MEETING, MARCH 10, 1995
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.
CALL TO ORDER
1. Opening Comments: Jon D. Mikels, Chairman Other Board Members James M. Lents, Ph.D., Executive Officer
2. Presentation of Resolution to the Honorable Robert Presley (Mikels)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3 through 20(A); Recommend Approval):
3. Minutes of February 10, 1995 Board Meeting (Dix) (909) 396-2500
4. Report of the Public Advisor, Small Business Assistance, and Economic Development Offices (Bowen) (909) 396-3235
This report highlights the activities of the Public Advisor, Small Business Assistance and Economic Development Offices for the month of January 1995.
5. AQMD Advisor, March 1995 (Eichhorn) (909) 396-3240
The latest edition of AQMD Advisor, the news publication of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, is presented as an information item.
Set Public Hearings to Consider Amendments to the AQMD's Rules and Regulations, and to Adopt Any Necessary California Environmental Quality Act Documentation as Follows:
On April 14, 1995:
6. Adopt Proposed Rule 1501.1 - Alternatives to Work Trip (Wasikowski) Reduction Plans (909) 396-3624
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.
7. Amend Rule 1501 - Work Trip Reduction Plans (Wasikowski)
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.
On May 12, 1995:
8. Amend Rule 1171 - Solvent Cleaning Operations (Leyden) (909) 396-3120
The proposed amendments will clarify the cleaning of medical devices, polyester resin operations, flexographic and gravure printing. In addition, the rule will be amended to include a de minimis level of solvent usage that will be exempt from the rule. The necessary CEQA documentations are included.
9. Report of Civil Actions Filed (Love) (909) 396-3400
10. Report Regarding Administrative Policy Pertaining to the Purchase of Non-Consultant Services and Supplies (Nikkila) (909) 396-3010
This is to apprise the Board of steps taken to improve internal controls on expenditures.
11. Report on the Study of the AQMD's Fee Structure and Authority (Pearce)
With the recent changes in state legislation capping the AQMD's revenue and fee increases, coupled with the continued decline in revenue from stationary sources, the AQMD contracted for an independent analysis of its fee structure and authority to determine if the fees charged were both equitable and sufficient to fund the AQMD's stationary source activities.
12. Recommendation to Recognize Revenue and Appropriate Funds to be Received from the Southern California Association of Governments and Amend the Contract with the University and Community College System of Nevada for a Program for the Use of Remote Sensing Devices to Detect High-Emitting Vehicles (Lloyd) (909) 396-2345
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has made $42,000 available to supplement an in-progress, AQMD-sponsored project with the University and Community College Systems of Nevada (UCCSN) to develop a remote sensing program to detect high-emitting vehicles. Staff is requesting that the Board recognize $42,000 in revenue from SCAG for the purpose of remote sensing, approve an additional $30,000 towards this program to be used for the cost of shipping and operation of a portable dynamometer from the U.S. EPA, and authorize the Chairman of the Board to execute an amendment to the agreement with UCCSN in the amount of $72,000.
13. Recommendation to Amend a Contract for the Evaluation of PM10 Emissions from Vehicles in Southern California (Lloyd)
Staff is proposing to join the current national efforts of the Coordinating Research Council (CRC) with the services of the UCCSN, to evaluate chemical composition of PM10, inhalable particulates (PM2.5), and other significant pollutants emissions from vehicles at the Sepulveda tunnel. The AQMD is already co-funding CRC's current study at the Van Nuys tunnel. This addition will be an amendment to a contract between the AQMD and CRC. The total cost of the proposed addition is approximately $155,000. National Renewable Energy Laboratory located in Golden, Colorado, will be supporting this amendment with a $55,000 funding. Staff recommends that the Board authorize cofunding for this study in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
14. Recommendation to Amend a Contract for the Demonstration of Compressed Natural Gas Engines in Heavy-Duty Trucks (Lloyd)
In 1991 the AQMD contracted with Acurex Environmental Corporation for the development and demonstration of Caterpillar and Detroit Diesel compressed natural gas engines in heavy-duty trucks. The project is cofunded by the California Energy Commission, the Gas Company, and the U.S. Department of Energy. Staff requests amending the contract to add $320,000 and extend the term to complete development and demonstration efforts. Total direct project costs are $2,808,600, with total AQMD funding of $720,000.
15. Recommendation to Cosponsor Durability Testing for a Natural Gas Retrofit Kit for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines (Lloyd)
Medium- and heavy-duty engines retrofitted to operate on natural gas can provide significant emissions reductions; however, ARB emissions durability testing requirements make it difficult to certify retrofit kits. The proposed project with GFI Control Systems, Inc. will support emissions durability testing of a natural gas retrofit kit for a General Motors 454 engine. The project also includes emissions durability testing of light-duty retrofit kits and has a total cost of $1,097,130. Proposed AQMD funding is $150,000. Other sponsors include GFI, Gas Research Institute, Canadian Gas Association and Natural Resources Canada.
16. Status Report on AQMD Listing of Environmental Documents and Lead Agency Projects Received by the AQMD for Review and Comment (Broadbent) (909) 396-3789
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.
17. Rule Forecast Report (Leyden) (909) 396-3120
18. Report on RECLAIM Allocation Adjustments Due to Permit Appeals to the Hearing Board (Leyden)
Pursuant to RECLAIM Rule 2015 (b)(4), any increases in annual allocations issued by the Hearing Board, pursuant to permit appeals, must be reported to the Governing Board annually in March. While no changes were made to annual allocations at the Hearing Board itself, certain adjustments to RECLAIM allocations were made administratively by staff in the course of reviewing permit appeals filed with the Board. Such changes to the allocations have not been significant and have not jeopardized equivalency. This report covers allocation reviews from January 1, 1994 to January 1, 1995.
19. Recommendation to Award Bid for the Management of the Diamond Bar Headquarters Child Care Center (Jason) (909) 396-2065
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 Regarding Request for Quotations for Security Guard Services at the Diamond Bar Headquarters (Jason)
This Request for Quotations solicits bids from security companies to provide guard services at the Diamond Bar Headquarters. Unarmed security guard services include manning the 24-hour security guard desk in the main lobby, monitoring electronic security equipment and cameras, patrolling the entire facility during the day and non-business hours, checking for proper District identification, logging visitor activity, etc. The estimated expenditures are $644,000 for a 3-year contract.
20(A) Recommendation to Approve Executive Officer's Goals/Objectives for 1996 (Lents) (909) 396-2100
This recommendation is to approve the changes requested by the Board at the February 10, 1995 meeting and to incorporate a change requested by the California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance.
BOARD CALENDAR
21. Administrative Committee Report (Mikels) Staff: Nikkila (909) 396-3010
21(A) Legislative Committee Report (Burke) (No Written Material) Staff: Eichhorn (909) 396-3240
This Committee will meet March 10, 1995 at 8:30 a.m., prior to the Governing Board meeting, and may wish to make a report at the Governing Board meeting.
22. Mobile Source Committee Report Staff: Wallerstein (Haggard) (909) 396-3131
23. Stationary Source Committee Report Staff: Leyden (Albright) (909) 396-3120
24. Technology Committee Report Staff: Lloyd (Paulitz) (909) 396-3245
25. Air Resources Board Monthly Meeting Report (Silva)
26. Interagency AQMP Implementation Committee Meeting Report Staff: Eichhorn (Mikels) (909) 396-3240
27. Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee Report and Recommendation to Amend the Fiscal Year 1993-94 AB 2766 Discretionary Work Program Staff: Eichhorn (Paulitz) (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 February 23, 1995, the MSRC approved an amendment to the ISTEA/TCM contract for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to provide funding for the purchase of CNG buses rather than CNG differential fuel costs as was originally requested. Since the original project was included as part of the FY 1993-94 AB 2766 Discretionary Work Program, this contract change must be approved by the District Board.
28. Advisory Council Minutes of December 19, 1994 Meeting (Mikels)
29. Report Regarding Status of Board Member Assistance Funds (Mikels)
30. Report on the Performance Audit of the AQMD for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1994 (Pearce) (909) 396-2828
Health and Safety Code Section 40453 requires the AQMD to contract every three years with a qualified auditing firm to conduct a performance audit of AQMD activities. KPMG Peat Marwick has completed their audit of the AQMD performance and issued their report.
31. Recommendation to Direct Executive Officer to Develop Guiding Principles for, and an Action Plan to Streamline, District Operations (Mikels)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
32. Amend Rule 2002 - Allocations for Oxides of Nitrogen and Oxides of Sulfur (Leyden)
Rule 2015(c)(3) requires that the Executive Officer perform a technology review for petroleum coke calciners. The review has been completed and the Executive Officer has found that an increase to the year 2000 emission factor is appropriate. This will result in an increase of approximately 0.21 ton per day in the year 2000 allocation. To change RECLAIM NOx allocations, the Rule 2002 emission factor for calciners is proposed for amendment from 0.61 to 0.971 pound of NOx per ton of calcined coke. The necessary CEQA documents will be included in the final board package.
33. Amend RECLAIM Rule 2011, Appendix A - Protocol Monitoring, Reporting, and Recordkeeping for Oxides of Sulfur (SOx); and Amend RECLAIM Rule 2012, Appendix A - Protocol Monitoring, Reporting, and Recordkeeping for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) (Leyden)
Staff had proposed to amend Rule 2011, Appendix A, to make the missing data procedures for major SOx sources consistent with the major NOx requirements of Rule 2012, Appendix A. Missing data procedures would then apply where there is no prior continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) data available. An additional proposal allows Cycle 1 major sources that do not have approved CEMS to apply different missing data procedures during the period of January 1, 1995 to June 30, 1995. This proposal will amend Rule 2011, Appendix A, and Rule 2012, Appendix A, and will ensure Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 facilities in both NOx and SOx markets are treated equitably as to the missing data requirements.
34. Amend Rule 1121 - Control of Nitrogen Oxides from Residential Type (Lockie) Natural Gas-Fired Water Heaters (Continued from the February 10, 1995 Board Meeting)
The proposed amendments to Rule 1121 will not change the existing emission limits specified in this rule, but will clarify existing rule language. The proposed amendments will also replace the existing certification testing protocol with a new, more accurate and reliable protocol which was developed jointly by AQMD, water heater manufacturers, independent testing laboratories, and the gas industry. It will also include any necessary CEQA documentation. Staff will provide further recommendations based on public comment presented at the February 10, 1995 public hearing.
CLOSED SESSION
35. Recommendation Regarding a Closed Session to Consider Pending or Potential Litigation and Personnel Matters (Greenwald) (No Written Material) (909) 396-2303
OTHER BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - (Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3)
ADJOURNMENT
***PUBLIC COMMENTS***
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