California Environmental Protection Agency

Air Resources Board

PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

LOCATION: South Coast Air Quality Management District
21865 East Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, California 91765

This facility is accessible by public transit. For transit information, call: (800) 743-3463. (This facility is accessible to persons with disabilities.)


February 26, 1998
9:30 a.m.

98-2-1 Public Meeting to Consider an Informational Report on Air Quality Trends

Air Resources Board (ARB) staff will present trends in California air quality for ozone, particulate matter, and other pollutants. There have been significant reductions in pollutant levels over the past decade in many areas of the State, but more improvements are needed in order to attain State and national air quality standards.

98-2-2 Public Meeting to Consider a Summary of the 1998 Regulatory Rulemaking Calendar

Staff will review the 1998 Rulemaking Calendar with information relating to implementation of the 1994 Ozone SIP.

98-2-3 Public Hearing to Consider Approval of a Revision to the California State Implementation Plan

Staff is proposing to withdraw measure M-7, Accelerated Retirement of Heavy-Duty Vehicles, from the State Implementation Plan(SIP). Staff also proposes to submit a new commitment, measure M-17, Additional Emission Reductions from Heavy-Duty Vehicles, to ensure the SIP continues to fulfill Clean Air Act requirements. Under M-17, ARB will explore a number of options, including increased in-use compliance programs and additional market-based incentives for heavy-duty vehicles.

98-2-4 Public Meeting to Consider an Overview of the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs

Staff will give a presentation on the mission of the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs office and a recap of the 1997 legislative year.


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.

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

CONTACT CLERK OF THE BOARD, 2020 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-5594
TDD: (916) 324-9531
or (800) 700-8326
ARB Homepage: www.arb.ca.gov

To submit written comments on an agenda item in advance of the meeting.
To request, in advance of the meeting, to be placed on the list to testify on an agenda item.
To request special accommodations for those persons with disabilities.

SMOKING NOT PERMITTED AT MEETINGS OF THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD