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Technology Committee

SYNOPSIS: 

The Technology Committee met on December 1, 2000. Major items included Technology Advancement items reflected in the regular Board Agenda for the December and January Board meetings. A summary of these topics with the Committee's comments is provided. The next Technology Committee meeting will be on January 26, 2001 at 12:00 p.m. in CC-8.

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Hal Bernson, Chair
Technology Committee

Attendance: Committee Vice-Chair Leonard Paulitz was in attendance at AQMD headquarters. Committee member Roy Wilson participated by video-teleconference. Committee Chair Hal Bernson participated by video-teleconference until it was necessary for him to leave at 12:30 p.m. In the absence of Committee members Hal Bernson, William Burke, and Jon Mikels, and pursuant to the Procedures for Standing Committees of the Governing Board, adopted March 8, 1996, Committee Vice Chair Leonard Paulitz appointed Board member Cynthia Verdugo-Peralta ad hoc member of the Technology Committee for the meeting of December 1, 2000 only.

December Board Agenda Items

1. Execute Contract to Assess, Develop and Demonstrate Low-VOC Cleaning Systems - Solvent cleaning operations contribute significantly to the South Coast Air Basin’s VOC emissions. Technological advancements are needed to meet some of the year 2005 VOC limits of Rule 1171- Solvent Cleaning Operations. Based on results of a competitive solicitation, the Institute for Research and Technical Assistance scored highest and should be selected to assess, develop and demonstrate low-VOC cleaning systems. If cleaning systems compliant with the year 2005 VOC limits are successfully developed and implemented, approximately 9 tons per day of VOC emission reduction could take place. Total project cost will be $149,720, which will be borne by the AQMD. Moved (Paulitz), seconded (Verdugo-Peralta) and unanimously recommended for approval.
   
   
2. Execute Contract for Marine Vessel Emission Testing Services and Technical Assistance/Due Diligence Investigation of Proposed Carl Moyer Program Awardees - Marine Vessels - On May 19, 2000 the Board approved the release of an RFQ to provide technical assistance to the Technology Advancement program for conducting marine vessel emission testing services and due diligence investigation of proposed Carl Moyer Program Awardees for marine vessels. All submittals have been reviewed and staff recommends executing a contract with Seaworthy Systems. Total project cost is $50,000 from the Clean Fuels Funds. Moved (Paulitz), seconded (Verdugo-Peralta) and unanimously recommended for approval.

January Board Agenda Items

3. Issue RFP to Solicit Projects for FY 2000-01 Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program Funding - The State’s FY 2000-01 budget contains $50 million to continue the Carl Moyer program. The AQMD expects to receive approximately $19.745 million of this funding. The proposed RFP for up to $26.485 million (including $1.1 million from the CEC and the local match requirement) will provide additional incentives for low emission on- and off-road vehicles and equipment. The local match requirement is $5.64 million and is based on the first year Moyer program funding levels. Moved (Verdugo-Peralta), seconded (Paulitz) and unanimously recommended for approval.
   
   
4. Execute Contract to Co-Sponsor Development of Dual Inductive/Conductive Charger Bracket to Allow Reduction of EV Charging Infrastructure Costs - There are currently two different types of charging interfaces for electric vehicles: conductive and inductive, which increases the cost of installing public charging sites. This proposal is for development of an UL-approved bracket that would allow 2 charging stations to be mounted on a single pedestal and footing. In this project, specifications and drawings for the bracket will be developed, a purchase order based on competitive bidding will be placed for prototype brackets, and the prototype brackets will be reviewed by the charger manufacturers and submitted to UL for testing and recognition. Staff recommends AQMD’s participation in this contract with co-funding of $47,815. Total funding for this project is $95,694. Moved (Wilson), seconded (Verdugo-Peralta) and unanimously recommended for approval.
   
   
7. Other Business - Dr. Liu introduced Anupom Ganguli to the Committee as the new Manager of Demonstration Programs in TAO, and Naveen Berry and Dipankar Sarkar as new Air Quality Specialists in TAO.
   
   
8. Public Comment Period - Mitch Boretz of CE-CERT indicated one of the unsolicited proposals submitted by his group at CE-CERT had not received a response yet. Dr. Liu responded that a number of similar project proposals will be evaluated at the December 8, 2000 internal retreat of the Technology Advancement Office.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:50 p.m.

Attachment A - Attendance

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Attachment A - Attendance

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