract by an additional $64,667 for extraordinary litigation expenses involving lawsuits arising from cases alleging discrimination. This item was reviewed and approved by the Administrative Committee on November 16, 1995.

14. Lease Business Computer Hardware and Software
(Mathur)(909) 396-2722
(vinitam@aqmd.gov )

On June 9, 1995 the Board approved the release of an RFP for new business computer hardware and software. This RFP identified the hardware and software required to replace AQMD's Data General Aviion computer systems. As a result of this RFP, staff is now recommending that a lease be executed with American Technology Credit and Computer Associates, in an amount not to exceed $798,379.80 and $435,036 respectiviely, per year for four years. To begin this lease, $200,000 was allocated in the FY 1995-96 Budget. This item was reviewed and approved by the Administrative Committee on November 16, 1995.

15. Establish List of Pre-Qualified Vendors to Provide Compressed Gases and Cryogenics
(Fray)(909) 396-3030
(wfray@aqmd.gov )

On September 8, 1995, the Board approved the release of an RFQ to solicit bids to develop a list of pre-qualified vendors from whom the AQMD may obtain needed compressed gases and cryogenics. In response to the RFQ, eight bids were received and subsequently reviewed. Staff is recommending all eight vendors be placed on a pre-qualified vendor list for the purchase of compressed gases and four vendors be placed on a pre-qualified vendor list for cryogenics for AQMD use for the remainder of FY 1995-96 and for the entire FY 1996-97. This item was reviewed and approved by the Administrative Committee on November 16, 1995.

16. Establish List of Pre-Qualified Vendors to Provide Office Supplies
(Jason)(909) 396-2065

On June 9, 1995 the Board approved the release of RFQs to solicit bids from various vendors in order to establish a list of pre-qualified vendors from whom the AQMD may purchase various non-consultant services and supplies. Staff is recommending several vendors to be placed on a pre-qualified vendor list for the purchase of office supplies for the remainder of FY 1995-96 and for the entire FY 1996-97. This item was reviewed and approved by the Administrative Committee on November 16, 1995.

17. Cosponsor the Demonstration of Prototype Residential Fuel Cell Systems
(Lloyd)(909) 396-3245
(alloyd@aqmd.gov )

The objective of this project is to facilitate the introduction of fuel cells to the residential market. In Phase I of this project, conducted by Polydyne Inc., the AQMD co-sponsored the development of market and technical specifications for residential fuel cells. The Small-Scale Fuel-Cell Commercialization Group (SFCCG), a non-profit consortium consisting of electric and gas utilities, was formed to conduct the Phase II field demonstration of these residential fuel cells in conjunction with Polydyne. Staff recommends funding up to $140,000, out of a total program cost of approximately $1,680,000 for this demonstration. This item was reviewed and approved by the Technology Committee on November 9, 1995.

18. Sponsor a Study to Evaluate Particulate Pollution Impact on Morbidity Among California Kaiser Permanente Members Who Reside in the South Coast Air Basin
(Lloyd)
(alloyd@aqmd.gov )

The EPA has awarded the AQMD $145,000 to fund a study proposed by the Kaiser Foundation Research Institute. The objective of this study is to evaluate the health impact on the Basin's population from ambient particulate pollution (PM10 and 2.5), and to determine the extent to which co-pollutants such as ozone modify the effects. The study population shall consist of Kaiser Permanente members. The incidence of acute respiratory and cardiac illness shall be evaluated. Staff has publicly noticed receipt of these EPA funds and recommends award of a contract to the Kaiser Foundation Research Institute in an amount not to exceed $145,000. This item was reviewed and approved by the Technology Committee on November 9, 1995.

19. Status Report on Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents Received by the AQMD
(Liu)(909) 396-2105

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. Monthly listings which are shaded note those environmental documents for which the AQMD staff has or will prepare and submit comments to the lead agency.

20. Rule Forecast Report
(Leyden)(909) 396-3120
(pleyden@aqmd.gov )

BOARD CALENDAR

Note: (a) The Interagency AQMP Implementation Committee did not meet in November. The next meeting of the IAIC will be on December 14, 1995.

(b) The Advisory Council did not meet in November. The Minutes of the October 26, 1995 Advisory Council meeting will be submitted at the January 12, 1996 Board meeting.

20(A) Election of Chair and Vice Chair
(Mikels)

21. Administrative Committee Report
(Mikels)
Staff: Nikkila (909) 396-3010
(nnikkila @aqmd.gov )

22. Legislative Committee Report and Recommendations
(Burke)
Staff: Witherspoon (909) 396-3243

23. Mobile Source Committee Report
(Haggard)
Staff: Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov )

24. Stationary Source Committee Report
(Lee)
Staff: Leyden (909) 396-3120
(pleyden@aqmd.gov )

Included in the Committee Report will be a recommendation to schedule a Board VOC RECLAIM Study Session for January 18, 1996.

25. Technology Committee Report
(Paulitz)
Staff: Lloyd (909) 396-3245
(pleyden@aqmd.gov )

26. Air Resources Board Monthly Meeting Report
(Silva)

27. Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee Report
(Paulitz)
Staff: Bowen (909) 396-3235
(lbowen@aqmd.gov )

28. Appoint Member to the Advisory Council
(Lloyd)
(alloyd@aqmd.gov )

During the last year several Advisory Council members have resigned because of job changes and residential relocations. At this time the Advisory Council recommends that the Board appoint one individual, Dr. Katy Wolf, to serve a two-year term expiring July 31, 1997.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

29. Amend Regulation XIII - New Source Review and Rule 212 - Standards for Approving Permits
(Leyden)(909) 396-3120
(pleyden@aqmd.gov )
(Continued from the November 17, 1995 Board Meeting)

The proposed amendments to Regulation XIII will address state and federal NSR regulatory requirements. This proposal will replace the Community Bank with a four tons per year exemption level; define the equivalency demonstration process; narrow exemptions; streamline trading zones; forgive exempt emission increases resulting from the transition out of ozone-depleting compounds. The proposed amendments will also address internal combustion engines to be consistent with EPA's national requirements.

30. Adopt Proposed Rule 2100 - Registration of Portable Equipment
(Broadbent)(909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov)
(Continued from the November 17, 1995 Board Meeting)

The proposed rule would establish an inter-district registration program for certain portable equipment. The public hearing in July was continued after public testimony identified a number of issues, including Assembly Bill 531, that would directly affect the program. Staff has clarified language in the rule on filing for registration and in the staff report on the definition of a project. Internal combustion engines used on marine dredges have been added as an eligible source. In addition, staff proposes the rule to be an interim measure for internal combustion engines until state regulations for these sources go into effect.

31. Adopt Proposed Rule 518.2 - Federal Alternative Operating Conditions
(Leyden)(909) 396-3120
(pleyden@aqmd.gov )

The public hearing on this item will be continued to the January 12, 1996 Board meeting.

32. Amend Rule 1134 - Emission of Oxides of Nitrogen from Stationary Gas Turbines
(Coy)(909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov )

The proposed amendments will address SIP recommendations identified by the U.S. EPA and exempt existing gas turbine units in SEDAB which are used for pipeline gas transfer and units in SEDAB and on San Clemente Island which are rated below 4 MW and which operate less than 877 hours per year. In addition, the amendments include minor clarifying modifications to the rule.

33. Rescind Rule 1129 - Aerosol Coatings and Amend Rules 1106.1 - Pleasure Craft Coating Operations; 1107 - Coating of Metal Parts and Products; 1128 - Paper, Fabric, and Film Coating Operations; 1130 - Graphic Arts; 1145 - Plastic, Rubber, and Glass Coatings; and 1151 - Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Non-Assembly Line Coating Operations
(Broadbent)(909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov)

The rescinding of Rule 1129 and proposed amendment of the other coating rules are necessary to make AQMD rules consistent with Section 41712 of the state Health and Safety Code which prohibits local districts from enforcing or regulating VOC limits on aerosol coatings. In addition, the proposed amendment of the definition of "exempt compounds" in each rule will reference Rule 102 - Definition of Terms, to provide a consistent definition between rules.

