Dix (909) 396-2500
(jdix@aqmd.gov
) 
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 Letters and their attachments (if any) for the month
of July 1996 in Microsoft Word 6.0 can be down loaded (self extracting
compressed) from within the individual Board letter (click on "Attachment"
at the end of the letter)
CALL TO ORDER
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 21(A)
Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be moved to Item No. 21(A)
1. Minutes of June 14, 1996 Board Meeting
Dix (909) 396-2500
(jdix@aqmd.gov
)
2. Set Public Hearing August 9, 1996 to Amend
Rule 1113 - Architectural Coatings
Broadbent (909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov
)
The proposed amendment will reinstate the small container exemption.
3. This item has been withdrawn.
Budget/Fiscal Impact
4. Approve Out-of-Country Travel
Lents (909) 396-2100
(jlents@aqmd.gov
)
This report submits for Board consideration and approval recommended travel out of the United States.
5. Execute Contracts for Air Quality Investment
Program for the First Quarter of 1996
Wasikowski (909) 396-3264
(cwasikowski@aqmd.gov)
Rule 2202 - On-Road Motor Vehicle Mitigation Options was adopted on December 8, 1995. As one compliance strategy, Rule 2202 allows employers to invest in the AQIP. Monies received are placed in a restricted account to fund programs that result in equivalent emission reductions than would otherwise have been achieved by the participating employers. Staff evaluated the proposals received during the first quarter of 1996 and recommends several for funding. The amount available for this quarter is $2,987,004. This was presented to the Mobile Source Committee on May 17, 1996.
6. Execute Contracts for Air Quality Investment
Program for the Final Quarter of 1995
(Continued from the June 14, 1996 Board Meeting)
Wasikowski (909) 396-3264
(cwasikowski@aqmd.gov)
On March 8, 1996, the Board approved in concept the staff recommendations to execute contracts for the AQIP. At that time, staff was directed to return to the Board for final approval. Staff recommends that the Board approve the release of AQIP funds for the final quarter funding of 1995. This was reviewed by the Mobile Source Committee on April 26, 1996, and recommended for approval.
7. Cost-Share the Development of a Prototype
Economical Advanced Electric Vehicle and a Plan for California Production
(Continued from the June 14, Board Meeting)
Liu (909) 396-2105
ARB has identified several impediments to development and production of EVs by major vehicle manufacturers, including low-volume production, uncertain market and undeveloped electric drivetrain and battery technologies. The proposed contract with ARB will produce an EV design and analysis of the processes\costs of developing and manufacturing low production volumes of advanced EVs in California. AQMD contribution to this $2.4 million program will not exceed $500,000. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on April 10, 1996 and referred to the Administrative Committee for further review. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on April 19 and May 24, 1996, and recommended for approval.
8. Cost-Share the Retrofit of a Los Angeles
County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Methanol Bus to Operate on
Compressed Natural Gas
Liu (909) 396-2105
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) staff is considering converting its methanol bus fleet to operate on other fuels. To evaluate all options for the methanol buses, LACMTA plans to evaluate retrofitting the buses to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG) or other fuels. LACMTA has requested financial assistance to support the conversion of one methanol bus to CNG to determine the feasibility of this approach. AQMD`s cost-share will not exceed $75,000. Total project cost is approximately $192,800. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on June 12, 1996 and recommended for approval.
9. Cost-Share the Modeling, Design, and Demonstration
of a Fuel Cell Power System for the Advanced Technology Transit Bus (ATTB)
Liu (909) 396-2105
The Fuel Cell Buyers Consortium (FCBC), a non-profit entity created by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA), has proposed a project to develop and demonstrate ATTBs powered by fuel cells. In Phase 1, FCBC will model and design a fuel cell system that can be assembled, installed, and tested in an ATTB testbed. The total cost of Phase 1 is approximately $1.35 million. AQMD�s contribution will not exceed $350,000, and shall be contingent on cost sharing of at least $1 million from other funders. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on June 12, 1996 and recommended for approval.
10. Recognize and Appropriate Funds from the
EPA for Three Air Monitoring Projects
Nikkila (909) 396-3010
(nnikkila@aqmd.gov
)
EPA has allocated Section 105 and supplemental grant funds to AQMD for three projects. This action is to recognize and appropriate these funds to the FY 1996-97 Budget as follows: (1) $1,216,620 for the fourth year Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations program implementation, (2) $75,000 for the equipment replacement program of the existing NOx analyzers; and (3) $25,000 for the PM2.5 project. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on June 21, 1996 and recommended for approval.
