BOARD MEETING DATE: February 6, 2004
AGENDA NO. 22

Technology Committee

SYNOPSIS:

The Technology Committee met on January 23, 2004. Major topics included Technology Advancement items reflected in the regular Board Agenda for the February Board meeting, one discussion item, and a written report on a completed project. A summary of these topics with the Committee's comments is provided. The next Technology Committee meeting will be on February 27, 2004 at 12:00 p.m. in CC-8.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive and file.

Leonard Paulitz, Chair
Technology Committee

Attendance: Vice Chair Roy Wilson participated by video-teleconference. Committee Chair Leonard Paulitz and Committee Member Cynthia Verdugo-Peralta were in attendance at District headquarters.

FEBRUARY BOARD AGENDA ITEMS

1. Approve Request for Additional Resources and Fixed Assets to Conduct MATES-III, Issue RFQs for Purchase of Various Laboratory and Monitoring Equipment, Recognize, Appropriate, and Allocate Additional Funds for PM2.5 Program, and Redirect Existing PAMS Funds - In order to conduct and complete the Multiple Air Toxics Exposure Study (MATES-III) in a timely manner, staff has identified additional resource needs including retaining temporary staff services, the purchase of additional laboratory and ambient monitoring analytical instruments and supplies. Staff is requesting the Board's approval for $425,000 for temporary services and $554,150 to purchase additional laboratory supplies and analytical equipment from the Clean Fuels Program Fund. In addition, staff is requesting the Board's approval to redirect $150,000 from the Board-approved 12th year PAMS program funds allocated to the purchase of a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer to the purchase of a gas chromatograph with flame ionization detector to measure oxygenated VOCs, such as MTBE, and a High Pressure Liquid Chromatograph to measure carbonyls, such as formaldehyde. No additional costs will be incurred with this action. Lastly, staff is requesting the Board’s approval to recognize, appropriate, and allocate an additional $10,690 for the PM2.5 Program.
   Moved (Verdugo-Peralta), seconded (Paulitz) and unanimously recommended for approval.
    
2. Execute Additional Contracts to Generate Emissions Credits Under the State Emissions Mitigation Program - At the July 20, 2001 meeting, the Board established the State Emissions Mitigation Fund to recognize up to $30,000,000 in State funds from CARB. The AQMD received a total of $28,922,925 under this program. Some of the funds have not been used due to uncommitted projects and projects that can’t meet the required deadlines. An amount of $1,223,589 is left over. With CARB’s recommendation, staff proposes the approval of new projects in an amount not to exceed $1,211,691.
   Committee Member Verdugo-Peralta recused herself from voting on this item; therefore, less than a quorum was present during this discussion. Both the Chair and Vice Chair communicated their concurrence and recommendation that this item be forwarded for Board consideration.

DISCUSSION ITEM

Potential Research on Renewable Energy-Related Technologies as Part of Three Year Research Plan - Matt Miyasato, Technology Demonstration Manager in Science & Technology Advancement, presented an overview of a summary of expert opinion and policy recommendations of the Renewable Hydrogen Forum.
Committee Member Verdugo-Peralta expressed her gratification that an effort has been made to explore a wide range of renewable-related technologies, but added that further efforts need to be undertaken. Ms. Peralta noted that the energy crisis will not go away and alternative technologies such as wind and solar need to be investigated.

Mr. Paul Scott of ISE Corporation also addressed the subject of renewable energy-related technologies, noting that wind energy was not included in the above-referenced report. He also mentioned that national security is an important aspect in the use of alternative technologies, and that, in his opinion, the wind/hydrogen route is the one of preference.

WRITTEN REPORT ON COMPLETED PROJECTS

Written-only report on the following completed project was presented.

4. Installation of Airless Snow Gun System at Bear Mountain Ski Resort

Other Business - There was no other business.

Public Comment Period - There was no other public comment

The meeting was adjourned.

Attachment

A - Attendance
 

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