GOVERNING BOARD AGENDA

MEETING, December 10, 1999

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  December 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)

Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be moved to Item No. 19(A).

1. Minutes of November 5, 1999 Board Meeting
Dix (909) 396-2500
(jdix@aqmd.gov)

2. Establish Board Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2000
Burke 

The proposed Board Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2000 (includes January 2001) is submitted for Board consideration. If approved, the regular meeting of the Board will be held on the third Friday of the month beginning January 21, 2000. The related Administrative Committee meeting schedule is included for information only.

3. Set Public Hearing January 21, 2000 to Consider Amendments and/or Adoption to AQMD Rules and Regulations Proposed Rule 1189 - Emissions from Hydrogen Plant Process Vents
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)

Proposed Rule 1189 would reduce VOC emissions from plants that produce hydrogen for refineries. It would establish emission limits to reduce emissions from existing hydrogen plants in two phases, and a more stringent limit for new or reconstructed hydrogen plants. (Review: Stationary Source Committee on November 19, 1999.)

4. Execute Contract to Purchase Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer for Liquid and Headspace Analysis
Zeldin (909) 396-3058
(mzeldin@aqmd.gov)

On September 10, 1999, the Board approved the release of an RFQ to purchase a gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer for the laboratory to analyze liquids and headspace of material samples. This action is to execute a contract with Thermo Quest Finnigan in the amount of $82,977 for the purchase of a Gas Chromatograph/MassSpectrometer. Funds for this purchase are available in the FY 1999-00 Budget. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on November 19, 1999, and recommended for approval.

5. Execute Contract for Design of Interactive Fuel Cell Museum Exhibit at California Science Center
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)

In implementing and commercializing fuel cell technology, it is important to familiarize the public, particularly our youth, with how fuel cells work, what their applications may be, and the technology�s environmental benefits. The California Science Center Foundation, in conjunction with the AQMD, will contract for the planning, design and specification of an interactive fuel cell museum exhibit. AQMD cost for this contract will not exceed $75,000. This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on February 26, 1999, and recommended for approval.

6. Approve Firm as Prequalified to Provide Classification and Compensation Services
Tharp (909) 396-3018
(etharp@aqmd.gov)

On July 9, 1999, the Board authorized the release of an RFP to solicit bids from firms interested in being prequalified to provide classification and compensation services to AQMD. This recommendation is to obtain Board approval for this prequalification and for authorization to re-release the RFP as needed to solicit interest from other firms, based on evaluation of qualifications, and be recommended to the Board at a later time as additional prequalified consultants. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on November 19, 1999, and recommended for approval.

7. Recognize and Appropriate Revenue from California Air Pollution Control Officer's Association for Purchase of Equipment
Broadbent (909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov) 

On December 5, 1997 the California Air Pollution Control Officers' Association (CAPCOA) received funding from EPA Region IX for local air districts to purchase certain equipment. AQMD received approval of $5,000 from CAPCOA to purchase a hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS) data receiver and recorder for the enhancement and implementation of Environmental Justice Initiatives Nos. 8 and 9. This equipment will be used by inspectors to precisely map the relative positions of sensitive receptors and sources, such as agricultural burning and portable engines. This action is to recognize the receipt of funds from CAPCOA, and appropriate $5,000 to the Planning, Rule Development and Area Sources FY 1999-00 Fixed Asset Major Object. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on November 19, 1999, and recommended for approval.

8. Issue RFQ for Transportable Continuous Emissions Monitoring System
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)

In the RECLAIM Program Three-Year Audit and Progress Report, submitted to the Board on May 8, 1998, staff recommended exploring additional monitoring requirement options to minimize facility implementation cost as well as ensure program enforceability. In follow-up, staff recommends the release of an RFQ for the acquisition of a Transportable CEMS to assist RECLAIM facilities in their efforts to develop and validate alternative CEMS monitoring approaches. In addition, the equipment would be a valuable tool to augment field inspection and compliance efforts through direct stack testing. Funding for this equipment will be proposed for appropriation from the fund balance designated for enhanced compliance activities.

9. Best Available Control Technology Guidelines Report
Broadbent (909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov) 

This quarterly report provides the new BACT determinations/listings that were added to Part B of the BACT Guidelines in the last quarter (information is available on the AQMD website). Also, a revision to Part A - Policy and Procedures is recommended. This item was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on November 19, 1999.

10. Approve Implementation of Regionwide Smog Alert Program through Pagers and Other Telecommunication Devices
Marlia (909) 396-3148
cmarlia@aqmd.gov

Between February and September 1999, the AQMD tested a pilot program of the Air Quality Alert Pager Service. This program provided forecasts and real-time alerts through personal pagers of unhealthful air quality levels for each of the air monitoring and general forecast areas within the AQMD. Positive feedback from volunteers and participating pager companies in the program indicates a need for such service. Staff seeks approval to provide air quality alerts directly to pager and other wireless telecommunication devices as a public service, so the general public can subscribe to this service through their local telecommunications company. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on November 19, 1999, and recommended for approval.

11. Audit Report of AB 2766 Fee Revenue Recipients for FYs Ending June 30, 1996 and 1997, and Set Public Hearing January 21, 2000 Regarding Final Resolution of Unresolved Audit Findings and Recommendations
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)

Health and Safety Code 44244.1 requires any agency that receives fee revenues subvened from the Department of Motor Vehicles to be audited once every two years. This audit of AQMD's share, MSRC's share, and local governments' share of such subvened funds, performed by independent Certified Public Accountants, has been completed and makes certain recommendations for improvement in some areas. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on November 19, 1999, and recommended for approval.

Information Only - Receive and File

12. Public Affairs Report
Valdez (909) 396-3780
(lvaldez@aqmd.gov)

This report highlights the October 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.

13. Hearing Board Variances and Appeals
Camarena (909) 396-2500
(ecamarena@aqmd.gov) 

During the period of September 1 through September 30, 1999, the Hearing Board took action on 29 Variances and 0 Appeals.

14. Civil Filing and Civil Penalties Report
Mieras (909) 396-3400
(pmieras@aqmd.gov) 

This reports the monthly penalties from September 1 through September 30, 1999, and legal actions filed by the District Prosecutor during the period October 1 through October 31, 1999, pursuant to authority granted by the Board in Resolution 89-6. A glossary explaining the key terms is attached with this Report.

15. Rule and Control Measure Forecast
Broadbent (909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov) 

16. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents Received by the AQMD
Broadbent (909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov) 

This report provides, for the Board's consideration, a listing of CEQA documents received by the AQMD between October 2, 1999, and November 1, 1999 and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA.

17. This item was withdrawn by staff.

18. 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.

19. Report of RFPs and RFQs Scheduled for Release in December
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 December. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on November 19, 1999, and recommended for approval.

19(A) Items Deferred from Consent Calendar

Note: The Mobile Source Committee and the Technology Committee did not meet in
November. The next meeting of the Technology Committee is scheduled for
December 17, 1999.

20. Administrative Committee 
Chair: Glover
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)

21. Legislative Committee 
Chair: LaPisto-Kirtley
Valdez (909) 396-3780
(lvaldez@aqmd.gov)

22. Stationary Source Committee 
Chair: Lee
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)

23. Mobile Source Air Pollution 
Board Liaison: Glover
Reduction Review Committee
Zeldin (909) 396-3058
(mzeldin@aqmd.gov)

24. Air Resources Board Monthly Report
Dix (909) 396-2500
(jdix@aqmd.gov)

25. Adopt 1999 Amendment to 1997 Ozone SIP Revision for South Coast Air Basin and Certification of Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
Broadbent(909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov) 

The 1997 AQMP, adopted in November 1996, provided a revision to the 1994 California Ozone SIP for the South Coast Air Basin. On January 12, 1999, the U.S. EPA proposed partial approval/partial disapproval of the ozone portion of the 1997 AQMP (also known as 1997 Ozone SIP Revision). To address U.S. EPA's proposed disapproval, a Draft Proposed 1999 Amendment to the 1997 Ozone SIP Revision and a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) were prepared and released for public comment on October 7, 1999. Written comments received were considered in preparing the draft final 1999 Amendment. A Final SEIR has also been prepared for the Board's consideration. This item was reviewed by the Mobile Source and Stationary Source Committees on October 15, 1999, and by the Stationary Source Committee on November 19, 1999.

Proposed amendments would (1) establish NOx emission limits for new residential-type natural gas-fired water heaters less than 75,000 Btu per hour that are sold or installed in residential or commercial establishments; (2) allow water heater manufacturers to comply with either an output- or input-based emission standard which will provide compliance flexibility; and (3) make minor administrative changes. The rule will reduce NOx by 75% and achieve reductions of 7.2-8.3 tons per day at full implementation.

27. Amend Rule 2506 - Area Source Credits for NOx and SOx
Broadbent (909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov) 

The proposed amendment to Rule 2506 will lower the emission rate from 450 lbs. NOx/1000 gallons to 291 lbs. NOx/1000 gallons for diesel-fired internal combustion engines. The amendment is based on source tests conducted on diesel-fired internal combustion engines and will lower the emission rate to calculate Area Source Credits from such engines. This item was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on October 15, 1999.

28. Closed Session (No Written Material)
Greenwald (909) 396-2303
(pgreenwald@aqmd.gov)

It is necessary for the Board to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Sections:

54956.9(a) to confer with 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., U.S.D.C. No. 97-6916 HLH (SHx); and SCAQMD v. EPA, et al., U.S.D.C. No. SACV98-948 LHM (ANx); and

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; Organization: Teamsters Local 911).

29. Approve MOU with Teamsters Local 911 Regarding the Office Clerical and Maintenance and Technical and Enforcement Bargaining Units
Tharp (909) 396-3018
etharp@aqmd.gov

AQMD management and Teamsters Local 911, representing the Office Clerical and Maintenance and Technical and Enforcement Bargaining Units, have reached agreement on a labor contract for the period July 1, 1999, through June 30, 2002, which has been ratified by bargaining unit members. This action is to present the ratified agreement to the Board for approval as the new multiyear labor contract covering the Office Clerical and Maintenance and Technical and Enforcement Bargaining Units.

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
NO_x = 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
PM_2.5 = 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
SO_x = Oxides of Sulfur
TCM = Transportation Control Measure
ULEV = Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
VMT = Vehicle Miles Traveled
VOC = Volatile Organic Compound
ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle