South Coast Air Quality Management District

Mobile Source Committee

SYNOPSIS: 

The Mobile Source Committee met Friday, JulyMarch 273, 2001. Following is a summary of that meeting.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive and file.

Jon D. Mikels, Vice Chair
Mobile Source Committee

The meeting started at 9:05 a.m. Present: Committee Vice Chair Jon Mikels, and Committee Member Jane Carney. Absent: Committee Chair Roy Wilson, and Committee Members Norma Glover, Ron Loveridge and Jim Silva. The attachment is an attendance roster.

1. PM Control Measures Concepts for 2001 AQMP

Staff’s presentation covered the following topics: ambient PM contributions; adopted AQMD PM measures; current AQMD PM mobile programs; CARB PM measure concepts: CAP; stationary PM measures contained in the 1997 AQMP; and additional PM control concepts to be included in the 2001 AQMP or to achieve the goals of the air toxics control plan.

With regard to ambient PM contributions, staff provided a brief report on the results of the 1995 study and the 1998/99 Technical Enhancement Study conducted on the components of PM10 and PM2.5 at the Anaheim, Diamond Bar and Rubidoux areas.

With regard to adopted PM measures, staff reported that AQMD has basically completed most of the control measures in the 1997 AQMP. The Best Available Control Measures were adopted with amendments to Rules 403 and 1186. The restaurant rule contained in the 1997 AQMP (PRC-03) was partially adopted in 1997. Staff projects emission reductions around 87 tons per day by 2006.

With regard to current AQMD PM mobile programs, staff reported that progress has been made in the last one and half years with the adoption of the 1190 series of fleet vehicle rules. The AQMD continues to work on AQMP control and contingency measures for on- and off-road mobile sources, which includes the series of credit generation rules. The Technology Advancement Office continues to administer funding programs such as the Carl Moyer Program and CARB Emission Mitigation Fund program.

With regard to the CARB PM measure concepts to be contained in their Clean Air Plan proposal, staff reported that a variety of different strategies are being worked on which include heavy-duty on-road and off-road retrofits and new tailpipe emission standards; cleaner fuels (gas and diesel); energy/regional strategies; and, in conjunction with EPA, strategies on emission reductions by planes, trains and ships within the timeframe of 2005-2010.

With regard to stationary PM measures contained in the 1997 AQMP, the following rules are being worked on: for ammonia sources reductions - PR1127for livestock waste operations and PR1133 for composting operations; for combustion sources reductions - PAR1138 for restaurant operations and measures on fuels and refineries; and also PR1137 for woodworking.

With regard to additional PM control concepts for the 2001 AQMP, staff reported that more stringent measures are being developed for fugitive dust control (coarse PM10); and for fine particulates (PM2.5), early implementation of CARB mobile source measures. In addition, staff is continuing to evaluate expanding the clean fleet vehicle rules to meet the goals of the air toxics control plan.

There were some discussions on the dust control measures, and Committee Member Jane Carney asked staff if cities in the Basin could set up ordnance for dust control similar to those adopted by Coachella Valley cities to provide for local enhancement of dust controls. Staff will follow up if Basin cities would like to consider this type of proposal.

A brief overview of the proposed amendments to Rule 2202 was presented. The proposed amendments include the following: provide new definition for the term "Police/Sheriff"; delete references to Alternative Fuel Credit; delete references to Remote Sensing; provide clarification on due dates; and include "Special Procedures" in the rule implementation guidelines. The proposed amendments will also provide definitions to render consistency in employee category definitions in all documents, update tables on emission factors, and add language to identify additional sources of credits. Staff reported that a public workshop is scheduled for August 1, 2001, and the final staff report will be presented to the Committee at its August meeting. The public hearing date for the rule is scheduled for October 19, 2001.

An update on CEQA Handbook revisions efforts was provided. Staff indicated that activities over the last year or so were devoted to updating the methodologies used for estimating the level of significance of projects. Staff is proposing to reconvene the CEQA Handbook Revision Working Group to obtain further comments and input, and also to conduct a public consultation meeting on the key chapters. Staff proposes to present the key chapters to the Board in the Fall of 2001. Revisions to the remaining chapters will be completed by early 2002 after receiving further public inputs. Staff will discuss in greater depth the significant threshold proposals at the next Committee meeting.

An update on implementation of the credit rules was provided. Staff reported that there are a total of 39 projects, and the Board has approved execution of contracts for these projects: $2 million for repowering 4 marines vessels for the AQIP Program; and $5.1 million for repowering 35 marines vessels for the Mitigation Fee Program. A total of $6.7 million has been set aside for the Mitigation Fee Program. RFPs are also underway for marine engine testing and installation of global positioning systems (GPS) for monitoring purposes. In terms of individual credit generators, one application (under Rule 1631) is in progress. Several inquiries have been received from RECLAIM facilities to participate in RECLAIM reserve. Staff has created draft applications, and is developing internal implementation procedures to support this program.

Staff provided an overview of a concept proposal for AQMD to contract with Councils of Governments (COGs) to provide outreach support to local governments. Because some of the items under study are new and potentially temporary, the program is called a pilot program or administration program. This program will serve as liaison between AQMD and the local governments. To proceed with the program, staff will initiate partnership discussions with the COGs, and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the four Counties of Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles. The scope of work under this program will cover four elements: air quality programs, energy crisis management, community planning and local government operations, and legislative support.

Under this program the outreach efforts to the local governments will mainly promote awareness of various AQMD rules and rule requirements such as Clean Fleet Vehicle and New Source Review rules and permitting requirements; availability of various funding such as incentive funding under the clean fleet vehicle rules and clean power funding; and AQMD website information and energy hotline. The outreach efforts will also encourage partnerships among cities. In terms of legislative support, outreach efforts will promote awareness of clean air policies, encourage support of AQMD clean air legislation and consistency in the COGs’ mission. In general this program will provide non-technical guidance to the local governments, disseminate essential information, promote awareness and education, encourage clean fleet partnerships, and promote AQMD and local government liaisons. Staff recommendations are as follows: begin consultation with the COGs regarding draft scope of work; present the MOU for consideration by the Board at its September Board meeting; implementation period for the program to run from November 2001 to November 2002, with the final report to be completed by December 2002.

Rule 2202 Summary Status Report submitted, no comments.

Item #4 – CEQA Commenting:

1. CEQA Document Commenting Update: Written reports submitted, no comments.

None.

None.

The meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.

Attachment
Attendance Roster

SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
MOBILE SOURCE COMMITTEE

JULY 27, 2001

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