BOARD MEETING DATE: December 11, 1998 AGENDA NO. 13

PROPOSAL:

Public Affairs Report

SYNOPSIS:

This report highlights the October 1998 activities of the Public Affairs Office which includes the following activities: Environ-mental Justice Update, Community Events/Public Meetings, Business Assistance, Intergovernmental Affairs and Media Communications.

COMMITTEE:

Not Applicable.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive and file.

Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer

The following report reflects the activities of the Public Affairs Office for the month of October. The report format includes five major areas: Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public Meetings (including Speakers Bureau/Visiting Dignitaries), Business Assistance (including Economic Development/Business Retention), Intergovernmental Affairs (including Public Records) and Media Communications (including the Public Information and Communication Centers).

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE UPDATE

INITIATIVE ACTIVITY
1. Town Hall Meetings
  • Western Riverside County (Corona) Town Hall Meeting September 23, 1998
  • Next Town Hall/Community Meeting: Harbor City (Harbor City College)

Upcoming Meetings:

  • November - South Bay (El Segundo)
  • December - East Los Angeles (El Sereno)
2. Ambient Monitoring of Air Toxics 1. MATES-II - Schedule Update:
  • Ten sites now operational

(Burbank, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Fontana, Pico Rivera, Anaheim, Rubidoux, Huntington Park, Compton and Wilmington)

2. Microscale Study:

  • Hawthorne spring seasonal sampling completed
  • Pacomia spring and summer sampling completed
  • Sampling at Montclair, Torrance, Boyle Heights, and Costa Mesa completed
  • Sampling at Norwalk and Corona in process
  • Process for next set of Microscale deployments in progress
  • Microscale inventory process expanded

3. Air Toxics Study Technical Review Group (ATSTRG)

  • Meets on a monthly basis
  • Reviews technical elements of program
  • Next Meeting: December 9, 1998

4. Other Accomplishments:

  • Received $110,000 grant from EPA to conduct a particulate diesel study, and to support Microscale study
  • Modeling and toxic emissions inventory contract executed and work initiated
  • ARB agreed to jointly participate in the laboratory analysis effort
  • Draft Outreach Plan Developed
1. Community Response Teams (CRTs)
  • First team authorized in April to investigate livestock carcass disposal based upon public nuisance complaints.
  • District staff continued to meet with stakeholders in August to assess potential solutions.
1. CEQA Commenting Commenting
  • Reporting Period: September 2, 1998 - October 1, 1998

- Total number of documents received for review: 45
- Total number of documents requesting AQMD comments: 67
- Total number of docs for which a review is being conducted: 65
- Total number of documents to receive AQMD comments: 56
- Total number of letters set out: 21

1998 Cum. Total Documents Commented on (Jan. - Oct.). ......205

Handbook Revision

  • Draft Handbook Revisions to Working Group for review in November.
  • Release draft handbook to public for review in December.
  • Next meeting of Working Group is November 19, 1998.
2. Environmental Justice Task Force
  • Task Force met September 23, 1998 in Corona, CA., and on October 14, 1998 in Diamond Bar.
  • Next Task Force Meeting scheduled for December 10, 1998 in Diamond Bar.
3. City of Los Angeles Environmental Justice Forum
  • Second Forum date to be determined.
4. Diesel Fuel Clean-Up Incentives Promoted statewide legislative initiatives.
  • MSRC implemented a $17 million diesel pollution reduction program.
1. Field Inspection Technology October Progress:
  • Refine Testing and Analysis Technologies
  • Improve In-Field Enforcement Capability

  • - The Board approved work plan to investigate the technical feasibility and cost of using detection and monitoring instrumentation for routine inspections.

    - A September 27th to 30th Olfaction Symposium was attended to determine if there was technology available to assist with odor complaints. Currently, "electronic nose" operation has not reached a usable level of development.

  • State-of-the-Science Contact Study to Identify Advanced Inspection, Testing and Analytical Technology

- The consultant's recommendations were submitted October 7, 1998.