11. Recognize and Appropriate Funds from the
ARB for the Second Year Operation of Monitoring Sites for the Children�s
Health Study in the South Coast Air Basin
Nikkila (909) 396-3010
(nnikkila@aqmd.gov
)
In FY 1995-96, AQMD assumed operation of four ARB monitoring sites and added monitoring equipment to four existing sites as part of the Children�s Health Study. For that first year, ARB provided $150,000 to fund the operation of the stations. For the second year, ARB will again provide $150,000 to continue the operation of the air monitoring stations. This action is to recognize the $150,000 from ARB and appropriate these funds to the FY 1996-97 Budget. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on June 21, 1996 and recommended for approval.
12. Recognize and Appropriate Funds From U.S.
EPA to AQMD to be Used to Assist States in Developing Their Small Business
Assistance Programs.
Bowen (909) 396-3235
(lbowen@aqmd.gov
)
At the April 12, 1996 meeting, the AQMD Governing Board approved a $25,000 supplement to the AQMD FY 1995-96 budget from a US EPA Peer Match Grant. Of this amount, $2,000 has been expended. This action is to appropriate the remaining $23,000 to the FY 1996-97 budget.
13. Issue RFP to Pre-Qualify Vendors for Library
Services and Supplies
Mathur (909) 396-2722
(vmathur@aqmd.gov
)
AQMD is seeking to pre-qualify vendors providing various library services and supplies. Vendors selected will be issued blanket purchase orders for the acquisition, cataloging, and shelf preparation of books, periodicals, and other printed and multi-media materials in the AQMD�s library. The use of blanket purchase orders facilitates acquisition of books, articles and reports, and reduces the labor required to type and process prepaid purchase orders. This bidding and pre-qualification process will ensure that AQMD is using the most cost-effective providers for these services and supplies. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on June 21, 1996, and recommended for approval.
14. Issue RFP to Pre-qualify Vendors for Replacement
and Repair Services for the Local Area Network, Wide Area Network, and
Personal Computers
Mathur (909) 396-2722
(vmathur@aqmd.gov
)
Through a competitive bid process, AQMD is seeking to pre-qualify vendors capable of providing various services and supplies to maintain the personal computer (PC) infrastructure. Vendors selected will be the sources for hard disk, printer, modem and other telecommunication subsystem repairs. They also will be the suppliers for routine PC, wide area network, and local area network repair and installation of parts. The bidding and pre-qualification process will ensure that the AQMD is using the most cost-effective providers for these services and supplies. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on June 21, 1996, and recommended for approval.
15. Issue RFQs to Pre-Qualify Vendors for
Providing Recycled Copy Paper, Printing Services, Miscellaneous Printing
Paper Stock, Unleaded Fuel, and Automotive Mechanical Repair and Service
Contaoi (909) 396-3038
Administrative Policy and Procedure No. 35 requires the establishment, through Board approval, of a list of pre-qualified vendors for purchase of non-consultant services and supplies. These RFQs will be used to establish lists of pre-qualified vendors from which service and supplies will be purchased. From these lists, competitive bids will be solicited for recycled copy paper, printing services, miscellaneous printing paper stock, unleaded fuel, and automotive mechanical repair and service as needed for a twelve-month period. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on June 21, 1996, and recommended for approval.
16. Approve the Supplemental FY 1995-97 AB 2766 Discretionary Fund
Work Program and Execute Contracts
Rhinehart (909) 396-2898
The MSRC identified an additional $6 million in AB 2766 Discretionary funds which it decided to utilize in a supplement to the FY 1995-97 Work Program. The components of the supplemental work program were approved by the Governing Board and five RFPs released April 12, 1996. The MSRC approved the supplemental work program June 27, 1996, and recommends contracts totaling $4,720,114 in these categories: 1) innovative TCM programs, including bicycle transportation, market incentives, and broad-based, land-use training; 2) R&D projects; and 3) alternative-fueled, heavy-duty vehicles.
Information Only - Receive and File
17. Public Advisor�s Report
Bowen (909) 396-3235
(lbowen@aqmd.gov
)
This report highlights the Public Advisor, Local Government, Small Business Assistance and Economic Development activities for the month of May 1996. Comprehensive reports on these efforts are set forth in Sections I, II, III and IV, respectively.
18. AQMD Advisor, July 1996
Eichhorn (909) 396-3240
(teichhorn@aqmd.gov
)
The latest edition of the AQMD Advisor, the news publication of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, is presented as an information item.
19. Hearing Board Variances and Appeals
Abel (909) 396-2500
Mieras (909) 396-3400
During the period of April 1 through April 30, 1996, the Hearing Board took action on 18 Variances and 0 Appeals. The bulk of the Hearing Board activity during this period continued to involve CEMS-related issues.
20. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents Received by
the AQMD
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
This report provides for the Board�s consideration a listing of CEQA documents received by the AQMD between May 2, 1996 and June 3, 1996, and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA.
21. Rule Forecast
Leyden (909) 396-3120
(pleyden@aqmd.gov
)
21(A). Items Deferred from Consent Calendar
BOARD CALENDAR
Notes:
(1) The next meeting of the Advisory Council is July 25, 1996. The April 25, 1996 meeting minutes will be approved at that time and provided in the August Board agenda package.
(2) The summary of the May Air Resources Board monthly meeting will be provided in the Board�s August Board agenda package.
22. Administrative Committee
Chair: Mikels
Nikkila (909) 396-3010
(nnikkila@aqmd.gov
)
23. Legislative Committee
Chair: Burke
Witherspoon (909) 396-3243
24. Mobile Source Committee
Chair: Haggard
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
25. Stationary Source Committee
Chair: Lee
Leyden (909) 396-3120
(pleyden@aqmd.gov
)
26. Technology Committee
Chair: Paulitz
Liu (909) 396-2105
27. Interagency AQMP Implementation Committee
Chair: Mikels
Bowen (909) 396-3235
(lbowen@aqmd.gov
)
28. Mobile Source Air Pollution
Board Liaison: Paulitz
Reduction Review Committee
Rhinehart (909) 396-2898
29. Air Resources Board Monthly Meeting
Board Rep.: Silva
(Continued to August 9, 1996, see Note 2 above)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
30. Amend Rule 430 - Breakdown Provisions
(pleyden@aqmd.gov
)
The proposed amendments to Rule 430 will clarify rule requirements for equipment breakdowns affecting non-RECLAIM pollutants, add permit condition relief, and provide reporting procedures consistent with Rule 2004 - Requirements.
31. Amend Rules
2002 - Allocations for NOx and SOx,
2004 - Requirements,
2005 - New Source Review for RECLAIM,
2011 - Requirements for Monitoring, Reporting, and Recordkeeping for
SOx Emissions,
2012 - Requirements for Monitoring, Reporting, and Recordkeeping for
NOx Emissions, and
2015 - Backstop Provisions
Coy (909) 396-2434
The proposed amendments are necessary to clarify rule requirements and improve monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping flexibility for RECLAIM facilities. These amendments will: provide procedures consistent with Rule 430 - Breakdown Provisions, for reporting equipment breakdowns affecting RECLAIM pollutants; provide more accurate emission factors and clarify RTC allocations after year 2010; consolidate requirements for reports on RECLAIM issues; clarify requirements for Super Compliance facilities; provide a period of time for CEMS repairs; add language to clarify monitoring, reporting, recordkeeping, and other requirements; and allow for an alternative to the NOx ending emission factor for cement kilns based on a demonstration plan.
CLOSED SESSION
32. Closed Session to Consider Pending or Potential Litigation and
Personnel
Matters
(No Written Material)
Greenwald (909) 366-2303
(pgreenwald@aqmd.gov)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, to confer with its Labor
Negotiator:
Agency Negotiator: Nick Nikkila/Charles Goldstein
Employee Organizations: San Bernardino Public Employees Association
and Teamsters Local 911.
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
AQMP = Air Quality Management Plan
ARB = California Air Resources Board
AVR = Average Vehicle Ridership
BACT = Best Available Control Technology
CEMs = Continuous Emissions Monitors
CEQA = California Environmental Quality Act
CE-CERT = College of Engineering-Center for Environmental Research
and Technology
CO = Carbon Monoxide
CTG = Control Technology Guideline
EPA = Environmental Protection Agency
EV = Electric Vehicle
FY = Fiscal Year
HRA = Health Risk Assessment
IAIC = Interagency AQMP Implementation Committee
IGA = Intergovernmental Affairs
LEV = Low Emission Vehicle
MOU = Memorandum of Understanding
MSERCs = Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credits
MSRC = Mobile Source (Air Pollution Reduction) Review Committee
NESHAPS = National Emission Standards for Hazardous Pollutants
NOx = Oxides of Nitrogen
NSPS = New Source Performance Standards
NSR = New Source Review
PM10 = Particulate Matters 10 microns
RECLAIM = REgional CLean Air Incentives
Market
RFP = Request for Proposals
RFQ = Request for Quotations
SCAG = Southern California Association of Governments
SEDAB = Southeast Desert Air Basin
SIP = State Implementation Plan
SOx = Oxides of Sulfur
TCM = Transportation Control Measure
VMT = Vehicle Miles Traveled
VOC = Volatile Organic Compound
ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle