GOVERNING BOARD AGENDA
MEETING, October 7, 2005
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 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. Most agenda items are described in a “Board Letter” which may be accessed by clicking the appropriate link below. Some Board Letters also have attachments in various formats, such as .doc, .xls, .ppt, .pdf, .zip, .exe, and others. Attachments may be accessed for viewing or downloading by clicking on the word “Attachment” at the end of the Board Letter. For help in downloading “.exe” or “.zip” files, please click here.
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CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Opening Comments:
- William A. Burke, Ed.D., Chair
- Other Board Members
- Barry R. Wallerstein, D. Env., Executive Officer
Presentation of Retirement Award to Tom Parsons
- Burke
Election of Chair and Vice Chair for Term Ending January 2008
- McDaniel
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 19)
Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be moved to Item No. 20.
1. Minutes of September 9, 2005 Board Meeting
McDaniel (909) 396-2500
(smcdaniel@aqmd.gov)
2. Set Public Hearings November 4,
20051 to Consider Amendment
and/or Adoption to AQMD Rules and Regulations to:
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
(A). Amend Rule 1107 - Coating Of Metal Parts And Products
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
The proposed amendments establish new, future effective, VOC limits for specific coating categories and improve the clarity and enforceability of the rule. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, September 23, 2005)
(B). Adopt Proposed Rule 1156 – PM10 Emission Reductions from Cement Manufacturing Facilities
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
Proposed Rule 1156 has been developed to reduce particulate emissions from cement manufacturing as part of the 2003 AQMP Control Measure BCM-08 - Further Emission Reductions from Aggregate and Cement Manufacturing Operations. The proposed rule would reduce particulate emissions from process equipment, such as primary crushers, kilns, clinker coolers, raw mills, finish mills, as well as fugitive emissions from open storage piles, and unpaved and paved roads at the facilities. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, May 27, July 22, and September 23, 2005)
(C). Amend Rule 1118 – Emissions from Refinery Flares
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
The proposed amendments establish requirements to reduce emissions from refinery flaring events, and allow them to operate for their intended purpose as a safety device. The monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting provisions of the rule are also strengthened. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, July 22, and September 23, 2005)
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Note: The November 4, 2005 Board
Meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at Long Beach City Hall,
333 W. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, California.
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Budget/Fiscal Impact
3. Execute Contracts for Natural Gas Refueling Station Infrastructure
Liu (909) 396-2105
cliu@aqmd.gov
On June 3, 2005, the Board approved the release of an RFP to solicit proposals for natural gas refueling station infrastructure projects in the amount of $1,020,567. Eight proposals were received by the closing date. Staff believes that six of the eight new proposals deserve funding as two were for station upgrades and did not identify new load or additional fueling throughput. Staff recommends funding these six new proposals in the amount of $1,054,137, as well as four proposals held over from the previous solicitation of January 7, 2005 in the amount of $530,000. Staff proposes that $563,570 from the Clean Fuels Fund be used to augment the original budget of $1,020,567 to cover all ten recommended proposals for a total amount not to exceed $1,584,137 from the Clean Fuels Fund. In addition, staff recommends setting aside $500,000 from the Clean Fuels Fund to facilitate the development and expansion of the LNG refueling infrastructure. (Review: Technology Committee, September 23, 2005)
4. Amend Contract with Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., to Purchase and
Install Additional Equipment at Torrance Pipeline Hydrogen Fueling Station
Liu (909) 396-2105
cliu@aqmd.gov
At the June 6, 2003 Board meeting, the Board approved funding for a compressed hydrogen fueling station that would connect directly to the Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. industrial hydrogen pipeline. Over the past two years, automobile manufacturers have adopted more stringent purity limits of the hydrogen used as fuel in their vehicles. There is a need to enhance the fuel delivery system in order to provide the higher quality hydrogen fuel. This action is to amend the Torrance Pipeline Hydrogen Fueling Station contract with Air Products and Chemicals to install additional equipment that will improve the fuel quality of hydrogen dispensed by the pipeline station. Supplemental funding in an amount not to exceed $89,051 is needed to purchase and install the additional equipment and is available from the Clean Fuels Fund. (Review: Technology Committee, September 23, 2005)
5. Amend Contract to Provide Maintenance Services for Hydrogen Fueling
Stations for “Five Cities” Project Participants
Liu (909) 396-2105
cliu@aqmd.gov
On August 6 and December 3, 2004, the Board authorized execution of contracts to construct hydrogen fueling stations in five cities to support the AQMD’s “Five Cities” Project. The fueling stations will support a fleet of five electric hybrid vehicles at each site that have been converted to hydrogen fuel. This action is to fund maintenance services for these stations for the five-year project term in an additional amount not to exceed $903,332 from the Clean fuels Fund. (Review: Technology Committee, September 23, 2005)
6. Recognize and Appropriate Funds from California Energy Commission and
Adopt Resolution to Receive and Administer Funds to Support AQMD “Five Cities”
Hydrogen Program
Liu (909) 396-2105
cliu@aqmd.gov
The California Energy Commission (CEC) on behalf of the U.S. DOE has approved Clean Cities Program grant funding in support of five proposed hydrogen fueling stations at the cities of Santa Monica, Riverside, Burbank, Santa Ana and Ontario. These five stations will provide hydrogen fuel for 25 Toyota Prius Electric Hybrid vehicles that have been converted to utilize hydrogen as their fuel. The CEC requires the AQMD Governing Board to adopt a resolution to receive and administer their funding for these five projects known as the “Five Cities” Program. This funding will be used to support the purchase the fueling and storage equipment and will cover about 5% of the overall AQMD project costs. This action is to recognize and appropriate $137,939 from the CEC for the AQMD “Five Cities” Hydrogen Program and to adopt a Resolution to receive the funds. (Review: Technology Committee, September 23, 2005)
7. Execute Five Agreements to Cosponsor Research Projects with CARB
Liu (909) 396-2105
cliu@aqmd.gov
CARB research staff has requested co-funding from the AQMD for five research projects. The projects include a field demonstration of an advanced technology boiler, development and demonstration of a natural gas hybrid-electric transit bus, the physical and toxicological characterization of particulate matter from motor vehicles, community saturation monitoring of pollutants in Wilmington, and assessment of the quality of LPG gas used as a motor fuel. This action is to approve funding for these projects. The total cost of these projects is $2,680,109. AQMD co-funding will not exceed $783,975. (Review: Technology Committee, September 23, 2005)
8. Issue Program Announcement for Production of Electric Lawn Mowers for AQMD’s Lawn Mower Incentive Program
Liu (909) 396-2105
cliu@aqmd.gov
To follow up on the successful Lawn Mower Exchange Programs of Spring of 2003, 2004 and 2005, staff proposes to offer a similar incentive in the Spring of 2006 to generate cost-effective emission reductions. This action is to issue a program announcement to solicit competitive bids from the manufacturers of cordless electric lawn mowers in sufficient quantities and at the lowest possible price. (Review: Mobile Source Committee, September 23, 2005)
Action Item/No Fiscal Impact
9. Establish Lists of Prequalified Counsel to (1) Represent and Advise
AQMD on Legal Matters Related to Environmental Law, and (2) Represent and Advise
AQMD Hearing Board
Wiese (909) 396-3460
(kwiese@aqmd.gov)
On May 6, 2005, the Board approved issuance of an RFP to prequalify outside counsel having expertise in the California Environmental Quality Act, AQMD rulemaking and planning procedures, administrative law and related issues for both the AQMD and the AQMD Hearing Board. The RFP was issued jointly to limit costs. The evaluation of responding firms has been completed. This action is to establish two lists of prequalified counsel; one to represent the AQMD and one to represent the AQMD Hearing Board in environmental law areas. (Review: Administrative Committee, September 9, 2005)
10. Revise Procurement Policy and Procedure
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)
This action is to revise the AQMD's Procurement Policy and Procedure to award additional points to bidders who commit to deliver supplies and materials to AQMD during off-peak traffic hours. (Review: Administrative Committee, September 9, 2005)
Information Only - Receive and File
11. Public Affairs Report
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)
This report highlights the August 2005 outreach activities of Public Affairs which include: Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public Meetings, Business Assistance, and Local Governmental Activity.
12. Hearing Board Report
Camarena (909) 396-2500
(ecamarena@aqmd.gov)
This reports the actions taken by the Hearing Board during the period of August 1 through August 31, 2005.
13. Civil Filing and Civil Penalties Report
Mieras (909) 396-3400
(pmieras@aqmd.gov)
This reports the monthly penalties from June 1 through June 30, 2005, and legal actions filed by the District Prosecutor during July 1 through July 31, 2005. A glossary explaining the key terms and Index of District Rules are attached with the penalty report.
14. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental
Documents Received by 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 August 1, 2005, and August 31, 2005, and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA. (Review: Mobile Source Committee, September 23, 2005)
15. Rule and Control Measure Forecast
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
This report highlights AQMD rulemaking activity and public workshops potentially scheduled for the year 2005.
16. Annual Report on AB 2766 Funds from Motor
Vehicle Registration Fees for FY 2003-04
(Continued from September 9, 2005 Board Meeting)
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
This report contains a summary of financial and program data from local governments on the AB 2766 Subvention Fund Program during FY 2003-04 for submittal to the California Air Resources Board.(Review: Mobile Source Committee, July 22, 2005)
17. Audit Report of AB 2766 Fee Revenue Recipients for FYs Ending June 30,
2002 and 2003
(Continued from September 9, 2005 Board Meeting)
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)
Health and Safety Code Section 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. (Review: Administrative Committee, July 15, 2005)
18. Report of RFPs and RFQs Scheduled for Release in October
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 October. (Review: Administrative Committee, September 9, 2005)
19. Status Report on Major Projects for Information
Management Scheduled to Start During First Six Months of 2005-06
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 first six months of FY 2005-06.
20. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar
BOARD CALENDAR
| Note: | The Legislative Committee did not meet in September. The next Legislative Committee meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2005 at 8:00 a.m. in Conference Room CC-8. |
21. Administrative Committee
Chair: Burke
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
22. Mobile Source Committee
Chair: Carney
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
23. Stationary Source Committee
Chair: Loveridge
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)
24. Technology Committee
Chair: Wilson
Liu (909) 396-2105
cliu@aqmd.gov
25. California Air Resources Board Monthly Report
(No Written Material - Transcripts of the meetings are available at CARB's
web site, www.arb.ca.gov)
Board Rep: Loveridge
McDaniel (909) 396-2821
(smcdaniel@aqmd.gov)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
26. Adopt Proposed Rule 1401.1 - Requirements for New and Relocated
Facilities Near Schools
(Continued from September 9, 2005 Board Meeting)
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
Proposed Rule 1401.1 implements Strategy No. 2 from the White Paper titled Potential Control Strategies to Address Cumulative Impacts from Air Pollution. The proposed rule consists of more stringent risk requirements for new or relocated facilities siting immediately adjacent to existing and approved schools. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, February 25, April 22, July 22, and September 23, 2005)
27. Adopt Proposed Rule 3503 - Emissions Inventory and Health Risk
Assessment for Railyards
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
Proposed Rule 3503 requires railroad operators to develop criteria pollutant and toxic emissions inventories for railyards in the Basin and to conduct health risk assessments to estimate the cancer and noncancer risks caused by emissions at railyards. In addition, Proposed Rule 3503 requires railroad operators to notify the public regarding such health risks. The proposed rule is applicable to railyards operated by Class I freight railyards and switching and terminal railroads in the Basin. (Review: Mobile Source Committee, March 25, 2005, July 22, 2005, and September 23, 2005)
OTHER BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - (Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3)
CLOSED SESSION – (No Written Material)
Wiese (909) 396-3460
(kwiese@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:
Engine Manufacturers Association, et al. v. SCAQMD, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV-00-09065 FMC (BQRx); Western States Petroleum Association v. SCAQMD, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS 087190; Communities for a Better Environment v. SCAQMD, et al., ConocoPhillips Company, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. BS091275 and BS091276; and George v. SCAQMD, et al., United States District Court Case No. EDCV-02-906-RGK (SGLx).
It is also necessary for the Board to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54597.6(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: Teamsters Local 911 and SCAQMD Professional Employees Association] and to meet with labor negotiators regarding unrepresented employees [Agency Designated Representative: Eudora Tharp; Unrepresented Employees: Designated Deputies and Management and Confidential employees].
ADJOURNMENT
***PUBLIC COMMENTS***
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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 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 attachment, 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
AVR = Average Vehicle Ridership
Cal/EPA = California Environmental Protection Agency
CARB = California Air Resources Board
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
RTC = RECLAIM Trading Credit
SCAG = Southern California Association of Governments
SIP = State Implementation Plan
SOx = Oxides of Sulfur
SULEV = Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
TCM = Transportation Control Measure
ULEV = Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
VMT = Vehicle Miles Traveled
VOC = Volatile Organic Compound
ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle