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California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board Byron Sher Auditorium, Second Floor 1001 I Street Sacramento, California 95814 |
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PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA |
This facility is accessible by public transit. For transit information, call: (916) 321-BUSS, website http://www.sacrt.com/ (This facility is accessible to persons with disabilities.) |
March 17, 2005
9:00 a.m.
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05-3-1 |
Report to the Board on a Health Update: Ozone Exposure and Short-Term Mortality - Two Recent Studies in the United States and Europe | |
| Staff will present the results of two recent studies that have found an association between short-term exposure to ozone (daily and weekly) and mortality. These studies, one conducted in the US and the other in Europe, showed that an increase in the ambient ozone concentration was associated with an increase in daily mortality, and more specifically with increases in cardiovascular and respiratory deaths. | ||
| More Information Staff Presentation | ||
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05-3-2 |
Board Meeting to Consider (5) Research Proposals | |
| 1. "Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in New Homes," Indoor Environmental Engineering, Proposal No.
2575-247. 2. "Development and Demonstration of an Aerosol Tracer Technique Based on Neutron Activation Analysis for Studying Cyclical Deposition and Resuspension of Aerosol-Associated Toxic Contaminants," University of California, Los Angeles, Proposal No. 2579-247. 3. "The Development of Exhaust Speciation Profiles for Commercial Jet Engines," University of Missouri, Proposal No. 2565-246. 4. "Dairy Operations: An Evaluation and Comparison of Baseline and Potential Mitigation Practices for Emissions Reduction in the San Joaquin Valley," California State University, Fresno, Proposal No. 2582-247. 5. "Hourly In-Situ Quantification of Organic Aerosol Marker Compounds," University of California, Berkeley, Contract No. 03-324. |
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05-3-3 |
Report to the Board on the Draft Report to the Legislature: Indoor Air Pollution in California | |
| As required under legislation enacted in 2002 (AB 1173, Keeley), staff have prepared a comprehensive report on indoor air pollution in California. Current scientific studies show that indoor sources of pollutants contribute significantly to serious health impacts including asthma, cancer risk, premature death, increased heart and lung disease, irritant effects, and infectious disease. The quantifiable costs of indoor pollution in California are estimated at $45 billion. While there are a number of regulations and guidelines that address some aspect of indoor pollution, no state or federal agency has a clear mandate and authority to fully and directly reduce indoor air pollution. Alternatives to high-emitting indoor sources are available. Several mitigation approaches are suggested, including indoor source emission limitations and a comprehensive program to reduce indoor emissions. | ||
| More Information Staff Presentation | ||
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05-3-4 |
Report to the Board on an Emergency Regulation: Availability of Stationary Engines (less than 175 hp) Meeting the 0.15 g/bhp-hr Particulate Matter (PM) Standard | |
| Staff is currently investigating concerns related to the implementation of the Stationary Engine ATCM and may propose amendments to the ATCM for issues that have come up concerning new Stationary Diesel Engine availability at the Board's March meeting. This ATCM became effective December 8, 2004, and implementation began on January 1, 2005. Some engine and equipment distributors and dealers have expressed concerns over the availability of new engines that are less than 175 hp that meet a 0.15 g/bhp-hr PM standard. Staff's presentation will provide background information and staff's proposal. | ||
| Staff Presentation | ||
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, 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 |
(916)
322-5594 |
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