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 March 1997 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 25)
Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be moved to Item No. 26.
1. Minutes of February 14, 1997 Board Meeting
Dix (909) 396-2500
(jdix@aqmd.gov )
2. Set Public Hearing April 11, 1997 to Adopt
Proposed Rule 2501 - Air Quality Investment Program
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
Proposed Rule 2501 will provide an alternative compliance option to sources subject to source-specific AQMD rules and regulations by creating an air quality investment fund. Source operators with specific emission limitations under Regulations IV, XI, or Rule 2202 can voluntarily participate in the program by submitting a specified fee into the AQIP. This fee would be used to fund stationary and mobile source projects that would result in emission reductions equivalent to, or greater than, emission reductions required by the source-specific rules. This was reviewed by the Mobile Source Committee on February 28, 1997.
3. Set Public Hearing April 11, 1997 to Amend Rule 1168 - Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Adhesive Application
Leyden (909) 396-3120
(pleyden@aqmd.gov )
Proposed amendments will: (i) implement recent changes to the Health and Safety Code; (ii) defer certain future VOC limits from January 1, 1998 to January 1, 2003, to allow further time for product formulation; and (iii) adjust some VOC limits due to changes in test methods. The change in state law will result in a loss of 0.2 ton per day of VOC emission reductions, and the remaining revisions will defer 0.7 ton per day of VOC emission reductions from 1998 to 2003. This was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on February 21, 1997.
4. Set Public Hearing April 11, 1997 to Amend Rule 1134 - Emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen from
Stationary Gas Turbines
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov )
Proposed amendments address SIP changes recommended by EPA to provide relief to those facilities utilizing digester gas fuel in controlled gas turbine units by increasing the NOx emission limit associated with use of this fuel. The amendments propose to increase the NOx limit from 9 ppm to
25 ppm at any facility with gas turbine units of less than 10 megawatts in size. This was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on February 21, 1997.
4(A). Set Public Hearing April 11, 1997 to Amend
Rule 1610 - Old-Vehicle Scrapping
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
Administrative revisions to Rule 1610 - Old-Vehicle Scrapping are proposed in response to recent discussions with the U.S. EPA pending their approval of the rule. The revisions include clarifying language on the existing intent of the rule to prohibit the use of MSERCs to meet federal maximum available control technology for air toxic contaminants as required under Section 112(d) of the federal Clean Air Act, and federal ozone measures as required under Section 183 of the federal Clean Air Act. This is scheduled for review by the Mobile Source Committee on March 28, 1997.
5. Execute Contract with Sierra Cybernetics to Enhance the Electronic Permit Application Filing System
Mathur (909) 396-2722
(vmathur@aqmd.gov)
On December 13, 1996, the Board approved an RFP to solicit bids for enhancement of the electronic permit application filing system. A pilot system, called Web-Actuated Request for Permits (WARP), was developed and implemented in November 1996. This first phase of enhancements to WARP will add features recommended by users, and expand the system to include additional equipment types and more facilities. This action is to obtain Board approval to execute a contract with Sierra Cybernetics in a sum not to exceed $84,864. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on February 21, 1997, and recommended for approval.
6. Execute Contract with ISE Research to Develop and Demonstrate Heavy-Duty Hybrid-Electric Truck
Fueled with Compressed Natural Gas
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
The AQMD has received a proposal from ISE Research to develop and demonstrate a heavy-duty hybrid-electric truck fueled with compressed natural gas. Hybrid-electric drivetrains, using electric motors and engine-alternators called auxiliary power units (APUs), have demonstrated low NOx and particulate emissions. This occurs because the APU operates at high efficiency and may use a clean fuel for very low emissions. Total project cost is $971,700. AQMD cost-sharing is $200,000. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on February 28, 1997, and recommended for approval.
7. Execute Contract with Southwest Research Institute to
Measure Evaporative Emissions From Off-Road Equipment Powered by Gasoline and Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Engines of 25 to 175 Horsepower
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
Evaporative emissions from off-road equipment powered by gasoline and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) engines of 25 to 175 horsepower contribute significantly to the South Coast Air Basin’s mobile source emissions. There are currently no emissions standards and control requirements for these engines. Based on results of a competitive solicitation, Southwest Research Institute has been selected to conduct evaporative emissions measurements from off-road vehicles. Total project cost is $131,563. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on February 28, 1997, and recommended for approval.
8. Execute Contract with Acurex Environmental Corporation to Cost-Share Demonstration of Cryogenic Refrigeration Technology in Truck Trailers
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
Acurex Environmental Corporation has proposed a demonstration of prototype cryogenic refrigeration technology on trailers at a truck host site in the Basin. The technology, originally developed by General Cryogenics, Inc. and licensed to Thermo King Corporation, operates using liquid carbon dioxide as the refrigerant and to power the air recirculation pump in the cooling mode, eliminating the need for both chlorofluorocarbon coolant and the conventional diesel-powered compressor-type refrigerator. Total project cost is $500,000, with AQMD cost-sharing of $250,000. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on February 28, 1997, and recommended for approval.
9. Issue RFP to Develop and Demonstrate Low-Emission Alternative Fuel Two- and Four-Cycle Commercial
Lawn and Garden Equipment
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
Lawn and garden equipment contribute significantly to the Basin’s VOC and CO emissions. This action is to issue an RFP to develop and demonstrate low-emission alternative fuel commercial lawn and garden equipment. AQMD funding for this $700,000 project is $350,000. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on February 28, 1997, and recommended for approval.
10. Issue RFP to Develop and Demonstrate the Most Efficient and Cost-Effective Control Technology for Underfired Charbroilers
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
There are approximately 10,000 restaurants in the Basin using underfired charbroilers. The AQMD`s proposed Rule 1138 would control PM10 and VOC emissions from these charbroilers by establishing emissions limits. The proposed RFP asks for the development and demonstration of a cost-effective control technology to achieve the desired limits. The AQMD is the sole participant in this project, and the total funding shall not exceed $150,000. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on February 28, 1997, and recommended for approval.
11. Issue RFP to Develop and Demonstrate Optimized Design for Liquefied Natural Gas Storage and Dispensing for Fleet Vehicle Applications
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
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. Standardized design of LNG dispensing stations is needed to minimize vapor loss; retain fuel composition over extended periods; and minimize construction, operation and maintenance costs. This action is to issue an RFP for development and demonstration of a cost-effective design for storage and dispensing of LNG for truck fleet applications. Proposed AQMD funding for this project is $300,000. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on February 28, 1997, and recommended for approval.
12. Issue RFP for Electronic Alternatives to Strip Chart Recorders
Nikkila (909) 396-3010
(nnikkila @aqmd.gov )
State law allows facilities to keep records from CEMS electronically rather than with strip chart recorders. The law further allows the AQMD to require that electronic alternatives have the same degree of signal path security as existing strip chart recorders. A jointly funded Western State Petroleum Association (WSPA)/AQMD study is proposed to investigate electronic alternatives and define performance specifications to ensure equivalent signal path security. WSPA has stated its intent to fund up to 50% of the study, the total for which is not to exceed $37,500. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on February 21, 1997, and recommended for approval.
13. Issue RFP for Employee Relations Litigation and/or Negotiation Services
Nikkila (909) 396-3010
(nnikkila @aqmd.gov )
AQMD’s three-year contract with Goldstein, Kennedy & Petito for employee relations litigation and negotiation services expires June 30, 1997. The purpose of this RFP is to solicit bids from qualified law firms and sole practitioners to establish a prequalified list of employee relations litigation and/or negotiation services providers to represent the AQMD as needed. This list will remain in effect for three years commencing July 1, 1997. Expenditures are expected not to exceed $250,000 per year for three years. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on February 21, 1997, and recommended for approval.
