GOVERNING BOARD AGENDA

MEETING, January 21, 2000

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 January 2000 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)

Opening Comments:

• Dr. William Burke, Chair

• Other Board Members

• Barry R. Wallerstein, D. Env., Executive Officer

Swearing In of Reappointed Board Member

• Burke

Presentation of Retirement Award to Peter Tong

• Burke

Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be moved to Item No. 24.

1. Minutes of December 10, 1999 Board Meeting
Dix (909) 396-2500
(jdix@aqmd.gov)

2. Set Public Hearing on February 18, 2000 to Receive Public and Board Member Input on Executive Officer's Priority Goals for FY 2000-01
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)

A set of priority goals for the FY 2000-01 Budget has been developed. The Executive Officer wishes to receive public and Board member input on these priority goals as they serve as the foundation of the AQMD's Work Program.

3. Approve Sabbatical Leave for General Counsel
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)

General Counsel Peter Greenwald has requested an 8-month sabbatical leave. This action is to approve such leave.

4. Award Contract for California Environmental Quality Act Analysis Assistance
Broadbent(909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov)

At its October 8, 1999 meeting, the Board approved the release of an RFP to secure assistance with preparing environmental analyses as required by CEQA. Nine proposals were received and reviewed by a qualified evaluation panel and it is recommended that the most qualified bidders be awarded time and materials contracts, divided between four consultants, for a total amount not to exceed $200,000. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on December 17, 1999, and recommended for approval.

5. Execute Contract for Legislative Representation in Washington, D.C.
Valdez (909) 396-3780
(lvaldez@aqmd.gov)

At its August 1999 meeting, the Board approved the release of an RFP to solicit proposals for legislative representation in Washington, D.C. Eleven proposals were submitted. Based on the evaluation of the proposals submitted and interviews of the potential candidates, the Legislative Committee recommends that the Board authorize the Chairman to execute a contract with Patton Boggs, L.L.P.

6. Execute Contract to Purchase Desktop Computer Hardware
Marlia (909) 396-3148
cmarlia@aqmd.gov

AQMD operational efficiency is ever more dependent on staff's desktop computer systems, and many software applications (both off-the-shelf and in-house developed applications) are exceeding the capacity of the present desktop systems. This action is to authorize the purchase of new desktop computer systems, with adequate capacity to support current software applications, to replace older desktop systems. These replacements are in accord with AQMD�s Information Management strategic plan. Funds for this purchase ($150,000) are included in the FY 1999-00 Budget. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on December 17, 1999, and recommended for approval.

7. Execute Contract to Co-Sponsor Evaluation of Emissions Durability of Off-Road LPG Engines Equipped with Three-Way Catalysts
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)

Large spark-ignited off-road engines powered by LPG and gasoline are important contributors to NOx and VOC emissions in the Basin. Based on the results of the recently completed project conducted by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and jointly sponsored by the AQMD and the ARB, these emissions can be reduced significantly with the application of three-way catalysts. This action proposes a follow-up project to be conducted by SwRI to assess the durability of emission control systems on large spark ignited off-road engines operating on LPG. This $250,000 project shall be cost shared by the AQMD in an amount not to exceed $100,000 and the ARB contributing the balance of $150,000. This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on December 17, 1999. Less than a quorum was present during the discussion of this item. Those Committee Members who were present communicated their concurrence.

8. Execute Contract to Cost-Share Completion of Relocating Solar Based Hydrogen Refueling Facility
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)

On May 8, 1999, the Board awarded $50,000 to Clean Air Now, Inc. to relocate its solar hydrogen refueling station from Xerox, El Segundo to Sunline Transit facility near Palm Desert, California. Due to a substantial increase in the engineering and financial scope of the project involving the host partner, SunLine Transit Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, the project could not be completed on time. Sunline Transit is managing the construction at their site. Staff is recommending that AQMD contract with Sunline Transit, the construction manager and host, for $55,000 to complete the relocation and safety review. Total project cost is $325,000. This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on December 17, 1999. Less than a quorum was present during the discussion of this item. Those Committee Members who were present communicated their concurrence.

9. Amend Contract to Co-Sponsor Evaluation on Effects of Biodiesel and Other Clean Fuel Blends on Exhaust Emission Rates and Reactivity � Phase 2
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)

Biodiesel blends and other types of low-sulfur diesel fuels may have the potential to reduce significantly exhaust emissions from diesel burning engines. Staff recommends amending contract #99120 with CE-CERT in an amount not to exceed $90,531 which would add two additional fuels comprised of a low-sulfur diesel fuel called EC-diesel and a biodiesel produced from recycled cooking oil called OXyG B60 to the existing test matrix. Southern States Power Inc. will co-fund $25,000 of this additional effort. This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on December 17, 1999. Less than a quorum was present during the discussion of this item. Those Committee Members who were present communicated their concurrence.

10. Execute Agreement to Cost-Share Determination of Non-Registration Rates of On-Road Vehicles
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)

The vehicle emissions inventory is based upon the number of vehicles registered by the Department of Motor Vehicles. However, a 1989 study indicated that 8% of the on-road vehicles are not registered for up to a month and 1% are not registered for two or more years. The ARB issued a solicitation with California University Services to determine the non-registration rates of on-road vehicles. Through this competitive process, the ARB selected UCR CE-CERT to conduct this project. Staff recommends executing an agreement with the ARB in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to cost-share this $210,000 project. This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on December 17, 1999. Less than a quorum was present during the discussion of this item. Those Committee Members who were present communicated their concurrence.

