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 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 19)
Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be moved to Item No. 20. 1. Minutes of June 11, 1999 Board Meeting
(jdix@aqmd.gov)
2. Set Public Hearing August 13, 1999 to 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.
3. Set Public Hearing August 13, 1999 to Amend Rule 1401
- New Source Review of Toxic Air Contaminants and Rule 219 - Equipment Not Requiring a
Written Permit Pursuant to Regulation II
Broadbent(909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@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 recommendations from the Permit Streamlining Task Force effort. This item was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on June 18, 1999.
4. Set Public Hearing August 13, 1999 to 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 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.
5. Set Public Hearing August 13, 1999 to Amend Rule 465 -
Vacuum Producing Devices or Systems
Broadbent(909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@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.
6. Set Public Hearing August 13, 1999 to Amend Rule 1104
- Wood Flat Stock Coating Operations
Broadbent(909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@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.
Budget/Fiscal Impact
7. Execute Contract to Cost-Share Evaluation of Transient
Emissions from On-Board Reformers
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
Major auto manufacturers are developing proton exchange membrane fuel cell vehicles with on-board reformers as an option. Emissions from these reformers during startup and acceleration modes could be potentially significant, and could affect fuel cell performance. Control of these emissions are needed to enable vehicles with reformers to meet near zero-emission standards. ARCADIS has proposed to evaluate the transient emissions of the on-board reformers built by Hydrogen Burner Technology (HBT) and Epyx, and also develop emission controls for the HBT reformer. AQMD funding shall not exceed $105,000, and will be used to fund the clean fuels portion of the project. Total project cost is anticipated to be $511,000, with co-funding by DOE ($406,000). This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on June 25, 1999, and recommended for approval.
8. Issue Request for Qualifications for Technical
Assistance for Advanced, Low- and Zero-Emission Transportation and Stationary Source
Pollution-Control Technologies
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
The Request for Qualifications will solicit statements of qualifications from individuals and organizations potentially capable of providing technical assistance in a variety of specialized areas to support AQMD development and Technology Advancement activities. It is anticipated that multiple awards for level-of-effort contracts will be made from this solicitation. Sufficient funds are available from the Clean Fuels Fund to support this work in an amount not to exceed $150,000. This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on June 25, 1999, and recommended for approval.
9. Establish List of Prequalified Vendors to Provide
Computer, Network, Printer and Related Services
Marlia (909) 396-3148
cmarlia@aqmd.gov
On May 14, 1999, the Board approved the release of an RFQ to prequalify vendors for computer, network, printer and related services. As a result of successful responses to this RFQ, thirty-one vendors were identified as capable of providing these products and services. This action is to approve these thirty-one vendors to provide these products and services for a two-year period. Funds totaling $250,000 have been allocated in the FY 1999-00 Budget for these purchases. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on June 18, 1999, and recommended for approval.
10. Issue Purchase Orders for Purchase of Compressed
Pure Gases and Cryogenic Liquids, and Establish List of Prequalified Vendors for Purchase
of Compressed Mixed Gases
Zeldin (909) 396-3058
(mzeldin@aqmd.gov)
On February 12, 1999, the Board approved the release of an RFQ to purchase compressed pure gases and cryogenic liquids. At the same meeting, the Board approved the release of Request for Qualification to prequalify providers of blended mixed gases. Seven bids for compressed gases, seven bids for cryogenic liquids, and eight bids for compressed blended gases, were received and evaluated. This action is to issue purchase orders for the purchase of compressed pure gases and cryogenic liquids, and establish a list of prequalified vendors for the purchase of compressed mixed gases for FY 1999-2000 with an optional extension to cover FY 2000-2001. This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on June 25, 1999, and recommended for approval.
Information Only - Receive and File
11. Public Affairs Report
Valdez (909) 396-3780
(lvaldez@aqmd.gov)
This report highlights the May 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. The latest edition of the AQMD Advisor is included with this report.
12. Study Findings on Effectiveness of Voluntary
Ridesharing and Other Emission Reduction Options
Valdez (909) 396-3780
(lvaldez@aqmd.gov)
The exemption of Rule 2202 employer worksites with 100 - 249 employees, as required by Senate Bill 432 (Lewis), has resulted in an emission reduction shortfall. To determine the shortfall, the AQMD commissioned a study to evaluate the effectiveness of voluntary ridesharing. This report summarizes the study results and identifies the Rule 2202 emission reduction shortfall for 1998. This item was reviewed by the Mobile Source Committee on May 28, 1999.
13. Hearing Board Variances and Appeals
Camarena (909) 396-2500
(ecamarena@aqmd.gov)
During the period of April 1 through April 30, 1999, the Hearing Board took action on 15 Variances and 0 Appeals.
14. Civil Filing and Civil Penalties Report
Mieras (909) 396-3400
(pmieras@aqmd.gov)
This reports the monthly penalties from April 1 through April 30, 1999, and legal actions filed by the District Prosecutor during the period May 1 through May 31, 1999, pursuant to authority granted by the Board in Resolution 78-27. A glossary explaining key terms is attached with this Report.
15. Rule and Control Measure Forecast
Broadbent(909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov)
16. Report on Implementation Study Findings and
Recommended Action for Rule 1146.2 - Emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen from Large Water
Heaters and Small Boilers
Broadbent(909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov)
In January 1998, the Board adopted Rule 1146.2 - Emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen from Large Water Heaters and Small Boilers. The rule establishes NOx emission limits for water heaters and small boilers rated between 75,000 and 2,000,000 Btu/hr heat input. At the adoption hearing, the Board directed staff to report back on the implementation of the rule. This report summarizes the first phase of the Implementation Study findings for new equipment rated between 75,000 and 400,000 Btu/hr.
17. 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 May 2, 1999, and June 1, 1999 and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA. This item was reviewed by the Mobile Source Committee on June 25, 1999.
18. Report of RFPs and RFQs Scheduled for Release in
July
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 July. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on June 18, 1999, and recommended for approval.
19. 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 report on major automation contracts and projects to be initiated by Information Management during the first six months of FY 1999-00.
20. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar
BOARD CALENDAR
Note: There was no MSRC meeting held in June; the next MSRC meeting is scheduled for July 22, 1999, at 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room CC8.
21. Administrative Committee
Chair: Glover
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.go
22. 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:
SB 14 (Rainey) -- Study of High-Occupancy Vehicle Lanes
SB 63 (Solis) -- HOV Lane: San Bernardino Freeway
SB 823 (Sher) -- Particulate Matter Research Act of 1999
SB 1056 (Johannessen) -- Review of Emission Control Devices
23. Mobile Source Committee
Chair: Coad
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
24. Stationary Source Committee
Chair: Lee
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)
25. Technology Committee
Chair: Bernson
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
26. Air Resources Board Monthly Report
Dix (909) 396-2827
(jdix@aqmd.gov)
27. AB 2766 Subvention Funds Report from Motor Vehicle
Registration Fees for FY 1996-97 and FY 1997-98
Valdez (909) 396-3780
(lvaldez@aqmd.gov)
This report contains data for two fiscal years of the AB 2766 Subvention Fund Program as requested by CARB, as well as an update on the AB 2766 Technical Assistance Team efforts.
CLOSED SESSION
28. 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; and Colleen Funston v. SCAQMD, WCAB Case No. SBR
259903; Marie Shipley v. SCAQMD, WCAB Case No. RIV 3463; and
54956.9(c), to confer with counsel to decide, based on existing facts and circumstances, whether to initiate litigation: one case; 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 Organizations: SCAQMD Professional Employees Association and Teamsters Local 911
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.
ACRONYMS
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