BOARD MEETING DATE: May 2, 2008
AGENDA NO. 27

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive and file.
 

Dennis Yates, Acting Chair
Technology Committee

Attendance: Committee Members Miguel Pulido, Tonia Reyes Uranga participated by video-teleconference and Committee Member Dennis Yates was in attendance at District headquarters. (Due to the extended Stationary Source Committee meeting, the meeting start was delayed to 12:45 pm and Miguel Pulido had to leave before consideration of any items.)

MAY BOARD AGENDA ITEMS

1. Amend Contracts for FY 2005-06 Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program and Issue Program Announcement for Cleaner Off-Road Diesel Vehicles - Five contracts were executed with Burrtec Waste Industries following approval of awards by the Board in October 2006 and April 2007. At the time these contracts were awarded, emission-certified engines that met Tier 1 or 2 standards were available to repower these off-road construction equipment. However, cleaner engines at Tier 3 emission standards are now available to repower these equipment. Although these engines are more expensive, they are more cost-effective than those with Tier 1 or 2 emission-standards. In addition, CARB strongly recommends that districts give priority to Tier 3 repowers. This action is to amend the five contracts, which will result in additional funding of $169,695 from the Carl Moyer Program Fund SB 1107 Account. this action is to release a Program Announcement to provide funding assistance for additional NOx reductions from off-road equipment that may be subject to the Surplus Off-Road Opt-in for NOx (SOON) program.

Less than a quorum was present for the discussion of this item; the committee members recommended that this item be forwarded for Board consideration with no approval or disapproval recommendation from the Committee.

2. Recognize $13.8 million from CARB under Proposition 1B Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program, and Execute Contracts to Replace Heavy-Duty Diesel Trucks - In November 2006, voters approved $1 billion in bond funding under Proposition 1B to implement programs that reduce emissions from the movement of freight or “goods” along California’s trade corridors. In January 2008, $25 million of the bond funds were made available for Early Grant projects by CARB. This action is to recognize $13.8 million from CARB under Proposition 1B Early Grant funds and approve projects to replace pre-2003 heavy-duty diesel trucks with 2007 or newer diesel and LNG trucks. A total of 260 trucks will be replaced comprised of 130 drayage and 130 non-drayage trucks.

Less than a quorum was present for the discussion of this item; the committee members recommended that this item be forwarded for Board consideration with no approval or disapproval recommendation from the Committee.

3. Execute Contract to Conduct Research Study and Demonstrate Feasibility of Control Technologies to Reduce PM2.5 and Ultrafine Emissions from Natural Gas-fired Power Plants - On November 2, 2007, the Board authorized release of an RFP to identify and demonstrate the most advanced control technologies that would reduce PM2.5 emissions while not increasing ultrafine emissions from natural gas-fired power plants. One proposal was received with a team composed of industry and academia experts. Due to the strength of the team’s qualifications, this action is to execute a contract with Fossil Energy Research Corporation in an amount not to exceed $3,493,800. Sufficient funding is available in the Rule 1309.1 Priority Reserve Mitigation Fees Fund.

Less than a quorum was present for the discussion of this item; the committee members recommended that this item be forwarded for Board consideration with no approval or disapproval recommendation from the Committee. Committee Member Reyes Uranga abstained from this item.
 

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

Bob Ulloa, Board Assistant AQMD
Earl Elrod, Board Assistant AQMD
Nicole Nishimura, Board Assistant AQMD
Brett Franklin, Board Assistant video-teleconference
Barbara Baird, Principal Deputy District Counsel AQMD
Chung Liu, S&TA AQMD
Henry Hogo, S&TA AQMD
Matt Miyasato, S&TA AQMD
Fred Minassian, S&TA AQMD
Randall Pasek, S&TA AQMD
Dipankar Sarkar, S&TA AQMD
Al Baez, S&TA AQMD
Martin Kay, S&TA AQMD
Penny Cedillo, S&TA AQMD
Donna Vernon, S&TA AQMD
Laura Garrett, IM AQMD