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 1997 in Microsoft Word 6.0 can be down loaded (self extracting
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CALL TO ORDER
Opening Comments: Jon D. Mikels, Chair
Other Board Members
James M. Lents, Ph.D., Executive Officer
Retirement Presentation to Norman T. Mattson Honoring
His 29 Years of Service at AQMD
Mikels
Presentation to Marvin Braude Honoring His Service on the AQMD Governing Board
Mikels
Award Clean Air Solvent Certificates
Leyden (909) 396-3120
(pleyden@aqmd.gov )
As part of the amendment of Rule 1171 - Solvent Cleaning Operations in September 1996, the Board set up a process to identify and certify Clean Air Solvents that are environmentally benign and go beyond future rule requirements. Staff is ready to certify thirteen solvents as Clean Air Solvents, and would like to present the manufacturers and suppliers to the Board for recognition.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 22)
Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be moved to Item No. 23.
2. Set Public Hearing August 8, 1997 to Amend Rule 1134 - Emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen from Stationary Gas Turbines Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov )
The proposed amendment to Rule 1134 (d) clarifies that CEMS are required only on cogeneration and combined cycle units, 2.9 megawatts and larger. This clarification is needed to make the rule language consistent with AQMD practice and the intent stated in the Rule 1134 Administrative Record. The proposed amendment to paragraph (f)(5) addresses EPA’s requirement that a person operating an emission control system maintain a daily record of continuous system operation and maintenance to demonstrate proper operation and compliance. District Counsel has determined that a public workshop, CEQA and socioeconomic report are not necessary for these specific minor proposed rule amendments. This is scheduled for review by the Stationary Source Committee on July 18, 1997.
In FY 1997-98, the AQMD will transfer control and operation of the Lancaster Air Monitoring Station to the Antelope Valley Air Pollution Control District (AVAPCD). Criteria pollutant monitoring instrumentation currently operating at that location will also be transferred to AVAPCD. AQMD Policy Number 20, Fixed Assets, dated July 5, 1995, requires Board approval to transfer fixed assets to AVAPCD, and remove them from the inventory. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on June 20, 1997, and recommended for approval.
On September 13, 1996, the Board amended Rule 1171 - Solvent Cleaning Operations. At that time, the Board also directed staff to conduct an implementation study with the California Trucking Association (CTA) to address their concern regarding aqueous cleaning systems for repair and maintenance of heavy-duty trucks, and report back to the Board no later than July 31, 1997. While the study is well in progress, additional time is required to complete this project. This action is for the Board to direct staff to continue the implementation study with CTA and return back to the Board with further recommendations no later than December 1997. This was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on June 27, 1997.
The AQMD is currently cost-sharing this project with the ARB to evaluate factors affecting diesel exhaust toxicity. The study is being conducted by CE-CERT at the MTA’s testing facility. The original project cost was $450,000, with the ARB contributing $400,000 and AQMD contributing $50,000. This augmentation is for additional testing and costs incurred due to difficulties and delays at the MTA’s testing facility. Total amendment cost is $102,000. AQMD’s co-funding shall not exceed $10,000, with the remaining $92,000 being co-funded by the ARB. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on June 27, 1997, and recommended for approval.
There are several organizations working on the development of Nitric Oxide remote sensors. An important step in the development of these instruments is a side-by-side comparison of their performance along with an independent evaluation of the usefulness of the data generated during on-road operation. This evaluation will be conducted by the Coordinating Research Council, with the services of Radian International. Total project cost is $149,984. AQMD’s contribution shall not exceed $49,984, with the remaining $100,000 being co-funded by the Coordinating Research Council. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on June 27, 1997, and recommended for approval.
A demonstration project to repower a tug boat with ultra low-emissions diesel engines has been reviewed and approved by the EPA. The program will be managed by the Port of Los Angeles, with the services of Ocean Air Environmental. Total project cost is $505,000. AQMD’s contribution shall not exceed $77,500. The remaining balance will be co-funded with $350,000 from the EPA through a 103 Grant, $25,000 from the Port of Los Angeles, $40,000 from Connolly Pacific, and $12,500 from Valley Detroit Diesel Allison . This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on June 27, 1997, and recommended for approval.
Bergquam Energy, Sacramento, CA has proposed developing and demonstrating a commercial-size solar energy-based air conditioning system. The objective of the proposed project is to substantially improve the efficiency and the commercial feasibility of solar energy air conditioning technology using state-of-the-art solar collection and gas-absorption chiller technologies. Total cost of this project is $607,300, with a proposed AQMD cost-share of $75,000. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on June 27, 1997, and recommended for approval.
LNG is of interest to a growing number of truck fleets; however, storage and dispensing of cryogenic LNG for truck fleet applications has not been optimized. Development and demonstration is needed of a standardized design of LNG dispensing stations to minimize vapor loss, retain fuel composition over extended periods, and minimize construction, operation and maintenance costs. Based on the results of a competitive solicitation, Amoco Oil Company has been selected to develop and demonstrate a state-of-the art LNG refueling station. Total project cost for Amoco is $1,971,470, with AQMD cost sharing of $300,000. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on June 27, 1997, and recommended for approval.
Rule 2202 - On-Road Motor Vehicle Mitigation Options was adopted
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 which result in equivalent emission reductions that would otherwise have been achieved during the first quarter of 1997. This action is to recommend two for funding. The adjusted amount available for this quarter is $904,282. This was reviewed by the Mobile Source Committee on June 27, 1997, and recommended for approval.
Within the FY 1997-99 AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Work Program, the MSRC created a $6.5 million Local Government Subvention Fund Match Program which, through a simplified application process, provides a 25% match to cities and counties within the AQMD’s jurisdiction that receive AB 2766 City Subvention Funds. Eligible match categories include alternative fuels/electric vehicles, transportation related land-use strategies, public transportation (transit & rail), traffic management, transportation demand management (non-Rule 2202), market-based strategies, bicycles, and public education related to clean vehicles or transportation. Funds will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. The six-month application process is May 15 through
November 15, 1997. At this time the MSRC is requesting approval of the first round of applications submitted by local governments.
In FY 1995-96, AQMD assumed operation of 4 ARB monitoring sites and enhanced 4 existing sites as part of the Children’s Health Study (CHS). Each successive year, ARB has provided $150,000 to fund the operation. In FY 1997-98, CHS monitoring at Lancaster will no longer be under AQMD’s authority. ARB amended our agreement to provide $150,000 to extend operation of the 7 remaining monitoring sites through July 1998. This action is to recognize the $150,000 from ARB and appropriate these funds to the FY 1997-98 Budget. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on
June 20, 1997, and recommended for approval.
EPA has allocated Section 103 grant funds to AQMD for the PAMS program. This action is to recognize $1,253,859 ($1,075,800 for FY 97-98, and $178,059 carryover from FY 96-97) from EPA upon receipt, and to appropriate these funds to the FY 1997-98 budget for the PAMS program fifth year implementation; and to reappropriate $313,941, which was unexpended from the PAMS program fourth year operation in FY 1996-97 and which reverted to the Undesignated Reserves on June 30, 1997, to the PAMS program in FY 1997-98. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on June 20, 1997, and recommended for approval.
At the April 12, 1996 meeting, the Board approved a $25,000 supplement to the AQMD FY 1995-96 budget from a U. S. EPA Peer Match Grant. The funds are to be used to assist states in developing small business assistance programs. Of this amount, $2,000 was expended in FY 1995-96 and $8,000 was expended in FY 1996-97. This action is to appropriate the remaining $15,000 to the FY 1997-98 budget. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on June 20, 1997, and recommended for approval.
15. Reissue RFP for Employee Relations Litigation and/or Negotiations Services; Execute Interim Contract for Litigation Services and Extend Contract for Work Associated with Ongoing Litigation for a Period not to Exceed November 14, 1997 Nikkila (909) 396-3010
(nnikkila @aqmd.gov )
The Administrative Committee expressed concerns that only three firms deemed qualified responded to RFP 9697-39, Employee Relations Litigation and/or Negotiation Services. Subsequently, it was determined to reissue it in an effort to attract responses from a larger number of qualified firms. To ensure continuing legal representation following expiration on July 11, 1997 of the contract with Goldstein, Kennedy & Petito (GKP), this action is to execute an interim contract with Gutierrez & Preciado for new litigation matters and to extend the contract with GKP for in-progress litigation of cases involving employee relations and cases relating to matters in which they have previous experience, both for a term through November 14, 1997, only while the RFP is reissued and responses evaluated. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on May 23 and June 20, 1997, and recommended for approval.
On March 14, 1997, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Modified Contingency Purchase/Sales Agreement with Commercial Development International/West, Incorporated (CDI/West) for the real property located at 9150 Flair Drive, El Monte, California. Subsequent to this authorization, staff was informed that the City of El Monte opposed locating the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) in the Flair Business Park. On May 27, 1997, the El Monte City Council withdrew their opposition to siting DPSS in the Flair Business Park. This unexpected delay necessitates extending the performance dates in the Contingency Purchase/Sales Agreement with CDI/West to October 1, 1997. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on June 20, 1997, and recommended for approval.
This report highlights the Public Affairs, Local Government, Small Business Assistance and Economic Development activities for the month of May, 1997. Comprehensive reports on these efforts are set forth in Sections I, II, III and IV, respectively.
18.
AQMD Advisor, July 1997 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.
This report provides, for the Board’s consideration, a listing of CEQA documents received by the AQMD between May 7, 1997 and June 6, 1997, and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA.
Information Management is responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining data automation systems for the AQMD as a whole. This action is to provide advanced notification on major automation contracts and projects to be initiated by Information Management during the first six months of FY 1997-98. A similar report will be provided in January 1998 covering major contracts and projects anticipated during the next six month period.
The Legislative Committee considered agenda items including recommended positions on the following bills for which the Board will consider adopting a position: SB 432 (Lewis) - Voluntary Ridesharing: State Funding; SB 521 (Mountjoy) - Reformulated Gasoline: MTBE; SB 1113 (Solis) - CEQA: Environmental Justice; and SB 987 (Sher) - Aerosol Paints: CARB Authority.
26. Mobile Source Committee Chair: Wilson
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
The term of the Executive Management Agreement between AQMD and
Dr. James M. Lents ends July 31, 1997. At the May meeting, the Board considered a proposal to extend the Agreement. There were insufficient votes to take action. The item was continued for public hearing at the June meeting at which testimony was received and the public hearing was closed. There were insufficient votes to take action and therefore, by operation of District rules, this item was continued for consideration at the July 11, 1997 Board meeting.
The Executive Management Agreement between AQMD and Dr. James M. Lents will expire July 31, 1997. This action is for the Board to consider appointment of an Interim Executive Officer effective August 1, 1997 and consider necessary steps to recruit for the position of Executive Officer. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on June 20, 1997.
Proposed amendments will extend the expiration date for portable engine registration from August 1, 1997 to July 1, 1998, to allow time for transition from Rule 2100 requirements to state registration. In addition, the proposed amendments will end registration for other emissions units included in the state registration program, effective July 1, 1998. Further, the proposed amendments will make Rule 2100 sunset July 1, 1998. This was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on June 27, 1997.
Proposed Amended Rule 1122 will establish VOC limits of 50 g/l for cleaning materials used in cold cleaners; or alternatively, require the use of airless or air-tight cleaning systems. Work practice and design requirements are also proposed for cold cleaners, vapor degreasers and airless and air-tight cleaning systems. VOC emission reductions of 40.2 tons/day are expected by year 2010, mostly through greater use of aqueous cleaning technologies in batch-loaded cold cleaners, at a cost-effectiveness of $1400 per ton of VOCs reduced. This was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on June 20, 1997.
Proposed amendments to the BACT Guidelines will update and provide a listing of BACT requirements for 46 equipment categories. This is the first phase of the effort to update the entire BACT Guidelines for all commonly permitted equipment. This proposal complies with Regulation XIII - New Source Review, Health and Safety Codes Section 40440.11, and the policies and procedures adopted by the AQMD Governing Board on September 8, 1995, in the BACT Methodology Report. This was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on June 20, 1997, and recommended for approval.
Over the past several weeks representatives of local governments, the auditors and AQMD staff have worked to resolve many of the AB 2766 audit findings. To date, 18 of the 21 local government findings which were reported to the Board on June 13, 1997 have been resolved and will not require further action. In light of this progress, staff is requesting that the remaining two unresolved findings originally set for a July 11, 1997 hearing be moved and combined with the one unresolved finding regarding Los Angeles County set for hearing at the August 8, 1997 Board meeting.
The Home Rule Advisory Group is requesting Board approval to seek U. S. Congressional support for flexible criteria for local program approval and a one-year extension on recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements for specific federal Title III regulations.
It is necessary for the Board to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) to confer with its counsel because, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the agency -- one case. It is also necessary to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) to confer with legal counsel to consider whether to initiate litigation - one case. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Board may also recess to closed session to consider the appointment of an Interim Executive Officer.
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.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
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