Dix (909) 396-2500
(jdix@aqmd.gov )
MEETING, NOVEMBER 8, 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 November 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 15)
Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be moved to Item No. 16.
1. Minutes of October 11, 1996 Board Meeting
Dix (909) 396-2500
(jdix@aqmd.gov )
2.
Set Public Hearing December 13, 1996 to Amend Rule 1124 - Aerospace Assembly and Component Manufacturing Operations
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov )
Proposed amendments will extend the compliance dates for several types of adhesive bonding primers, fuel tank coatings, solid-film lubricants and primer coatings from 1997 to either 1998, 2000 or 2002 because compliant coatings have not been qualified by all major aerospace companies. In addition, the VOC limits are proposed to be decreased for dry lubricative coatings. This is scheduled for review by the Stationary Source Committee on November 22, 1996.
3.
Set Public Hearing December 13, 1996 to
Amend Rule 1130.1 - Screen Printing Operations
Broadbent (909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov )
Proposed amendments will address concerns raised by the industry, ink manufacturers, and staff by creating higher VOC limits for various screen printing operations and postponing the implementation of the lower VOC limit for extreme performance applications. The amendments will result in a permanent emission reduction loss of 0.1 ton per day and delay the 0.28 ton per day emission reduction associated with extreme performance applications from 1998 to 2003.
4. Set Public Hearing December 13, 1996 to Amend
Rule 219 - Equipment Not Requiring a Written Permit
Pursuant to Regulation II
Broadbent (909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov )
Rule 219 identifies equipment and processes which are exempt from AQMD written permits. The proposed amendments focus on implementing the first tier of the 1996 AQMD Regulatory Reform Initiative to "eliminate permits for small businesses" by removing approximately 10,000 permits from the system and reducing the number of expected new applications by 1,000/year. The proposal would also require permits for all equipment subject to state Air Toxic Control Measures and federal NESHAP. This was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee September 20, 1996. Fiscal impact will be reviewed by the Administrative Committee October 18, 1996.
5. Execute Contract for Investment Consultant Services
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov )
This action is to execute a contract in the sum of $53,000 to Sperry Capital Inc. to provide investment consultant services for three years to assist in the development of AQMD’s Investment Policy and Guidelines and to provide investment monitoring and compliance reporting services. This was reviewed by the Investment Oversight Committee on November 1, 1996 and recommended for approval.
6. Amend Contract with Telos Consulting Services and Issue an RFP for Short- and Long-Term Systems Development and Maintenance Support
Mathur (909) 396-2722
(vmathur@aqmd.gov
)
Systems development contracts previously approved by the Board culminated in the recent system migration. These systems will require further development as well as routine maintenance to meet evolving needs. This action is to release an RFP to solicit bids for post-migration services. However, to rapidly integrate essential system enhancements, this action also is to modify the current Telos Consulting Services contract to add $100,000. Funds for these services in the amount of $400,000 are included in the approved FY 1996-97 Budget. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on October 18, 1996, and recommended for approval.
7. Provide Additional Funding for Technical Support of AQMD’s Technology Advancement Program
(Continued from October 11, 1996 Board Meeting)
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
Since 1988, AQMD’s Technology Advancement (TA) program has co-sponsored hundreds of development, demonstration, and research projects designed to expedite wide-scale use of progressively cleaner technologies and fuels. To optimize the effectiveness of this program, it has been advantageous to supplement in-house technical resources and expertise with outside assistance. A total of $51,500 in FY 1996-97 funding is proposed to amend two level-of-effort contracts to provide ongoing technical support for the TA program. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on September 27, 1996 and by the Administrative Committee on October 18, 1996 and both recommended for approval.
8. Establish Lists of Pre-Qualified Vendors to Provide Recycled Copy Paper, Printing Services, Miscellaneous Printing Paper Stock, Unleaded Fuel, and Automotive Mechanical Repair and Service
Contaoi (909) 396-3038
(jcontaoi@aqmd.gov)
On July 12, 1996, the Board approved the release of RFQs to solicit bids from various vendors to establish lists of pre-qualified vendors from whom the AQMD would purchase various non-consultant services and supplies. This action is to establish pre-qualified vendor lists that will be used for the purchase of 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 October 18, 1996, and recommended for approval.
9. Issue an RFP to Implement the Design for
New Permit Streamlining System
Mathur (909) 396-2722
(vmathur@aqmd.gov
)
The Business Clean Air Partnership and Regulatory Reform Initiative both include a strong focus on streamlined permitting. A detailed design was developed for a system to electronically receive and process permits for common equipment types that do not trigger offsets or toxic requirements. This action is to issue an RFP to solicit bids for the development of a system allowing submittal of equipment certification applications through the AQMD’s Internet Homepage. The FY 1996-97 budget includes $80,000 for this permit streamlining contract. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on October 18, 1996, and recommended for approval.
