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Public Affairs Report

SYNOPSIS: 

This report highlights the August 2000 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.

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Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer

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

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE UPDATE

As of March 2000, the AQMD has met the objectives of the Environmental Justice Initiatives. Policies and Procedures are in place to address the Environmental Justice concerns of communities and individuals.

INITIATIVE	ACTIVITY
Town Hall Meetings	A Community Briefing on LAX is scheduled for Inglewood on Wednesday, September 20, 2000 at Faithful Central Bible Church. Prior to the meeting there will be a Health and Environmental Fair. Southern California Edison will bring out the Energy Star® bus. Charles R. Drew University will conduct health screenings for: asthma, breast and prostate cancer, sickle cell anemia, tuberculosis, hypertension, HIV/AIDS, and bone marrow.
Ambient Monitoring of Air Toxics	MATES-II and Microscale Study: Completed.
Community Response Teams	Inglewood AQMD Laboratory Services and Special Projects staff is completing testing for particulates in and around the Los Angeles International Airport. Results are expected to be released at the September Community Briefing in Inglewood. Boyle Heights Air Monitoring along Soto Avenue and 7th Streets in East L.A. is completed. Laboratory is completing final analysis. CARB is conducting year-long air monitoring in the Boyle Heights community.
CEQA Commenting	Information will be available in the next report.
Environmental Justice Task Force	Completed.
City of Los Angeles Environmental Justice Forum	Completed.
Diesel Fuel Clean-Up Incentives	Conduct Public Education and Outreach Rules 1186.1 Less-Polluting Sweepers; and 1194 - Commercial Airport Ground Support were adopted at the August 18, 2000 Governing Board Meeting. Adopt-A-School Bus Program was launched in conjunction with General Motors press event.
Field Inspection Technology	Completed.
Portable Equipment Permitting	Completed.
Public Comment, Rules 1401 and 1402	Completed.

COMMUNITY EVENTS/PUBLIC MEETINGS

Each year, thousands of AQMD customers receive tips on reducing their exposure to smog and its health effects; information on ways to participate in AQMD rule and policy development; and assistance in resolving air quality-related problems through events and meetings which AQMD sponsors alone or with others. The following describes the activities undertaken during August.

Date	Location	Description of Activity
8/1	Los Angeles	Spoke with staff member from Energy Star mobile display who wants to partner with AQMD on community and business outreach events.
8/1	Riverside	Spoke with staff from Inland Empire Health Plan who requested AQMD participation in a pilot community asthma awareness program.
8/2	Orange	Spoke with staff from Orange County Health Care Agency who requested particulate matter data to complete an Environmental Needs Assessment as part of the American Lung Association of Orange County Latino Health Advisory Committee FY 00-01 program goals.
8/2	Los Angeles	Attended EPA's public hearing on Title VI Civil Rights Guidance (EJ Principles) in Carson.
8/3	Districtwide	Hosted a committee meeting of nationally recognized scientists looking into measurements of particulates from diesel exhaust.
8/3	Los Angeles	Met with Executive Director and President of Asthma & Allergy Foundation and guests from the Center for Disease Control who were in Los Angeles to view the Breathmobile and learn more about asthma prevention outreach programs.
8/3	Los Angeles	Spoke with staff from City of Baldwin Park to confirm AQMD’s participation in Pride of the Valley event on August 5.
8/12	Los Angeles	Staffed an information table, displayed an electric vehicle and distributed outreach literature at the Crenshaw Christian Center Community Fair in Los Angeles.
8/19	Los Angeles	Staffed an information table and distributed outreach literature at the Kids & Family Health Fair in Santa Fe Springs.
8/22-23	Headquarters	Co-hosted a Small Business Innovative Research Conference attended by 80 people. The 2-day event, cosponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, ADVANCE and Sandia National Laboratories, included speakers on how small businesses can apply for grants, fill out grant proposals and strengthen their role in meeting federal research and development needs.
8/26	San Bernardino	Staffed information table and distributed outreach literature at Healthy Kids Back To School event at Montclair Plaza Shopping Center.
8/26-28	Los Angeles	Distributed hundreds of AQMD pens and answered small business-related questions at Fabricare 2000 conference at Long Beach Convention Center.
8/31	Orange	Spoke with staff from Orange County Lung Association who submitted revised program goals and meeting date for Latino Health Advisory Committee (Sept. 14).

Events/Conferences Sponsored/Hosted	Participated/Attended
8 / 2	8 / 8

Public Workshops/Notices	Fee Review Requests
4 / 11	5

Speakers Bureau / Visiting Dignitaries / Information Requests

AQMD receives dozens of requests each month from trade associations, chambers of commerce and community-based groups, as well as schools, hospitals and health-based organizations, requesting a District staff member to speak on a variety of air quality-related issues. In turn, 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 handled during August.

Date	Location	Description of Activity
8/21	Headquarters	Akiri Konakayama, Ph.D., Professor of Economics at Tokai University in Japan, visited with Information Technology and Engineering and Compliance staffs as part of a research project on the RECLAIM program.

Delegations Hosted	Tours of AQMD Headquarters
1	0

Public Information Center Statistics

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

Visitor Transactions	Info Packages Mailed	Calls Received by PIC Staff	Calls to Automated System	Total Phone Calls Received
851	462	454	8,726	9,180

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

AQMD assists businesses by notifying them of proposed regulations so they can participate in their development by providing one-to-one assistance. 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
8/1	Los Angeles	Auto body shop: Referral from District Prosecutor regarding a Notice of Violation. Conducted an on-site visit, provided and explained District Rules 109, 1151 and 1171. Assistance was given in Spanish.
8/1	Los Angeles	Coupon printing company: Needed help understanding recordkeeping requirements for printing presses. Advised on the recordkeeping form and gave pointers on how to perform calculations to get monthly emissions.
8/1	Los Angeles	Restaurant: Fast food business that will be operating a charbroiler. Advised facility that their charbroiler is certified equipment that can be issued an over-the-counter certification and faxed them a form.
8/1	Los Angeles	Fast food restaurant: Charbroiler caused odor/smoke nuisance complaints from adjacent apartment residents. Conducted an on-site consultation and provided assistance explaining ways to reduce or eliminate smoke/odor problems from the charbroiler.
8/1-31	Districtwide	Provided air quality clearance letters for companies in the cities and areas of: Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Encino, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Glendale, Hawaiian Gardens, Huntington Beach, Industry, Irvine, Laguna Hills, La Habra, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Malibu, Mira Loma, Montebello, Moreno Valley, Newport Beach, Ontario, Orange, Panorama City, Paramount, Rancho Santa Margarita, Rialto, Rosemead, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Santa Fe Springs, South Gate, Tustin, Valencia, Van Nuys, Whittier, and Yucaipa.
8/2	Los Angeles	Decorating materials designer and manufacturer: Subject to short-notice power shut down under the utility voluntary demand reduction program. Company plans to purchase an emergency power generator/engine. Provided assistance explaining the rules and permitting requirements.
8/2	Los Angeles	Small metal parts manufacturer: Operating a perc vapor degreaser without a valid permit. Provided assistance explaining the new rules and permitting requirements for a degreaser.
8/2	Los Angeles	Metal plating: Referral from the City of LA, Mayors’ Business Team. New business start-up with various equipment. Explained rule requirements, recordkeeping and provided assistance with applications.
8/3	Los Angeles	Petroleum refinery: Existing business is expanding and upgrading equipment. Company is subject to Rule 212, Public Notification requirements. Staff translated the public notice to Spanish.
8/3	Los Angeles	Building contractor: Applying for a city building permit. Provided assistance reviewing the AQMD permit checklist as the prerequisite for the building permit.
8/4	Orange	Industrial cleaner manufacturer: Requested assistance including their water-based cleaners in AQMD’s suppliers list. Staff discussed Rule 1171 and 1122 compliance dates and explained specific exemptions from these rules.
8/4	Orange	Medical center: Subject to short-notice power shut down under the utility voluntary demand reduction program. The center operates an emergency engine/generator with a permit issued before 12/95 which has a condition prohibiting the use of the engine for such purpose. December 1995 amendments to Rule 1304 changed this prohibition. Staff provided assistance applying for a re-issuance of the permit.
8/4	Orange	Electronic product manufacturer: Referral from Cal/EPA, South Orange County Environmental Protection Permit Screening Program. Staff provided and explained applicable District rules and assisted in the completion of three applications for Permit to Operate.
8/4	Orange	Auto body shop: Referral from Cal/EPA, South OC Environmental Protection Permit Screening Program. Staff provided and explained applicable District rules and provided an application package for a Permit to Operate.
8/8	Los Angeles	Metal products manufacturer: Existing business is changing location, including a paint spray booth. Provided and explained Rules 109, 203, 301, 1107, 1171, assisted in the completion of one application for Permit to Operate, and provided a clearance letter.
8/8	Los Angeles	Chrome plating shop: Received a Notice to Comply for hard chrome tanks without an operation and maintenance plan. Conducted on-site visit to explain rule requirements and assist with plan submittal.
8/8	Orange	Dry cleaner: Inspected facility using the new "GreenEarth" technology (a silicon-based solvent); and made arrangements with the owner to conduct an equipment/process demonstration for AQMD personnel.
8/8	Los Angeles	Small dry cleaner: Obtained a variance to operate an existing dry cleaning machine with the expired permit until April 15, 2001. At District Prosecutor’s request, staff conducted an on-site consultation and provided assistance with equipment specifications and recordkeeping compliance requirements. Also assisted with calculating the excess emission fees required by the Hearing Board.
8/9	Districtwide	Dept. of Defense, Defense Logistic Agency (DLS): Manages the Federal Catalog system, containing more than eight million products, from which Federal agencies, the military and NATO allies order products. DLS has adopted SCAQMD’s low-VOC standard in a new initiative to "highlight" Environmentally Preferable Products (EPRO) in the Federal system. Approached by DLS environmental staff, SBAO staff established a liaison with DLS in order to provide assistance and advice to manufacturers and vendors who must participate in selling "green" to the Federal government program.
8/9	Los Angeles	Semiconductor manufacturer: Proposing to start up a semiconductor and integrated circuit manufacturing facility. Discussed applicable rules and regulations. Provided application forms and fee information.
8/10	Los Angeles	Auto body shop: Conducted an on-site consultation with the new owner and provided assistance by explaining the rules and permitting requirements for spray booth equipment.
8/10	Los Angeles	Metal plating: New business start-up with various equipment. Explained rule requirements, recordkeeping, and provided assistance with applications.
8/11	Los Angeles	Metal products: Referral from District Prosecutor regarding a Notice of Violation. Conducted an on-site visit, provided and explained Rules 109, 1107 and 1171. The assistance was given in Spanish.
8/11	Orange	Restaurant: Referral from Cal/EPA, South Orange County Environmental Protection Permit Screening Program. Provided and explained applicable District rules and assisted in the completion of one registration.
8/15	Los Angeles	Metal finishing: Start-up facility installing an abrasive blasting cabinet. Assisted applicant with permit requirements and submittal.
8/15	San Bernardino	Environmental engineering company: Submitting applications for client's portable batch concrete plant and associated equipment. Staff advised what information would be necessary to submit with applications and discussed which forms to use.
8/15	Los Angeles	Auto body shop: Existing business is changing location and includes a paint spray booth. Provided and explained District Rules 109, 203, 301, 1151, 1171, assisted in the completion of one application for Permit to Operate, and provided a clearance letter.
8/16	Orange	Fuel dispensing equipment: New business start-up. Provided and explained District Rules 203, 301, and 461. Staff also assisted in the completion of the application for Permit to Operate and provided a clearance letter.
8/16	Orange	Lighting manufacturer: Relocating to larger building and wanted to know if any of the proposed sites are less than 1,000 feet from schools. Staff visited four sites; measured distances to nearest schools; and provided information to company.
8/16	Los Angeles	Iron mill: Title V facility operating solar energy equipment. Provided assistance obtaining annual fee credit for solar energy equipment under Rule 301(d)(3).
8/16	San Bernardino	Major paint manufacturing facility. The air pollution control equipment servicing paint manufacturing systems exploded and will be out of service. Staff provided assistance to the company in petitioning for an emergency variance to allow the facility to continue to operate while repairing the air pollution control equipment.
8/17	Orange	Interagency/Business Outreach: Participated in a meeting hosted by Cal/EPA regarding the South Orange County Permit Consolidation Zone. Other participants included several county, regional and state agencies.
8/17	Orange	Time share condo company: Project director needed clearance for county building and safety department. Staff advised clearance could be given after application submitted for charbroiler registration. Staff visited site; assisted in completing application; and provided a clearance letter.
8/17	Orange	Visited a dry cleaner who is using an alternate solvent to percholoroethylene.
8/18	Los Angeles	General construction/demolition: Company is handling property that contains asbestos. Provided and explained Rule 1403, notification forms and fees.
8/19	Districtwide	Business Outreach: Staffed a booth at the Auto Parts Expo 2000. Provided outreach materials, rules, and technical assistance in English and Spanish.
8/30	Orange	Electronic products: Existing company is expanding its process and will include a painting operation. Provided and explained District Rules 109, 1107 and 1171, assisted in the completion and submittal of the application package, and provided a clearance letter.
8/30	Los Angeles	Small dry cleaner: Must relocate its business involuntarily. Provided assistance explaining the rules and permitting requirements for relocating dry cleaning equipment.
8/31	Los Angeles	Small dry cleaner: Cited for operating a modified dry cleaning machine without a valid permit. Provided assistance explaining the rules and permitting requirements for converting dry cleaning equipment.
8/31	Orange	Interagency/Business Outreach: Staff participated in a meeting hosted by Cal /EPA regarding the South Orange County Permit Consolidation Zone. A business relocating in the zone filed a "Facility Compliance Plan." Staff gave outreach and technical support. Other participants included several county, regional and state agencies.
8/31	Orange	Metal products manufacturing: Referral from Cal/EPA, South Orange County Environmental Protection Permit Screening Program. Provided and explained applicable District rules and provided an application package for Permit to Operate.
8/31	San Bernardino	Contractor: Rebuilding a section of major freeway and needs permits for portable concrete batch plant. Met with company's consultant and project manager to assist in completing permit applications and submitting for express processing.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS ACTIVITY

Intergovernmental Affairs works with local government, state and federal officials in response to their air quality concerns and local issues.

Date	Location	Description of Activity
8/1-4	Districtwide	Coordinated with Orange County COG and Western Riverside COG on final reports in accordance with their MOU.
8/2	Los Angeles	Attended Gateway Cities COG Transportation and Executive Committee meetings in Cerritos.
8/2	Los Angeles	Spoke with staff to Congressman Brad Sherman who requested bill analysis of a VA/HUD Appropriations bill. Forwarded request to Legislative Assistant.
8/2	Los Angeles	Spoke with field staff to L.A. County Board of Supervisor Gloria Molina regarding constituent’s complaint about a water plant located at Bonnie Beach and Union Pacific in Los Angeles.
8/3	Los Angeles	Attended South Bay Cities COG LAX Standing Committee meeting in Redondo Beach.
8/3	Los Angeles	Attended South Bay Cities COG Board of Directors meeting in Redondo Beach.
8/8	Los Angeles	Attended Los Angeles City Council Meeting re: DWP issues.
8/8	Los Angeles	Gave presentation at fleet labor management meeting at L.A. City Hall.
8/8	Los Angeles	Contacted staff from City of La Puente regarding Rule 1191.
8/10	Riverside	Attended Grand Opening of the new Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Hemet Facility. Discussed local air quality issues and recently adopted Fleet Rules 1191, 1192, and 1193 with elected officials and staff from Hemet, Temecula, Moreno Valley, Riverside, Norco, Perris, Banning, and Corona, and with RTA staff.
8/10	Orange	Met with City of Anaheim Council Member Shirley McCracken regarding her request for a letter from the AQMD supporting the city’s proposed taxi franchise ordinance which proposes to provide incentives for taxi operators to use alternative fuel vehicles within the city.
8/10	Orange	Met with City of Brea Council Member Marty Simonoff regarding his desire to participate on the Rule 1193 Working Group.
8/10	Orange	Attended Orange County Division, League of California Cities General Membership Meeting. Discussed local air quality issues, and recently adopted Fleet Rules with elected officials from Buena Park, San Juan Capistrano, Fullerton, Brea, San Clemente, Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, and Laguna Woods.
8/10	Los Angeles	Met with staff to Gateway Cities COG to discuss status of MATES II and 710 Freeway study.
8/10	Los Angeles	Spoke with staff to L.A. City Council Member Alex Padilla regarding DWP.
8/10	Los Angeles	Spoke with staff member from City of Santa Clarita regarding upcoming council study session.
8/11	Los Angeles	Gave presentation on fleet rules to the Advocacy Coalition for Long Beach.
8/11	Los Angeles	Participated in discussion with Senators Soto and Escutia regarding Alameda Corridor East Project.
8/14	Los Angeles	Met with DWP General Manager to negotiate agreement on 2000 Integrated Plan and Mohave issues prior to Los Angeles City Council meeting on August 15.
8/14	Los Angeles	Attended Los Angeles DWP Governing Board meeting where amendments to DWP’s 2000 Integrated Plan were approved.
8/15	Orange	Attended Dana Point City Council Meeting. Discussed local air quality issues and recently adopted Fleet Rules.
8/15	Los Angeles	Attended Los Angeles City Council meeting where DWP 2000 Integrated Plan and Mohave issues were discussed.
8/16	San Bernardino	Attended San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) Plans & Programs Committee Meeting. Discussed SCAG’s Regional Transportation Plan Conformity problem with SANBAG staff.
8/16	San Bernardino	Attended Rancho Cucamonga City Council Meeting. Discussed local air quality issues and recently adopted Fleet Rules.
8/16	Los Angeles	Met with City of Santa Clarita staff regarding the city’s air quality improvement plan and upcoming city council study session on air quality issues.
8/16	Los Angeles	Met with staff to Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard and provided AQMD literature.
8/17	San Bernardino	Attended San Bernardino City Managers Meeting. Discussed recently adopted and upcoming Fleet Rules.
8/17	San Bernardino	Met with the city managers of Rancho Cucamonga and San Bernardino regarding upcoming Public Meeting on proposed Rule 1196.
8/17	Riverside	Attended San Jacinto City Council Meeting. Discussed the proposed EPA Rural Air Toxics Monitoring Program with the mayor, council members, city manager, and finance director.
8/17	Los Angeles	Spoke with South Gate City Manager’s staff about forthcoming letter written on behalf of Vice Mayor regarding an ongoing constituent complaint.
8/21	Riverside	Attended Riverside County Transportation Commission Technical Advisory Committee Meeting. Assisted in presentation of Rule 1190 Series status and a discussion about proposed Rule 1196.
8/21	Riverside	Attended meeting with Riverside Transit Agency staff. Discussed their plans to install CNG fueling infrastructure at their new Hemet facility and how they might obtain additional funding.
8/22	Orange	Met with City of Fullerton City Manager’s staff. Discussed status of Rule 1191 and its application in the City of Fullerton.
8/22	Los Angeles	Met with Norwalk City Manager’s staff to discuss fleet rule implementation.
8/23	San Bernardino	Met with City of Rialto staff. Discussed their interest in installing alternate fueling infrastructure.
8/24	Orange	Attended Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) General Assembly. Participated in the COG’s facilitated issue-development brainstorming process.
8/24	Orange	Met with Anaheim City Council Member and staff regarding the proposed "Taxi Franchise System." Will take the proposal up at their August 29, 2000 Council Meeting.
8/24	Orange	Met with Los Alamitos City Council Member/MSRC Member regarding the background and history of the MSRC providing funding for "Station Cars" for use at the worksite end of Metrolink commutes.
8/24	San Bernardino	Attended Grand Terrace City Council Meeting. Discussed status of Rule 1190.
8/24	Los Angeles	Conference with San Marino City Council member regarding architectural coating regulation.
8/24	Los Angeles	Spoke with staff to Assemblymember Villaraigosa regarding fleet rules and funding for implementation.
8/25	Los Angeles	Coordinated presentation on fleet rules to the San Gabriel Valley COG.
8/28	Los Angeles	Gave presentation on Rule 1196 at San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Public Works Officers TAC meeting in Monrovia.
8/29	Orange	Met with City of Moreno Valley Council Member regarding the city’s alternative fuel vehicle and infrastructure, and about SCAG’s Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) conformity problems.
8/29	Orange	Attended Anaheim City Council Meeting. Provided support to the city council and staff regarding the "City of Anaheim Taxi Franchise System Proposal" which included RFP scoring criteria encouraging use of "Clean Fuels."
8/29	Los Angeles	Conferred with Hawthorne City Manager about air quality issue raised by Vice Mayor on airport expansion project.
8/29	Los Angeles	Conferred with staff to Los Angeles City Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas about possible agenda item for city council meeting on September 6 (Rule 1186.1).
8/29	Los Angeles	Participated in conference call with Sr. Manager from Enforcement, District Prosecutor and Deputy City Manager for City of South Gate regarding ongoing constituent complaints against American Remedial Technologies.
8/29	Los Angeles	Conferred with Assistant City Manager to City of Lynwood about air quality issues related to American Remedial Technology.
8/30	Riverside	Attended Northwest Riverside Clean Cities Coalition Meeting. Answered questions about the Rule 1190 series. Discussed future Clean Cities Workshop events.

MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS

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

Press Relations Highlights

Date	Media	Description of Activity
8/1	Newspaper	Provided information on smog levels to the Los Angeles Daily News.
8/1	Television	Interview on general air quality topics on Media One cable TV for Cypress/La Palma.
8/2	Newspaper	Inquired into odors in Huntington Beach for the OC Register.
8/2	Newspaper	Provided information on generator plants’ compliance to the Los Angeles Times.
8/2	Newspaper	Provided information on the Agua Caliente Tribe asbestos issue to the Desert Sun.
8/2	Newspaper	Provided information on how smoke from fires affects air quality to the Associated Press (LA bureau) & the Californian.
8/2	All Media	Mailed mouse pad, story ideas to reporters attending Democratic Convention to promote coverage of AQMD programs.
8/3-4	Newspaper	Provided air quality information to the Riverside Press-Enterprise.
8/4	Newspaper	Provided information on CENCO to the Whittier Daily News.
8/4	Newspaper	Provided information to the Los Angeles Times regarding electric generating facility emissions and RECLAIM requirements.
8/8	Newspaper	Provided information to the Los Angeles Times concerning rubber fallout in Brea neighborhood.
8/8	Newsletter	Provided information on electric power plant emissions and RECLAIM program to McGraw-Hill.
8/8	News Service	Provided information on alternative fuel vehicle test drives for reporters covering Democratic Convention to the Associated Press.
8/9	Newspaper	Provided information on the Agua Caliente Tribe asbestos issue to the Desert Sun.

8/8-9	Newspaper	Provided information to New Orleans Times-Picayune regarding history of violations for refinery flares.
8/8	Newspaper	Provided information to Houston Chronicle on lawn and garden equipment regulations.
8/9	Newspaper	Provided information to Riverside Press-Enterprise on Wholesale Shutter.
8/9	Television	Interview with Norma Glover on KDOC-TV (Ch.56).
8/10	Newspaper	Provided information to Orlando Sentinel on Democratic Convention story ideas.
8/10	Newspaper	Provided information on AB 2588 program to the Newhall Signal.
8/10	Television	Provided interview on smog trends to Channel 35 Los Angeles for story in conjunction with Democratic Convention coverage on air quality in region now versus 1960.
8/10	Television	Provided information on smog trends to ABC News for story in conjunction with Democratic Convention coverage on air quality in region now versus 1960.
8/11	Newspaper	Provided information on air quality to Riverside Press-Enterprise.
8/11	Newspaper	Provided information on CENCO to the Whittier Daily News.
8/12	Newspaper	Provided air quality information to KMIR-TV (Ch. 36 Palm Springs).
8/14	Newspaper	Provided interview and hybrid vehicle test drive to the Earth Times.
8/15	Newspaper	Provided information regarding fleet rules to the Los Angeles Times and Riverside Press Enterprise.
8/15	Newspaper	Provided information to Earth Times on fleet rules.
8/15	Newspaper	Provided information to LA Times on smog season.
8/16	Newspaper	Provided air quality information to the Yucca Valley Star.
8/16	Newspaper	Provided information to Orange County Register on Board meeting.
8/17	Newspaper	Provided information to Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on OH Kruse enforcement.
8/17	Wire Service	Provided information to AP on MSRC and electric bicycle programs.
8/17	Newspaper/ News Service	Provided information to the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin and Associated Press regarding fleet rules.
8/18	Newspaper/ News Service/ Newsletter	Provided information to San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Torrance Daily Breeze, Orange County Register, Associated Press, Riverside Press-Enterprise and Inside Cal/EPA on Rule 1194 adoption.
8/22	Newspaper	Provided information to the Desert Sun regarding Agua Caliente Tribe.
8/22	Newspaper	Provided information to the Daily Breeze about AQMD’s response to industrial fire in Gardena.
8/22	News Service	Provided information to the Associated Press regarding the GM conference and clean fleet rules.
8/22	Newspaper	Provided information to Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on Rule 431.2.
8/22-24	Newspaper	Provided information to Inland Valley Our Times on OH Kruse enforcement.
8/22	All	Distributed Board Summary.
8/22	Newspaper	Provided information to La Opinion on mobile source air pollution.
8/23	Newspaper	Provided information and interview to Los Angeles Times on smog season, Rule 1610.
8/23	News Service	Provided information to Associated Press on Adopt-A-School-Bus Program.
8/24	Newspaper	Provided information, interviews with Executive Officer and others to Los Angeles Times.
8/24	Newspaper	Provided information to Orange County Register on MSRC.
8/24	News Service	Provided information to the Associated Press concerning AQMD-GM Community Clean Air Partnership.
8/24	Newsletter	Provided information on Rule 1194 to Inside Washington Publishers.
8/24	Newspaper/ News Service	Provided interviews and information to the Whittier Daily News, Los Angeles Times and Associated Press on Communities for a Better Environment lawsuit against AQMD regarding CENCO.
8/25, 30, 31	Newspaper	Provided information and interview to Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on Rule 431.2.
8/25	Newspaper	Provided information to Inland Valley Daily Bulletin regarding OH Kruse enforcement.
8/25	Newsletter	Provided information to Inside Washington publications on smoking ship enforcement.
8/25	Newsletter, Newspaper	Provided information to Inside Cal/EPA, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on Rule 431.2, fleet rules.

8/26	Newspaper	Provided information regarding AQMD-GM Community Clean Air Partnership to the Riverside Press-Enterprise.
8/28	All Media	News Conference to announce the AQMD-GM Clean Air Partnership covered by: KFWB (AM 980), Daily News, KCOP TV (Ch. 13), KABC TV (Ch. 7), La Opinion, KTTV TV (Ch. 11), KMEX TV (Ch. 34), KNX Radio (AM 1070), KWHY-TV (Noticias 22), KFI Radio (AM 640), KVEA TV (Ch. 52), KRCA TV (Ch. 62), KCBS TV (Ch. 2), and KNBC TV (Ch. 4).
8/28	Newspaper	Provided information to the Wall St. Journal regarding AQMD-GM Community Clean Air Partnership.
8/29	News Services	Provided information on the solar roof shingles to Environmental News Service.
8/29	Newsletter	Faxed AQMD-GM press release to Hart Newsletter.
8/29	Newsletter	Provided information to (Detroit) Monday Morning News, American Assn. of State and Highway Transportation Officials publication on AQMD-GM news conference.
8/29	News Service	Provided information to Copley News Service on electric vehicle buy-down programs.
8/29	Newspaper, Newsletter	Provided information and interviews to Los Angeles Times, California Energy Markets on LADWP abatement order, penalty settlement.
8/30	News Service	Provided information on the LADWP penalty settlement to City News Service.
8/30	News Service	Provided information to Copley News Service on DWP settlement.
8/30-31	Newspaper	Provided information and interview with Executive Officer to Los Angeles Times on RECLAIM.
8/31	Newsletter/ Magazine	Provided information concerning AQMD-GM Community Clean Air Partnership to BPI Publishers and School Transportation News.
8/31	Newspaper	Provided information on smog season to Arizona Republic.
8/31	Newsletter	Provided information to Engineering News Record, McGraw Hill on DWP settlement.
8/31	Newsletter	Provided information to Thompson Publishing concerning car scrapping.

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
7,990	5,653	3,032	62	18,710

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

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