34. Adopt Proposed Rule 118 - Emergencies
(Liu)(909) 396-2105

The proposed rule is in response to public concern regarding the potential need for emergency support, extended hours of operation, or additional equipment not permitted by the AQMD in the event of a State of Emergency. The proposed rule will allow the Executive Officer the discretion to suspend AQMD rules and regulations in the event of a Governor-declared State of Emergency. The suspension would be specific to the needs and circumstances of the emergency and may apply only to specific areas of the South Coast Air Basin. This item was reviewed and approved by the Stationary Source Committee on October 27, 1995.

35. Amend Regulation XX - Regional Clean Air Incentive Market (RECLAIM)
(Leyden)(909) 396-3120
(pleyden@aqmd.gov )

The proposed amendments will make changes suggested by EPA to receive SIP approval. Issues include: definitions, variances, NSR, Executive Officer discretion, test methods, and Economic Incentive Program showings. The proposal also reviews technologies for glass melting furnaces, gray portland cement kilns, steel slab reheating, metal melting furnaces, and hot mix asphalt. Revisions will be proposed for year 2000 emission factors for some of these industries. Additionally, staff has made rule clarifications and proposed two exemptions from RECLAIM for ski resorts and San Clemente Island.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting will be adjourned to December 8, 1995, 9:30 a.m. in the Auditorium at AQMD Headquarters, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.

DECEMBER 8, 1995

9:30 a.m. - PUBLIC HEARINGS

36. Adopt Proposed Rule 2202 - On-Road Motor Vehicle Mitigation Options and Rescind Rules 1501 and 1501.1
(Wasikowski)(909) 396-3264
(cwasikowski@aqmd.gov)

At its October 13, 1995 meeting, the Board directed staff to return in December with a new rule designed to replace Rules 1501 - Work Trip Reduction Plans and Rule 1501.1 - Alternatives to Work Trip Reduction Plans. Proposed Rule 2202 would provide employers with a menu of emission reduction options, which employers can choose to reduce mobile source emissions in order to meet their site-specific emission reduction target. The proposed rule would also include optional participation in an Air Quality Investment program and the voluntary use of employee commute reduction activities as alternative compliance options. Proposed Rule 2202 is designed to result in equivalent emission reductions to implementation of Rules 1501 and 1501.1.

CLOSED SESSION

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

OTHER BUSINESS

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

***PUBLIC COMMENTS***

Members of the public are afforded an opportunity to speak on any listed item. Please notify the Clerk of the Board, (909) 396-2500, if you wish to do so. All agendas are posted at AQMD Headquarters, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California, at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. All information concerning agenda items may be reviewed in the Library at AQMD Headquarters one week before Board meetings. 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.

ACRONYMS

AQMD = Air Quality Management District     NESHAPS = National Emission Standards for   
                                           Hazardous Pollutants                        

AQMP = Air Quality Management Plan         NOx = Oxides of Nitrogen                    

ARB = California Air Resources Board       NSPS = New Source Performance Standards     

AVR = Average Vehicle Ridership            NSR = New Source Review                     

BACT = Best Available Control Technology   PM10  = Particulate Matter < 10 microns     

CEMs = Continuous Emissions Monitors       RECLAIM = REgional CLean Air Incentives     
Market                                      

CEQA = California Environmental Quality    RFP = Request for Proposals                 
Act                                                                                    

CE-CERT = College of Engineering-Center                                                
for Environmental Research & Technology                                                

CO = Carbon Monoxide                       RFQ = Request for Quotations                

CTG = Control Technology Guideline         SCAG = Southern California Association of   
                                           Governments                                 

EPA = Environmental Protection Agency      SEDAB = Southeast Desert Air Basin          

EV = Electric Vehicle                      SIP = State Implementation Plan             

FY = Fiscal Year                           SOx = Oxides of Sulfur                      

HRA = Health Risk Assessment               TCM = Transportation Control Measure        

IAIC - Interagency AQMP Implementation     VMT = Vehicle Miles Traveled                
Committee                                                                              

IGA = Intergovernmental Affairs            VOC = Volatile Organic Compound             

LEV = Low Emission Vehicle                 ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle                 

MOU = Memorandum of Understanding                                                      

MSERCs = Mobile Source Emission Reduction                                              
Credits                                                                                

MSRC = Mobile Source (Air Pollution Reduction)                                         
Review Committee