10. Approve Disposal of Obsolete or Non-Repairable Office Equipment and Furnishings
Contaoi (909) 396-3038
(jcontaoi@aqmd.gov)
Certain office equipment and furnishings are obsolete, or are damaged and cannot be economically repaired. AQMD’s Contracting and Purchasing Policy provides that the Purchasing Manager may, by direct sales or otherwise, sell or dispose of any personal property belonging to the AQMD. This action is to authorize: (a) the deletion of the fixed assets from AQMD’s inventory, and (b) the disposal, by direct sales, public auction, or donation, of the deleted fixed assets and other obsolete or non-repairable equipment and furnishings. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on October 18, 1996, and recommended for approval.
11. Rule Forecast
Leyden (909) 396-3120
(pleyden@aqmd.gov )
12. AQMD Advisor, November 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.
13. 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 September, 1996. Comprehensive reports on these efforts are set forth in Sections I, II, III and IV, respectively.
14. Hearing Board Variances and Appeals
Abel (909) 396-2500
During the period of August 1 through August 31, 1996, the Hearing Board took action on 21 Variances and 0 Appeals.
15. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents
Received by the AQMD
Zeldin (909) 396-3058
(mzeldin@aqmd.gov )
This report provides for the Board’s consideration a list of CEQA documents received by the AQMD between September 4, 1996 and October 5, 1996, and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA.
16. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar
BOARD CALENDAR
Note:
(a) The Mobile Source Committee did not meet in October.
The next meeting is scheduled for November 15, 1996.(b) The Stationary Source Committee did not meet in October.
The next meeting is scheduled for November 22, 1996.(c) The Technology Committee did not meet in October.
The next meeting is scheduled for November 15, 1996.
17. Administrative Committee
Chair: Mikels
Nikkila (909) 396-3010
(nnikkila @aqmd.gov )
18. Legislative Committee
Chair: Burke
Witherspoon (909) 396-3243
(cwitherspoon@aqmd.gov)
19. Planning Committee
Co-Chairs: Haggard/Lee
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
20. Interagency AQMP Implementation Committee
Chair: Mikels
Bowen (909) 396-3235
(lbowen@aqmd.gov )
21. Mobile Source Air Pollution
Board Liaison: Paulitz
Reduction Review Committee
Rhinehart (909) 396-2898
(lrhinehart@aqmd.gov)
22. Air Resources Board Monthly Meeting
Board Rep.: Silva
PUBLIC HEARINGS
23. Amend Rule 2202 - On-Road Motor Vehicle Mitigation Options
Wasikowski (909) 396-3264
(cwasikowski@aqmd.gov)
The proposed amendments will modify existing Rule 2202 to be consistent with Health & Safety Code Sections 40458 and 44243.5 which become effective January 1, 1997. The law directs the AQMD to modify current exemption levels and to initiate a program that could lead to the phase-out of Rule 2202 through voluntary rideshare or other means. This was reviewed by the Mobile Source Committee on September 27, 1996.
24. Amend Rule 1113 - Architectural Coatings
(Continued from October 11, 1996 Board Meeting)
Broadbent (909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov )
The proposed amendments will clarify rule requirements, decrease VOC limits for clear and pigmented lacquers, flat coatings, traffic coatings, and multi-color coatings, and increase VOC limits for fire-proofing exterior coatings, japans/faux finishing coatings, and magnesite cement coatings to reflect current technology. The amendments will also implement a portion of the AQMP Control Measure for architectural coatings.
25. Adoption of the 1997 Revision to the AQMP and
Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
As required under both state and federal Clean Air Acts, a draft revision to the AQMP and a draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) were prepared and released for public comment on August 2, 1996 and August 8, 1996, respectively. Written comments received were considered in preparing a staff report and proposed revisions to the draft AQMP. A modified DEIR resulting from comments received was prepared and is considered a draft Final EIR for the Board’s consideration. Staff recommends the adoption of the 1997 AQMP revision and certification of the Final EIR.
CLOSED SESSION
26. Closed Session to Consider Personnel Matters
(No Written Material)
Greenwald (909) 396-2303
(pgreenwald@aqmd.gov)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, to confer with its Labor Negotiator. Agency Negotiator: Nick Nikkila/Charles Goldstein. Employee Organizations: Teamsters Local 911 and San Bernardino Public Employees Association.
OTHER BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - (Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3)
ADJOURNMENT
The Board meeting will be adjourned to 9:30 a.m., Friday, December 6, 1996, in the Palm Desert City Council Chambers located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the matter of adoption of the Coachella Valley PM10 Attainment Redesignation Request and Maintenance Plan.
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