South Coast Air Quality Management District

Technology Committee

SYNOPSIS: 

The Technology Committee met on August 24, 2001. Major items included Technology Advancement items reflected in the regular Board Agenda for the September Board meeting. A summary of these topics with the Committee's comments is provided. The next Technology Committee meeting will be on September 28, 2001 at 12:00 p.m. in CC-8.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive and file.

Leonard Paulitz, Vice-Chair
Technology Committee

Attendance: Committee Vice-Chair Leonard Paulitz was in attendance at AQMD headquarters. In the absence of Committee members Hal Bernson, William Burke, Norma Glover, Jon Mikels and Roy Wilson, 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 as ad hoc member of the Technology Committee for the meeting of August 24, 2001 only.

September Board Agenda Items

1. Execute Contracts for the Development and Demonstration of Two CNG-Powered Midsize School Buses and Two Hybrid-Electric Midsize School Buses Powered with a Microturbine Drivetrain.
   This item was removed from the agenda and not presented before the Committee.
   
   
2. Execute Contracts for On-Road Awards Under FY 2000–01 Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program - On January 19, 2001, the Board approved the release of an RFP to solicit projects for the FY 2000-01 Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program. This action is to execute contracts to fund applicable on-road heavy-duty vehicles, on- road other and transit buses. Total cost to the Carl Moyer Program Fund will not exceed $13.4 million. Less than a quorum was present during the discussion of this item; the Vice Chair communicated the concurrence of the members present in the meeting and their recommendation that this item be forwarded for Board consideration with no approval or disapproval recommendation from the Committee.
   
   
3. Execute Contract for Construction and Maintenance of Fast Fill Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station at AQMD Headquarters - AQMD plans to build and operate a new natural gas fueling station at its Diamond Bar facility that can accommodate the growing alternative fuel vehicle fleet at the AQMD and be made publicly accessible for both light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles. This station will be designed to incorporate advanced gas metering technology as it is proven in the field. The contractor was selected from a competitive invitation to bid (ITB) solicitation for a turnkey fast fill compressed natural gas fueling station, and provision for 5 years of maintenance service. Pinnacle CNG Company is the qualified low bidder selected by staff as contractor for this project. Less than a quorum was present during the discussion of this item; the Vice Chair communicated the concurrence of the members present in the meeting and their recommendation that this item be forwarded for Board consideration with no approval or disapproval recommendation from the Committee.
   
   
4. Background Information and Recommended Actions in Response to Board Request Regarding Providing Liquefied Natural Gas in Support of AQMD Fleet Rule Implementation - Henry Hogo, Assistant Deputy Executive Officer of Planning, Rule Development and Area Sources, presented a preliminary report on LNG current supply and demand, and anticipated future demand to support the AQMD's fleet rules. The current LNG infrastructure, vehicle fleets, and current and new suppliers were reviewed; the fleet rule demand was outlined; and infrastructure development was explored. Construction of new LNG stations, liquefaction at landfills and staff recommendations were reviewed with the Committee.
   
   
5. Other Business - There was no other business.
   
   
6. Public Comment Period - Proponents of both CNG and LNG presented their individual views. It was noted by Executive Officer Barry Wallerstein that the AQMD does not have a preference for any fuel, but seeks to encourage the development of a variety of cleaner burning fuels.

The meeting was adjourned.

Attachment A - Attendance

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Attachment A - Attendance

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