GOVERNING BOARD AGENDA

MEETING MAY 10, 1996

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 May 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 27)

Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be moved to Item No. 27.

1. Minutes of April 12, 1996 Board Meeting
Dix (909) 396-2500
Mail (jdix@aqmd.gov )

2. Set Public Hearing June 14, 1996 to Amend Rule 1304 - Exemptions and Rule 1306 - Emission Calculations (New Source Review)
Leyden (909) 396-3120
Mail (pleyden@aqmd.gov )

The proposed amendments to Rule 1304 - Exemptions and Rule 1306 - Emission Calculations provide technical clarification and extend an exemption from offsets for facilities that provided Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) to comply with the requirement to offset positive New Source Review (NSR) balances. Furthermore, the proposed amendments also provide an exemption from offsets for methyl bromide fumigation equipment.

3. Set Public Hearing June 14, 1996 to Amend Rule 201 - Permit to Construct
Leyden (909) 396-3120
Mail (pleyden@aqmd.gov )

This proposed amendment to Rule 201, along with recently amended Regulation XIII, is necessary to make the AQMD's preconstruction review program complete and SIP approvable.

4. Set Public Hearing June 14, 1996 to Amend Rule 1136 - Wood Products Coatings
Broadbent (909) 396-3789
Mail (jbroadbent@aqmd.gov )

Proposed Rule 1136 amendments will establish interim VOC limits, achieving a 45% VOC emission reduction compared to current limits. Choices are provided for facilities to use waterborne topcoats or topcoats and sealers formulated with exempt compounds such as acetone. The final limits are proposed to be delayed until 2005 to allow time for low-VOC coating technology improvement and for wood coaters to adjust to low-VOC coatings. Amendments also include compliance flexibility. The rule was last reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on April 19, 1996.

Budget/Fiscal Impact

5. Approve Purchase of AQMD's Telecommunication Services
Mathur (909) 396-2722
Mail (vinitam@aqmd.gov )

On November 17, 1995, the Board approved release of an RFP for Telecommunications Services. Dividing the purchase of required telecommunications services among GTE (local phone services), L.A. Cellular (cellular phone services), and MCI (long distance and other telecommunication services) would provide the lowest cost services. These services are funded from the District General communication account. For the remainder of FY 1995-96, $110,000 has been allocated and for FY 1996-97, $638,000 is budgeted for these telecommunication services. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on April 19, 1996 and recommended for approval.

6. Execute a Contract to Cost-Share a Follow-Up Tunnel Study to Evaluate the Impact of Reformulated Phase 2 Gasoline on Emissions from Vehicles
Liu (909)396-2105

The Coordinating Research Council (CRC), with AQMD's cofunding, conducted a nationwide tunnel study in 1995 that included the Sepulveda and Van Nuys tunnels. The proposed contract with CRC will be a follow-up study at the Sepulveda and/or Van Nuys tunnels after the introduction of Phase 2 reformulated gasoline. The results will be compared to the 1995 study to evaluate the actual on-road impact of Phase 2 gasoline on vehicle emissions. Total project cost is $275,000. AQMD's contribution is $250,000, and CRC's contribution is $25,000. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on April 10, 1996 and recommended for approval.

7. Execute a Contract to Cost-Share the Development and Demonstration of Electric Airport Ground Support Equipment
Liu (909)396-2105

The AQMP, as part of an emission control strategy for airlines and airports, calls for airport ground support equipment (GSE) to operate on alternative fuels, including electricity. In response to the RFP, AQMD received only one bid from United Airlines (UAL), to develop an electric push-out tractor for wide-body aircraft and an inductive charging system for electric baggage tractors. The total estimated cost of this demonstration project is $759,363; AQMD cost-share will not exceed $379,463. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on April 10, 1996, and recommended for approval.

8. Execute a Contract to Cost-Share the Development and Demonstration of an Electric Vehicle Range Extender
Liu (909)396-2105

The first electric vehicles to be offered for sale will have lower-than-desired travel range due to battery limitations. AC Propulsion of San Dimas has proposed to develop and demonstrate an EV range extender that will enable Evs to be used for long trips. The availability of such units should enhance the marketability of Evs and increase their number in the vehicle fleet. The cost of this program is $675,000 of which the AQMD would cost-share in an amount not to exceed $296,000. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on April 10, 1996 and recommended for approval.

9. Execute a Cost-Shared Contract to Provide Technical Information Relating to EV Infrastructure
Liu (909)396-2105

The California Electric Transportation Coalition (Cal ETC) has proposed to supply the AQMD with technical information regarding the development and implementation of EV infrastructure standards. These include state building codes, emergency-response standards, and charging hardware standards. These all relate to the upcoming introduction of EVs in the Basin by the major automotive manufacturers. The total cost for this contract is $90,000; the AQMD cost-share will not exceed $30,000. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on April 10, 1996, and recommended for approval.

10. Execute a Contract to Cost-Share Development and Demonstration of Phase-2 Electric US Postal Service Long-Life Vehicles
Liu (909)396-2105

The US Postal Service (USPS) is developing electric conversions for its fleet of gasoline-powered Long-Life Vehicles (LLVs). A Phase-1 demonstration of two electric LLVs was successfully completed. TransMotive Technologies, in partnership with the USPS, has now proposed the development and demonstration of a Phase-2 electric LLV conversion. Following development, ten LLVs will be converted with five to be demonstrated in mail delivery service in Huntington Beach. The total cost of this project is $1,325,556; AQMD's cost-share will not exceed $150,000. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on April 10, 1996 and recommended for approval.

11. Award Bid for Enhancement of the RECLAIM NOx/SOx Central Station Computer System
Mathur (909) 396-2722
Mail (vinitam@aqmd.gov )

At the January 12, 1996 meeting, the Board authorized the release of an RFP to seek a contractor for Enhancement of the Current RECLAIM NOx/SOx Central Station Computer System. The RECLAIM NOx/SOx Central Station performs automated rule compliance analysis on emission and compliance data reported by RECLAIM facilities. The objective of this enhancement is to increase the emissions and compliance data that is captured, and perform additional compliance analysis. Staff recommends awarding the bid to Sierra Cybernetics, for an amount not to exceed $209,390. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on April 19, 1996 and recommended for approval.

12. This item has been withdrawn.

13. Award Contracts for Air Quality Investment Program
Wasikowski (909) 396-3264
Mail (cwasikowski@aqmd.gov)

On March 8, 1996, the Board approved in concept the staff recommendations to award 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.

14. Award Sole Source Contract to County of Los Angeles for Communications Site License Support
Leyden (909) 396-3120
Mail (pleyden@aqmd.gov )

AQMD's radio communication system supports the broadcast of air quality information and provides real time communication between headquarters and field inspection staff. A previous sole source contract with the County of Los Angeles to lease standard radio rack and antenna space(s) for radio communications purposes only at multi-user communication sites has expired. The proposed sole source contract continues this previous Communication Site License rental agreement with the County of Los Angeles through February 28, 2001, for an amount not to exceed $96,300. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on April 19, 1996, and recommended for approval.

15. Transfer and Reallocate Funds to Upgrade AQMD's Internet Hardware and Enable the Functional Expansion and Enhancement of AQMD's World Wide Web Site
Mathur (909) 396-2722
Mail (vinitam@aqmd.gov )

Expansion and enhancement of the AQMD's World Wide Web site (http://www.aqmd.gov), including implementation of an electronic permit application filing system over the Internet, will require an up-grade of the hardware that maintains and runs the Web site and the purchase of additional Ingres database user licenses. Funds totaling $74,500 will be reallocated to purchase hardware and software for the required upgrade. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on April 19, 1996 and recommended for approval.

16. Fiscal Year 1995-96 Budget Transfer
Pearce(909) 396-2828
Mail (rpearce@aqmd.gov )

Pursuant to Board policy, staff periodically brings to the Board requested budget transfers for the current fiscal year. Budget transfers can result from Board actions, further definition of programs approved in the budget, reorganizations, reallocations of budgeted funds, or budget corrections. These transfers move funds to the appropriate accounts and do not require additional appropriations.

17. Annual Statement of Investment Policy and Quarterly Report of Investments
Pearce(909) 396-2828
Mail (rpearce@aqmd.gov )

State law effective January 1, 1996 requires local government entities to provide an Annual Statement of Investment Policy and to report quarterly regarding their investments. This is the first Annual Statement of Investment Policy and the Quarterly Report of Investments for 1996 First Quarter. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee April 19, 1996 and recommended for approval.

18. Compensation Adjustment for Designated Deputies
Lents (909) 396-2100
Mail (jlents@aqmd.gov )

Dr. Chung Liu has been appointed to the position of Assistant Deputy Executive Officer/Technology Advancement and Joseph V. Contaoi has been appointed to the position of Director of Administrative and Human Resources. These changes warrant a compensation adjustment for each of these Designated Deputies. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee April 19, 1996 and recommended for approval.

Information Only - Receive and File

19. Public Advisor's Report
Bowen (909) 396-3235
Mail (lbowen@aqmd.gov )

This report highlights the Public Advisor, Local Government, Small Business Assistance and Economic Development activities for the month of March, 1996. Comprehensive reports on these efforts are set forth below in Sections I, II, III and IV, respectively.

20. AQMD Advisor, May 1996
Eichhorn (909) 396-3240
Mail (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.

21. Hearing Board Variances and Appeals
Abel (909) 396-2500
Mieras (909) 396-3400

During the period of February 1 through February 29, 1996, the Hearing Board took action on 11 Variances and 0 Appeals. The bulk of the Hearing Board activity during this period continued to involve CEMS-related issues.

22. Civil Actions Filed
Mieras (909) 396- 3400

During the period of March 1, 1996 through March 31, 1996, the District Prosecutor filed the following legal actions pursuant to authority granted by the Board in Resolution 78-27.

23. Rule Forecast
Leyden (909) 396-3120
Mail (pleyden@aqmd.gov )

24. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents Received by the AQMD
Liu (909) 396- 2105

This report provides for the Governing Board's consideration a listing of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents received by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) between March 5, 1996 and April 1, 1996, and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA.

25. RECLAIM Compliance with Federal NSR Requirements
Leyden (909) 396-3120
Mail (pleyden@aqmd.gov )

Rule 2005(j) requires the Executive Officer to report to the Governing Board, by May of each year, on the effectiveness of RECLAIM NSR in meeting the federal NSR requirements for the preceding year. This report details the AQMD's success in meeting federal NSR requirements for 1995.

26. Report on Permit Applications Received as a Result of the Amnesty Program
Broadbent (909) 396-3789
Mail (jbroadbent@aqmd.gov )

Approximately 1,700 permit applications were filed under the Amnesty Program, most of them within the last two weeks before the deadline. A status report is presented including: totals, types of equipment involved, revenue, and increased workload implications associated with processing these applications. A proposal to handle this significant increase in the permitting workload is outlined.

27. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar

BOARD CALENDAR

28. Administrative Committee
Chair: Mikels
Nikkila (909) 396-3010
Mail (nnikkila @aqmd.gov )

29. Legislative Committee
Chair: Burke
Witherspoon (909) 396- 3243

30. Mobile Source Committee
Chair: Haggard
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
Mail (bwallerstein@aqmd.gov )

31. Stationary Source Committee
Chair: Lee
Leyden/3120

32. Technology Committee
Chair: Paulitz
Liu/2105

33. Interagency AQMP Implementation Committee
Chair: Mikels
Bowen (909) 396-3235
Mail (lbowen@aqmd.gov )

34. Mobile Source Air Pollution
Board Liaison: Paulitz Reduction Review Committee
Rhinehart (909) 396- 2898

35. Air Resources Board Monthly Meeting
Board Rep.: Silva

36. Advisory Council Minutes of February 29, 1996 Meeting and Summary of March 8, 1996 Joint Board and Advisory Council Meeting
Board Liaison: Mikels

37. Investment Oversight Committee Appointment
Pearce(909) 396-2828
Mail (rpearce@aqmd.gov )

Board action on April 12, 1996, approved a recommendation to minimize AQMD investments in the Los Angeles County Pooled Surplus Investment Portfolio (PSIP), by directing staff to work with the Los Angeles County Treasurer (AQMD's Treasurer) to make specific investments on behalf of the AQMD. This recommended action included the establishment of an Investment Oversight Committee, a Board advisory committee, to monitor AQMD's investments. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on April 19, 1996 and recommended for approval.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

38. Amend Rule 1303 - Requirements (New Source Review) and Rule 2005 - New Source Review for RECLAIM (Continued from April 12, 1996 Board Meeting)
Leyden (909) 396-3120
Mail (pleyden@aqmd.gov )

The proposed amendments to Rule 1303 - Requirements (New Source Review) and Rule 2005 - New Source Review for RECLAIM will incorporate protection of visibility for Federal Class I areas into Regulations XIII and XX. Protection of visibility for Federal Class I areas and notification of Federal Land Managers are requirements of federal law.

39. Amend Rule 1902 - Transportation Conformity
Wasikowski (909) 396-3264
Mail (cwasikowski@aqmd.gov)

Proposed amendments to Rule 1902 include: 1) replacing Section (f) of the rule with an approved MOU to implement interagency consultation with SCAG and other transportation agencies; and, 2) incorporate final changes in the federal Transportation Conformity Rule that occurred in 1995. On March 14, 1996, a public workshop was held to receive input. Based upon public comments received, staff has finalized the proposed changes to Rule 1902 for Board consideration.

40. Adopt Proposed Rule 1623 - Credits for Clean Lawn and Garden Equipment
Liu (909) 396- 2105

Proposed Rule 1623 will provide greater opportunities to generate mobile source emission reduction credits that could be used as an alternative means of compliance with AQMD regulations and provide incentives to retire older dirtier lawn and garden equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers. The proposed rule would meet the 1994 AQMP commitment for control measures MOF-03 and MOF-04.

41. Amend Regulation III - Fees
Leyden (909) 396-3120
Mail (pleyden@aqmd.gov )

Proposed amendments to Regulation III - Fees increase fees for certain types of equipment consistent with the 1.2 percent increase in the California Consumer Price Index (CPI) applicable for the year 1995, provide alternative fee methodologies to recover AQMD and state costs under the AB 2588 Air Toxics "Hot Spots" program, adjust the fee schedule for toxic air contaminants, and exempt acetone and three other air contaminants from annual operating permit emission fees.

42. Adopt the Executive Officer's Fiscal Year 1996-97 AQMD Budget
Pearce(909) 396-2828
Mail (rpearce@aqmd.gov )

The Executive Officer's Budget for FY 1996-97 represents the input over the past several months from staff, Board members, and the public. This year's process included several meetings of the Budget Advisory Committee; a public hearing February 9, 1996 to take input on the AQMD's Program Goals and Objectives; and two budget workshops, one for the public April 17, 1996 and one for the Governing Board May 3, 1996. This submittal transmits the required appropriations and reserves necessary to adopt the proposed budget. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on April 19, 1996 and recommended for approval.

CLOSED SESSION

43. Closed Session to Consider Pending or Potential Litigation and Personnel Matters (No Written Material)
Greenwald (909) 396-2303
Mail (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

AQIP = Air Quality Investment Program

AQMD = (South Coast) Air Quality Management District

AQMP = Air Quality Management Plan

ARB/CARB = 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 Techniques 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 Air Pollutants

NOx = Oxides of Nitrogen

NSPS = New Source Performance Standards

NSR = New Source Review

PM10 = Particulate Matter 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


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