14. Issue RFP for Technical Advisor Services to the MSRC in Support of the AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Program
Rhinehart (909) 396-2898
(lrhinehart@aqmd.gov)
Currently, the MSRC receives Technical Advisor Services from Raymond Gorski through a sole-source contract. Mr. Gorski was previously employed by SAIC which had been retained as the MSRC’s Technical Advisor through an RFP. When SAIC’s contract terminated, the MSRC retained Mr. Gorski through a sole-source contract to provide continuity of service. While the MSRC is satisfied with the services performed by its Technical Advisor, staff has recommended that because of the sole-source nature of the prior contract, the contract should go through the bidding process. To provide equal opportunity, and adhere to AQMD practice, the MSRC requests the Governing Board’s approval to issue an RFP for these services.
15. Issue RFP to Conduct Performance Audit for FY Ending
June 30, 1997
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov )
Health and Safety Code Section 40453 requires the AQMD to contract by July 1, 1997 with a qualified auditing firm to conduct a performance audit of AQMD programs. This action is to issue an RFP to seek a qualified firm to perform the audit. Sufficient funds will be budgeted in the FY 1997-98 budget.
16. FY 1996-97 Contract Activity
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov )
This report lists the number of contracts let during the first six months of FY 1996-97, their respective dollar amounts, award type, and the authorized contract signatory for the AQMD.
17. Approve AQMD Annual Investment Policy and Delegation of Authority to Los Angeles County Treasurer to Invest AQMD Funds
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov )
State law requires local government entities annually to provide a statement of investment policy for consideration at a public meeting and to renew its delegation of authority to its treasurer to invest or to reinvest funds of the local agency.
18. Program Cost Estimate for Implementing the Air Toxics "Hot Spots" Information and Assessment Act (AB 2588) During FY 1997-98
Broadbent (909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov )
The Air Toxics "Hot Spots" Information and Assessment Act requires air districts to annually transmit to CARB an AQMD Board-approved estimate for local program implementation. This proposed estimate must be approved and transmitted to CARB before April 1, 1997 to be included in the state’s new approved fee rule. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee and the Stationary Source Committee on February 21, 1997, and recommended for approval.
18(A) Modify Contingency Purchase/Sales Agreement for Real Property Located at 9150 Flair Drive, El Monte, CA
Contaoi (909) 396-3038
(jcontaoi@aqmd.gov)
On October 11, 1996, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Contingency Purchase/Sales Agreement with Commercial Developments International/West, Incorporated (CDI/West) for the real property located at 9150 Flair Drive, El Monte, CA. The real property is in escrow and CDI/West has been negotiating an agreement with Los Angeles County. However, to allow Los Angeles County sufficient time to complete its evaluation process, CDI/West requests extending the performance dates in the Contingency Purchase/Sales Agreement to June 1, 1997. This item arose after the February 21, 1997 Administrative Committee meeting.
19. 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 January, 1997. Comprehensive reports on these efforts are set forth in Sections I, II, III and IV, respectively.
20. Rule Forecast
Leyden (909) 396-3120
(pleyden@aqmd.gov )
21. Hearing Board Variances and Appeals
Abel (909) 396-2500
During the period of December 1 through December 31, 1996, the Hearing Board took action on 31 Variances and 0 Appeals.
22. Civil Actions Filed
Mieras (909) 396-3400
(pmieras@aqmd.gov)
This reports the legal actions filed by the District Prosecutor during the period of January 1, 1997 through January 31, 1997, pursuant to authority granted by the Board in Resolution No. 78-27.
23. 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 listing of CEQA documents received by the AQMD between January 3, 1997 and February 4, 1997, and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA.
24. AQMD Advisor, March 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.
25. Report to the Legislature and the Air Resources Board on the AQMD’s Regulatory Activities for Calendar Year 1996
Witherspoon (909) 396-3243
(cwitherspoon@aqmd.gov)
The AQMD is required by law to submit a report to the Legislature on its regulatory activities for the preceding calendar year. The report is to include a summary of each rule and rule amendment adopted, number of permits issued or denied, emission offset transactions, three-year budget forecast, responses to any recommendations included from the triennial performance audit process, actions taken in response to state Board and Legislative recommendations regarding their review of AQMD’s budget, and a biennial update on the clean fuels program.
26. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar
BOARD CALENDAR
27. Administrative Committee
Chair: Mikels
Nikkila (909) 396-3010
(nnikkila @aqmd.gov )
28. Legislative Committee
Chair: Burke
Witherspoon (909) 396-3243
(cwitherspoon@aqmd.gov)
The Legislative Committee considered agenda items including recommended positions on the following bills: AB 117 (Escutia) -- Various Location Permits; SB 211 (Kelley) -- Neighborhood Electric Vehicles; SB 270 (Peace) -- Foreign Vehicle Standards; AB 183 (Richter) -- Smog Check: Ombudsperson;
AB 208 (Migden) -- Smog Check: Repair Tax Credits; SB 42 (Koop) -- Smog Check: Old Cars; and SB 61 (Haynes) -- Smog Check: Roll Back. The Board will consider adopting positions on these bills.
29. Mobile Source Committee
Chair: Wilson
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
30. Stationary Source Committee
Chair: Lee
Leyden (909) 396-3120
(pleyden@aqmd.gov )
31. Technology Committee
Chair: Paulitz
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
32. Investment Oversight Committee
Chair: Mikels
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov )
33. Mobile Source Air Pollution
Board Liaison: Paulitz
Reduction Review Committee
Rhinehart (909) 396-2898
(lrhinehart@aqmd.gov)
34. Air Resources Board Monthly Meeting
Board Rep.: Silva
35. AQMD Position Regarding U.S. Department of Energy’s Proposed Greater Utilization of Diesel Engines for Sport Utility Vehicles
Lents (909) 396-2100
(jlents@aqmd.gov )
The U.S. Department of Energy has proposed greater utilization of diesel engines in the growing sport utility sector of the vehicle market to enhance energy efficiency and help reduce global warming. However, air pollution concerns associated with diesel emissions need to be addressed. This action is to adopt a position to encourage federal agencies to assess the air quality impacts of the program, and to promote the advancement of engine design, exhaust treatment and clean fuel usage to meet emission requirements. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on February 28, 1997, and recommended for approval.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
36. Adopt Proposed Rule 2506 - Area Source Credits
Leyden (909) 396-3120
(pleyden@aqmd.gov )
Proposed Rule 2506 will establish a voluntary emissions reduction credit program in order to accelerate the introduction of lower-emitting technologies. It provides for the issuance of marketable Area Source Credits (ASCs) to entities that reduce emissions of NOx, VOC, SOx, CO, and PM10 from area sources. Regulated facilities could use ASCs as RECLAIM trading credits or as an alternative means of compliance with other AQMD regulations which allow the use of such credits. This was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on January 24, 1997.
CLOSED SESSION
37. Closed Session to Consider Pending Litigation
(No Written Material)
Greenwald (909) 396-2303
(pgreenwald@aqmd.gov)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), this closed session meeting of the Board is being held to confer with its counsel regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the District is a party. The titles of the litigation are SBPEA v. SCAQMD, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS030398; Dunn-Edwards Corporation, et al. v. EPA, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV 96-8539 DDP (VAPx); National Paint & Coatings Association, Inc. v. SCAQMD, United States District Court Case No. CV 97-422 DT (CWx); and The Sherwin-Williams Company v. SCAQMD, United States District Court Case No. CV 97-0149 WDK (AJWx).
OTHER BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - (Public Comment on Non-Agenda
Items, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3)
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