SUMMARY

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF THE

SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

~ SAUNDRA McDANIEL, CLERK OF THE BOARD

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6,2004

Notice having been duly given, the regular meeting of the South Coast Air Quality

Management District Board was held at District Headquarters, 21865 Copley Drive,

Diamond Bar, California. Members present:

William A. Burke, Ed.D., Chairman

Speaker of the Assembly Appointee

Supervisor S. Roy Wilson, Ed.D.

County of Riverside

Vice Chairman

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich

County of Los Angeles

Ms. Jane W. Carney

Senate Rules Committee Appointee

Councilmember William S. Craycraft

Cities of Orange County

Mayor Beatrice J. S. LaPisto-Kirtley Cities of Los Angeles County - Eastern Region

Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge

Cities of Riverside County

Councilmember Jan Perry Cities of Los Angeles County - Western Region

Supervisor Bill Postmus

County of San Bernardino

Ms. Cynthia Verdugo-Peralta

Governor's Appointee

Councilmember Dennis R. Yates

Cities of San Bernardino County

Members Absent:

Supervisor James W. Silva

County of Orange
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Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Ms. Perry.

. Presentation of Retirement Award to John Higuchi

Chairman Burke presented a crystal dove award to John Higuchi, Source

Testing & Monitoring Manager, in recognition of 37 years -of District service.

CONSENT CALENDAR ~

1 Minutes of July 9, 2004 Board Meeting

Set Public Hearings September 3, 2004 to Consider Amendments and/or

Adoption to AQMD Rules and Regulations

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Amend Rule 1121. - Control of Nitrogen Oxides from Residential Type,

Natural Gas-Fired Water Heaters

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Amend Rule 2007 - Trading Requirements

Set Informational Hearing September 3, 2004 for Proposed Amendments

to RECLAIM

Execute Contract for Security Guard Services at Diamond Bar Headquarters 3.

Revise AQMD Policy on Military Leave Pay and Sign Statement of Support for

Reservist Employment Rights

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5. Adopt Resolution Amending Hearing Board Compensation

Approve Salary Adjustment for District Counsel 6,

Execute Contract to Cosponsor Demonstration of Advanced Diesel Emission

Control System in Diesel-Fueled Heavy-Duty Engines to Meet 2010 Heavy-Duty

Emissions Standards

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Execute Contracts to Demonstrate Hydrogen Fueling Stations 8,

Amend Seven Contracts and Execute Contract for FY 2002-03 Carl Moyer

Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program and Issue an RFP for

2004 Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standarc;is Attainment Program Funding

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10. Approve Grants to Retrofit Diesel School Buses with Particulate Traps and

Issue Program Announcement and Application for New School Buses with

Funding from State's Proposition 40 and Chairman's Modified School Bus

Initiative and Installation of Oxidation Catalysts with Funding from U.S. EPA

De-Obligate Prior Funding Commitments and Reissue RFP

Award Contract for Liquefied Natural Gas Refueling Station Infrastructure to

SYSCO Food Services

11C Award Contract for Liquefied Natural Gas Refueling Station Infrastructure to

Burrtec. Inc.

Award Multiple Contracts for Natural Gas Refueling Station Infrastructure to

Clean Energy, Inc.

Award Multiple Contracts for Natural Gas Refueling Station Infrastructure

12, Reissue RFP for Demonstration of Natural Gas, Stationary Fuel Cells in South

Coast Air Basin

13. Execute Purchase Orders fOT Portable Low-Level Pollutant Analytical Instruments

to Demonstrate Feasibility to Measure Low-Level Pollutant Concentrations

14 Fiscal Year 2004-05 Budget Transfer Relating to Series 2004 Pension Obligation

Bonds Debt Service

Appropriate Funds from General Fund, Undesignated Fund Balance, to District

Prosecutor's FY 2004-05 Budget

16 Approve in Concept FY 2004-05 $15.3 Million AB 2766 Discretionary Fund

Work Program, Release of Six Solicitations, Two Sole-Source Contracts, and

Commitments for Three Additional Elements

17 Public Affairs Report

18. Hearing Board Report

19 Civil Filing and Civil Penalties Report

Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents Received by AOMD

21 Rule and Control Measure Forecast
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22, Report of RFPs and RFQs Scheduled for Release in August

Status Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start

During First Six Months of FY 2004-05

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Agenda Items 8 and 10 were withheld for discussion. Ms. Camey

indicated she would abstain from Item 1 because of her absence from the July 9,

2004 Board meeting. Ms. LaPisto-Kinley disclosed that one of the contractor's

under Item 10 is her employer, the Los Angeles Unified School District, but she

had been advised by District Counsel that she could panicipate because

a government exception to the conflict of interest rule applies. Several Board

members indicated potential conflict of interests relative to Item 11 A-E and

abstained as set forth below.

ON MOTION OF DR. WilSON, SECONDED BY

MS. laPISTO-KIRTlEY (Absent: Silva), THE BOARD:

1) APPROVED AGENDA ITEMS 1 THROUGH 7, 9, AND

11 THROUGH 23; 2) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 04-22,

AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

AND SALARY RESOLUTION REGARDING COMPENSATION

FOR EMPLOYEES ON TEMPORARY MILITARY lEAVES

OF ABSENCE; AND 3) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 04-23,

AMENDING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR HEARING

BOARD MEMB~RS AND THEIR ALTERNATES, EFFECTIVE

JULY 1, 2004; AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF, BY THE

FOllOWING VOTE:

Antonovich [except Items 110 & 11 EJ,

Burke [except Items 11 A, 11 B, 110, & 11 EJ,

Carney [except Items 1 & 11 BJ, Craycraft,

Loveridge, LaPisto-Kirtley, Perry [except Items

11 B, 11C, 110, & 11 E], Postmus [except

Item 11 CJ, Verdugo-Peralta, Wilson [except

Item 11CJ, and Yates.

AYES:

NOES None.

Antonovich [01'1 Items 110 & 11 E only],

Burke [on Items 11 A, 11 B, 110 & 11 E only]

Carney [on Items 1 & 11 B only], Perry [on Items

11 B, 11C, 110, & 11 E only], Postmus [on Item

11 C only], and Wilson [on Item 11 Conly].

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ABSENT: Silva.
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24. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar

Execute Contracts to Demonstrate Hydrogen Fueling Stations 8

Rick Sikes, Fleet Superintendent for the City of Santa Monica,

addressed the Board. He expressed the City's commitment to alternate

fuels and interest in participating in a hydrogen demonstration project; and

requested that the Board table the item until a commitment is made to

discuss the City's participation. (Submitted written comments)

Dr. Wallerstein confirmed that he informed the City Manager that

while the Board is moving forward with the four items, the Board letter

denotes that funding is available for a fifth city, and the City Manager

agreed to have the matter discussed at the City Council meeting in

September.

ON MOTION OF MR. YATES, SECONDED BY

MS. VERDUGO-PERAL T A,o AND UNANIMOUSLY

CARRIED (Absent: Silva), THE BOARD APPROVED

AGENDA ITEM NO.8, AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF.

Approve Grants to Retrofit Diesel School Buses with Particulate Traps

and Issue Program Announcement and Application for New School Buses

with Funding from State's Proposition 40 and Chairman's Modified School

Bus Initiative and Installation of Oxidation Catalysts with Funding from

U.S. EPA

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The following individuals addressed the Board to comment on Item

No. 10.

RICK FEINSTEIN. Colton Joint Unifieg S~~ool Distri~

Expressed support for CNG school buses and particulate traps, and

thanked staff for listening to their concerns and working to enhance the

program.

RICK BENFIELD. Tumbleweed TransDortation

Opposed cost sharing for private contractors; and requested that

the proposal be modified to fund small companies within the AQMD region

at 100 percent of the cost, as originally proposed in the program

announcement.

In response to Dr. Burke's question, Chung Liu, DEO of Science &

Technology Advancement, noted that the five contractors who submitted

applications agreed to a 25 percent cost sharing; that school buses would

be funded at 100 percent; and that all program announcements indicate

that the Board has the discretion to fund any or none of the programs.
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In response to Dr. Burke's concern with Mr. Benfield's comment

that the program announcement was changed, Dr. Wallerstein

recommended that Item No.1 0 be continued to the September 3, 2004

Board meeting.

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Dr. Burke continued Item No.1 0 to the September 3, 2004 Board

meeting, and directed staff to advise the Board members as to whether

the original program announcement was advertised as full or partial

funding.

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Colonel Brad Jones, California National Guard Employee Support of

Guard and Reserve (ESGR); Major General Peter Gravitt, former Commander

40th Infantry Division; Mr. Bill Hoston, Chairman, ESGR; Colonel Joseph Smith,

Director, Los Angeles County Department of Military & Veteran's Affairs; and

Ms. Tamiko Hirano, Special Assistant to California Chair, ESGR, made the

following presentations:

Colonel Jones presented Mr. Antonovich with the California

Commendation Medal and the Seven Seals Award for his

meritorious achievement and outstanding leadership during the

period of December 12, 2003 to July 31, 2004 while serving as

Supervisor for Los Angeles County and Special Assistant to the

Adjutant General and for his initiative and support to the men and

women who serve in the Army National Guard and Reserves.

Mr. Antonovich expressed his appreciation for the recognition and

honor of receiving the commendations and noted his assurance

that the men and women in their respective agencies would receive

the same opportunities to ensure that their pay and benefits are

preserved as they defend our country during this time of war.

Mr. Haston presented a statement of support to Chairman Burke,

on behalf of the Guard & Reserves. Chairman Burke noted that it is

the District's pleasure to participate in the program and to provide

support to our troops.

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BOARD CALENDAR

Administrative Committee

Legislative Committee
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.27 Mobile Source Committee

28 Stationary Source Committee

29. Technology Committee

30 Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee

Mr. Postmus and Mr. Yates indicated they would vote no on Item No. 26,

with respect to the recommended positions on AB 1 009 and 5B 429 only.

MS. laPISTO-KIRTlEY MOVED TO RECEIVE AND

AGENDA ITEMS 25 THROUGH 30, AND ADOPT

FOllOWING POSITIONS ON lEGISLATION,

RECOMMENDED BY STAFF:

FILE

THE

AS

AS 1009 (Pavley) Air Pollution: Heavy-Duty

Vfjhicles: Emissions

Support

AB 1394 (Levine & Montanez) Air Pollution: Carl Moyer

Memorial Air Quality

Standards Attainment

Program: Particulate Matter

Support With

Amendments

AB 2353 (Leslie) Neighborhood Electric Vehicles Support

58429 (Torlakson) Energy Resources: Petroleum

Infrastructure Permits: Projects

Support

TH.E MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MR. lOVERIDGE, AND

CARRIED BY THE FOllOWING VOTE:

AYES: Antonovich, Burke, Carney, Craycraft,

LaPisto-Kirtley, Loveridge, Perry, Postmus [except

on AB 1009 and SB 429J, Verdugo-Peralta,

Yates [except on AB 1009 and 5B 429], and

Wilson.

NOES: Postmus and Yates [on AS 1009 and SB 429

only].

ABSENT: Silva.

31. California Air Resources Board Monthly Report (No Written Material - Transcripts of the

meetings are available atCARB's web site, www.arb.ca.gov)

32. California Fuel Cell Partnership Steering Team Meeting
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ON MOTION OF MS. LaPISTO-KIRTLEY, SECONDED BY

MR. LOVERIDGE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED (Absent:

Silva), THE BOARD RECE1VED AND FILED AGENDA ITEMS

31 AND 32, AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Adopt Proposed Rule 1127 - Emission Reductions from Livestock Waste 33.

Julia Lester, Program Supervisor of Planning, Rul~ Development, and

Area Sources, gave the staff report.

Mr. Yates commended Dr. Lester and her staff for the work performed on

Proposed Rule 1127 and for working with the dairy industry.

The public hearing was opened, and the Board heard testimony from the

following individuals.

MARTIN SCHLAGETER. Coalition for Clean Air

Suggested that the Board direct staff to: continue to identify and solicit

funding to subsidize digesters; support legislation remedies and incentives; and

develop demonstration projects. (Submitted written comments)

Opposed the requirement of removing manure four times a year, and

requested, if Proposed Rule 1127 is approved, that staff consult the dairy

industry and report back to the Board in one year on the effects that Proposed

Rule 1127 has had on the dairy industry. . Noted that complying with many of the

requirements, such as those pertaining to the weather and haulers, are out of his

control, and that the information being used is based on inaccurate reporting

from a 1938 study. (Submitted written comments)

In response to questions and concerns raised by Board Members,

Dr. Lester, Laki Tisopulos, Assistant DEO of Planning, Rule Development, and

Area Sources, and Dr. Wallerstein made the following clarifications.

Staff recognizes that there will be additional costs if the manure is

wet, and the Rule provides an exemption provision if the manure is

more than 50 percent wet. The additional cost is the cost of the

Rule as opposed to imposing higher capital costs for on-dairy

controls.

The window for stockpile removal was widened to address the field

being available for spreading; and staff believes Proposed

Rule 1127 opens up additional options, such as alternative manure

composting.
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Staff will provide a report in one year on the implementation issues,

at which time staff will have a better idea of what is happening in

the field and the water quality regulations will be completed.

The dairy men, as well as the haulers, were included in the working

group, and their input was used to formulate Proposed Rule 1127.

Staff believes the Rule is workable based on the full input received

from all parties.

The Proposed Rule has been in the AQMP since 1994; and, in

response to dairy concerns, a study on ammonia and VaG

emissions was conducted. Ammonia leads to increased aerosol

particulates and 2006 is the attainment date to achieve PM10

standards.

Particulate levels immediately downwrnd of the dairies are amongst

the highest in the nation for PM2.5.

The 1938 study and the emissions work being done in the central

valley is for VaG emissions, not ammonia emissions. The VaG

emissions are being reviewed and updated.

NATHAN de BOOM. Milk Producers Council

Noted that the dairy industry hopes to double the capacity of digesters to

allow more dairy participation; are working with the Inland Empire on an

alternative composting pilot project; will work with staff on the implementation

of streamlined record keeping and reporting; supports the continuance of credits

for the dairy industry; and are concerned with the effects that implementation

of Proposed Rule 1127 will have on future developments in the basin. Confirmed

that 35 dairies exited and 38,000 cows were lost in 2003, and the same numbers

are expected in 2004 and 2005 in the Riverside and Chino area.

Mr. Yates noted that it would be a huge loss for the dairy economy.

He commended the Milk Producers Council for working hand in hand with staff,

and urged the District to participate in the cofunding of the new biodigesters.

Ms. Verdugo-Peralta noted the importance of reviewing and supporting the

digester process, which will bring revenue to the dairy owners and cities and add

energy to the grid; and she directed staff to review the digester situation.

There being no further public testimony on this item, the public hearing

was closed.
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ON MOTION OF MS. CARNEY, SECONDED BY

MR. CRAYCRAFT, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED (Absent:

Silva), THE BOARD ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 04-24,

ADOPTING RULE 1127 AND CERTIFY1NG THE CEQA FINAL

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, AS RECOMMENDED BY

STAFF.

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OTHER BUSINESS

34. P.etitions by Communities for a Better Environment and Carlos Valdez, Southern

California Pipe Trades District Council 16, and United Association of Journeymen

and Apprentices ot the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States

and Canada, Local 250 for Regulation XII Hearing on ConocoPhillips Company's

Permit Application for Los Angeles Refinery Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Project

District Counsel Barbara Baird noted that, pursuant to Regulation XII, any

person may request a hearing before the Board on a pending permit. Two

petitions to request hearings are before the Board, and the holding of the hearing

is discretionary with the Board. She outlined the procedures if the Board decides

to hold a hearing.

In response to questions and concerns raised by Board Members,

Ms. Baird, District Prosecutor Peter Mieras, and Dr. Wallerstein made the following clarifications. - .

The petitioners have filed suit against the District, and if the Board

hears the item there would be nothing to preclude the petitioners

from continuing to sue if they do not like the decision made by the

District.

It is staff's position that given the matter is in court to resolve the

issue, there is no purpose of having a proceeding before the Board.

What is before the Board at this time is to decide whether to have a

hearing. The Board will listen to the arguments made by the

petitioners, and make its decision.

The following individuals addressed the Board to comment on Item

No. 34.

RICHARD DRURY, representing petitioners Carlos Valdez, Salvador Guererro,

District Council Pioe Trades 16. and Steamfitters & Pioefitters Local 250

Expressed support for ConocoPhillips' creating low sulfur diesel fuel;

however, believes an environmental impact report (EIR) should be prepared in

order to minimize to the maximum extent possible the impact the increased

emissions will have on the Wilmington community.
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Noted that the District does not provide an administrative appeals process

for CEQA disputes, and the Hearing Board does not have jurisdiction to hear

CEQA issues, which leaves the Governing Board as the only body for an internal

appeal. Spoke of the importance of keeping the District out of litigation and of

the democratic values in society that the Executive Officer not be aU owed

unfettered discretion to make decisions on the issuance of the permit.

Presented a slide chart on the emissions from the ConocoPhillips project.

Expressed belief that an EIA report should have been prepared because

emissions are higher than the threshold, and mitigation measures to reduce the

impact must be implemented. Staff did not prepare an EIA, and declared in the

final negative declaration that the real CEQA threshold was 8,373 pounds per

day. This allows ConocoPhillips to increase emissions by 5,000 per day before

having to do an EIR, while a "mom and pop" business that increases their

emissions over 55 pounds a day must do an EIA. (Submitted copies of

comparison chart)

SCOTT KUHN. Communities for a Better Environment (CBE)

Noted that the matter is in court because the District approved the

negative declaration, and there is a 3D-day statute of limitations. He urged the

Board to exercise its discretion to control staff from changing the rules and to

resolve the matter through an administrative process.

JOCELYN THOMPSON. reDresentina ConocoPhilliDS

Noted that ConocoPhil1ips filed a response to the two petitions, and she

urged the Board to reject the request for a Regulation XII hearing.

She requested that any briefs, letters, or other materials filed by the Unions

and CBE less than five days before today's meeting be rejected by the Clerk

and stricken from the record without being considered by the Board, as the

documents were not filed in a timely manner pursuant to Regulation XII.

In response to questions and concerns raised by Board Members,

Ms. Baird and Dr. Wallerstein made the following clarifications.

Regulation XII provides that any party may file a document up to five

days before the Board's consideration of the matter, and authorizes

the rejection of pleadings that are inconsistent with the rule. The

documents were not rejected because it was not clear as to whether

the Clerk should make that decision or if the Board should make the

decision.

After consultation with District Counsel, in the spirit of the Board

policies of open information, and so as not to appear that there was

an attempt to exclude materials from the Board on this issue, the

decision of the Executive Officer was to submit the materials to the

Board.
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declaration is the subject of the lawsuit. The petitioners would not

likely' prevail in court as to a decision by the Board to not hold a

hearing on the issuance of the permit.

The statutory public process for CEQA was followed and final

determination was made through the standard process.

An extensive public process was conducted and extensive answers

to the issues made by the plaintiffs were provided.

The project was analyzed, and examined by District Counsel to

ensure it had been conducted according to CECA statutes. Staff

reviewed the project with the Executive Officer, and a determination

according to CEQA and Board policies was made by the Executive

Officer.

The Executive Officer has the authority to make the decision

regarding a negative declaration. .If the Board grants a hearing, the

Board would be the decision maker for CEQA and the permit.

CEQA provides if there is a fair argument supported by scientific

evidence that there is a significant adverse environmental impact,

then an EIR should be required. In this case, --the-evidence that

argued in favor of having an EIR was based on erroneous

assumptions, not upon fact to consti1ute substantial evidence

supporting an EIR; and there are no bases for changing the

document from a negative declaration to an EIR.

Staff shares the Board's and Plaintiff's concerns regarding

Wilmington. Significant resources were spent carefully going

over the emissions calculation, and it is staff's belief that the

impacts were correctly analyzed and are well below the District's

thresholds.

