South Coast Air Quality Management District

Public Affairs Report

SYNOPSIS: 

This report highlights the August 2001 activities of the Public Affairs Office which includes the following: Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public Meetings, Business Assistance, Intergovernmental Affairs, Media Communications, and Transportation Programs.

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 August. The report format includes six major areas: Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public Meetings (including the Speakers Bureau, Visiting Dignitaries and Public Information Center), Business Assistance, Intergovernmental Affairs, Media Communications (including the Communication Center), and Transportation Programs.

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	The August Town Hall meeting was held in Long Beach on August 22 at Veterans Park Community Center. AQMD met with community members in San Bernardino to discuss continued concerns relative to a neighboring facility.
Ambient Monitoring of Air Toxics	MATES-II and Microscale Study: Completed. Governing Board approved MATES II Study at March 2000 meeting.
Community Response Teams	No activity reported for this period.
CEQA Commenting	Commenting Reporting Period: August 2001 Requests to AQMD for document review:          0 Documents received this reporting period:         49 Documents to receive AQMD comments:         26 Comment letters sent out this reporting period:    5
Environmental Justice Task Force	Completed. The final report was received at the August 1999 Governing Board meeting.
City of Los Angeles Environmental Justice Forum	Completed. AQMD participated in the October 25, 1997 forum.
Diesel Fuel Clean-Up Incentives	Rule 1195 – Clean On-Road School Buses – was adopted at the April Governing Board meeting.
Field Inspection Technology	Completed. The Governing Board approved a plan at the December 1998 meeting.
Portable Equipment Permitting	Completed. The Governing Board approved a compliance policy for Portable Equipment on March 12, 1999.
Public Comment, Rules 1401 and 1402	Completed. The Governing Board approved the Toxics Reduction Plan at the March 2000 meeting.

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
8/2	Los Angeles	Public Affairs staff attended a reception for Los Angeles Mayor Jim Hahn at the Los Angeles Club, hosted by Senator Richard Polanco.
8/4	Los Angeles	Staffed an information table at Pride of the Valley event in Baldwin Park.
8/11	Los Angeles	Participated in the Hispanic Outreach Task Force Health Fair in Santa Fe Springs.
8/22	Los Angeles	Organized and staffed Town Hall Meeting in Long Beach, attended by 75 people.
8/26	Los Angeles	Staffed an information table at the Kid’s Care Fair at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
8/27	San Bernardino	Staffed an information table at the last of four AQMD-sponsored Montclair Walkers events at the Montclair Plaza Shopping Center.

Events/Conferences Sponsored/Hosted	Participated/Attended
7/3	6/6
Public Workshops/Notices	Fee Review Requests
7/8	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 for District staff members to speak on a variety of air quality-related issues. The District also 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
8/1	Headquarters	Provided an air quality overview and tour of AQMD headquarters to Tzachi Hanegbi, Israel’s Minister of Environment, Shmuel Herskovitz, Senior Adviser to the Minister and Yitzhak Goren, Director General. Also arranged personal meetings with management staff members Carol Coy, Henry Hogo and Mel Zeldin.
8/1	Headquarters	Provided an air quality overview and tour of the AQMD laboratory for Mr. Hank S.C. Huang, Senior Specialist/Engineer for the Environmental Protection Administration of the Republic of China. He also met with Public Affairs and Science & Technology Advancement staff.
8/2	Headquarters	A 15-member delegation of municipal officials from Shanghai, China, received an air quality overview, a briefing on the Clean Air Technologies conference and a tour of AQMD headquarters.
8/8	Headquarters	A six-member delegation of provincial environmental protection bureau officials from China met with Public Affairs staff for a general air quality overview.
8/15	Headquarters	Dr. Kwang-Kyu Kang, a researcher for the Korea Environment Institute, met with Public Affairs, Planning and Technology Advancement staffs for an overview of fleet rules and alternative-fuel vehicle technologies.
8/28	Headquarters	A 27-member provincial environmental protection bureau delegation from China met with Public Affairs staff for a general air quality overview and a tour of AQMD headquarters.

