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 August 1999 in Microsoft Word 6.0 can be downloaded (self extracting compressed) from within the individual Board letter (click on "Attachment" at the end of the letter)
CALL TO ORDER
Opening Comments: Dr. William Burke, Chair
Other Board Members
Barry R. Wallerstein, D. Env., Executive Officer
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 14)
Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be moved to Item No. 15. 1. Minutes of July 9, 1999 Board Meeting
(jdix@aqmd.gov)
2. Set Public Hearing September 10, 1999 to Amend
Rule 1186 - PM10 Emissions from Paved and Unpaved Roads, and Livestock Operations(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov)
As directed by the Board, staff has worked with local governments, and street sweeper manufacturers and contractors to resolve implementation issues arising from the February 1997 adoption of Rule 1186. Staff has completed a trial of the PM10-efficient street sweeper test protocol and full-scale testing of a variety of sweeper designs. Based on this testing, staff recommends the amendment of Rule 1186 to include the sweeper testing protocol, certification limits and procedures. Additional amendments are proposed to address local government and sweeper contractor issues. These amendments do not affect estimated emission reductions from Rule 1186 provisions.
3. Set Public Hearing September 10, 1999 to Amend Rule
1418 - Halon Emissions From Fire Extinguishing Equipment
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
The AQMD is proposing to amend Rule 1418 to address conflicting local and federal requirements on discharge testing of total flooding systems used in aircraft and military vehicles. The proposed amendments will allow the use of halons during discharge testing of total flooding systems provided specified criteria are met. In addition, minor revisions are proposed to streamline reporting requirements, provide consistency with EPA's halon rule, and clarify rule language. This item was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on July 23, 1999.
Budget/Fiscal Impact
4. Recognize and Appropriate Funds from ARB and Execute
Contract to Cost-Share Demonstration of Electric Vehicle Rental Program
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
On February 12, 1999, the Board approved execution of a contract with EV Rental Cars for the demonstration of an electric vehicle rental program using Clean Fuels Program funds in the FY 1998-99 Budget. Cost-sharing from ARB is to be passed through the AQMD, requiring execution of a contract between the two agencies. The required contracts were not fully executed prior to the end of FY 1998-99 due to procedural delays. This action will allow the contracts to be fully executed. Total project cost is $552,000 in funds and $623,755 in-kind. AQMD’s contribution shall not exceed $200,000. ARB’s contribution will be $100,000 in funds to be passed through the AQMD, and $100,000 in-kind. This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on July 16, 1999, and recommended for approval.
5. Execute Contracts for EV Charge as part of FY 1997-99
AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Work Program
Kleindienst
Within the FY 1997-99 AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Work Program, the MSRC created the $2,000,000 EV Charge Program, which through an application process, provides co-funding for the development and installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Funding is awarded on a first-come; first-serve basis to applicants that satisfy specified requirements as stated in the EV Charge Application package. Applications are being accepted within a six-month time frame that began February 12, 1999 and that will end on August 31, 1999. Eligible categories include Major Destination, Work Place/Fleets, Charging Site Expansion and Municipal Sites. The Board at its February 13, 1999 meeting approved the EV Charge Application Package. At this time the MSRC is requesting approval of ten applications submitted in May and June 1999.
6. Authorize Purchase of PeopleSoft Software Support
Maintenance for Integrated Financial/Human Resources System
Marlia (909) 396-3148
cmarlia@aqmd.go
On April 10, 1998, the Board approved purchase of an integrated Financial/Human Resources system to achieve efficient unified financial, human resource, and payroll functions for the agency. The first year of software maintenance was included in the software license fee. This action is to obtain approval for the purchase of PeopleSoft software support maintenance for year two. Funds ($100,294) for the current year's support are included in the FY 1999-00 Budget. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on July 23, 1999, and recommended for approval.
7. Execute Contract with Allan Lind and Associates for
Legislative Representation in Sacramento, CA
Valdez (909) 396-3780
(lvaldez@aqmd.gov)
The current contract for Legislative Representation in Sacramento, CA, expires January 25, 2000. Since January of 1998, Allan Lind & Associates has successfully represented the AQMD in Sacramento and was instrumental in obtaining reauthorization of the AQMD's Clean Fuels Program with the passage of SB 98 (Alarcon) in June, 1999. In order to maintain this level of exemplary representation in Sacramento, this action is to approve a contract with Allan Lind & Associates for two additional years, through December 31, 2001, with an option to renew for one additional year. Funding for the first year is contained in the FY 1999-2000 Budget. Funding for the second and third year will be contingent upon Governing Board approval of the Budget for the respective fiscal years.
