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California Environmental Protection Agency
Air Resources Board
Byron Sher Auditorium, Second Floor
1001 I Street
Sacramento, California 95814

PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

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March 23, 2006
9:00 a.m.

Agenda Item #

 Agenda Topic  
     

06-3-1:

Report to the Board on a Health Update: Spatial Analysis of Air Pollution & Mortality in Los Angeles  
  Staff will present the results of a study that examined the association between air pollution and mortality using within-city exposure measures in Los Angeles, California. The investigators examined a subgroup of the American Cancer Society Study and found associations between deaths and exposure to PM2.5 for the period 1982-2000. The investigators observed nearly 3 times greater effects from their within-communities models than in previous models relying on comparisons between communities. They also found that PM2.5 was more strongly associated with ischemic heart disease than with cardiopulmonary or all-cause mortality.  
  More Information Staff Presentation  
     
     

06-3-2:

Public Hearing to Consider the Proposed Amendments to the Verification Procedure, Warranty, and In-Use Compliance Requirements for In-Use Strategies to Control Emissions from Diesel Engines  
  Staff will make recommendations on limiting the NO2/NOx ratio of diesel retrofit devices in order to minimize adverse impacts of increased NO2 emissions while reducing PM. Retrofit devices, such as diesel particulate filters, achieve a very high level of PM emission control; however, some also increase NO2 emissions. Staff will propose limiting NO2 emissions by establishing a maximum incremental NO2 ratio of 30% in 2007 and 20% in 2009 to minimize the air quality impact of NO2 emissions while preserving the health benefits of the diesel PM emission program as a whole.  
  More Information Staff Presentation  
     
     

 06-3-3:

Public Meeting to Update the Board on the Governor's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets and Related Activities  
  Staff will update the Board regarding the greenhouse gas reduction targets established by the Governor in July 2005, and will provide background information on the ARB activities underway to help meet the proposed targets.  
  Staff Presentation Staff Presentation 2  
     
     

06-3-4:

Public Meeting to Update the Board on ARB's Tools for Public Access to Air Quality Information  
  Staff will provide an overview of the tools ARB has developed to provide the public with information on air quality and emissions data throughout the State. The presentation will highlight several innovative systems for displaying community-specific information on local emission sources, real-time and historical air quality data, and community health and public exposure.  
  Staff Presentation  
     


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.

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