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AGENDA
The public may participate at any location listed below.
March 23, 2007 - 12:00 p.m.
AQMD Headquarters - Conference Room CC-8
21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar CA
Videoteleconference Locations
20 Civic Center Plaza
8th Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92701 |
73-710 Fred Waring Drive
Suite 222
Palm Desert, CA 92260 |
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333 W. Ocean Blvd.
14th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802 |
11110 W. Ohio Ave.
Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
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APRIL BOARD AGENDA ITEMS |
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| 1 |
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. |
Adewale Oshinuga,
Air Quality Specialist |
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Update on Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Program and
Recommends a 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.
This
item will also be reviewed at the March 23, 2007 Mobile Source Committee
meeting. |
Matt Miyasato
Manager
Technology Demonstration |
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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. |
Naveen Berry
Program Supervisor |
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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. |
Cynthia Verdugo-Peralta
Board Member |
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COMMITTEE ITEM |
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Proposed Administrative Policy for Clean Fuels
Program Contract Extensions
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 will submit recommendations for a
new administrative policy for Clean Fuels Program contract extensions. |
Matt Miyasato |
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Report on the Carl Moyer Program and the
Lower-Emission School 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 will
present the findings of the audit report and the AQMD’s response to the
Technology Committee at its meeting on March 23, 2007. |
Fred Minassian
Manager
Technology Implementation |
Attachments will be available at
the meeting.
Next Meeting: April 27, 2007 - 12:00 p.m.
Other Business
Any member of the Technology Committee, or its staff, on his or her own initiative or in
response to questions posed by the public, may ask a question for
clarification, may make a brief announcement or report on his or her own
activities, provide a reference to staff regarding factual information,
request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter,
or may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future
agenda. (Govt Code Section 54954.2)
Public Comment Period
Members of the public may address the Technology Committee concerning any agenda item
before or during consideration of that item (Govt. Code Section 54954.3(a)).
All agendas for regular meetings are posted at District Headquarters, 21865
Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California, at least 72 hours in advance of a
regular meeting. At the end of the regular meeting agenda, an opportunity is
also provided for the public to speak on any subject within the Technology
Committee's
authority. Speakers may be limited to three (3) minutes each.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The agenda and documents in the agenda packet will be made available, upon
request, in appropriate alternative formats to assist persons with a
disability (Gov’t Code Section 54954.2(a)). Disability-related
accommodations will also be made available to allow participation in the
Technology Committee meeting. Any accommodations must be requested as soon as
practicable. Requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible. Please
contact Dory Kilgour at 909-396-3248 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30
p.m., Tuesday through Friday, or send the request to
dkilgour@aqmd.gov.
For further information, please contact:
Dory Kilgour, (909) 396-3248
Adjournment
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