Speaking Requests Received	Presentations (by Public Advisor staff)
2	7
Delegations Hosted	Tours of AQMD Headquarters
6	4

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 Rec’d by PIC Staff	Calls to Automated System	Total Phone Calls Rec’d
350	95	359	7,465	7,824

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

AQMD assists businesses by notifying them of proposed regulations so they can participate in their development. Staff provides personalized assistance and 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
8/3	Los Angeles	Truck bed liner installer: Provided assistance and explained permitting and compliance requirements for the lining material spraying operation.
8/3	Orange	Consumer products manufacturer: Provided assistance and explained permitting and compliance requirements for spray booth equipment and coating operation.
8/3-5	Orange	Business Outreach: Staffed AQMD booth at the AWFS Woodworking Fair 2001. Promotion of SBAO programs, AQAF, School and Community outreach programs, and "Clean Air Technologies 2001" conference materials and registrations for the international attendees.
8/3-24	Headquarters	Expired Permits Courtesy Calls: Retained 43 permits for revenue savings of $11,688.21.
8/7	Los Angeles	Environmental consultant: Requested assistance on behalf of client on permitting requirement for small gold melting furnace. Provided assistance and explained the permitting and compliance requirements for operating small precious metal melting.
8/7	Los Angeles	Environmental consultant servicing printing industry: Requested assistance in understanding permitting requirement for boilers. Provided assistance and explained the permitting and compliance requirements for small- to medium-sized boilers.

8/7	Los Angeles	Local city: Requested assistance understanding compliance programs for construction project dust problems. Provided explanation of Rule 403 and a copy of the Rule 403-implementation handbook.
8/7	Orange	Dental implant parts distributor: Requested assistance determining permitting requirement for titanium implant screw coloring processes. Provided assistance explaining permitting and compliance requirements for passivation surface preparation processes.
8/7	Orange	Building damage restoration contractor: Requested assistance understanding degreasing solvent compliance requirements. Explained permitting and compliance requirements for degreasing solvent.
8/7	Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside	Coating manufacturer: Referral from AQMD Planning staff regarding a company seeking a product variance throughout AQMD jurisdiction. Provided a variance application package and information pamphlet.
8/7	Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside	Coatings manufacturer and distributor: Requested assistance regarding the sale and distribution of coatings within AQMD jurisdiction. Explained applicable rules.
8/8	Los Angeles	Body shop: Existing business requesting assistance with annual emissions reporting, including Toxic Hot Spots. Attended a roundtable meeting with AQMD staff involved with annual emissions reporting in order to translate (Spanish).
8/8	Cal EPA Permit Assistance Center (PAC) Los Angeles and Inland Empire	Staff continued working with Los Angeles PAC Director and updated all, power generation projects relative to AQMD permitting status. PAC Directors have been submitting weekly new power plant permitting and construction status reports to the Governor’s office.
8/9	Los Angeles	Circuit board manufacturer: Existing business that requested assistance regarding permit requirements for plating equipment. Explained the applicable rules and required application forms.
8/9	Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside	This request came through Cal EPA, Sacramento. Attended a meeting involving a conference call with all of the Cal EPA Directors and Sacramento staff regarding updates on energy related issues as part of the "Governor’s Clean Energy Green Team."

8/9	Los Angeles	Manufacturer: Relocating and requested assistance regarding permit requirements for storage tanks, abrasive blasting, and power generating equipment. Explained the applicable rules and issued a clearance letter.
8/9	Los Angeles	New pigment blending facility: Requested assistance determining permitting requirements for a mixing tank and a dust collector.
89	Headquarters	Pharmaceutical product manufacturer: Plans to install co-generation equipment. Provided assistance and facilitated a meeting for more detailed information.
8/10	Headquarters	Working with AQMD attorney, participated in discussions to determine the permitting requirements for dry cleaning equipment using VMS (also known as GreenEarth) solvent.
8/11	Los Angeles	Staffed AQMD information table at the Community Energy Fair sponsored by Assemblyman Bob Pacheco at Walnut Senior Center.
8/14	Los Angeles	Dry cleaner: Requested clarification on proposed amendment of Rule 1421, which will affect the use of perc solvent, an air toxic.
8/14	Riverside	Concrete batching facility: Provided assistance completing permit application for new concrete batch plant equipment.
8/14	Los Angeles	Truck lid manufacturer: Operates three permitted spray booths and requested assistance correcting erroneous equipment descriptions in the permits. Provided assistance to request reissuing permits with correct information.
8/15	Los Angeles	Boiler company: Installing a new boiler for a local high school and requested assistance filing a permit application. Provided assistance completing the application.
8/15	Los Angeles	Metal parts powder coating facility: Staff provided assistance in Chinese for completing annual emission reporting forms.
8/16	Los Angeles	Gave presentation at Automotive Repair Compliance Workshop conducted by L.A. County Fire Department.
8/16	Riverside	County fire department: Plans to install a propane-fired emergency engine/generator set. Provided assistance and explained permitting and compliance requirements.
8/16	Los Angeles	Electronic parts manufacturer: Installing an oven/furnace to burn off the soldering flux material for final products. Provided assistance and explained permitting and compliance requirements.

8/17	Los Angeles	Worked with trade group to make arrangements for forming focus group meeting and a public workshop for Korean dry cleaners re: the proposed rule amendment for Rule 1421.
8/21	Los Angeles	Electronics manufacturer: Purchasing new reactor and control equipment and needed assistance with putting together permit application packages. Visited facility and discussed specific information needed.
8/22	San Bernardino	Participated in a local city’s economic development "jump start" meeting for a business to be relocated to the city.
8/22	Riverside	Corporation involved in technology development and building industry proposes to build a 200-300 MW power plant in Riverside County using imported natural gas-fired turbines. Continued to provide assistance and presented further information on power plant permitting and compliance requirements.
8/23	Headquarters	Shoe repair business: Requested information about compliant adhesives required after September 1, 2001.
8/23	Los Angeles	Oil well service/testing company: Came in to apply for permit for hydraulic testing machine powered by diesel engine. Discussed permitting and then recommended he apply to register with CARB.
8/23	Los Angeles	Animal food supplement manufacturer: In planning stage of new facility and needed information on permitting for process equipment. Advised that his used boiler might not meet NOx emissions requirements and suggested looking into smaller units which could be registered. Asked him to obtain more detailed info on other process-suitable equipment so as to determine permits required and associated fees.
8/23	Orange	Paper mill: Participated in a business roundtable meeting at the company’s plant for proposed 15 MW co-generation equipment. The meeting was organized by Cal EPA Orange County PAC.

8/23 & 28	Los Angeles	Printed circuit manufacturer: Came in to submit permit applications for expired permits, to avoid order of abatement hearing. Determined applications needed corrections. Contacted Chief Prosecutor and obtained an extension for the hearing. Reviewed old permits and determined changes had been made to the equipment. Discussed how they could be incorporated into new permits. Will discuss permit parameters and fees with permitting engineers.
8/24	Los Angeles	Powder coating job shop: Asked if conditions on spray booth permit could be changed to allow spraying powder or wet coating simply by switching filters. Advised that it could be possible; will check with District coatings group.
8/28	Los Angeles	Food product manufacturer: New business requesting assistance regarding rules and permit compliance. Explained applicable rules, permit requirements including BACT, and issued a clearance letter.
8/28	Los Angeles	Local law firm: Represents a trucking company transporting materials sterilized with ethylene oxide. Requested assistance understanding permitting and compliance requirements for ethylene oxide off-gas emissions from the truck during delivery. Explained requirements.
8/28	Los Angeles	Plastic parts manufacturer: Requested assistance having permitted equipment descriptions corrected. Provided assistance and referred the applicant to appropriate staff for reissuing or modification of the permits.
8/28	Los Angeles	Lithographic printing company: Wanted to know if press needs permit. Visited shop and explained that usage records had to be kept to determine if a permit is needed. Advised to obtain MSDS for graphic arts materials and keep records of use.
828	Los Angeles	Auto body shop: Received Notice to Comply to submit application for spray booth with expired permit. Went to shop and assisted with completing application.
8/29	Los Angeles	Refinery: Modifying existing equipment and installing new storage equipment. Activity is subject to Rule 212 Public Notice requirements. At the request of the assigned AQMD engineer, translated the public notice to Spanish.

