GOVERNING BOARD AGENDA
MEETING, January 11, 2002
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Opening Comments:
- William A. Burke, Ed.D., Immediate Past Chair
- Norma J. Glover, Incoming Chair
- Other Board Members
- Barry R. Wallerstein, D. Env., Executive Officer
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 11)
Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be moved to Item No. 12.
1. Minutes of December 21, 2001 Board Meeting
Dix (909) 396-2500
(jdix@aqmd.gov)
2. Set Public Hearings February 1, 2002 to:
(A) Receive Public Input on Executive Officer's Priority Goals for FY 2002-03
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
A set of priority goals for the FY 2002-03 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.
(B) Adopt Rule 1137 - PM10 Emissions from Woodworking Operations
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
The objective of this new rule is to implement the 1997 AQMP control measure PRC-01 by reducing the amount of PM10 generated from woodworking operations. Facilities that may be affected include: lumberyards, cabinet making facilities, furniture manufacturing and other product manufacturing operations. Many facilities currently have cyclones and/or baghouses that reduce PM10 emissions from their operations and will be required to maintain no visible emissions. Proposed rule requirements also include standards for control equipment (at new or expanded facilities), waste collection and disposal activities, enhanced control (i.e., baghouses) and facility reporting. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, December 7, 2001)
Budget/Fiscal Impact
3. Amend Contract with Ecotek, MST Solutions, Inc.
for Privatization of Portions of Annual Emissions Reporting Program
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
In January 2001, the Board awarded a contract to Ecotek, MST Solutions, Inc. for continuation of privatization of portions of the Annual Emissions Reporting (AER) Program. For the past six years, Ecotek has developed, maintained, and updated the emissions reporting software; produced and distributed reporting materials (forms and instructions); provided public outreach and assistance; collected and compiled reported data; and conducted limited data quality control. Based on Ecotek's responsiveness and satisfactory performance, staff recommends exercising the second-year renewal option in Ecotek's contract for an amount not to exceed $390,000, bringing the contract total to $780,000. Funding for this contract amendment is allocated in the FY 2001-02 Budget. (Review: Administrative Committee December 14, 2001)
4. Recognize Revenue and Execute a Contract with Strategy Workshop to
Create Printed Conference Proceedings from the Clean Air Technologies 2001
International Conference.
Solomon (909) 396-3780
(msolomon@aqmd.gov)
To disseminate the information presented at the conference, staff requests the Board authorize the use of unspent conference funds to create and produce a printed compendium of the proceedings, in an amount not to exceed $40,000. Any remaining monies will be used for clean air technology projects.
Information Only - Receive and File
5. Public Affairs Report
Solomon (909) 396-3780
(msolomon@aqmd.gov)
This report highlights the November 2001 activities of the Public Affairs Office which includes the following: Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public Meetings, Business Assistance, Intergovernmental Affairs, Media Communications, and Transportation Programs.
6. Hearing Board Report
Camarena (909) 396-2500
(ecamarena@aqmd.gov)
This reports the actions taken by the Hearing Board during the period of December 1 through December 31, 2001.
7. Civil Filing and Civil Penalties Report
Mieras (909) 396-3400
(pmieras@aqmd.gov)
This reports the monthly penalties from October 1 through October 31, 2001, and legal actions filed by the District Prosecutor during the period November 1 through November 30, 2001. A glossary explaining the key terms and Index of District Rules are attached with the penalty report.
8. Rule and Control Measure Forecast
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
9. 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 October 16, 2001, and November 15, 2001, and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA.
10. Report on Major Projects for Information
Management Scheduled to Start During Last Six Months of FY 2001-02
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 2001-02. (Review: Administrative Committee, December 14, 2001.)
11. Audit for FY Ended June 30, 2001
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)
This agenda item transmits the annual financial audit performed by an independent certified public accountant. The AQMD has received an unqualified opinion on its financial statements. (Review: Administrative Committee, December 14, 2001)
12. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar
BOARD CALENDAR
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Note: a) |
Reports of the December 2001 Legislative,
Mobile Source, Stationary Source and Technology Committees were included in the December Board package. The next meeting of the Legislative Committee is scheduled for January 18, 2002. The next meetings of the Mobile Source, Stationary Source and Technology Committees are scheduled for January 25, 2002. |
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b) |
The December 20, 2001 MSRC meeting was
cancelled. The next MSRC meeting is scheduled for January 24, 2002. |
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c) |
The Summary Minutes for CARB's monthly
meetings are not available. Full transcripts of the July, September, October and November 2001 meetings are available at CARB's web site, www.arb.ca.gov. |
13. Administrative Committee
Chair: Glover
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
14. California Air Resources Board Monthly Report
Board Rep: Burke
Dix (909) 396-2827
(jdix@aqmd.gov)
15. Update on Adopt-A-School Bus Foundation
(oral presentation by Foundation Chair, Marilyn Morton)
Morton
16. Adopt Resolution to Ensure No Double-counting of Emission Reductions
Under Current and Future Mobile Source Credit Generation Rules
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
In 2001, the Board adopted five mobile source pilot credit generation rules. Each of these rules has been submitted to EPA for inclusion in the SIP. EPA has requested a Board resolution regarding commitments to avoid potential double-counting of emission reductions from the mobile source pilot credit generation rules and transportation conformity emissions budgets.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
17. Amend Rule 481 - Spray Coating Operations, and
Rule 1141.2 - Surfactant Manufacturing
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
Staff is proposing to amend Rules 481 - Spray Coating Operations and 1141.2 - Surfactant Manufacturing by adding test methods in order to determine compliance with rule requirements. These additional test methods are currently used by AQMD to determine transfer efficiency and compliance with VOC limits. Proposed amendments also include the addition of an exemption from Rule 481 for extreme high gloss coatings used in the pleasure craft industry and the deletion of an exemption from Rule 1141.2 for equipment using exclusively very low vapor pressure materials. Definitions and other clarifying language are also proposed. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, December 7, 2001)
18. Amend Rule 2202 - On-Road Motor Vehicle
Mitigation Options
Solomon (909) 396-3780
(msolomon@aqmd.gov)
Proposed amendments to Rule 2202 will (1) delete the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Credits, as prescribed by CARB Low Emission Vehicle II Standards, with the exception of Zero Emission Vehicles; (2) delete Remote Sensing as a strategy option due to the implementation of the Inspection & Maintenance Program (Smog Check II); (3) add a definition and exemption for "Police/Sheriff" employee category; and (4) incorporate other minor changes and clarifications. (Review: Mobile Source Committee, October 26, 2001)
CLOSED SESSION
19. 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); MacDougall v. Thomas, AQMD, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. GC027653; and Zapfel v. WCAB, WCAB Case No. MON 0181448, 0171707. It is also necessary for the Board to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6(a) to meet with designated representatives regarding represented employee salaries and benefits or other mandatory subjects within the scope of representation [Negotiator: Eudora Tharp; Represented Employees: SCAQMD Professional Employees Association and Teamsters Local 911] and to meet with labor negotiators regarding unrepresented employees [Agency Designated Representative: Eudora Tharp; Unrepresented Employees: Management and Confidential].
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. 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
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