South Coast Air Quality Management District
South Coast Air Quality Management DistrictGOVERNING BOARD AGENDA
A meeting of the South Coast Air Quality Management District Board will be held at 9:00 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 April 2001 in Microsoft Word 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:
William A. Burke, Ed.D., Chair
Other Board Members
Barry R. Wallerstein, D. Env., Executive Officer
Presentation of Award to Marcus Lewis
Burke
Presentation of Award to Jack Broadbent
Burke
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 28)
Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be moved to Item No. 29.
1. Minutes of March 16, 2001 Board Meeting
Dix (909) 396-2500
(jdix@aqmd.gov)
1 At its February 16, 2001 meeting, the Board set a public hearing for May 11, 2001 on the FY 2001-02 AQMD Budget.
(A) Set Public Hearing May 11, 2001 to Amend Rule 1166 -
Volatile Organic Compound Emissions From Decontamination Of Soil
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
The proposed amendments will improve enforceability of Rule 1166 by requiring: (1) that contaminated soil stockpiles be sprayed with a vapor suppressant and covered with plastic sheeting; (2) a daily inspection of the covered stockpile; and (3) that records be kept of chain of custody between generator, transporter, storage and treatment facilities. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, March 23, 2001.)
(B) Set Public Hearing May 11, 2001 to Amend Regulation III - Fees
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
Proposed amended Regulation III includes an across-the-board fee adjustment to reflect the change in the California Consumer Price Index and implements many of the state auditor and the 1999 Fee Structure Study recommendations to recover costs of permit processing and related activities, currently not fully recovered. PAR realigns and simplifies the permit fee structure; adjusts fees to reflect findings of the time tracking study and recover costs of services rendered; extends time to claim refunds; establishes a streamlined, low-cost, standardized permit provision; establishes a minimum annual emissions fee for all sources; requires larger sources to pay annual emission fees for their unpermitted source emissions; and revises the fee structure for gasoline dispensing facilities from nozzles to product grade dispensers. Other changes necessary for clarification are also being proposed. (Review: Administrative Committee, April 13, 2001; Stationary Source Committee, March 23, 2001 and April 27, 2001.)
(C) Adopt Proposed Rules 1631 – Pilot Credit Generation Program for Marine
Vessels, 1632 – Pilot Credit Generation Program for Hotelling Operations, 1633
– Pilot Credit Generation Program for Truck/Trailer Refrigeration Units, and
2507 – Pilot Credit Generation Program for Agricultural Pumps
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
Proposed Rules 1631, 1632, and 1633 will provide opportunities for generation of NOx mobile source emission reduction credits (MSERCs) and Proposed Rule 2507 will provide opportunities for generation of NOx Area Source Credits (ASCs). These proposed rules are designed as a pilot program where NOx MSERCs and ASCs can be used in the RECLAIM program. Credits can be generated from repowering of marine vessels and the use of clean technology for hotelling of marine vessels, diesel-powered truck and trailer refrigeration units, and diesel-fueled agricultural pumps. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, March 23, 2001.)
(D) Set Hearing May 11, 2001 to Adopt Proposed Changes to RECLAIM
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
At the January 19, 2001 Board Meeting, the Board directed staff to initiate rule development to help stabilize RTC prices and address California energy issues. Key proposed changes for power producing facilities include temporarily removing the influence of power producing facilities from the market and requiring installation of controls. For other RECLAIM facilities, compliance plans are proposed for larger facilities and forecast reports are proposed for medium sized facilities. Other changes include development of temporary credit assistance programs to offset excess emissions from utilities and assist certain small or new RECLAIM facilities. Information requirements for trade registration and revised procedures for late electronic reports will also be proposed. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, February 23, 2001.)
Budget/Fiscal Impact
3. Approve Compensation Package for Designated Deputy
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
This action is to promote Elaine Chang, currently Assistant Deputy Executive Officer for Planning, Rules and Area Sources, to the position of Deputy Executive Officer of that office, effective April 7, 2001, the date following the effective date of Jack Broadbent's departure, and to increase Dr. Chang's compensation to $112,184.
4. Issue RFP to Demonstrate Passive Particulate Trap Technologies on
Existing Off-Road Heavy-Duty Construction Equipment Fueled by Low-Sulfur Diesel
Fuel
Liu (909) 396-2105
cliu@aqmd.gov
The contribution of heavy-duty diesel construction equipment to mobile source NOx and PM emissions inventory is projected to increase over other mobile sources in the near future. AQMD, together with CARB, recommend an RFP be issued soliciting proposals for the investigation of emission benefits and durability of passive particulate trap technologies in existing off-road heavy-duty construction equipment fueled by low-sulfur diesel fuel. Cost to the AQMD for the proposed $800,000 demonstration shall not exceed $400,000. CARB will provide direct cash contributions of $300,000 as well as $100,000 of in-kind contributions. Additional cost-shares are expected from particulate trap manufacturers. The County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles, Sukut Construction, and C. W. Poss will supply equipment. The Technology Committee reviewed this item on March 23, 2001, and recommended approval.
5. Execute Contract to Cosponsor Development of Very
Low-NOx Heavy-Duty
Natural Gas Engine
Liu (909) 396-2105
cliu@aqmd.gov
On July 21, 2000, the Board approved execution of a cost-shared contract for $1,330,996 with Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) to develop a very low NOx heavy-duty natural-gas engine, funded with $830,966 from the Clean Fuels Fund and $500,000 from the CEC. CEC's contract was not executed until February 2001, thereby delaying, the DDC contract. DDC has indicated an additional $500,000 is needed to expand the reliability testing and accelerate the commercialization schedule. This action is to recognize an additional $300,000 in co-funding from ARB and CEC, and an additional $200,000 from AQMD's Clean Fuel Funds. Funding will be incorporated into the contract between DDC and AQMD, resulting in a total contract of $1,830,966. DDC's cost-share is $1,627,184 for a total project cost of $3,458,150. The Technology Committee reviewed this item on March 23, 2001, and recommended approval.
6. Execute Contracts to Fund Marine Vessel Repower Projects under AES
Settlement Allocation for AQIP and Establish the AES Settlement Projects Fund
Liu (909) 396-2105
cliu@aqmd.gov
At the March 16, 2001 Board meeting, the Board approved $2 million from the AES settlement for pre-funding the AQIP. There is an immediate availability of very cost effective emission reductions from marine vessel projects which were not funded due to insufficient funds under the Carl Moyer Program for Marine Vessels. It is recommended that 13 such marine vessel projects be funded from the AQIP in an amount not to exceed $2 million, resulting in total NOx reductions of 3,892 tons over 20 years. This item was reviewed by both the Technology Committee on March 23, 2001, and the Administrative Committee on April 13, 2001, and recommended for approval.
7. This item has been withdrawn by staff.
8. Issue Invitation To Bid for the Construction and Maintenance of a Fast
Fill Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station at AQMD Headquarters
Liu (909) 396-2105
cliu@aqmd.gov
AQMD plans to build and operate a new natural gas fueling station at its Diamond Bar facility that can accommodate the growing alternative fuel vehicle fleet. This station will be designed to incorporate advanced gas metering technology as it is proven in the field. The invitation to bid solicits competitive bids for a turnkey fast fill compressed natural gas fueling station, and provision for 5 years of maintenance service. Proposals will be reviewed by staff prior to making any recommendations to the Board. This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on February 23, 2001 and recommended for approval.
9. Authorize Purchase and Installation of Microturbines from AES
Settlement Fund
Liu (909) 396-2105
cliu@aqmd.gov
At its March 16, 2001 meeting, the Board authorized $1,800,000 from the AES Penalty Settlement to assist in the purchase and installation of microturbines at multiple locations within the Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties for distributed power generation. Staff proposes to purchase Capstone microturbines in an amount not to exceed $1,440,000 and offer assistance to operators for the installation of these machines in an amount not to exceed $360,000. Cost sharing is expected from the operators for the microturbine installations. The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on April 13, 2001, and recommended approval.
10. Execute Contracts for Equipment in Air Monitoring Network
Zeldin (909) 396-3058
(mzeldin@aqmd.gov)
On October 20, 2000, the Board recognized PAMS funding from EPA and allocated funds for fixed assets to support the PAMS program. On February 16, 2001, the Board recognized subvention funding from the CARB and allocated additional funds for fixed assets to improve air monitoring equipment used for compliance with ambient air quality standards and to add one additional fully instrumented mobile monitoring platform. This action is to execute contracts with various vendors for the purchase of certain equipment for the PAMS program and air monitoring compliance efforts, on a sole-source basis, using the funding previously allocated to the FY 2000-01 Budget for these items. The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on March 9, 2001 and recommended for approval.
