BOARD MEETING DATE: April 6, 2007
AGENDA NO. 32
REPORT:
Technology Committee
SYNOPSIS:
The Technology Committee met on March 23, 2007. Major topics included Technology Advancement items reflected in the regular Board Agenda for the April Board meeting. A summary of these topics with the Committee's comments is provided. The next Technology Committee meeting will be on April 27, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. in CC-8.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive and file.
Roy Wilson, Chair
Technology Committee
Attendance: Committee members Roy Wilson, William Burke, Miguel Pulido, and Tonia Reyes Uranga participated by video-teleconference. Committee member Cynthia Verdugo-Peralta was in attendance at District headquarters.
APRIL BOARD AGENDA ITEMS
- Execute Contract to Cosponsor the Development and Demonstration of Selective Catalytic Regeneration Technology for NOx and PM Emissions Control of Diesel-Powered Heavy Heavy-Duty Trucks - Diesel-powered on-road heavy heavy-duty vehicles contribute over 70 percent and 85 percent of the total Basin NOx and PM emissions from 1998 to 2002 model year heavy-duty diesel vehicles, based on CARB EMFAC 2007. Selective catalytic reduction and particulate filter technologies are capable of significantly reducing NOx and PM emissions from diesel engines. This action is to award contracts to Johnson Matthey Inc., and West Virginia University to design, install, quantify emissions of, and demonstrate a selective catalytic regenerating technology on at least 15 1998 through 2002 model year on-road vehicles equipped with diesel engines rated at 350 hp or more at a cost not to exceed $330,000 from the Clean Fuels Fund. The total cost of the proposed project is $731,500 and Johnson Matthey will provide $401,500 in direct funding and in-kind contributions.
Moved (Pulido) seconded (Verdugo-Peralta), and unanimously recommended for approval.
- Update on Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Program and Recommended Five-Year Action Plan - On April 7, 2006, the Board directed staff to expand activities on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. This report provides an overview of current national activities, an update on AQMD efforts and projects, and recommends a five-year action plan for Board consideration.
Committee Member Pulido recommended greater distribution of plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles to Board Members and loan of one for a few weeks to the Governor when the vehicles are ready.
Moved (Pulido), seconded (Burke), and unanimously recommended for approval.
- Execute Contract to Cosponsor Upgrade and Demonstration of Fuel Cell Bus In May 2001, the Board approved a hybrid electric fuel cell bus demonstration project. This project successfully demonstrated a fuel cell bus with double the energy efficiency of a comparable existing natural gas bus, with equivalent reliability. This bus was retired in late 2004 due to the expiration of the fuel cell warranty. ISE Corporation, the original project proponent, is proposing to replace the fuel cell with a new design that includes a 12,000 hour warranty, incorporate advanced lithium ion batteries, and upgrade the onboard hydrogen storage to 5,000 psi. After development and testing, the bus will be placed into service as a part of SunLine Transit’s fleet. This action is to cosponsor this project in an amount not to exceed $325,000. The total project cost is $1,285,000.
Moved (Verdugo-Peralta), seconded (Puido), and unanimously recommended for approval.
- California Fuel Cell Partnership Steering Team Report and Quarterly Activity Report, Renew AQMD’s Membership in CaFCP for Calendar Year 2007, and Provide Office Space for CaFCP - The AQMD has been a member of the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) since March 17, 2000. This action is to renew AQMD’s membership in the CaFCP in an amount not to exceed $83,800 for calendar year 2007 and co-fund 50 percent of the CaFCP Regional Coordinator position located at the AQMD, in addition to office space and utilities, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Further actions are to provide in-kind office space and utilities for two additional CaFCP employees in 2007 and consider sharing the Lobby space to increase CaFCP’s presence in Southern California.
Moved (Burke), seconded (Pulido),with the choice of recommendation (1) regarding office space, and unanimously recommended for approval.
COMMITTEE ITEMS
- Proposed Administrative Policy for Clean Fuels Program Contract Extension At the February Technology Committee Meeting, the Board Members requested staff to propose a change in policy regarding contract extensions to allow Technology Committee review and approval. Staff has investigated existing procedure and submitted recommendations for a new administrative policy for Clean Fuels Program contract extensions
The Committee instructed staff to brief Committee Member Yates on this matter prior to the April Technology Committee meeting, and then bring this item back to the Committee at that time.
- Report on Carl Moyer Program and the Lower-EmissionSchool Bus Program Audit Conducted by the Department of Finance in August, 2006
In August 2006, AQMD’s Carl Moyer Program and the Lower-Emission School Bus Program were audited by the Department of Finance. The report on this audit was sent to the AQMD on March 9, 2007. Staff presented the findings of the audit report and the AQMD’s response to the Committee.
This was an information item with no action needed.
OTHER BUSINESS - There was no other business.
Public Comment Period - There was no Public Comment.and as a fuel
The meeting was adjourned.
Attachment A - Attendance
Attachment A – Attendance
Earl Elrod, Board Assistant..................................................................... AQMD
Chung Liu, DEO, S& TA......................................................................... AQMD
Henry Hogo, ADEO, S& TA..................................................................... AQMD
William Wong, District Counsel............................................................... AQMD
Sam Atwood, Media Manager.................................................................. AQMD
Dean Saito, S& TA.............................................................................. AQMD
Fred Minassian, S& TA......................................................................... AQMD
Matt Miyasato, S& TA.......................................................................... AQMD
Naveen Berry, Planning & Rules............................................................... AQMD
Adewale Oshinuga, S& TA...................................................................... AQMD
Lisa Mirisola, S& TA............................................................................ AQMD
Naveen Berry, Planning & Rule Development................................................ AQMD
Donna Vernon, S& TA........................................................................... AQMD
Dory Kilgour, S& TA............................................................................. AQMD
John Billheimer......................................................................... Enviro-Reality