BOARD MEETING DATE: June 4, 2010
AGENDA NO. 29
REPORT:
Technology Committee
SYNOPSIS:
The Technology Committee met on May 21, 2010. Major topics included Technology Advancement items reflected in the regular Board Agenda for the June Board meeting. A summary of these topics with the Committee's comments is provided. The next Technology Committee meeting will be on June 18, 2010 at 12 p.m. in CC-8.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
Receive and file.
Josie Gonzales
Technology Committee Chair
Attendance: Committee Members Marion Ashley and Miguel Pulido participated by video-teleconference. Committee Chair Josie Gonzales and Committee Member Dennis Yates were in attendance at District headquarters. Committee Members William Burke and Judith Mitchell were absent.
JUNE BOARD AGENDA ITEMS
1. Amend Contract to Conduct an Additional Research Project under the Asthma and Outdoor Air Quality Consortium
At the November 7, 2003 meeting, the Board authorized a contract with UCLA to manage the Asthma and Outdoor Air Quality Consortium, and approved the execution of several research projects under the Consortium. This action is to request a no-cost contract extension and a revision to the scope of work to add the project "Use of an Oxidant-Sensitive Murine Model for Studying the Adjuvant Effect of Ambient Particulate Matter to Discern between Different Diesel Exhaust Particles that have been Typed Up for Oxidant Potential."
Staff summarized the background and request to conduct an additional project under the Consortium. Committee Member Pulido with the concurrence of Committee Member Yates asked staff to request from the researchers if additional physiological data could be obtained from the experiments, such as blood and urine tests including pH reading.
Moved by Yates; seconded by Pulido; unanimously approved.
2. Execute Contract for Technical Assistance for Advanced, Low- and Zero-Emission Mobile and Stationary Source Pollution Control Technologies under Clean Fuels Program
On December 4, 2009, the Board approved the release of an RFP to solicit proposals to provide technical assistance for advanced, low- and zero-emission mobile and stationary source pollution control technologies for the Clean Fuels Program. Two proposals were received in response to the solicitation. However, at this time, only one proposal was selected for award based on current technical needs. This action is to execute a contract with Engine, Fuel, and Emissions Engineering, Inc. to provide consultation services at a total cost not to exceed $100,000 from the Clean Fuels Program Fund.
On behalf of Dr. Joseph Lyou, Nicole Nishimura, asked what the consultants would actually do as a result of the proposed award.
Staff responded that a variety of experts in different technology areas are relied on by staff to assist in addressing issues as they arise. In this example, Chris Weaver (principal at Engine, Fuel, and Emission Engineering) has expertise in the areas of emission control technologies and emissions testing specifically related to locomotives and on-road heavy-duty applications, which is needed to support the Clean Fuels Program.
Moved by Yates; seconded by Pulido; unanimously approved.
3. Execute Contracts and Amend Award under Carl Moyer Program and SOON Provision and Recognize Funds from U.S. EPA
On May 1 and November 6 and 20, 2009, proposals were received in response to the SOON Provision of the State In-Use Off-Road Vehicle Regulation and the “Year 11” Carl Moyer Air Quality Standards Attainment Program Solicitations, respectively. On September 11, 2009 and February 5, 2010, the Board approved Carl Moyer and SOON projects for $31,449,166. Since then, staff has worked with applicants and completed evaluation of additional projects. This action is to increase the funding amount for two existing awards for repower and execute two contracts under the Carl Moyer Program and the SOON Provision. Finally, this action is to recognize $5,000,000 from U.S. EPA to electrify diesel rubber-tired gantry cranes, install shore power infrastructure, and repower off-road diesel vehicles.
Moved by Yates; seconded by Ashley; unanimously approved.
Public Comment Period - There was no public comment.
Other Business – There was no other business.
The next meeting will be June 18. The meeting was adjourned.
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