March 2019 Board Meeting Agenda - Revised 3/19/19
March 21, 2019, Board Meeting
California Environmental Protection Agency
1001 I Street, Sacramento, California 95814
Byron Sher Auditorium, 2nd Floor
This meeting will also be webcast.
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Thursday, March 21, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m.
Discussion Items
The following agenda items may be heard in a different order at the Board meeting.
Revised - Please note the agenda item order below was updated on 3/19/19.
19-3-4: Public Meeting to Consider the Proposed Research Projects for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 and an Update on the Implementation of the Triennial Strategic Research Plan
The Board will consider approval of the Proposed Research for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. These research projects will advance the state of the science and support the Board's efforts to meet California’s air quality and climate goals. If the Proposed Research is approved by the Board, staff will work with our research partners to develop full proposals and return to the Board to request approval and funding for each project.
More Information Staff Presentation
19-3-2: Public Meeting to Hear an Informational Update on California’s Actions to Minimize Community Health Impacts from Freight
Spanish translation will be provided at the Board Meeting for this item, Item 19-3-2.
The Board will hear an informational update on California's actions to minimize emissions and community health impacts from California's freight system, including regulatory development, incentives, plans, and guidance on freight facilities.
More Information Staff Presentation
19-3-1: Public Meeting to Hear an Informational Update on Assembly Bill 617 Community Air Protection Program
Spanish translation will be provided at the Board Meeting for this item, Item 19-3-1.
In September 2018, the California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) approved the selection of the first ten communities to develop community air monitoring plans and/or community emissions reduction programs under the Community Air Protection Program adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 617 (C. Garcia, Chapter 136, Statutes of 2017). The presentation will provide the status of that implementation, CARB staff’s efforts in developing tools in support of AB 617, and the community selection process for the second year.
More Information Staff Presentation
19-3-3: Public Meeting to Consider an Update on CARB Response to Senate Bill 150 Report Findings
Spanish translation will be provided at the Board Meeting for this item, Item 19-3-3.
The Board will hear and discuss CARB staff work being undertaken in response to the findings contained in the 2018 Progress Report: California Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act, required under Senate Bill (SB) 150 (Allen, Chapter 646, Statutes of 2017). This report assesses the progress made toward meeting regional greenhouse reduction targets under SB 375 (Steinberg, Chapter 728, Statutes of 2008) and discusses topics related to meeting the targets.
More Information Staff Presentation
Closed Session
The Board may hold a closed session, as authorized by Government Code section 11126(e), to confer with, and receive advice from, its legal counsel regarding the following pending or potential litigation, and as authorized by Government Code section 11126(a):
American Fuels and Petrochemical Manufacturers, et al. v. Jane O’Keeffe, et al., U.S. District Court (D. Ore. Portland), Case No. 3:15-CV-00467; Plaintiffs’ appeal, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Case No. 15-35834.
California Air Resources Board v. United States Environmental Protection Agency,U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 18-1085.
Electric Power Supply Association, et al. v. Star, et al., U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, Case No. 17-2445.
POET, LLC, et al. v. California Air Resources Board, et al., Fresno County Superior Court, Case No. 09CECG04659; plaintiffs’ appeal, California Court of Appeal, Fifth District, Case No. F064045; California Supreme Court, Case No. S213394 [remanded to trial court]; plaintiff’s appeal of trial court order discharging peremptory writ of mandate, Court of Appeal, Fifth District, Case No. F073340.
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, et al. v. Corey, U.S. District Court (E.D. Cal. Fresno),Case No. 1:09−CV−02234−LJO−DLB; ARB interlocutory appeal, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Case No. 12-15131.
American Fuels and Petrochemical Manufacturers, et al. v. Corey, et al., U.S. District Court (E.D. Cal. Fresno), Case No. 1:10-CV-00163-AWI-GSA; ARB’s interlocutory appeal, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Case No. 10-CV-00163.
State of California, et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 18-1114.
State of California, et al. v. United States Bureau of Land Management, et al., U.S. District Court, Northern District of California Circuit, Case No. 3:17-cv-07186-WHO.
State of New York, et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, Case No. 1:18-cv-00773.
State of North Dakota, et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 16-1242.
State of North Dakota v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 15-1381.
State of West Virginia et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 15-1363.
State of Wyoming, et al. v. United States Department of the Interior, et al., U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming, Case No. 16-CV-285-SWS.
The Two Hundred, et al. v. California Air Resources Board, et al., Fresno County Superior Court, Case No. 18CECG01494.
Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association, Inc. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, et al., U.S. Court of Appeals,District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 16-1430.
Valero Refining Co. California v. Hearing Board of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District et al., Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Case No. A151004.
Alliance for California Business v. California State Transportation Agency, et al.,Sacramento County Superior Court, Case No. 34-2016-80002491.
American Coatings Association, Inc. v. State of California and California Air Resources Board, Sacramento County Superior Court, Case No. 04CS01707.
Dalton Trucking, Inc. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 13-1283 (dismissed), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Case No. 13-74019.
John R. Lawson Rock & Oil, Inc. et al. v. California Air Resources Board et al., Fresno County Superior Court, Case No. 14-CECG01494; ARB’s appeal, Court of Appeal, Fifth District, Case No. F074003.
Murray Energy Corporation v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 15-1385.
State of California, et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency et al., U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Oakland Division, Case No. 4:17-cv-6936-HSG.
People v. Southern California Gas Company, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BC 602973.
In re: Volkswagen "Clean Diesel" MDL, United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 15-MD-2672-CRB (JSC).
Friends of Oceano Dunes, Inc. v. California Coastal Commission, et al., San Luis Obispo County Superior Court, Case No. 17CV-0576; U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Case No. 2:17-cv-8733
California Air Resources Board v. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and FCA US LLC, United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 3:19-cv-00151.
People v. Walgreens Co., Sacramento County, Case No. 34-2018-00244759.
Opportunity for Members of the Board to Comment on Matters of Interest
Board members may identify matters they would like to have noticed for consideration at future meetings and comment on topics of interest; no formal action on these topics will be taken without further notice.
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 three minutes to ensure that everyone has a chance to speak.
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Submitting a Presentation
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For more information contact the Clerk of the Board
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(916) 322-5594
Special Accommodation Request
Consistent with California Government Code Section 7296.2, special accommodation or language needs may be provided for any of the following:
- An interpreter to be available at the hearing;
- Documents made available in an alternate format or another language;
- A disability-related reasonable accommodation.
To request these special accommodations or language needs, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (916) 322-5594 or by facsimile at (916) 322-3928 as soon as possible, but no later than 7 business days before the scheduled Board hearing. TTY/TDD/Speech to Speech users may dial 711 for the California Relay Service.
Acomodación Especial
Consecuente con la sección 7296.2 del Código de Gobierno de California, una acomodación especial o necesidades lingüísticas pueden ser suministradas para cualquiera de los siguientes:
- Un intérprete que esté disponible en la audiencia
- Documentos disponibles en un formato alterno u otro idioma
- Una acomodación razonable relacionados con una incapacidad
Para solicitar estas comodidades especiales o necesidades de otro idioma, por favor llame a la oficina del Consejo al (916) 322-5594 o envié un fax a (916) 322-3928 lo más pronto posible, pero no menos de 7 días de trabajo antes del día programado para la audiencia del Consejo. TTY/TDD/Personas que necesiten este servicio pueden marcar el 711 para el Servicio de Retransmisión de Mensajes de California.