8/29	San Bernardino	County flood control: Existing facility requested assistance regarding AQMD rules and permit compliance. Explained applicable rules and permit requirements including BACT.
8/29	Los Angeles	Powder coating facility: Requested assistance understanding the permitting requirements for relocating spray booth equipment. Explained the permitting and compliance requirements.
8/30	Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside	Coating manufacturer: Manufactures adhesives and coatings. Scheduled a meeting with this company to attend a round table meeting that included AQMD Compliance & Engineering staff in order to address upcoming rule compliance dates involving adhesive products. Follow-up meeting scheduled to include case studies of companies in AQMD jurisdiction that are using compliant products successfully.
8/30	Los Angeles	Boiler equipment manufacturer: Requested assistance applying for boiler certification under Rule 1146.2. Provided assistance and began talking to appropriate staff to start the certification processes.
8/30	Los Angeles	Dry cleaner: Operating in violation of AQMD rules and regulations. At the request of District prosecutor’s office conducted an on-site consultation meeting and provided assistance to the dry cleaner to prepare for an order of abatement hearing.
8/30	Los Angeles	Participated in the focus group meeting for PAR 1421 for Korean-speaking dry cleaners held in Woodland Hills.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

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

DATE	LOCATION	ACTIVITY
8/16	Riverside	Attended special Palm Springs City Council Meeting. Provided support to Assistant DEO, Engineering & Compliance regarding the proposed Ocotillo Energy Project in Palm Springs.
8/22	San Bernardino	Met with Rialto City Manager; discussed Diesel Fleet Rule Implementation and local energy issues.
8/23	Orange	Attended the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) General Assembly. Discussed local planning policy issues with mayors and council members from the cities of Brea, Fullerton, Buena Park, Huntington Beach, Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Laguna Niguel, as well as the Costa Mesa City Manager and the President of The Planning Center.
8/23	Riverside	Attended the Riverside Transit Agency Board Meeting. Discussed alternative fuel bus purchase and infrastructure with the Executive Director.
8/28	Orange	Attended Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting. Discussed air quality matters with the Deputy Executive Officer and the Chief of Staff for Supervisor Tom Wilson.
8/28	Orange	Met with the Executive Director of Orange County League of Cities. Discussed Air Quality support issues for the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG).
8/29	Orange	Met with council member from the City of Aliso Viejo. Discussed the process for Aliso Viejo to participate in the AB 2766 Subvention Fund Program and ways that the city can implement effective air quality programs.
8/30	Orange	Attended Orange County - El Toro Open House. Heard a panel discussion of the pros and cons of an airport operation at the former El Toro Marine Air Station.

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	Television	Provided KCBS-TV (Ch. 2) with information on AES Huntington Beach and the hearing to appeal its permit conditions.
8/1	Newspaper	Provided the Whittier Daily News the information that AQMD has no lawsuits pending against CENCO.
8/1	Radio	Provided Swedish National Public Radio with an overview of the MATES II report and fleet rules.
8/1	Newspaper	Provided the Daily Breeze with information on diesel emissions from the MATES II study.
8/1	Newspaper	Provided San Bernardino Sun with information on the Omnitrans fueling station.
8/2	Newspaper	Provided information to U.S.A. Today on how AQMD notifies the public of the air quality forecast and smog levels.
8/2	Newspaper	Provided the Los Angeles Times with information on purchases of RECLAIM trading credits by the DWP.
8/2	Radio	Fielded request for AQMD guest on "The Empire Strikes Back" show on KEZY Radio (AM 1240).
8/2	Newspaper	Provided the Los Angeles Times Inland Valley Edition with information on the status of AQMD’s investigation of dust complaints in Upland.
8/2	Newspaper	Provided Los Angeles Times with information on the AES hearing dates.
8/2	Newspaper	Provided the Los Angeles Times with information on dust problems as a result of the 210/30-freeway expansion.
8/3	Newspaper	Provided information to the LA Downtown News on air quality trends in downtown Los Angeles.
8/3	Newspaper	Provided information to the Inland Valley edition of the LA Times concerning MSRC.
8/7	Newspaper	Provided information on DWP credit purchases to the Los Angeles Times.
8/7	Radio	Provided information concerning regulation of COSTCO gas stations to KFWB (AM 980).
8/7	Newsletter	Provided information to Inside Cal/EPA regarding EMA court ruling, RECLAIM compliance plans.
8/7	Newspaper	Provided information to Huntington Beach Independent regarding AES permit appeals.
8/7	Newspaper	Provided information to LA Daily News regarding smog season.
8/7	Magazine	Provided information to the Zip Code Magazine regarding school bus rule.
8/7-8/8	Newsletter	Provided information to Air Daily on truck stop electrification rule.
8/8	Newspaper	Provided information and interview with Joe Cassmasssi concerning implementation of the Air Quality Index.
8/9	Newspaper	Provided air quality trends information to the Daily Breeze.
8/9	News Service	Provided information to Reuters regarding AES hearing.
8/10	Radio	Conducted interview with Swedish National Public Radio on traffic congestion.
8/10	All	Issued press release on Omnitrans settlement.
8/10	Newspaper	Provided information on Omnitrans press release to San Bernardino Sun.
8/10	Newspaper	Provided information on Omnitrans press release to Riverside Press-Enterprise.
8/14	Magazine	Provided information concerning SCAQMD’s role in the power crisis to Terrain Magazine.
8/14	Magazine	Provided information concerning proposed dry cleaning rule amendments to Western Dry Cleaner.
8/14	Newspaper	Provided information to Riverside Press-Enterprise regarding RECLAIM credits.
8/14-8/16	Newspaper	Provided information and interview to Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on dust sampling in Upland near quarries.
8/14	Newspaper	Provided information, interviews and site visit to Rubidoux monitoring station to Los Angeles Times, Inland Valley section
8/14	Newspaper	Provided information to Huntington Beach Independent regarding AES.
8/15	News Service	Provided information concerning cost of clean-fueled school bus to Copley News Service.
8/15	Newspaper	Provided information on fuel cell use at AQMD to the San Francisco Chronicle.
8/15	Newspaper	Provided information to Inland Valley Daily Bulletin regarding Pegasus Power case before Hearing Board.
8/15	TV	Provided information to CBC-TV in Calgary, Canada, regarding AES settlement.
8/15	Newspaper	Provided information on oil refineries to Wilmington, Del., News Journal.
8/16	Newspapers	Provided information on AES Huntington Beach plant to the OC Register and LA Times.
8/16	Newsletter	Provided information on fleet rules to Clean Air Report.
8/16	TV	Arranged KESQ-TV (Ch. 3, Palm Springs) interview with Mohsen Nazemi concerning proposed Ocotillo power plant.
8/16	Newspaper	Provided information on the health effects of pollution to the LA Daily News.
8/16	Radio	Helped Swedish National Public Radio with information on diesel emissions.
8/16	Newspaper	Provided information to San Bernardino County Sun on MATES II study.
8/17	All Media	Issued news release on agreement with AES Huntington Beach.
8/17-8/23	All Media	Assisted various reporters on stories, including the AES settlement, diesel cleanup, the energy crisis, air pollution trends, etc.
8/17	Newspaper	Provided information and interview with Riverside Press-Enterprise regarding reported sulfur odors in Moreno Valley.
8/17 & 8/21	Newspaper	Provided follow-up information to Los Angeles Times/Inland Valley regarding story on PM2.5.
8/17	Newspaper	Provided information and interview to Torrance Daily Breeze regarding special study of nanoparticles.
8/17	Newspaper	Provided information on smog season to Los Angeles Daily News.
8/21	Radio	Provided information to KFWB radio regarding AES hearing.
8/21 & 8/23	Newspaper	Provided information to San Gabriel Valley Tribune on Quemetco's NOVs.
8/21	Newspaper	Provided information to Random Lengths regarding the Long Beach Town Hall meeting.
8/22	Newspaper	Provided information to Los Angeles Times regarding Pegasus Power.
8/22	Newspaper	Provided information to Los Angeles Times regarding power plant permits.
8/23 & 8/28	Newspaper	Provided information to LA Times/Inland Valley regarding Pegasus Power.
8/28	Newspaper	Provided information on AES emissions trades to the Los Angeles Times.
8/29 & 8/30	Newspaper	Set up interview with LA Times re: the AQMP update.
8/28	Newspaper	Provided information to Los Angeles Times regarding Ocotillo power plant.
8/28	Newspaper	Provided information to Riverside Press-Enterprise regarding smog season.
8/28	Newspaper	Provided information to Riverside Press-Enterprise regarding Mira Loma PM10 study.
8/30	Newspaper	Provided information to Los Angeles Times/Inland Valley regarding Smurfit Newsprint.
8/30	News Service	Provided information and interview to Copley News Service regarding Mira Loma PM10 study.
8/30	Newspaper	Provided information to Riverside Press-Enterprise regarding CE-CERT contracts.

