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January 26 and 27, 2023 Board Meeting Agenda

Contact

Mary D. Nichols Campus, Southern California Headquarters
4001 Iowa Avenue, Riverside, California 92507
Haagen-Smit Auditorium

Webcast  (Livestream/Watch Only)

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Phone Number: (669) 900-6833

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The January 26-27, 2023, meeting of the California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) will be held at 4001 Iowa Avenue, Riverside, California 92507, with remote participation available to the public and Board members in accordance with Senate Bill 189  (Gov. Code § 11133). This facility is accessible to persons with disabilities and by public transit. Limited parking is available onsite. In-person attendees are strongly encouraged to carpool or use public transit  to get to the facility. For transit information, call (951) 565-5194, or visit www.riversidetransit.com.

To only watch the Board Meeting and not provide verbal comments, please view the webcast. If you do not wish to provide verbal comments, we strongly recommend watching the webcast as this will free up space on the webinar for those who are providing verbal comments. Please do not view the webcast and then switch over to the webinar to comment as the webcast will have a time delay; instead, register to participate via the Zoom webinar.

Public Comment Guidelines and Information

In-person speakers signed up to comment will be called upon first, followed by public Zoom and phone participants wishing to comment.

Verbal testimony sign-ups (in person and via raised hands in Zoom) will close 30 minutes after public comment has begun. 

Spanish interpretation will be provided at the January Board Meeting.

Thursday, January 26, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m.

Discussion Items:

Hardcopies of the Public Agenda and Proposed Resolutions (when applicable) will be provided at the meeting; all other documents linked below will only be available upon request.

23-1-1: Public Hearing to Consider the Proposed 2022 Amendments to Area Designations for State Ambient Air Quality Standards

The Board will consider the proposed amendments to the regulations designating areas of California as attainment, nonattainment, nonattainment-transitional, or unclassified for pollutants for the State ambient air quality standards. Based on 2019 to 2021 air quality data, a total of five changes to ozone and one change to fine particulate matter (also known as PM2.5) area designations for air quality standards are proposed.

23-1-2: Public Meeting to Consider the Ventura County 2022 Air Quality Management Plan for the 70 ppb 8-hour Ozone Standard

The Board will consider adoption of the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District 2022 Air Quality Management Plan for the 70 ppb 8-Hour Ozone Standard (2022 Plan). The 2022 Plan demonstrates that Ventura County will attain the 70 ppb 8-hour ozone standard by 2026 and meets other Clean Air Act State Implementation Plan (SIP) requirements. If adopted, the 2022 Plan will be submitted to U.S. EPA for inclusion in the California SIP.

23-1-3: Public Meeting to Consider the 2022 Air Quality Management Plan for the 70 ppb 8-hour Ozone Standard in the South Coast Air Basin and Coachella Valley

The Board will consider adoption of the South Coast Air Quality Management District 2022 Air Quality Management Plan. This plan demonstrates that the South Coast Air Basin and Coachella Valley will attain the 70 parts per billion 8-hour ozone standard by 2037 and meets other Clean Air Act requirements. If adopted by the Board, the South Coast Air Quality Management District 2022 Air Quality Management Plan will be submitted to U.S. EPA for inclusion in the California State Implementation Plan.

23-1-4: Public Meeting to Consider the San Joaquin Valley 70 ppb Ozone State Implementation Plan

The Board will consider adopting the San Joaquin Valley 70 parts per billion Ozone State Implementation Plan (SIP) (2022 Plan for the 2015 8-Hour Ozone Standard  or 2022 Ozone Plan) along with the aggregate  emission reduction commitment in the accompanying CARB Staff Report. The 2022 Ozone Plan and aggregate emission reduction commitment demonstrate that the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin will attain the 70 ppb 8-hour ozone standard by 2037 and meet other Clean Air Act SIP requirements. If adopted, the 2022 Ozone Plan and aggregate emission reduction commitment will be submitted to U.S. EPA for inclusion in the California SIP.

23-1-5: Public Meeting to Hear the Proposed Research Projects for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

The Board will consider the proposed research projects for fiscal year 2023-2024. 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.

23-1-6: Public Meeting to Hear a Report on the California Air Resources Board’s Program Priorities for 2023

Executive Officer Dr. Steven Cliff will provide the Board with an overview of California Air Resources Board priorities for 2023.

Friday, January 27, 2023 @ 8:30 a.m.

Discussion Item:

Hardcopies of the Public Agenda and Proposed Resolutions (when applicable) will be provided at the meeting; all other documents linked below will only be available upon request

23-1-7: Public Hearing to Consider the Proposed Amendments to the Airborne Toxic Control Measure for Chromium Electroplating and Chromic Acid Anodizing Operations

The Board will consider proposed amendments to the regulation for chrome plating including the phase out of hexavalent chromium.This hearing will be the first of two planned Board hearings.