11. Issue RFP for Development of Very Low NOx Heavy-Duty Natural Gas Engine and Accept Co-funding from California Energy Commission and US Department of Energy
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)

Natural Gas Heavy-Duty Engines are typically certified at ARB low-NOx emission standards of 2.5 g/bhp-hr NOx or less, significantly below the heavy-duty engine emission standard of 4.0 g/bhp-hr. ARB proposes that transit bus engines be certified to 0.5 g/bhp-hr NOx in 2004 and 0.2 in 2007. Staff proposes to co-fund development of natural gas engines to meet this standard in the near term. Total funding for this RFP will not exceed $2,500,000. The AQMD's Clean Fuels Program will provide $1,000,000, with maximum co-funding of $500,000 from the CEC, and $1,000,000 from the DOE. It is expected that there will be multiple awards from this RFP. This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on December 17, 1999. Less than a quorum was present during the discussion of this item. Those Committee Members who were present communicated their concurrence.

12. Authorize AQMD Membership in California Fuel Cell Partnership and Execute Contract to Cost-Share Support Services to Partnership
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)

The California Fuel Cell Partnership has invited the AQMD to join as a full member. The Partnership seeks to demonstrate fuel cell vehicles through on-road operation and development of supporting fueling sites beginning in 2000.

13. Recognize and Allocate EPA 105 Grant Funds and Approve Purchase of Paperless Chart Recorder Data Acquisition Systems
Zeldin (909) 396-3058
(mzeldin@aqmd.gov)

AQMD received $42,500 in EPA Section 105 Grant funds originally allocated for a demonstration of a Remote Optical Sensing. With the concurrence of AQMD, EPA redesignated these funds for the purchase of paperless chart recorder data acquisition systems. EPA has also previously provided $99,000 in Section 105 Grant funds for the purchase of paperless chart recorder data acquisition systems. This action is to recognize the $42,500 from EPA and allocate these funds to the FY 1999-00 Budget; and to approve the purchase of thirty-five (35) paperless chart recorder data acquisition systems from Yardley Instruments, Inc., on a sole-source basis. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on December 17, 1999, and recommended for approval.

14. Recognize Revenues from California Department of Health Services for Development of Mobile Asthma Unit and Implementation of One-Year Asthma Outreach Program
Pearce (909) 396-3235
(lbowen@aqmd.gov)

In January 1999, the Board adopted the Children's Air Quality Agenda, which included ten action items to protect children from adverse health effects of air pollution. Action Item No. 5 sought to "Seek federal and state funding for additional lung and asthma testing of children through a mobile unit traveling to school and sports league sites." The AQMD has received $200,000 in appropriated funds from the California Department of Health Services Medi-Cal budget for FY 1999-00, which resulted from Assemblyman Marco Firebaugh's legislative request. These funds will be used to implement an asthma van project. The AQMD plans to provide $100,000 in co-funding toward the $300,000 that is required to manufacture, operate, maintain, and staff the mobile asthma unit for one year. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on December 17, 1999, and recommended for approval.

15. Modify Board Meeting Time for Calendar Year 2000
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)

This action is to change the Board Meeting time from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on December 17, 1999, and recommended for approval.

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

This report highlights the November 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.

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

During the period of October 1 through October 31, 1999, the Hearing Board took action on 18 Variances and 0 Appeals.

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

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

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

20. 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 November 2, 1999, and December 1, 1999 and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA. This item was reviewed at the Mobile Source Committee on December 17, 1999.

21. Status of Home Rule Advisory Group
Broadbent(909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov)

This report is to apprise the Board of the status of recent efforts undertaken by the Home Rule Advisory Group. This item was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on December 17, 1999.

22. Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During Last Six Months of FY 1999-2000
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 report on major automation contracts and projects to be initiated by Information Management during the last six months of FY 1999-2000. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on December 17, 1999.

23. Report of RFPs and RFQs Scheduled for Release in January
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 January. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on December 17, 1999, and recommended for approval.

24. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar

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

26. Finance Committee
Chair: Glover
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)

27. Mobile Source Committee
Chair: Coad
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)

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

29. Technology Committee
Chair: Bernson
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)

30. Air Resources Board Monthly Report 
Dix (909) 396-2827
(jdix@aqmd.gov)

31. Receive Monitoring, Recordkeeping, & Reporting Task Force Progress Report and Approve Recommendations to Streamline VOC Recordkeeping
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)

The Monitoring, Recordkeeping, & Reporting Task Force has developed a consensus proposal to streamline VOC recordkeeping for numerous facilities within AQMD. It is recommended that the Board approve the proposed actions and that staff develop rule amendments and implement other parts of the proposal, as detailed in the Task Force Progress Report and Recommendations. Such actions will reduce or eliminate unnecessary recordkeeping burdens while maintaining the enforceability of AQMD's VOC control rules and regulations.

32. Adopt 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.)

33. Final Resolution of Unresolved AB 2766 Program Audit Findings and Recommendations
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)

Note: This item will be continued to the February 18, 2000 Board meeting

34. Approve AQMD Position on CARB Proposed Adoption of Public Transit Fleet Rule and Emission Standards for New Urban Buses
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - (Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3)

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