  • Establish a Peer Review Group

- A Peer Review Group meeting took place October 20th to discuss consultant's recommendations.
1. Portable Equipment Permitting
  • Formal request made to CARB in February to adopt safeguards statewide.
  • AQMD staff has developed implementation recommendations for Initiative #9:

- Amend current permitting practices;
- Ensure that movement and operation do not adversely impact sensitive receptors;
- 30-day or less duration of operation;
- Allow various location permits only if emissions can be restricted by enforceable permit conditions;

- Develop a simplified permitting procedure;

- Require notification to District within 72 hours at one site;
- Allow up to 30-day extension if all criteria are met;
- Require fixed site permit after 60 days at location;
- Cease operation at end of shift or within 4 hours of public nuisance verification;
- Amend Rules 209, 301 and Reg. XIII to incorporate these recommendations;
- Maintain request to CARB to amend statewide program to be consistent with these recommendations;
- Public consultation on August 5th, numerous comments received, staff evaluating comments.
1. Public Comment, Rules 1401 and 1402 Rule 1401 Amendments:
  • Initiative: The Governing Board will re-open for public comment the toxics significance thresholds for cancer and non-cancer impacts contained in Rule 1402 - Control of Toxic Air Contaminants from Existing Sources, and consideration of adding additional compounds and non-carcinogenic impacts prevention into Rule 1401 - New Source Review of Toxic Air Contaminants.
  • Status of Efforts: January Board Meeting

- Consider adding compounds related to nickel plating
- Additional carcinogens identified by OEHHA
- Public Workshop October 7

Further Efforts on EJ Initiative #10

  • Working Group Meeting October 29

- Update on EPA toxic program
- Status report on AB2588
- Threshold in Rule 1402
- Possible mechanism for cumulative impacts

  • Next meeting - December

COMMUNITY EVENTS/PUBLIC MEETINGS

The following describes community events and public meetings that provided AQMD customers with air quality information during October.

Date Location Description of Activity
10/2 Los Angeles Made a presentation on health effects of smog to 30 respiratory patients at Lakewood Memorial Hospital. Provided outreach materials and information on accessing recorded air quality information.
10/6 Los Angeles Spoke with various contacts at Los Angeles County Office of Education, Los Angeles Unified School District and Orange County Office of Education re: lists of high schools that offer environmental education programs to forward information on AQMD-sponsored High School Partnership Program.
10/7 Los Angeles Teleconference with two community-based organizations re: EJ Task Force liaison to resident with air quality complaints. Community-based organization will meet with resident. AQMD to provide background information.
10/15 Los Angeles Attended Diamond Bar High School Pathways Academy steering committee meeting to coordinate AQMD’s role in providing mentoring, job shadowing, and internships for students.
10/17 Los Angeles The AQMD co-sponsored and distributed informational materials during the Eco Home/Solar Home Tour, which included 20 environmentally designed homes throughout the District.
10/21 Los Angeles Hosted the bi-weekly meeting of the United Eco Clubs of the San Gabriel Valley. This is a group of high school students representing ecology clubs from more than 10 schools.
10/22 Los Angeles Co-sponsored Cal Poly Pomona’s annual Wellness Fair, which attracted more than 3,000 students. Displayed 50 Years of Progress exhibit and staffed information table.
10/28 Los Angeles Coordinated 10th annual Clean Air Awards Program at Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, attended by 350 people.
10/29 Los Angeles Co-sponsored an outreach program at Toyota’s Automotive Facility for auto mechanics in Southeast Los Angeles regarding use of water-based cleaners.
10/30 Los Angeles Attended Strategic Planning Meeting for Eastside Intercambios, an organization whose members represent various service agencies, and community-based organizations in eastern Los Angeles county. Developed short- and long-term goals for the organization.
Events/Conferences Sponsored/Hosted Participated/Attended
2/2 28/2
Public Workshops/Notices Fee Review Requests/Customer Surveys
5/12 2/0

Speakers Bureau / Visiting Dignitaries / Information Requests

The District hosts distinguished visitors from around the world, as well as members of the general public, who visit our headquarters to tour the facility and meet with staff on a wide range of air quality issues. The following describes the major activities during October.

Speaking Requests Received Presentations (by Public Advisor staff)
3 1
Delegations Hosted Tours of AQMD Headquarters
0 0

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

AQMD assists its regulated customers by notifying them of proposed regulations so they can participate in their development by providing one-to-one assistance, and by actively participating in efforts to attract and retain employers in the basin. Staff also works with other agencies and states to identify efficient, cost-effective ways to reduce air pollution and shares that information broadly.

Date Location Description of Activity
10/1 Los Angeles Autobody shop: Facility’s spray operation was causing a nuisance and they requested assistance. Staff provided guidance with operational practices that will help prevent future nuisance potential.
10/6 Orange Coating manufacturer: Received a violation for distributing non-compliant architectural coating. Assisted owner with filling out product variance petition.
10/6-9 Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino & Riverside Distributing newly-designed permit checklists and outreach material, staff has completed over one-third of their planned visits to the 173 Building & Safety Departments in the Basin. The program is designed to bring businesses into the permit system through cooperation with the building departments.
10/7 Orange Manufacturer of office machine materials: Company is currently using special metallic ink which does not meet rule VOC limits. Staff discussed submission of a product variance petition while the company searches for compliant ink.
10/7 Los Angeles Auto body repair shop: Owner wants to purchase a new spray booth. Staff discussed the advantages of certified equipment permitting and provided a list of certified spray booths.
10/13 Los Angeles Met with representatives of the Sanitation Districts and the Department of Toxic Substances Control to discuss outreach efforts for Rules 1171 and 1122 - water-based cleaning.
10/15 San Bernardino Environmental consulting: Company is assisting client with applying for permits for modifications to spray booths. Staff obtained additional information from AQMD records and provided guidance on completing applications.
10/15 Los Angeles Consultant to entertainment industry: Requested clarification on recent changes to permit requirements for charbroilers. Staff discussed transition from permits to registration which will occur at the end of this year.
10/15 Los Angeles Community college: Maintenance department requested compliance check. Staff inspected entire facility and assisted management in filing applications for permits and a petition for variance.
10/16 Orange Office machine supplies manufacturer: Company prints special ink on plastic film and was concerned about complying with rule requirements without stopping operation or limiting production. Staff advised that their particular activity is exempt from VOC limits.
10/27 Los Angeles Service station: Company received several NOVs for equipment problems. Owner requested compliance inspection. Staff visited facility and advised that some equipment did not meet CARB requirements and issued closing advisement notice to correct.
10/27 Los Angeles Restaurant: Received billing for Air Toxics program. Staff determined this type of facility should not be included in the program and arranged for refund.
10/27 Los Angeles New car dealer: Company concerned that water-based cleaners will not work on cleaning transmission parts. Staff provided information on suppliers of water-based cleaners, equipment and exempt solvents.
10/28 Los Angeles Furniture manufacturer: Company cancelled permit for spray booth several years ago and wants to reinstate. Staff discussed procedure to apply for new permit and advised on maximum emissions limits which could be given.
10/28 Orange Car wash: Company plans to modify gasoline storage and dispensing equipment to meet new regulations and wanted to know about Air Quality Assistance Fund. Staff provided information and an application package.
10/28 Los Angeles Building fixture manufacturer: Company moved to a new location and wants to bring VOC emissions allocation from the old facility. Staff discussed BACT requirements and advised the company that they would have to install additional control equipment.
10/29 Los Angeles City harbor department: City has mobile bulk loading fuel trucks which are required by Rule 461 to have vapor recovery equipment. However, they are having difficulty finding certified equipment for this application and want to apply for a variance. Staff assisted with filling out variance petition.
10/1-30 Districtwide Continued Phase 2 of the courtesy call program for notifying companies whose permits have expired that they can still re-instate those permits. Staff is calling facilities whose permit expired between 1/1/98 and 7/1/98.
10/1-30 Districtwide Provided air quality clearance letters for the cities of: Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Carson, Cypress, Dana Point, Duarte, El Monte, Fountain Valley, Gardena, Glendale, Huntington Beach, Industry, Lake Forest, La Puente, La Quinta, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Montebello, North Hollywood, Ontario, Orange, Pico Rivera, Rancho Santa Marguerita, Riverside, San Clemente, South El Monte, Stanton, Tustin, Westminster, Whittier, and Yorba Linda.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS ACTIVITY

Intergovernmental Affairs works interactively with local government, state and federal officials in response to their air quality concerns and local issues. Major activities include informing, educating and helping cities and counties address various air quality issues that are encountered in their communities. Additionally, staff administers the AB 2766 Subvention and MSRC Discretionary Fund Programs.

Date Location Description of Activity
10/1 Los Angeles Spoke with staff from city of Los Angeles regarding disagreement with CARB methodology for determining AB 2766 emissions reductions.
10/1 Orange Spoke with staff member form City of Anaheim regarding AB 2766 Subvention Funds and eligible projects.
10/1 Orange Met with staff member from the City of Huntington Beach regarding Rule 2202 and the trip reduction program.
10/1–4 Districtwide Attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference – Long Beach.
10/5 Riverside Attended the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Executive Committee Meeting. Discussed the MSRC’s Work Program Development process, schedule and the potential for alternatively fueled vehicle projects in the Work Program with WRCOG and Riverside Transit Authority (RTA) staff members.
10/6 Orange Attended and participated in the Orange County Council of Governments Technical Advisory Committee (OCCOG-TAC) Meeting. Discussed the significance to local governments of the recent judgement against AQMD and CARB regarding implementation of Indirect Source Rules in the 1994 AQMP.
10/7 San Bernardino Attended the SANBAG Board Meeting. Discussed the MSRC’s Work Program Development process, schedule and the potential for alternatively fueled vehicle projects in the Work Program with mayors, council members, and staff from the cities of Fontana, Redlands, Montclair, Rialto, Rancho Cucamonga, and SANBAG.
10/7 San Bernardino Attended and participated in the Inland Empire Division, League of California Cities Restructuring Task Force Strategic Planning Meeting – Rancho Cucamonga.
10/8 Districtwide Meeting of SCAG Regional Advisory Council task force to discuss holding several conferences on sharing transportation technologies available to local government to reduce both emissions and congestion.
10/8 Districtwide Attended the SCAG Implementation and Policy Committee, and Regional Council Meetings. Discussed the MSRC’s Work Program Development process and schedule with SCAG president and staff members.
10/8 Riverside Attended the UCR – Center for Research in Intelligent Systems reception in University Village, Riverside. Discussed the potential for alternatively fueled vehicle projects with Government Affairs staff from Riverside Transit Agency (RTA).
10/8 Los Angeles Spoke with staff member from City of Commerce about his Public Records request.
10/8 Sacramento Spoke with ARB about the EV Loan Program and about our comments on their draft document.
10/13-14 Districtwide Attended and participated as a program speaker in the Ford West Alternative Fuels Conference.
10/13 Orange Attended the Orange County Council of Governments Executive Management (OCCOG-EMC) Meeting. Discussed the MSRC’s Work Program Development process, schedule and the potential for alternatively fueled vehicle projects in the Work Program with city managers from the cities of Huntington Beach, San Clemente, and La Palma.
10/13 San Bernardino Attended reception for Mayor, City of Colton. Discussed alternative fuels opportunities with mayors and council members from the cities of Colton, Rialto, and Chino.
10/14 Riverside Attended the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Meeting. Discussed the MSRC’s Work Program Development process, schedule and the potential for alternatively fueled vehicle projects in the Work Program with mayors, council members, and staff from the cities of Palm Springs, Hemet, Lake Elsinore, Palm Dessert, Beaumont, and Moreno Valley, and with RCTC staff members.
10/15 Orange Attended the Orange County Council of Governments Meeting. Discussed the MSRC’s Work Program Development process, schedule and the potential for alternatively fueled vehicle projects in the Work Program with mayors, council members, and staff from the cities of Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Buena Park, Fountain Valley, and Los Alamitos.
10/15 Riverside/
Orange 		Attended the Eastern Transportation Corridor Dedication. Discussed clean fuels matters with Assembly Member Marilyn Brewer (R-Newport Beach).
10/15 Los Angeles Spoke with staff from Assemblymember Grace Napolitano’s office regarding Powerine Oil Company.
10/19 Orange Attended the Tustin City Council Meeting. Provided an update on recent AQMD matters to the city council.
10/20 Orange Attended the Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting. The Board of Supervisors approved a contract with AQMD for a Sheriffs Department "Vehicles in Patrol" Emissions Reduction Program.
10/20 MSRC Attended and provided staff support at the MSRC Work Program Development Committee Meeting.
10/20 Orange Attended the Anaheim City Council Meeting. Provided an update on recent AQMD matters to the city council.
10/20 Orange Attended the Brea City Council Meeting. Provided an update on recent AQMD matters to the city council.
10/20 Los Angeles Spoke with staff from San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments about AB 2766 related issues.
10/20 Los Angeles Assisted staff from the City of Cerritos with AB 2766 Subvention Fund issues. Scheduled to meet on October 29 at Cerritos City Hall with city staff.
10/21 San Bernardino Attended the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) Plans & Programs Committee Meeting. Discussed MSRC matters with the MSRC-TAC Chair and alternate member representing SANBAG. Also discussed alternative fuel program opportunities with the mayors of Rialto and Chino.
10/21 Riverside Spoke with staff from Canyon Lake City Hall regarding AB 2766 issues.
10/22 San Bernardino Attended the Baldy View Public Private Coalition (CLOUT) Meeting.
10/22 Los Angeles Participated in meeting with Foothill Transit.
10/22 Los Angeles Met with Mayor from the City of Azusa regarding status of city’s AB 2766 Subvention Fund expenditures.
10/22 Los Angeles Met with Mayor from City of El Monte and Councilmember form City of Pomona regarding benefits of alternative fueled transit buses.
10/22 Los Angeles Met with Executive Officer and staff from Foothill Transit to discuss Foothill Transit’s plans to purchase 84 diesel transit buses.
10/22 Los Angeles Spoke with staff from L.A. City Department of Building and Safety about an air quality complaint in Council District 10 (furniture store).
10/27 Orange Attended the Irvine City Council Meeting. Provided an update on recent AQMD matters to the city council.
10/27 Orange Attended the Laguna Hills City Council Meeting. Provided an update on recent AQMD matters to the city council.
10/28 Los Angeles Participated in meeting with representatives from Foothill Transit and AQMD staff.
10/29 Orange Attended the Orange County Business Council Candidates Forum. Discussed the Governing Board’s "Local Government & Small Business Advisory Group with Buena Park Mayor.
10/29 Los Angeles Met with staff from City of Cerritos to discuss AB 2766 Subvention Fund Program and funding options.
10/29 Los Angeles Attended SCAG sponsored alternative fuels and electric vehicles workshop.
10/29 Orange Met with Mayor from City of Yorba Linda to discuss workshop on November 4, 1998, sponsored by Foothill Transit.
10/29 Los Angeles Met with Mayor from City of Monrovia to discuss creating a subcommittee of the AB 2766 Subvention Fund Local Government Task Force by the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.
10/29 Los Angeles Met with Councilmember from the City of Rosemead to discuss the status of the AB 2766 Subvention Fund Program.
10/30 Orange Attended the South Orange County Permit Consolidation Zone Agreement Signing Ceremony. Discussed AQMD involvement and participation in permit streamlining efforts with mayors and council members from the cities of Irvine, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, and Laguna Niguel.

Public Records

The Public Records Unit is responsible for reporting on requests that are received and those which are completed. There are also requests that are carried over from month to month.

Requests Carried Over No. of Requests Received No. of Requests Closed
438 383 401

MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS

The Communications Unit is responsible for informing and educating the public through the media and through the District’s Public Information and Communication Centers.

Press Relations Highlights

Date Media Description of Activity
10/1 Newspaper Arranged and participated in interview with AQMD staff and San Bernardino Sun regarding Crestline smog levels and Loma Linda health study.
10/1 Newspaper Provided information to Los Angeles Times on smoking trucks.
10/2 Newspapers/
Wire Service 		Provided information and arranged interviews to the L.A. Daily News, Daily Breeze, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, City News Service on the 1998 smog season.
10/2 Magazine Provided information and arranged interview to Engineering news Record on proposed Rule 1158.
10/2 Newspaper Participated in interview between AQMD staff and San Gabriel Valley Tribune on NOV issued to Davis Wire.
10/2 Newspaper Provided information on Adventist Health Study to Riverside Press-Enterprise.
10/2 & 6 Newspaper Provided information and arranged interviews on notices of violation and follow-up inspections at Del Web Sun City-Palm Desert Phase II construction site.
10/5 Newspaper Provided information to L.A. Times on court ruling on AQMP.
10/5 Newspaper Provided information to Riverside Press-Enterprise re: wildfires and air quality.
10/6 Newspaper Provided information on Rule 2202 to the L.A. Times.
10/6 Newspaper Provided information to Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on South Coast climate and health effects of air pollution.
10/7 Newspaper Provided information and arranged interviews to Los Angeles Daily News regarding toxic pollution at Jefferson New Middle School.
10/7 Radio/
Newspaper 		Provided information to Claremont Courier, and KTRH radio in Houston, regarding 1998 smog season.
10/8 Newspaper Provided information and interviews to L. A. Times on Powerine/CENCO refinery.
10/8 Newspapers Provided information to Riverside Press-Enterprise and San Gabriel Valley Tribune on Board meeting.
10/9 Newspaper Provided information to Riverside Press-Enterprise on 8-hr. ozone standard.
10/9 Newspaper Provided information to Orange County Register on MATES II study.
10/9 Newspaper Provided information on Jefferson New Middle School to Los Angeles Daily News.
10/9 Newspaper Provided information to Inland Valley Daily Bulletin and San Bernardino Sun on gas station inspectors, BACT proposal.
10/13 Newspaper Provided information to USA Today on airport emissions.
10/13 Newspaper Provided information to L. A. Times on Powerine/CENCO refinery.
10/13 Newsletter Set up interview for "Time for Kids" of Times Mirror Publications with special monitoring group.
10/14 Newspaper Provided information on upcoming Clean Air Awards ceremony to Korea Times.
10/14 Newspaper Provided interview to USA Today regarding pollution from airports.
10/15 Newspaper Provided information to Riverside Press-Enterprise on Union Pacific.
10-16 Newspaper Provided information to Riverside Press-Enterprise on Union Pacific.
10/16 Newspaper Provided information on compliance record of Kaiser International’s coal terminal at the port to the L. A. Times.
10/16 All Discussed AQMD participation in the upcoming annual meeting of the Society of Environmental Journalists in Los Angeles in 1999.
10/16 Newspaper Provided information to New Times on MTBE.
10/20 Newsletter Provided information to Inside Cal/EPA on AQMD trading programs.
10/20 Newspaper Provided information on AQMD’s role at the Suva School to the Montebello Comet.
10/21 Student Newspaper Provided reporter info on air quality in Crestline area.
10/21 Magazine Provided information on OC CNG fueling station to Orange County Annual Report.
10/22 Newspaper Provided information on the non-renewal of James Lents' contract to the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.
10/22 Newspaper Provided interview and information on diesel truck pollution to the Riverside Press-Enterprise in response to EPA settlement with diesel engine makers.
10/22 Newspaper Provided status of Union Pacific court case to the Riverside Press-Enterprise.
10/22 Newspaper Provided information to Riverside Press-Enterprise on truck emissions.
10/23 Newspaper Provided information and interviews to L. A. Times on LAXT settlement.
10/23 Newsletter Provided information to Inside Cal/EPA on revisions to Rule 1610.
10/27 Newspaper Provided information to L.A. Times, Los Angeles Business Journal, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin and Los Angeles Daily News on 1998 Clean Air Award winners.
10/27 Magazine Provided information on air quality trends to Scholastic News.
10/27 Newspaper Provided information on agreement with LAXT to Random Lengths.
10/27 Newspaper Provided status report on the Union Pacific case to the Riverside Press-Enterprise.
10/29 Newspaper Provided information to Los Angeles Daily News on 1998 smog season.

Public Information Center Statistics

The Public Information Center serves the District’s visitors and handles general information phone calls.

Visitor Transactions Info Packages Mailed Calls Received by PIC Staff Calls to Auto-mated System Total Phone Calls Received
854 501 658 7,265 7,998

Communication Center Statistics

The Communication Center handles all District main line, CUT-SMOG line and Spanish line calls.

Main Line
Calls 		CUT-SMOG
Line 		After Hours
Calls* 		Spanish Line
Calls 		Total Phone
Calls
7,183 5,705 2,042 52 17,036

*Saturday, Sunday and after 9:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

Press Relations Statistics

The Press Relations staff handles media calls to the District and media monitoring.

Press Interviews/Assistance Total Clippings/Transcripts Mailings by News Bureau
53 224 545

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