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California Air Resources Board
Air Resources Board
Central Valley Auditorium, Second Floor
1001 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

ELECTRONIC BOARD BOOK FOR 4/25/02
This facility is accessible by public transit. For transit information, call: (916) 321-BUSS, website www.sacrt.com (This facility is accessible to persons with disabilities.)

April 25-26, 2002
9:00 a.m. / 8:30 a.m.

02-3-1 Public Meeting to Consider a Health Update

Staff will provide a brief update on one or more recent developments on research regarding the health impacts of air pollution. More Information
   
02-3-2 Public Hearing to Consider Technical Status and Proposed Revisions to Malfunction and Diagnostic System Requirements (OBD II)
(Notice) (Other Regulatory Documents) (Other Information)

Staff will give an update on the implementation of second generation On-Board Diagnostic Systems (OBD II) in California and will submit proposed regulatory changes to improve the effectiveness of OBD II systems in detecting motor vehicle emission-related problems. A new enforcement section will also be presented for Board consideration to improve the effectiveness of enforcement activities related to OBD II systems.
   
02-3-3 Public Meeting to Consider Approval of the "Report of the California Air Resources Board to the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources, the Assembly Committee on Transportation, the Senate Committee on Criminal Procedure, and the Senate Committee on Transportation on Violations of State Fuels Specification Regulations Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 43032"
(Notice) (Other Information)


In 1995, the Legislature passed SB 163, which implemented a revised fuels violation penalty structure with a sunset date of 1999. In 1998, they extended the sunset date to 2003. At that time they also required that the ARB report on their interim experience and provide compliance data. Staff will present that report to the Legislature for the Board's approval.
   
02-3-4 Notice of Public Hearing to Consider Proposed Guidelines for Implementing an Expanded Statewide Zero Emission Vehicle Incentive Program (ZIP I and ZIP II)
(Notice) (Other Information)


Staff will propose revisions to program guidelines for the Statewide Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Incentive Program originally authorized by Assembly Bill 2061 (Lowenthal, Statutes of 2000) to incorporate changes specified by Assembly Bill 1390 (Firebaugh, Statutes of 2001) and additional ZEV grants to be funded by a state budget appropriation. Staff will also propose guidelines for implementing a new ZEV incentive program for fleets operating in areas of California with the poorest air quality also funded by the state budget appropriation.
   
02-2-5 Public Meeting to Consider a Status Report on the Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program: Incentives for Lower Emission Heavy-Duty Engines (The Carl Moyer Program)
(Notice) (Other Information)


Staff will update the Board on the status of the statewide program for the first three years as required by Health and Safety Code section 44295. The report contains detailed information on local air district programs, including the status of state funds expended under the program. In addition, the report addresses how the Carl Moyer Program has reduced public exposure to toxic diesel exhaust.
   

CLOSED SESSION - LITIGATION

Coalition for Clean Air, Inc. v. South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), et al., U.S. District Court for the Central District of California Case No. CV97-6916-HLH. The Board will hold a closed session as authorized by Government Code section 11126(e) to confer with, or receive advice from, its legal counsel regarding this litigation.

OPEN SESSION TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON SUBJECT MATTERS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD

Although no formal Board action may be taken, the Board is allowing an opportunity to interested members of the public to address the Board on items of interest that are within the Board's jurisdiction, but that do not specifically appear on the agenda. Each person will be allowed a maximum of five minutes to ensure that everyone has a chance to speak.

THOSE ITEMS ABOVE WHICH ARE NOT COMPLETED ON APRIL 25, WILL BE HEARD BEGINNING AT 8:30 A.M ON APRIL 26.

THE AGENDA ITEMS LISTED ABOVE MAY BE CONSIDERED IN A DIFFERENT ORDER AT THE BOARD MEETING.



CONTACT CLERK OF THE BOARD, 1001 I Street, Sacramento,CA 95814

(916) 322-5594
FAX: (916) 322-3928
TDD: (916) 324-9531
or (800) 700-8326
ARB Homepage: www.arb.ca.gov

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