11. Amend Contract with R Systems, Inc. and Execute Contracts with Applied
Knowledge, Inc. and Windsor Technologies, Inc. for Short- and Long-Term Systems
Development and Support Services
Marlia (909) 396-3148
cmarlia@aqmd.gov
The AQMD currently has contracts with two companies for short- and long-term systems development services. These contracts are periodically amended to add budgeted funds as additional needs are defined. With Board approval, $190,000 of previous fiscal year funds were encumbered to a previous contractor for work not yet begun. This contract has expired, and AQMD is not renewing further contractual arrangements with them. Authorization is requested to re-appropriate this $190,000 from the Undesignated Fund Balance to start tasks not yet assigned. This action is also to amend the contract with R Systems, Inc. to add $230,500 for needed systems development work and to execute contracts with Applied Knowledge, Inc. and Windsor Technologies, Inc. to obtain systems development service on a task order basis. The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on March 9, 2001 and recommended for approval.
12. This item has been withdrawn by staff.
13. Execute Contracts for AQIP Proposals Received During Fourth Quarter of
2000
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)
Rule 2202 - On-Road Motor Vehicle Mitigation Options was adopted on December 8, 1995. One of the compliance strategies under Rule 2202 allows employers to invest in the AQIP. Monies received are placed in a restricted account to fund programs that result in equivalent emission reductions that would otherwise have been achieved by the participating employers. Staff evaluated the proposals received during the fourth quarter of 2000. This action is to recommend five for funding. The amount available for this quarter is $1,642,616. The Mobile Source Committee reviewed this item on March 23, 2001 and recommended approval.
14. Issue RFPs for Community Outreach Program Assistance
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)
AQMD is seeking to solicit bids from individuals and organizations for community relations/outreach services and to provide technical assistance to identify and address environmental justice issues in alignment with the Chairman’s Environmental Justice Initiatives. Sufficient funds are available from the General Fund. The RFPs will cover a two-year period for an amount not to exceed $1.5 million. The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on April 13, 2001 and recommended approval.
15. Execute Contracts for Workers' Compensation Claims Third-Party
Administration and General Liability Adjusting Services
Tharp (909) 396-3018
(etharp@aqmd.gov)
On November 17, 2000, the Board approved release of an RFP for Workers' Compensation Claims Third-Party Administrator and/or General Liability Adjusting Services. This action is to execute two contracts: one with Tristar Risk Management for workers' compensation claims administration, in an amount not to exceed $44,200 for the base period May 1, 2001, through April 30, 2002, with two additional one-year options at $45,526 and $46,892, respectively; and the other, a three-year contract with Colen & Lee for general and automobile liability adjusting services, in amounts not to exceed $7,200, $7,560, and $7,920 per year beginning FY 2001-02. Sufficient funds remain for FY 2000-01 for the Tristar contract and funding has been included in the FY 2001-02 budget for both contracts. Funding for subsequent years will be requested in the budget process. The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on March 9, 2001 and recommended approval.
16. Establish List of Prequalified Vendors to Provide Printing Services
Tharp (909) 396-3018
(etharp@aqmd.gov)
On December 15, 2000, the Board approved release of an amended RFQ for printing services that made it easier and more efficient for small businesses to become prequalified and, once on the list, to respond to specific work requests. This item is to add vendors to the previously approved list and to establish an all-inclusive two-year list of prequalified vendors for various categories of printing services. The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on March 9, 2001 and recommended approval.
17. Approve Classification Recommendations and Add and Delete Positions
Tharp (909) 396-3018
(etharp@aqmd.gov)
Based on the results of consultant-conducted classification studies, reclassifications are recommended for selected positions in clerical classifications. Additionally, based on increased contract activity, staff recommends deleting a Contracts Technician position in Finance and adding a Staff Specialist position. The total FY 00-01 cost to implement these recommended changes is approximately $5,809. The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on April 13, 2001 and recommended approval.
18. Appropriate Funds from Undesignated Fund Balance to Prepare CEQA
Documentation for Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Valley Generating
Station Repowering Project
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
LA DWP requested the AQMD prepare CEQA documentation for its Valley Generating Station repowering project. AQMD and LA DWP have determined ENSR is the most qualified consultant to perform the work within the timeframe because of ENSR's previous experience preparing an EIR for LA DWP's power plant projects. AQMD's existing contract with ENSR has insufficient funds to perform this task. Staff is requesting the Board amend FY 2000-01 Budget by appropriating $150,000 from the Undesignated Fund Balance to the Planning Rule Development and Area Sources Professional and Special Services account for CEQA consultant assistance. Further, staff is requesting to add $150,000 to the existing ENSR contract. LA DWP will reimburse AQMD for the actual cost of preparing the CEQA documentation. The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on April 13, 2001 and recommended approval.
In December 2000 the Board approved a $17.2 million FY 2000-01 Work Program. The MSRC has released $401,373 from other programs to fund two more projects within this Work Program. The MSRC requests Board approval to execute these contracts, authority to adjust project costs up 5%, and authorization for the Chairman to execute agreements. The Board approved an allocation of $3 million for the Alternative Fuels Subvention Fund Match Program. In September 2000 the Board approved release of the Program Application and Announcement for the Match Program, which provides a 50-75% match for participating cities towards the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure. The application process commenced February 1 and closes June 30, 2001. The MSRC requests approval to execute contracts with local governments for eligible applications to date.
Information Only - Receive and File
20. Report to Legislature and CARB on AQMD's
Regulatory Activities for Calendar Year 2000
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@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 by AQMD, number of permits issued or denied, emission offset transactions, draft budget and forecast, AQMD’s response to any recommendations included from the triennial performance audit process, AQMD actions in response to CARB and Legislative recommendations regarding their review of AQMD’s budget, and an update on the Clean Fuels and RECLAIM programs. The Legislative Committee reviewed this item on March 9, 2001.
21. Public Affairs Report
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)
This report highlights the February 2001 activities of the Public Affairs Office which includes the following activities: Environmental Justice, Community Events/Public Meetings, Business Assistance, Intergovernmental Affairs, Media Communications, and Transportation Programs.
22. Hearing Board Variances and Appeals
Camarena (909) 396-2500
(ecamarena@aqmd.gov)
During the period of February 1 through March 31, 2001, the Hearing Board took action on 15 Variances and 0 Appeals.
23. Civil Filing and Civil Penalties Reports
Mieras (909) 396-3400
(pmieras@aqmd.gov)
This reports the monthly penalties from January 1 through January 31, 2001, and legal actions filed by the District Prosecutor during the period February 1 through February 28, 2001. A glossary explaining key terms and Index of District's Rules are attached with this Report.
24. 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 January 16, 2001 and February 15, 2001 and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA. (Review: Mobile Source Committee on March 23, 2001)
25. Rule and Control Measure Forecast
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
26. Status Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled
to Start During Last Six Months of FY 2000-01
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 a status report for the current month on major automation contracts and projects to be initiated by Information Management during the last six months of FY 2000-01.
27. Report of RFPs and RFQs Scheduled for Release in April
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 April. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on March 9, 2001 and recommended for approval.
28. Transfer of Budgeted Funds
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)
In the February 16, 2001 meeting, the Board approved an increase in the dollar threshold for a fixed asset from $2,500 to $5,000. As a result of the change, items previously classified as a fixed asset will be purchased and expensed in an appropriate account in the Major Object Services and Supplies. This request is to move already-budgeted funds for the items previously classified as a fixed asset, but whose cost will be less than $5,000, from the Major Object Fixed Assets to the Major Object Services and supplies.
29. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar
BOARD CALENDAR
30. Administrative Committee
Chair: Glover
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
31. Legislative Committee
Chair: LaPisto-Kirtley
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)
The Legislative Committee considered agenda items including the following legislation for which the Board will consider approving positions:
AB 451 (Firebaugh) - Architectural Coatings
AB 621 (Corbett) - Interruptible Service Contracts
AB 1420 (Cardenas) - Diesel-powered Schoolbus Replacement
AB 1528 (Wyman) - Emission Reduction Credits
SB 702 (Escutia) - Environmental Health SurveillanceSystem
SB 1068 (Speier) - School Bus Safety and Emission Reduction Bond Act
32. Mobile Source Committee
Chair: Wilson
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
33. Stationary Source Committee
Chair: Loveridge
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)
34. Technology Committee
Chair: Bernson
Liu (909) 396-2105
cliu@aqmd.gov
35. Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee
Board Liaison: Glover
Zeldin (909) 396-3058
(mzeldin@aqmd.gov)
36. Air Resources Board Monthly Report
Board Rep: Burke
Dix (909) 396-2827
(jdix@aqmd.gov)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
37. Adopt Proposed Rule 1195 - Clean On-Road School Buses
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
Proposed Rule 1195 will require public and private fleet operators with 15 or more school buses to purchase rule compliant vehicles when adding or replacing school buses in an existing fleet or forming a new fleet.(Review: Mobile Source Committee on January 26, 2001 & February 23, 2001)
38. Amend Regulations IX - Standards of Performance for New
Stationary Sources, and X - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants
The hearing date was incorrectly published in Los Angeles County. The hearing
will be renoticed and continued to the May 11, 2001 Board meeting.
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
Local air districts are authorized by EPA to implement federal standards set in 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 60, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Part 61, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs). Periodic amendments to Regulations IX and X incorporate the new or amended standards by reference. Nine actions regarding NSPS and one NESHAP are proposed for incorporation into Regulations IX and X, respectively. Three of these changes will reduce HAPs. The others include clarifications and corrections, administrative changes, and changes to test methods and monitoring. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, February 23, 2001.)
39. Amend Rules 1303 - Requirements and 2005 - New Source
Review for RECLAIM
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
The proposed amendments will revise the applicable modeling requirements in several subregions of the SCAQMD that are in attainment with state and federal ambient air quality standards. New or modified sources in attainment subregions will be allowed to increase their emissions provided such increase over the measured background concentration will not violate any air quality standard; BACT will be utilized; and offsets will be provided. Modeling requirements for sources in non-attainment subregions will remain the same. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, February 23, 2001.)
40. Amend Rule 1309.1 - Priority Reserve
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
The proposed amendments will allow new electric generating facilities to temporarily access the AQMD's Priority Reserve account to offset their PM10 emission increases provided they meet specific criteria and pay appropriate mitigation fees. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, February 23, 2001.)
41. Amend Rule 1610 - Old Vehicle Scrapping
Staff recommends continuing the public hearing
on
Rule 1610 to the July 20, 2001 Board Meeting.
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
The proposed amendments will modify Rule 1610 to conform with CARB's recently finalized statewide vehicle scrapping requirements applicable to all air quality districts that implement vehicle scrapping programs for emission credit generation purposes. Amendments include updating procedures related to vehicle eligibility and processing, emission credit quantification and use, as well as other minor administrative changes. These amendments include, but are not limited to, allowing later model year cars to be eligible for scrapping and using updated emission credit values per scrapped vehicle as provided by CARB. (Review: Stationary Source Committee and Mobile Source Committee on August 25, 2000).
CLOSED SESSION
42. Closed Session
(No Written Material)
Baird (909) 396-2302
(bbaird@aqmd.gov)
It is necessary for the Board to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code section 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 actions are Communities for a Better Environment v. Cenco Refining Company, et al., United States District Court Case No. 00-05665 AHM (AIJx); Engine Manufacturers Association v. SCAQMD, United States District Court Case No. 00-09065 FMC (BQRx); SCAQMD v. USEPA, et al., United States District Court Case No. SACV 98-9789 (HLH); and Coalition for Clean Air, et al. v. SCAQMD, et al., United States District Court Case No. 97-6916 HLH (SHx) (cross-complaint, SCAQMD v. EPA).
OTHER BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - (Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3)
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting will be adjourned to May 4, 2001, at 1:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting the Board’s Workshop on the Executive Officer’s Fiscal Year 2001-02 Budget and Work Program and Proposed Amendments to Regulation III - Fees. The Workshop will be held at AQMD Headquarters, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California, in Conference Room CC8.
***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. Electronic submittals to cob@aqmd.gov of 10 pages or less including attachments, in MS Word, plain or HTML format will also be accepted by the Board and made part of the record if received no later than 5:00 p.m., on the Tuesday prior to the Board meeting.
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
LAER = Lowest Achievable Emissions Rate
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