BOARD MEETING DATE: September 3, 2004
AGENDA NO. 24

Mobile Source Committee

SYNOPSIS:

The Mobile Source Committee met Friday, August 27, 2004.
Following is a summary of that meeting.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive and file.

Roy Wilson, Vice Chair
Mobile Source Committee

Attendance

The meeting started at 9:05 a.m. Present: Committee Vice Chair Roy Wilson and Chairman William A. Burke and Committee Member Jan Perry (via videoconference), and Committee Members Jim Silva and Ron Loveridge. Absent: Committee Chair Jane Carney and Committee Member William Craycraft.

INFORMATION ITEMS:
 

1)	Annual Report on Rule 2202 Implementation At the August Mobile Source Committee meeting, Board Members were presented a Calendar Year 2003 Annual Program Update on Rule 2202 – On-Road Motor Vehicle Mitigation Options. Rule 2202 requires employers with 250 or more employees on a full or part-time basis to implement an emissions reduction program to reduce mobile source emissions generated by employee commutes during peak hours. Employers may select one of three program options to comply with Rule 2202: an Employee Commute Reduction Program (ECRP), Emissions Reduction Strategies (ERS), or an Air Quality Investment Program (AQIP). The presentation was divided into four sections. The first section described worksite operations that included data on employer participation in the available compliance options and the corresponding emission reductions. Employer participation in the compliance options was as follows: 56% ECRP, 23% ERS, and 21% AQIP. Tons per day of emissions reduced were: 3.46 VOC, 3.81 NOx, and 36.25 CO. The second section contained outreach information describing training for employee transportation coordinators (ETCs), Internet Web site, AQIP assistance programs; and updated rule information for consultants, Transportation Management Associations (TMAs), rideshare events, and regulated employers. The third section contained information on program compliance that includes an audit process triggered by complaints and/or staff requests. The last section of the presentation listed activities that staff is planning to implement during Calendar Year 2004 to streamline program implementation and enhance rule compliance. Staff will continue to provide outreach and technical assistance to the regulated community and stakeholders. Rule 2202 continues to make steady progress towards reducing mobile source emissions. There was some discussion regarding reasons why 41 companies or organizations were found not to be in compliance with Rule 2202. Staff commented there is a list of these sites and the majority of them have had fluctuations in the number of their employees. When their numbers dropped below 250, they were exempted from Rule 2202 compliance; but when their employee numbers later increased back to 250, they failed to notify AQMD. Dr. Burke commented that he wanted to know more about this program; specifically about steps to streamline the paperwork. Staff responded they are continually working to improve the reporting process for employers while continuing to meet federal reporting requirements. At the present time, employers are able to access the forms electronically; but they need to print the forms out and mail them in. Staff is looking at ways to improve this process and reduce the paperwork.
2)	Annual Report on AB 2766 Staff presented an annual status report on the AB 2766 Subvention Fund. The report’s purpose was to present the outcome of FY 2002-03 AB 2766 Subvention Fund usage and program results to the AQMD Board, CARB, local governments and other entities. AB 2766 was signed into law September 1990. It authorizes a $4 motor vehicle registration fee surcharge of which 40% is subvened to local governments on a quarterly basis to implement projects that reduce mobile source emissions. Staff reported on the Subvention Fund’s financial summary relative to the beginning balance of $26.4 million; funds received totaled $17.8 million; project spending totaled $19.0 million; earmarked funds totaled $20.3 million; and funds remaining after earmarking totaled $4.9 million. Expenditures in the 11 project categories indicated that Alternative Fuels, Transportation Demand Management, Traffic Management and Public Transportation had the highest spending allocations with Public Education and Market Based Programs having the least. Staff also reported on the number of projects funded and quantified over the last six fiscal years. During FY 2002-03, 405 projects were funded, of which 189 had reported emission reductions that resulted in approximately 4,406 tons of emissions (VOC, NOx, PM10 and CO/7) reduced. Cost-effectiveness ranged from $0.13 to $212.62 per pound of emissions reduced. Staff provided outreach to local government staff in the form of meetings, telephone calls and training sessions. The overall summary of local government reports indicated an increase in project quantification and earmarked funds. Emission reductions and cost-effectiveness were the areas that remained relatively the same as last fiscal year. Future efforts by the staff will focus on continuing to provide technical assistance to local governments and continuing to interface with CARB. Staff will continue to coordinate with MSRC staff on outreach to local governments when funding opportunities develop, so that local jurisdictions can be encouraged to apply for applicable Discretionary AB 2766 projects funds. The full staff report will be presented to the Governing Board at its September 3, 2004, meeting and will be forwarded to CARB upon its approval. After discussion by committee members on the program’s spending by cities and counties, the Committee moved a recommendation by Committee Member Loveridge to request CARB to establish a guideline requiring City Councils and Boards of Supervisors to specifically review the proposed spending of these funds on projects within their jurisdictions. The motion was seconded by Chairman Burke and passed by those committee members in attendance.
3)	Report on CARB Review of State Air Quality Standards Staff presented an update of the California Air Resources Board review of the state Ambient Air Quality Standards. CARB revised the state particulate matter standard in 2002, and is currently reviewing the ozone standard. CARB staff has recommended that a new 8-hour ozone standard be adopted of 0.070 ppm, not to be exceeded. Staff presented a summary of the health effects of ozone, and the tentative schedule for the standard review. The proposed standard is expected to be reviewed at the December 2004 CARB meeting.
4)	Rule 2202 Activity Report Written report submitted. No comments.
5)	Monthly Report on Environmental Justice Initiatives – CEQA Document Commenting Update Written report submitted. No comments.
6)	Other Business None.
7)	Public Comment None.

The meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m.

Attachment

Attendance Roster

SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
MOBILE SOURCE COMMITTEE
AUGUST 27, 2004

ATTENDANCE ROSTER

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