BOARD MEETING DATE: February 3, 2006
AGENDA NO. 33

Technology Committee

SYNPOSIS:

The Technology Committee met on January 27, 2006. Major topics included Technology Advancement items reflected in the regular Board Agenda for the February Board meeting. A summary of these topics with the Committee's comments is provided. The next Tech-nology Committee meeting will be on February 24, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. in CC-8.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive and file.

Roy Wilson, Chairman
Technology Committee

Attendance: Committee Chairman Roy Wilson participated by video-teleconference.

FEBRUARY BOARD AGENDA ITEMS

1. Amend Contract to Conduct Additional Research Project under Asthma and Out-door Air Quality Consortium - The Board previously authorized a contract with UCLA to manage the Asthma and Outdoor Air Quality Consortium, and approved the execution of six research projects under the Consortium. This action is to re-quest that the agreement with UCLA be amended to approve the execution of an additional research project for a sum not to exceed $80,678 from the Asthma & Brain Cancer Research Fund – Asthma & Brain Cancer Research Fund.

Less than a quorum was present during the discussion of this item; the Chairman communicated his concurrence and recommendation that this item be forwarded for Board consideration.

2. Execute Contract and Agreement to Implement High Emitter Identification Program and Voluntary High Emitting Vehicle Scrapping Program - On September 9, 2005, the Board issued an RFP to solicit a contractor to identify the high emitting vehicles within the jurisdictional boundaries of the AQMD using remote sensing device (RSD) technology, and to solicit a licensed vehicle dismantler for a Voluntary High Emitting Vehicle Scrapping Program. Each solicitation received one response. This action is to execute a contract with Environmental Systems Products Holdings, Inc. for the High Emitter Identification Program at a cost not to exceed $1 million. Additionally, staff recommends entering into an agreement with Pick-Your-Part Auto Wrecking for the auto dismantling and scrapping program consisting of a reimbursement to the AQMD of $15.00 per vehicle scrapped.

Less than a quorum was present during the discussion of this item; the Chairman communicated his concurrence and recommendation that this item be forwarded for Board consideration.

3. Appropriate Funds and Execute Contract for Study to Determine Feasibility of Using Remote Sensing Technology to Measure Locomotive Emissions - AB 1222 (Jones) directs CARB to implement a pilot program to determine the feasibility of using remote sensing technology to quantify emissions from locomotives. The specific objectives of the pilot program are to ascertain whether remote sensing technology can: (1) accurately measure NOx, PM, and CO emissions from locomotives, (2) identify applicable Tier 0, 1, or 2 federal certification standards for a locomotive, and (3) determine a locomotive’s emission levels relative to its applicable federal emission certification level. AB 1222 further requires the AQMD to reimburse CARB for a portion of the pilot program costs. This action is to appropriate up to $300,000 from the General Fund to the Science and Technology Advancement FY 2005-06 Budget, Professional and Special Services Account. The funding could be reimbursed through a Federal Grant from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for purposes of reducing diesel emissions in the SCAQMD upon approval from Caltrans. In addition, this account will potentially accept up to $200,000 from railroad industry for purposes of executing a contract with CARB or another entity designated by CARB for an amount not to exceed $500,000 for purposes of funding the pilot program as specified in AB 1222.

Less than a quorum was present during the discussion of this item; the Chairman communicated his concurrence and recommendation that this item be forwarded for Board consideration.

4. Execute Sole Source Contracts for Consulting Services to Assist in Preparation of Mobile Source Emissions Element of 2007 AQMP - There is a need to retain outside experts in the field of transportation fuel formulation and mobile source inventory development in preparation of the 2007 AQMP Revision. This action is to execute sole source contracts with A 2nd Opinion, Inc. and Saint Malo Solutions, at a cost not to exceed $75,000 each. A 2nd Opinion has over 25 years experience in the area of fuel formulation and on the CARB fuel predictive model. Consultants from Saint Malo are experts on the CARB EMFAC mobile source emissions factor model. Sufficient funds are available in the Clean Fuels Fund.

Less than a quorum was present during the discussion of this item; the Chairman communicated his concurrence and recommendation that this item be forwarded for Board consideration.

5. Recognize Funds from U.S. EPA and Amend Contract to Demonstrate an LNG Locomotive - The U.S. EPA recently awarded $100,000 in grant funds to the AQMD as part of its 2005 Collaborative Demonstration Project Program. The funding will assist in a prior Carl Moyer award for an LNG short line locomotive operating between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and a cargo facility in Lancaster with Hunter & Hunter Trucking. This action is to recognize the award and amend the existing contract with Hunter & Hunter Trucking with the additional $100,000 to pay for inspection and quality control costs.

Less than a quorum was present during the discussion of this item; the Chairman communicated his concurrence and recommendation that this item be forwarded for Board consideration.