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:

California Air Resources Board v. Best Energy Solutions & Technology Corp. Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 22STCV32487.

California Air Resources Board v. Key Disposal, Inc. and John Katangian Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BC650014.

California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition v. California Air Resources Board, et al., Fresno County Superior Court, Case No. 20CECG02250; industry appeal California Court of Appeal, Fifth District, Case No. F084229.

California Trucking Association v. California Air Resources Board, et al. Fresno County Superior Court, Case No. 22CECG00919.

California Trucking Association v. South Coast Air Quality Mgmt. District United States District Court, Central District of California, Case No. 2:21‑cv‑6341.

Central California Environmental Justice Network, et al. v. Randolph, et al., United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Case No. 2:22‑cv‑01714‑TLN‑CKD.

Competitive Enterprise Inst. v. NHTSA, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 20‑1145, consolidated with No. 20‑1167.

Environmental Defense Fund, et al., v. Andrew Wheeler, et al., United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 20‑1360.

Friends of Oceano Dunes, Inc. v. California Coastal Commission, et al., U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Case No. 2:17‑cv‑8733.

South Coast Air Quality Management District v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 20STCP02985; transferred to San Diego County Superior Court, Case No. 37-2021-00023385-CU-TT-CTL.

Natural Resources Defense Council v. National Highway Traffic Safety Admin., et al., United States Court of Appeal, District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 22‑1080, consolidated with Nos. 22‑1144, 22‑1145.

People ex rel. California Air Resources Board v. Noil Energy Group, Inc. & Speedy Fuel, Inc. Los Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. 20STCV30142/20STCV30292.

People ex rel. California Air Resources Board v. Wholesale Harvest Supply, Inc. Mendocino County Superior Court, Case No. 22CV00491.

State of California v. Andrew Wheeler et. al., District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 19‑1239, consolidated under No. 19‑1230 along with other cases.

State of California, et al., v. Andrew Wheeler, et al., United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 20‑1359.

State of California v. Andrew Wheeler, et al., United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 19‑1239.

State of California, et al. v. David Bernhardt, et al., United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 3:18‑cv‑5712‑DMR; United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Case No. 20‑16793.

State of California, et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 21-1024

State of California, et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, et al., United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 21-1014.

State of California, et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 21-1018.

State of Massachusetts v. EPA, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 20-1265.

State of New York, et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 21-1026.

State of New York, et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, et al., United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 21‑1028.

State of New York, et al. v. Andrew Wheeler and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, Case No. 1:18‑cv‑00773.

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 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 Ohio, et al., v. Environmental Protection Agency, et al., United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 22‑1081, consolidated with Case Nos. 22‑1083, 22‑1084, and 22‑1085.

State of Texas, et al., v. Environmental Protection Agency, et al. United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 22‑1031.

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; United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, Case No. 20‑8073.

The Two Hundred for Homeownership, et al. v. California Air Resources Board, et al. United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Fresno, Case No. 1:22‑cv‑01474-ADA-BAM.

The Two Hundred, et al. v. California Air Resources Board, et al., Fresno County Superior Court, Case No. 18CECG01494.

Western States Petroleum Association v. California Air Resources Board, et al., Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Fresno, Case No. 22CECG03603.

Western States Petroleum Association v. California Air Resources Board, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 20STCP03138x.

W.O. Stinson & Son LTD. v. Western Climate Initiative, Inc., Ontario Canada Superior Court, Case No. CV‑20-00083726-0000.

The Two Hundred for Homeownership, Robert Apodaca, and Jose Antonio Ramirez v. California Air Resources Board, Steven S. Cliff et al., United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Fresno, Case No. 1:22-at-904.

People v. Southern California Gas Company. (Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BC602973)

Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. v. California Air Resources Board, et al., Superior Court of California, County of Tulare, Case No. VCU293869

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. The public will also have an opportunity to submit written commentsfor open session the morning of the Board Meeting.

Other Information

Submit Comments Electronically the Day of the Board Meeting

View Submitted Comments

Please Note: PowerPoint presentations to be displayed during public comment at the Board meeting must be electronically submitted via email to the Clerks’ Office at cotb@arb.ca.gov no later than noon on the business day prior to the scheduled Board meeting.

If you have any questions, please contact the Clerks’ Office:

1001 I Street, 23rd Floor, Sacramento, California 95814
cotb@arb.ca.gov or (916) 322-5594
www.arb.ca.gov

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 Clerks’ Office at cotb@arb.ca.gov or at (916) 322-5594 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 contacte la oficina del Consejo al (916) 322-5594 o por correo electronico al cotb@arb.ca.gov 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.