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

Press Interviews/Assistance	Total Clippings/Transcripts	Mailings by News Bureau
213	233	640

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
8,216	4,634	2,897	47	17,015

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

TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS

Transportation Programs implements Rule 2202, provides AB 2766 outreach and technical assistance to local governments, coordinates with regional planning agencies relative to transportation and air quality issues, and administers additional mobile emission reduction programs and activities.
 

Date	Location	Description of Activity
8/1 thru 8/31	Districtwide	Met with, or had phone contact with representatives from Rule 2202 sites regarding Rule 2202 implementation and compliance, as follows: Los Angeles County Burbank                  City of Burbank Calabasas                Restaurant Los Angeles             Airport Los Angeles             Customs Los Angeles             Railroad Los Angeles             Hospital Torrance                  City of Torrance Torrance                  Oil Refinery Van Nuys                 Brewery Orange County Countywide              US Postal Service Newport Beach        Hotel Riverside County Riverside                  County of Riverside San Bernardino County Chino                       Wheel manufacturer Colton                       Public Utilities San Bernardino         City of San Bernardino San Bernardino         Superior Courts

8/1 thru 8/31

Los Angeles

Met with management of car dealerships in the following cities to implement outreach for the Clean Air Choice car labeling program: Alhambra Beverly Hills Calabasas Canoga Park Carson Covina Culver City Downey Duarte Glendale Hermosa Beach Hollywood La Crescenta Long Beach Los Angeles Manhattan Beach Mission Hills Monrovia North Hills North Hollywood Northridge Pasadena Reseda San Fernando Santa Monica South Gate Torrance Valencia Van Nuys Woodland Hills