Information Only - Receive and File
8. Public Affairs Report
Valdez (909) 396-3780
(lvaldez@aqmd.gov)
This report highlights the June 1999 activities of the Public Affairs Office which includes the following activities: Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public Meetings, Business Assistance, Intergovernmental Affairs and Media Communications.
9. Hearing Board Variances and Appeals
Camarena (909) 396-2500
(ecamarena@aqmd.gov)
During the period of May 1 through May 31, 1999, the Hearing Board took action on 12 Variances and 0 Appeals.
10. Civil Filing and Civil Penalties Report
Mieras (909) 396-3400
(pmieras@aqmd.gov)
This reports the monthly penalties from May 1 through May 31, 1999, and legal actions filed by the District Prosecutor during the period of June 1 through June 30, 1999, pursuant to authority granted by the Board in Resolution 89-6. A glossary explaining key terms is attached with this Report.
11. Rule and Control Measure Forecast
Broadbent(909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov)
12. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents
Received by the AQMD
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
This report provides, for the Board's consideration, a listing of CEQA documents received by the AQMD between June 2, 1999 and July 1, 1999 and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA.
13. Status Report on Major Projects for Information
Management Scheduled to Start During First Six Months of FY 1999-00
Marlia (909) 396-3148
cmarlia@aqmd.gov
Information Management is responsible for data systems management services in support of all AQMD operations. This action is to provide the monthly status report on major automation contracts and projects to be initiated by Information Management during the first six months of FY 1999-00.
14. Report of RFPs and RFQs Scheduled for Release in
August
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)
This report summarizes the RFPs and RFQs for budgeted services over $50,000 scheduled to be released for advertisement for the month of August. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on July 23, 1999, and recommended for approval.
15. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar
BOARD CALENDAR
Note: There was no Mobile Source Committee meeting held in July;
the next Mobile Source Committee meeting is scheduled for
August 27, 1999, at 9:30 a.m. in Conference Room CC8.
16. Administrative Committee
Chair: Glover
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
17. Legislative Committee
Chair: LaPisto-Kirtley
Valdez (909) 396-3780
(lvaldez@aqmd.gov)
The Legislative Committee considered agenda items including recommended positions on the following bills for which the Board will consider adopting positions:
AB 1450 (Calderon) -- Composting Odors: Jurisdiction
SB 821 (Sher) -- Revisions to California Clean Air Act
18. Stationary Source Committee
Chair: Lee
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)
19. Technology Committee
Chair: Bernson
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
20. Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review
Committee
Board Liaison: Glover
Zeldin (909) 396-3058
(mzeldin@aqmd.gov)
21. Air Resources Board Monthly Report
Dix (909) 396-2500
(jdix@aqmd.gov)
22. Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair for Two-Year Terms of Office
Commencing Second Friday in January 2000 and Ending Second Friday in January 2002
(No Written Material)
Burke
23. Execute Contracts for On-Road Clean Fuel Projects
Awarded Under Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
On April 9, 1999, the Board approved the release of RFP #9899-28 to implement the Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program. This RFP solicited proposals for low-emission on- and off-road vehicles and equipment, including marine, construction and agricultural equipment. $5 million was allocated for on-road clean fuel trucks. Proposal submissions for on-road clean fuel truck projects have been reviewed and staff proposes to award contracts under this program to fund the differential cost of 104 natural gas refuse trucks at a total funding of $4,996,034. This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on July 16, 1999, and recommended for approval.
24. Adopt Recommendations Presented in Environmental
Justice Task Force Final Report
Bowen(909) 396-3235
lbowen@aqmd.gov)
After an 18-month evaluation effort, the Environmental Justice Task Force has completed its review of environmental justice issues related to air quality, and submits this final report. Among the recommendations in this report are design parameters for future emissions credit trading program; suggested follow-up of AQMD's Town Hall meetings; and prioritization of air monitoring activities.
25. Report on Discussions with Industry Pertaining to
Amended Rule 1113 - Architectural Coatings
Broadbent(909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov)
This report summarizes the activities of staff over the past 90 days pertaining to Amended Rule 1113 - Architectural Coatings. At the May 14, 1999 Board meeting, the Board directed staff to meet with members of the industry. Staff received comments pertaining to many issues already discussed during the rulemaking process, as well as some new issues. These comments and staff responses are summarized in the report. Staff also plans to continue the working group process for implementation of the averaging compliance option and the Technical Advisory Committee overseeing the National Technical Systems Study. This item was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on July 23, 1999.
26. This item was withdrawn.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
27. Amend Rule 465 - Vacuum Producing Devices or Systems
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
The proposed amendments correct deficiencies identified by EPA. The proposed amendments are administrative in nature and update the definitions for VOC and exempt compounds, update and clarify requirements, and address EPA concerns regarding recording, reporting and recordkeeping. This item was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on June 18, 1999.