6. Execute Contracts for FY 2004-05 Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program and Modify Previous Award and Amend Existing Contract under the Carl Moyer Program - On September 30, 2005, proposals were received in response to the RFP that was issued for the FY 2004-05 Carl Moyer Air Quality Standards Attainment Program. This action is to execute new contracts under the Carl Moyer Program with $11,636,750 in funding from SB1107, $6,580,958 in funding from AB923, and $1,019,292 in funding from previous years’ turnback funds. Including the projects approved by the Board on December 2, 2005, the total expenditures under SB1107 and AB923 are $11,905,985 and $6,700,400 respectively, for the FY 2004-05 Carl Moyer Program. In addition, this action is to modify a previous award and an existing contract under the Carl Moyer Program.

Less than a quorum was present during the discussion of this item; the Chairman communicated his concurrence and recommendation that this item be forwarded for Board consideration. Chairman Wilson also indicated that he will abstain from voting on this item when it comes before the Board.

7. Adopt Resolution Accepting Terms and Conditions for FY 2005-06 Carl Moyer Program Award and Issue Carl Moyer Program RFP for FY 2005-06 - This action is to adopt a resolution recognizing up to $35,277,055 in Carl Moyer grant award under SB 1107 with its terms and conditions for FY 2005-06. The grant designates $34,478,932 for project funding and $798,123 for administrative cost. This action is also to approve the release of an RFP to provide incentives for low emission on- and off-road vehicles and equipment for the FY 2005-06 Carl Moyer Program. Total amount of available funding will be approximately $30.1 million comprised of approximately $21.8 million from SB 1107 and approximately $8.3 million from AB 923. Staff is also proposing that the Board set aside an additional $12 million for fleet modernization projects and heavy-duty LNG truck projects at the ports. If more funds become available by the time of awards approval, more projects will be awarded accordingly.

Less than a quorum was present during the discussion of this item; the Chairman communicated his concurrence and recommendation that this item be forwarded for Board consideration.

8. Approve Establishment of Caltrans High Priority Projects Special Revenue Fund to Implement Federal Emission Reduction Program for South Coast Air Quality Management District - This action is to establish a Special Revenue Fund and recognize revenues made available under United States Public Law 109-59 §1701(a)(2)(B), enacted on August 10, 2005. A total of $2,000,000 is available to the AQMD over the next five years for the federal Diesel Emissions Reduction Program under the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Special Project 3807. These federal funds are allocated to the AQMD through FHWA and the California Department of Transportation (Cal-trans). FHWA will pass through funds over the next five years in the amount of $400,000 per year. Staff is proposing to apply for a total of $800,000 for Calendar Years 2005 and 2006.

Less than a quorum was present during the discussion of this item; the Chairman communicated his concurrence and recommendation that this item be forwarded for Board consideration.

9. Execute Contract to Update School Bus Inventory for the South Coast Air Basin - At its September 9, 2005 meeting, the Board approved the release of RFP #P2006-05 to solicit proposals to update and expand the existing school bus inventory in the Basin. The updated inventory is necessary to continue the successful implementation of the Lower-Emission School Bus Program with funds generated under AB 923. Nine proposals were received by the closing date of October 26, 2005 and were rated by an evaluation panel. This action is to execute a contract with Burnett and Burnette to update and expand the school bus inventory in the Basin for an amount not to exceed $50,000 from the Clean Fuels Fund.

Less than a quorum was present during the discussion of this item; the Chairman communicated his concurrence and recommendation that this item be forwarded for Board consideration.

OTHER BUSINESS - There was no other business.

Public Comment Period - There was no public comment.

The meeting was adjourned.

Attachment A - Attendance

Attachment A - Attendance

Rhonda Reyes, Board Assistant	AQMD
Bob Ulloa, Board Assistant	AQMD
Shelly Bullard, Board Assistant	AQMD
Henry Hogo, ADEO, S&TA	AQMD
William Wong, District Counsel	AQMD
Jean Ospital, Health Effects Officer	AQMD
Fred Minassian, S&TA	AQMD
Dean Saito, S&TA	AQMD
Matt Miyasato, S&TA	AQMD
Paul Wuebben, S&TA	AQMD
Connie Day, S&TA	AQMD
Phil Barroca, S&TA	AQMD
Suresh Chaurushiya, S&TA	AQMD
Dave Coel, S&TA	AQMD
Shashi Singeetham, S&TA	AQMD
Geri Bowen, S&TA	AQMD
Donna Vernon, S&TA	AQMD
Dory Kilgour, S&TA	AQMD
Gretchen Hardison	City of Los Angeles
Jerald Cole	Hydrogen Ventures
Michael Naylor	Justice & Associates
John Billheimer	Enviro-Reality

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