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• 1. Approve Minutes of January 5, 2018 Board Meeting

  Denise Garzaro

  (909) 396-2500
  

• 2. Set Public Hearings March 2, 2018 to Consider Adoption of and/or Amendments to SCAQMD Rules and Regulations

  Susan Nakamura

  (909) 396-3105
  Certify Final Environmental Assessment and Amend
  Rule 1111 – Reduction of NOx Emissions from Natural-Gas-Fired, Fan-Type Central Furnaces
  
  Rule 1111 was amended in 2009 to lower the NOx emission limit for natural-gas-fired fan-type residential furnaces from 40 to 14 nanograms per Joule (ng/J), and amended again in 2014 to provide manufacturers additional time to develop and commercialize compliant units by allowing a mitigation fee option. Although three manufacturers have certified furnaces, only one has a commercialized product available for sale. Additional time is needed to commercialize a range of compliant units for the various categories. Proposed Amended Rule 1111 will increase and extend the mitigation fee alternative compliance option. Proposed Amended Rule 1111 will also prevent the installation of propane furnaces in the SCAQMD capable of being fired on natural gas without proper certification. A companion to the proposed rule amendments will be a rebate program to encourage manufacturers to commercialize and to incentivize consumers to purchase compliant furnaces. An RFP for a contractor to assist staff with implementing this rebate program was approved for release at the December 1, 2017 Board meeting. This action is to adopt the Resolution: 1) Certifying the Final Environmental Assessment for Proposed Amended Rule 1111 – Reduction of NOx Emissions from Natural-Gas-Fired, Fan-Type Central Furnaces; and
  2) Amending Rule 1111 – Reduction of NOx Emissions from Natural-Gas-Fired, Fan-Type Central Furnaces. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, November 17, 2017 and January 19, 2018)

• Budget/Fiscal Impact
  

  3. Demonstrate Zero Emission Cargo Handling Vehicles at Port of Long Beach

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  The Port of Long Beach and its project partners have received $5.3 million in funding from CARB through its Low Carbon Transportation Investments and Air Quality Improvement Program grant solicitation to demonstrate five zero emission cargo handling vehicles at the Port of Long Beach. This demonstration includes three battery electric top handlers, one battery electric yard truck and one hydrogen fuel cell yard truck. The project will provide a unique opportunity to directly compare the performance of battery electric trucks to hydrogen fuel cell trucks. Project partners include CARB, Port of Long Beach, Long Beach Container Terminal and SSA Marine Terminal for a total project cost of $8.3 million. This action is to execute a contract with the Port of Long Beach in an amount not to exceed $350,000 from the Clean Fuels Fund (31). (Reviewed: Technology Committee, January 19, 2018; Recommended for Approval)

• 4. Renew California Fuel Cell Partnership Membership and Participation, Receive and File California Fuel Cell Partnership Board Meeting Agenda and Quarterly Updates, and Participate in California Hydrogen Infrastructure Research Consortium

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  Since early 2000, SCAQMD has been a California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) member and for even longer has been building partnerships with various California agencies and national laboratories. These partners propose forming a consortium focused on near-term hydrogen infrastructure, and recently submitted a joint proposal led by GO-Biz to advance hydrogen infrastructure relevant to the DOE H2@Scale Initiative, a concept to explore wide-scale hydrogen production and utilization in the U.S. These actions are to execute one or more contracts with Frontier Energy, Inc., acting on behalf of the CaFCP, in an amount not to exceed $245,000 from the Clean Fuels Program Fund (31) to renew SCAQMD’s CaFCP membership for 2018, cofund 50 percent of the CaFCP Regional Coordinator position, and provide support for fuel cell truck and bus codes and standards coordination as well as to receive and file the last CaFCP Board Meeting Agenda and recent Quarterly Updates. This action is to also execute an agreement with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory for $100,000 from the Clean Fuels Program Fund (31) to participate in the California Hydrogen Infrastructure Research Consortium. (Reviewed: Technology Committee, January 19, 2018; Recommended for Approval)

• 5. Recognize Revenue to Develop Test Standard for Performance Verification of Low-Cost Indoor Air Quality Sensors

  Jason Low

  (909) 396-2269
  DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy awarded its competitive research grant, “Building America Industry Partnerships for High Performance Housing Innovation,” to Newport Partners, LLC, to develop an American Society for Testing and Materials test standard for performance verification of low-cost indoor air quality sensors. SCAQMD and researchers from Home Ventilating Institute and Texas A&M Riverside Energy Efficiency Laboratory will collaborate with Newport Partners, LLC, on the development of this test standard. This action is to recognize revenue up to $56,106 from Newport Partners, LLC, to support collaboration of this project. (Reviewed: Technology Committee, January 19, 2018; Recommended for Approval)

• 6. Recognize Revenue and Appropriate and Transfer Funds for U.S. EPA PAMS Program and Issue RFQ and Purchase Orders for Equipment

  Jason Low

  (909) 396-2269
  SCAQMD was awarded $200,000 in U.S. EPA Clean Air Act Section 105 Grant funds in FY 2018 to be an early adopter of the new PAMS program requirements in advance of the 2019 deadline.  Staff recommends that a portion of remaining FY 2017 PAMS funds be reallocated to purchase air monitoring equipment.  These actions are to recognize revenue and appropriate funds into the FYs 2017-18 and/or 2018-19 Science & Technology Advancement Budgets for the partial implementation of the FY 2018 (26th Year) PAMS Program, transfer funds between Major Objects, and issue an RFQ and purchase orders for equipment to conduct air monitoring, VOC analyses and meteorological measurements. (Reviewed:  Administrative Committee, January 12, 2018; Recommended for Approval)

• 7. Issue Request for Qualifications for Technical Assistance to Support Technology Advancement Activities

  Fred Minassian

  (909) 396-2641
  This action is to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit statements of qualifications from individuals and organizations capable of providing technical expertise in a variety of specialized areas to support SCAQMD’s technology advancement activities and implementation efforts. It is anticipated that multiple awards for level-of-effort contracts will be made from this RFQ. (Reviewed: Technology Committee, January 19, 2018; Recommended for Approval)

• 8. Authorize Funding, Recognize Anticipated Revenue and Conduct Air Quality Conferences for Seniors

  Derrick Alatorre

  (909) 396-3122
  SCAQMD seeks to continually foster awareness and an increased understanding of air quality and related health issues across all age groups. Seniors represent a unique target audience and SCAQMD strives to empower seniors to become active participants in improving air quality as well as provide information on what they can do in their home, neighborhood and community. This action is to authorize funding for conference expenditures up to $225,000 from the BP ARCO Settlement Projects Fund (46), recognize anticipated revenue, and conduct two air quality conferences for seniors. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, January 12, 2018; Recommended for Approval)

• 9. Establish List of Prequalified Vendors to Provide Computer, Network, Printer, Hardware and Software, and Audio Visual Equipment

  Ron Moskowitz

  (909) 396-3329
  On November 3, 2017, the Board approved the release of a Request for Qualifications and Quotations (RFQQ) to prequalify vendors for computer, network, printer, hardware and software, and audio visual equipment. As a result of successful responses to this RFQQ, twelve vendors were identified as capable of providing these products. This action is to approve these twelve vendors to provide these products for a two-year period. Funds ($195,000) for these purchases are included in the FY 2017-18 Budget. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, January 12, 2018; Recommended for Approval)

• 10. Execute Contract for Data Cabling Infrastructure Upgrade

  Ron Moskowitz

  (909) 396-3329
  On November 3, 2017, the Board approved the release of an RFP to select a vendor capable of replacing SCAQMD’s outdated fiber infrastructure system at the Diamond Bar Headquarters. Six vendors responded to the RFP. Among the responses, Digital Networks Group, Inc. is the recommended vendor for providing the new fiber infrastructure system based on achieving the most points on the RFP evaluation criteria. This action is to execute a contract with Digital Networks Group, Inc. to upgrade the data cabling infrastructure. Funds ($311,202) for this purchase are included in the FY 2017-18 Budget. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, January 12, 2018; Recommended for Approval)

• 11. Authorize Purchase of Servers and Storage Devices Maintenance and Support Services

  Ron Moskowitz

  (909) 396-3329
  The servers and storage devices are used by enterprise-level software applications that currently support the Clean Air Support System for all SCAQMD core activities. Maintenance support for these computers expire on April 30, 2018. This action is to obtain approval for the sole source purchase of hardware and software maintenance and support services for servers and storage devices from Hewlett Packard Company for one year. Funds ($120,000) for this expense are included in the FY 2017-18 Budget. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, January 12, 2018; Recommended for Approval)

• 12. Approve Contract Awards and Modification as Approved by MSRC

  
  Pettis
  As part of their FYs 2016-18 AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Work Program, the MSRC approved new contracts under the Major Event Center Transportation, Natural Gas Infrastructure, Local Government Partnership, and County Transportation Commission Partnership Programs. The MSRC also approved a modification to a contract under the Local Government Match Program as part of their FYs 2014-16 Work Program. At this time the MSRC seeks Board approval of the contract awards and modification. (Reviewed: Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee, January 18, 2018; Recommended for Approval)

• 13. Approve Funding For Air Filtration Systems at East Los Angeles Schools

  Kurt Wiese

  (909) 396-3460
  This item is to consider approval of funding for air filtration systems at Plaza Community Services Center, Resurrection Church Elementary School, and Salesian High School in the total amount of $250,000.  The funding is provided pursuant to a settlement agreement with Brenntag Pacific, Inc.  The settlement agreement provided that $250,000 in settlement funds would be used for supplemental environmental projects.  The schools are located in East Lost Angeles, near the location where Brenntag Pacific’s air pollution violations occurred.  This item also transfers the $250,000 in funding for the supplemental environmental project from the General Fund to Fund 75, the Air Filtration Fund, and authorizes the Executive Officer to enter into a contract in a total amount up to $250,000 with IQ Air to install filters at the schools. (Reviewed:  Special Administrative Committee, January 29, 2018; Recommended for Approval)

• Items 14 through 19 - Information Only/Receive and File
  

  14. Legislative, Public Affairs and Media Report

  Derrick Alatorre

  (909) 396-3122
  This report highlights the December 2017 outreach activities of the Legislative, Public Affairs and Media Office, which include: Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public Meetings, Business Assistance, Media Relations, and Outreach to Business, Federal, State, and Local Government.  (No Committee Review)

• 15. Hearing Board Report

  Julie Prussack

  (909) 396-2822
  This reports the actions taken by the Hearing Board during the period of December 1 through December 31, 2017.  (No Committee Review)

• 16. Civil Filings and Civil Penalties Report

  Kurt Wiese

  (909) 396-3460
  This reports the monthly penalties from December 1 through
  December 31, 2017, and legal actions filed by the General Counsel's Office from December 1 through December 31, 2017.  An Index of District Rules is attached with the penalty report. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee,
  January 19, 2018)

• 17. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents Received by SCAQMD

  Susan Nakamura

  (909) 396-3105
  This report provides, for the Board's consideration, a listing of CEQA documents received by the SCAQMD between December 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017, and those projects for which the SCAQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA.  (Reviewed: Mobile Source Committee, January 19, 2017)

• 18. Rule and Control Measure Forecast

  Philip Fine

  (909) 396-2239
  This report highlights SCAQMD rulemaking activities and public workshops potentially scheduled for 2018.  (No Committee Review)

• 19. Status Report on Major Ongoing and Upcoming Projects for Information Management

  Ron Moskowitz

  (909) 396-3329
  Information Management is responsible for data systems management services in support of all SCAQMD operations.  This action is to provide the monthly status report on major automation contracts and planned projects.  (Reviewed:  Administrative Committee, January 12, 2017)

• 20. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar

  
  

• BOARD CALENDAR
  

  21A. Administrative Committee

  Wayne Nastri

  (909) 396-3131
  Chair: Burke
  (Receive & File)   

• 21B. Special Administrative Committee

  Wayne Nastri

  (909) 396-3131
  Chair: Burke
  (Receive & File)

• 22. Legislative Committee

  Derrick Alatorre

  (909) 396-3122
  Chair: Mitchell
  Receive and file; and take the following action as recommended:
  

  
  Agenda Item                                                 Recommendation
  

  Proposed Legislative Concept                       Approve
  for Approval

• 23. Mobile Source Committee

  Philip Fine

  (909) 396-2239
  Chair: Parker
  (Receive & File)   

• 24. This item has been withdrawn by staff

  
  

• 25. Technology Committee

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  Chair: Buscaino
  (Receive & File)

• 26. Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee

  Fred Minassian

  (909) 396-2641
  Board Liason: Benoit
  (Receive & File)   

• 27. Stationary Source Committee

  Laki Tisopulos

  (909) 396-3123
  Chair: Benoit
  (Receive & File)

• Staff Presentation/Board Discussion

  28. Update on Community Air Toxics Monitoring Efforts (Presentation in Lieu of Board Letter)

  Jason Low

  (909) 396-2269
  The SCAQMD is conducting several community monitoring efforts as part of an overall aim to reduce air toxics impacts on local communities.  These efforts stem from rule-related requirements, state mandated programs, SCAQMD sponsored initiatives, and grant funded projects through the U.S. EPA STAR and Citizen Science grants.  These efforts include monitoring near refineries and other petroleum sources, facilities emitting toxic metals, and communities near major truck routes or other air pollution sources.  This presentation describes the overall framework and timeline for these community monitoring activities, how these efforts are complementary and how the lessons learned from each effort will inform future projects.  In addition, the SCAQMD is coordinating with other agencies' community and fenceline monitoring efforts to ensure that efforts are not duplicated and that the monitoring and outreach resources are positioned to achieve the greatest community benefit. (No Committee Review)

• 29. Status Report on Regulation XIII – New Source Review

  Laki Tisopulos

  (909) 396-3123
  This report presents the federal preliminary determination of equivalency for January 2016 through December 2016. As such, it provides information regarding the status of Regulation XIII – New Source Review in meeting federal NSR requirements and shows that SCAQMD’s NSR program is in preliminary compliance with applicable federal requirements from January 2016 through December 2016.  (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, January 19, 2018)

• Public Hearing
  

  30. Determine that Proposed Amendments to BACT Guidelines are Exempt from CEQA and Amend BACT Guidelines

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  Periodically, staff proposes amendments to the BACT Guidelines to add new determinations or reflect updates.  These actions are to add new and amended listings to Part B, Lowest Achievable Emission Rate and BACT Determinations for Major Polluting Facilities and Part D, BACT Determinations for Non-Major Polluting Facilities.  Additionally, these actions are to determine the proposed amendments to the BACT Guidelines are exempt from CEQA and amend the BACT Guidelines to make them consistent with recent changes to SCAQMD rules and regulations as well as state requirements. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, January 19, 2018)