28. Amend Regulation IX - Standards of Performance for New
Stationary Sources and Regulation X - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
The Federal Clean Air Act authorizes EPA to delegate authority to local air districts, for the implementation and enforcement of standards set in 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 60, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources (NSPS) and 40 CFR Part 61, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS). The NSPS standards were initially adopted by reference as AQMD Regulation IX on December 3, 1976 and the NESHAPS were adopted as Regulation X. Periodic amendments to Regulations IX and X incorporate new or amended standards by reference as necessary. Approximately twenty actions regarding NSPS and six regarding NESHAPS are proposed for incorporation by reference into Regulations IX and X, respectively. This item was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on June 18, 1999.
29. Amend Rule 1401 - New Source Review of Toxic Air
Contaminants and to Amend Rule 219 - Equipment Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to
Regulation II
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
On February 10, 1999, the Scientific Review Panel and the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment approved acute reference exposure level risk values for approximately 60 chemicals. Rule 1401(e)(3) requires an analysis and report to the Board before new or updated risk factors are used for new source review. Proposed Amendments to Rule 1401 will update the list of compounds and effective dates in Table I. In addition, an administrative change to the Rule 1401 applicability section and the preamble of Rule 219 - Equipment Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to Regulation II is proposed based on a recommendation of the Permit Streamlining Task Force. This item was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on June 18, 1999.
30. Amend Rule 1104 - Wood Flat Stock Coating Operations
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
In response to CARB comments to incorporate all feasible control technologies, the proposed amendment reduces the allowable VOC content for inks and exterior siding coatings to 250 grams per liter. This item was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on June 18, 1999.
31. Amend Regulation XVII - Prevention of Significant
Deterioration
Broadbent(909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov)
This proposal will align the AQMD's Prevention of significant Deterioration program with federal requirements. Specifically, the emissions applicability threshold will change from 25/40 tons per year for listed/unlisted sources to the federal level of 100/250 tons per year. The current definition of VOC and federal definition of actual emissions will be incorporated. In addition, the maximum allowable ground level concentration values for particulate matter, beryllium, and hydrogen sulfide will be changed to meet the current federal requirements. These amendments are not expected to affect air quality or emission levels. This item was reviewed by Stationary Source Committee on June 18, 1999.
CLOSED SESSION
32. Closed Session (No Written Material)
Greenwald (909) 396-2303
(pgreenwald@aqmd.gov)
54956.9(a), 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: Coalition for Clean Air, et al. v. SCAQMD, et al., United States District Court No. 97-6916 HLH (SHx); SCAQMD v. EPA, et al., United States District Court No. SACV98-948 LHM (ANx), California Paint Alliance, et al. v. SCAQMD, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 810699; National Paint & Coatings Association, Inc. v. SCAQMD, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 810488; The Sherwin-Williams Company, etc. v. SCAQMD, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 810492;
54957.6(a), to meet with designated representatives regarding salaries and benefits of represented and unrepresented employees, or regarding mandatory subjects within the scope of representation of its represented employees (Negotiator: Eudora Tharp; Organizations: SCAQMD Professional Employees Association and Teamsters Local 911); and
54956.9(c), to confer with counsel to decide, based on existing facts and circumstances, whether to initiate litigation (one case).
OTHER BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - (Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3)
ADJOURNMENT
***PUBLIC COMMENTS***
Members of the public are afforded an opportunity to speak on any listed item before or during consideration of that 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. 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.
AQIP = Air Quality Investment Program
ARB/CARB = California Air Resources Board
AVR = Average Vehicle Ridership
Cal/EPA = California Environmental Protection Agency
CEMS = Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems
CEQA = California Environmental Quality Act
CE-CERT = College of Engineering-Center for Environmental Research and Technology
CNG = Compressed Natural Gas
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
LNG = Liquefied Natural Gas
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
NGV = Natural Gas Vehicle
NOx = Oxides of Nitrogen
NSPS = New Source Performance Standards
NSR = New Source Review
PAMS = Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations
PAR = Proposed Amended Rule
PM10 = Particulate Matter < 10 microns
PM2.5 = Particulate Matter < 2.5 microns
PR = Proposed Rule
RFP = Request for Proposals
RFQ = Request for Quotations
SCAG = Southern California Association of Governments
SIP = State Implementation Plan
SOx = Oxides of Sulfur
TCM = Transportation Control Measure
ULEV = Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
VMT = Vehicle Miles Traveled
VOC = Volatile Organic Compound
ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle