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REPORT:

Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review

SYNOPSIS:

Below is a summary of key issues addressed at the MSRC’s
February 25, 1999 meeting. The next MSRC meeting is Thursday, March 25, 1999, at 1:30 p.m. in AQMD Conference Room CC8.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive and file.

Norma J. Glover
Board Representative on MSRC

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from the January 28, 1999, MSRC meeting were unanimously approved, as submitted. The minutes are attached for your information (Attachment 1).

FY 1999-2000 Work Program

The MSRC has proposed a $16.225 million Work Program for FY 1999-2000 consisting of three categories: 1) a Light-Duty Vehicle Program ($3.625 million); 2) a VMT Reduction and TCM Strategies Program ($3.05 million); and 3) a Heavy-/Medium-Duty Vehicle Program ($9.6 million). Solicitations for these categories will be issued in three phases:

• Following its February 25 meeting the MSRC released three PONs: PON #9899-A for the Light-Duty Purpose-Built Zero Emission Vehicle Projects; PON #9899-B for three elements of the VMT Reduction and TCM Strategies Program; and PON #9899-C for the Light-Duty Automobile Repair Assistance Program. The first PON will be open for six months until August 31, 1999; the other two will close March 23, 1999. These PONs may or may not result in development of RFPs.

• In March the MSRC plans to release three RFPs within the Heavy-/Medium-Duty Vehicle Program , subject to concurrence by our Governing Board on March 12.

• In April or May RFPs for the remainder of the work program categories will be released.

Our March 12, 1999, Governing Board agenda includes a consent calendar item to approve the release of three heavy-duty RFPs, as follows:

• Alternative Fuel Transit Bus Program ($6 million): through a streamlined application process, on a first-come, first-serve basis, provide up to $40,000 co-funding toward the purchase of new 35/40-foot OEM clean-fuel transit buses, including refueling infrastructure and mechanic training costs to encourage both small and large fleet operators to participate;

• On-Road & Off-Road Heavy-Duty Vehicle Diesel Pollution Reduction Program ($3.4 million): through a streamlined application process, on a first-come, first-serve basis, provide co-funding for 1) new OEM on-road heavy-duty vehicles of 14,000 GVWR or greater that would accrue at least 85% of mileage within the SCAQMD, and 2) new OEM or repowered off-road vehicles, including refueling infrastructure;

• Technical Assistance to Fleets (in support of the MSRC’s Heavy-Duty Vehicle Program) ($200,000): contract with a consultant team to assist with outreach to fleets, application preparation support, vehicle and refueling station specification development support, ongoing technical assistance, and vehicle monitoring, data collection and reporting.

The MSRC also discussed and asked for a factsheet on the Carl Moyer Fund Program. In addition, the MSRC directed its staff to prepare a letter to Assembly Member Villaraigosa encouraging him to consider the MSRC as a direct recipient of Carl Moyer funds in future years.

New MSRC Policy/Contract Language Allowing SIP Credits for Emission Reductions Achieved by MSRC Projects

The Emissions Equivalency Task Force identified MSRC projects as one of the most viable sources of NOx emission reductions to make up the emissions shortfall from Rule 2202. AQMD staff has been working with the MSRC’s Technical Advisory Committee to develop contract language which would allow emission reductions generated from MSRC projects to be used to offset the Rule 2202 NOx emission shortfall, while not discouraging prospective bidders from applying for MSRC funds. At its February 25, 1999, meeting AQMD staff presented a proposal to the MSRC to utilize MSRC generated NOx emission reductions toward SIP attainment demonstration. This included proposed contract language that would require contractors to report specific data for five years. The MSRC unanimously approved the proposed policy and contract language, but clarified that once the MSRC contract ends AQMD staff must assume responsibility for collecting, calculating, and monitoring the emission reductions from these contracts.

Contract Modification Requests

The MSRC unanimously approved one contract modification for a three-month contractual term extension through the fiscal year end for City of Bell Contract #96033, which provides $204,120 for a peak-hour inner-city rail shuttle service.

The MSRC also received and filed a report on "Scope Changes Handled Administratively by the AQMD Contracts Administrator" which included one minor contract modification for Metallic Power Contract #96013, which provides $189,000 to develop and demonstrate a metal air battery.

Contract Administrator Report

The MSRC's AB 2766 Contract Administrator provided a written status report on all fiscal year contracts including the Local Government Match Program. This Contract Administrator Report is attached for your information (Attachment 2).

Attachments

1 - Approved January 28, 1999, MSRC Meeting Minutes
2 - Contract Administrator Report

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