8/1 - 8/31	Districtwide	Continued preparations for the Clean Air Technologies 2001 Conference in November.
8/1-8/2	Los Angeles	Conducted Rule 2202 Employee Transportation Coordinator Training classes at SCAG.
8/1	Orange	Attended a meeting with Orange County Sheriff's Department and Mothers Against Drunk Drivers to discuss the Rule 1610 requirements for licensed car scrappers.
8/1	Districtwide	Conducted a Rule 2202 Public Workshop at AQMD headquarters.
8/1	Orange	Provided technical assistance to a sheriff department in Orange County regarding AQIP.
8/1	Orange	Provided technical assistance to City of Tustin regarding AQIP.
8/1	Districtwide	Met with Association for Commuter Transportation regarding Rule 2202.
8/2	Orange	Discussed Rule 1612 and the requirements for credit generation with OCTA.
8/2	Districtwide	Attended ARB presentation that announced an RFP for the Alternative Diesel Fuel Program.
8/2	Orange	Provided technical assistance to the Anaheim Transportation Network regarding AQIP.
8/2	Districtwide	Spoke with SCAG staff regarding PM10 conformity analysis.
8/2	Districtwide	Attended SCAG's Energy & Environment Committee.
8/2	Districtwide	Attended SCAG's Transportation & Communication Committee.
8/2	Districtwide	Attended SCAG Regional Council meeting.
8/2	Orange	Attended the Orange County Business Council Regulatory Committee - gave a presentation on proposed amendments to Rule 2202.
8/2	Orange	Provided technical assistance to a university in Irvine regarding AQIP.
8/3	Districtwide	Gave a presentation to the Local Government & Small Business Assistance Advisory Committee on AB 2766.
8/7	Orange	Attended the Orange County Council of Government monthly meeting.
8/7	Districtwide	Participated in a conference call with Southern California Rideshare regarding Rule 2202 electronic survey over the internet.
8/8	Districtwide	Spoke with Ventura County APCD regarding revised PM10 conformity analysis.
8/14	Los Angeles	Spoke with MTA regarding Traffic Congestion Initiative Act.
8/15	Riverside	Provided technical assistance to City of Rancho Mirage regarding AB 2766.
8/16	Districtwide	Attended SCAG's Regional Transportation Demand Management committee meeting.
8/21	Riverside	Provided technical assistance to the City of Palm Desert regarding AB 2766.
8/21	Los Angeles	Contacted San Gabriel Valley and Gateway Cities COGs regarding AB 2766 outreach.
8/21	Districtwide	Spoke with SCAG and MTA staff regarding SB545 and the Traffic Congestion Relief Initiative.
8/21	Districtwide	Attended the E-Commute kick-off event.
8/21	Orange	Spoke with Orange County Auto Dealers Association regarding the Clean Air Choice car labeling program.
8/22	Districtwide	Participated in Regional Transportation Agencies' Coalition TAC Rideshare Subcommittee meeting.
8/22	San Bernardino	Met with Caltrans, City of San Bernardino, SANBAG, SCAG, Victory Valley Transit and other public agency reps. regarding a bicycle fair to be held in October 2001.
8/23	Orange	Attended the Orange County COG General Assembly meeting.
8/24	Headquarters	Attended Mobile Source Committee meeting.
8/28	Los Angeles	Provided technical assistance to the City of Southgate regarding AB 2766.
8/28	Los Angeles	Contacted LA County Bicycle Coalition regarding AQMD participation in regional programs.
8/28	Los Angeles	Gave a presentation to LA County Employee Transportation Coordinators regarding Rule 2202 certification requirements.
8/29	Districtwide	Contacted Department of Energy Clean Cities Program regarding the goals for the federal program.
8/29	Los Angeles	Provided technical assistance to the City of Temple City regarding AB 2766.
8/29	Districtwide	Spoke with Federal Highway Administration regarding CARB Clean Air Plan and Statewide Conformity participation.
8/29	Districtwide	Attended Association for Commuter Transportation Policy Committee meeting.
8/29-8/30	Los Angeles	Conducted Rule 2202 Employee Transportation Coordinator training classes in Rancho Dominguez.
8/30	Riverside	Contacted Sunline Transit Agency regarding AQMD participation in Coachella Valley Clean Cities Coalition.
8/30	Los Angeles	Contacted City of Los Angeles regarding AQMD participation in the LA Clean Cities Coalition.
8/30	Districtwide	Contacted SCAG regarding AQMD participation in the CA Clean Cities Programs.
8/30	Riverside	Contacted WRCOG regarding AQMD participation in the Northwest Riverside County Clean Cities Coalition.
8/30	Los Angeles	Met with MTA to discuss transit bus issues relating to Carl Moyer Program and Rule 1612.
8/30	Orange	Spoke with the Orange County Auto Dealers Association to get dealer listing for Clean Air Choice program.

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