Dr. Wallerstein noted that the petitioners were late in the submittal of

certain documents; and those documents will be rejected by the Clerk and

returned to the petitioners.

Ms. Thompson noted that discussions regarding the CEQA significance

threshold are misleading, and that the refinery can increase emissions by 8,000

pounds a day without an EIA is a mischaracterization. The increase of pollutants

will be minor. There is not a NOx or ozone problem for the community of

Wilmington because of this project, and ConocoPhillips agrees that a Regulation

XII hearing is not warranted.
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District Prosecutor Peter Mieras presented the District's argument on this

matter. He noted it is a small, environmentally beneficial project that will not

increase diesel production or crude throughput at the refinery. The issue is

whether the Executive Officer, the authorized CEQA decision maker, made the

correct decision in certifying a negative declaration as opposed to an EIA. The

project will not come close to any significant increase in emissions while being

constructed nor operated. The operation of all the equipment associated with this

project will comply with all existing limits. The District did not create a new NOx

significant standard. The 55 standard pounds adopted by the Board was used,

and the "new" standard referred to by the pet,tioners is 1he base line level of

emissions calculated by the District.

Ms. Verdugo-Peralta noted her concern to respond to the communities

who have been impacted for long periods of time and because of the cumulative

effects occurring in these areas. She commended ConocoPhillips for putting

forth a project that will have low-sulfur diesel; however, the Board must give

Wilmington their due diligence by listening to the community.

Mr. Craycraft noted that the Board has given the community due diligence

in this process, staff goes to great lengths to address the issues by communities

affected by the District's rules, and nothing has occurred in the process that is an

exception to what has been done or how other people have been treated

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Mr. Yates noted his complete agreement with Ms. Verdugo-Peralta's

comments; however, because the matter is in the courts, that is where it

ultimately will be decided.

MR. CRAYCRAFT MOVED TO DENY THE PETITIONS FOR

A HEARING ON CONOCOPHllLiPS ULTRA lOW SULFUR

DIESEL PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT, AS RECOMMENDED

BY STAFF, AND TO REQUEST THAT STAFF CONTINUE TO

BE SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THE WilMINGTON

COMMUNITY.

THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MR. YATES, AND

CARRIED BY THE FOllOWING VOTE:

AYES: Antonovich, Burke, Carney, Craycraft, Loveridge,

LaPisto-Kirtley, Perry, Postmus, Wilson, and

Yates.

NOES Verdugo-Peralta

ABSENT: Silva.
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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

(Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3)

There. was no public comment on non-agenda items.

CLOSED SESSION

The Board recessed to closed session at 11 :00 a.m., pursuant to Government

Code section 54956.9(a) to confer with its counsel regarding pending litigation which

has been initiated formally and to which the District is a party. The actions are: Engine

Manufacturers Association, et al. v. SCAQMD, et al., U.S. Supreme Court Case

No. 02-1343; People of the State of California ex rei SCAQMD v. BP West Coas1

Products, LLC, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC291876; Communities

for a Better Environment v. SCAQMD, et al., ConocoPhillips Company, Los Angeles

Superior Court Case No. B8091275; and Carlos Valdez, et al. v. 8CAQMD, et al.,

ConocoPhillips Company, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 8S091276.

ADJOURNMENT

Following closed session, District Counsel Barbara Baird announced that no

actions were taken in closed session, and the meeting was adjourned at11 :15 a.m.

The foregoing is a true statement of the proceedings held by the South Coast Air

Quality Management District Board on August 6, 2004.

Respectfully Submitted

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ACRONYMS

Cal/EPA - California Environmental Protection Agency

CARB = California Air Resources Board

CEOA = California Environmental Quality Act

CNG - Compressed Natural Gas

'CO - Carbon Monoxide

EJR - Environmental Impact Report

EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

FY a Fiscal Year

NO. = Oxides of Nitrogen

PM,o = Particulate Matter ~ 10 microns

PM2.5 = Particulate Matter s. 2.5 microns

PR - Proposed Rule

RFP - Request for Proposals

RFQ - Request for Quotations

VOC z Volatile Organic Compound