4. Consider and Act upon Approval of the May 9, 2016 Minutes. A. H.R th Congress ( ) - Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016

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1 Agenda Alamo Area Council of Governments Air Improvement Resources Technical Committee Monday, July 11, :30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Classroom Tesoro Drive, San Antonio, TX Meeting Called to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Citizens to be Heard 4. Consider and Act upon Approval of the May 9, 2016 Minutes 5. Election of a 2 nd Vice Chair 6. Ozone Report A. H.R th Congress ( ) - Ozone Standards Implementation Act of Implementation of the Approved Bylaws 8. Other Items A. Consider and Act upon EPA's new guidelines for methane gas emissions B. Status of the Ozone Advance Update (Due at the end of July) C. Status of the Cost of Non-Attainment RFP D. Anti-idling Ordinance Update 9. Next Meeting, Sept 12, Adjournment This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. The accessible entrance is located at the front entrance of 8700 Tesoro Drive. Accessible parking spaces are also available. Please contact AACOG for auxiliary aids and services for the hearing impaired, including interpreters for the deaf, at (210) at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or by calling Texas Relay at for assistance.

2 Air Improvement Resources Technical Committee Agenda Item # 4. Meeting Date: 07/11/2016 Title: Consider and Act upon Approval of the May 9, 2016 Minutes Presented by: AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION: Consider and Act upon Approval of the May 9, 2016 Minutes BACKGROUND/HISTORY: N/A DISCUSSION: N/A COURSES OF ACTION: The Air Technical Committee may approve the minutes, take alternate action, or take no action. Attachments Minutes of the Alamo Area Council of Governments Air Improvement Resources Executive Committee Meeting, Wednesday May 25, 2016 at 8:45 a.m.

3 4. Consider and act upon approval of the May 9, 2016 minutes. Minutes of the Alamo Area Council of Governments Air Improvement Resources Technical Committee Meeting Monday, May 9, :30 p.m. Al J. Notzon III Board Room 8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100 San Antonio, Texas Present AIR Technical Committee Member Andy Quittner, Chair, City of Sequin Liza Meyer, Vice-Chair, City of San Antonio Angela Rodriguez, CPS Energy Patricia Lawhorn, Alamo Area MPO Darcie Schipull, TxDOT Al Rocha, San Antonio Water System Andy Winter, Bexar County Tom Hornseth, Comal County Steven Smeltzer, AACOG Present AIR Advisory Members Christopher Ashcraft, STEER Peter Bella, ImagineSA Kim Stoker, CPS Energy Guests Thomas Sullivan, Zephyr Environmental Tim Juarez, TXDOT Olga Salinas, Alamo Cement Co. Joshua Heiss, San Antonio Airport Bill Frawley, TTI Members not present Kyle Cunningham, SA Metro Health Alison Buck, VIA Metropolitan Transit Forrest Mims, Guadalupe County LeAnn Hosek, Wilson County AACOG Staff Brenda Williams Nic Jones Lyle Hufstetler Maricela Díaz-Wells Lisy Velázquez Tim Treviño Citizens to be Heard: 1. Meeting called to order Mr. Andy Quittner, AIR Technical Committee Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM. 2. Roll call A quorum was achieved. 3. Citizens to be heard There were no citizens to be heard. 4. Approval of Minutes Ms. Darcie Schipull made a motion, seconded by Mr. Tom Hornseth, to approve the March 7 th, 2016 minutes. The motion carried unanimously.

4 4. Consider and act upon approval of the May 9, 2016 minutes. 5. Ozone Report A. Status on Monitoring Operations Mr. Steven Smeltzer reported that in October 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated its revised ozone NAAQS and the annual fourth-highest daily maximum 8-hour concentration, averaged over three years, measured at each monitor within an area must not exceed 70 ppb, however the Camp Bullis C58 and the San Antonio NW C23 monitors, have the 4 th highest readings, averaging to 71 ppb. In addition, prior to the start of the 2016 ozone season, monitor C58 exceeded the previous ozone NAAQS of 75 ppb. Mr. Smeltzer said that even though it is still early in the season, we have had two ozone exceedances, both from San Antonio NW C Regional Air Quality Strategic Plan. A. Resolution in Support of CPS Energy s Actions in Reducing Emissions. Mr. Smeltzer mentioned that the resolution is written in support of CPS Energy s actions in reducing emissions and to reduce usage of CPS Energy s J.T. Deely Power Plant ahead of the 2018 schedule. Mr. Andy Quittner asked if there was any representative from CPS at the meeting today. Ms. Angela Rodriguez, CPS, responded and commented that in regards to the Unit 2 with SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction), went into service on May She added that in 2010, their NOx Emissions per year were 9133 and in 2015, the NOx Emissions per year were 5273, for a 42% reduction and showing already progress in reducing emissions. Mr. Peter Bella asked what would be the projected figure for solar at the end of the calendar year. Ms. Kim Stoker confirmed that the projected figure for solar is 500 mgw. Mr. Smeltzer asked Ms. Rodriguez if it would be possible to provide this information to update the table on the package and on the resolutions. Ms. Rodriguez responded that she would be able to provide the information from 2015 and she could also look at the long term projections and listing of the factors that can affect NOx production rates and provide those as well. Ms. Liza Meyer asked if there is a way to convey this message to other point source neighbors who may not feel that they are not part of the regional solution. She added that she would like to see future resolutions more broad. After further discussion, committee members wanted to update the resolution with the latest CPS Energy emissions and add two Where as on the resolution: Add a Where as on how progressive CPS Energy is on using renewables and add a Where as that recognizes that CPS Energy is one of several point sources in the region. The committee agreed with the additions to the resolution. Mr. Andy Winter made a motion, seconded by Mr. Al Rocha, for a resolution in support of CPS Energy s Actions in Reducing Emissions as amended. The motion carried unanimously. B. Consider and Act Upon Requesting TCEQ to Expand TERP to Include Point Sources Mr. Smeltzer reported that the resolution is written to support expanding grant funding to offset the cost of emissions controls for point sources. Mr. Smeltzer suggested the information could be presented in a form of a letter or as a resolution, depending on what the committee decides, with detail in support to expanding the TERP (Texas Emissions Reduction Plan) Program for emissions reductions form point source facilities.

5 4. Consider and act upon approval of the May 9, 2016 minutes. The AIR Technical committee was interested in knowing what the position of other council of governments is on expanding TERP, in addition, the committee would like to see the resolution to be more specific and to add the following comments: 1. For the TCEQ to fund rebates under TERP that no longer have dedicated funding 2. To lessen some of the requirements for the grants (increase the cost per ton threshold, what you can do with the old equipment, etc.) 3. Lower the 80% requirement that the equipment operates in the affected area. After further discussion, the committee decided they would like to take the resolution as an action item at the July 11 th, 2016 AIR Tech meeting and to include this item in the AIR Advisory meeting on May 19 th, With this being said, the AIR Technical Committee decided not to vote on this item at this time. C. Consider and Act Upon Requesting TCEQ to Implement Houston s SIP Controls in the San Antonio Region D. Consider and Act Upon Requesting TCEQ to Implement Houston s SIP Controls in East Texas Mr. Smeltzer summarized items C. and D. together by reporting that both resolutions are in support of adopting the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria Region state implementation plan control measures in the San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA and in East Texas. East Texas is defined as all counties that are east of the IH35 and IH37 highways. Mr. Smeltzer added that both Houston and the Dallas areas have significantly decreased the eight-hour ozone levels by -29% and - 21% between 2000 and 2014 while their populations have increased 34% and 29% respectively. The reductions are related to a mix of ozone control strategies, some of which are regulated by the TCEQ and adopted into the SIP (State Implementation Plan). Ms. Brenda Williams added that a difference is that an extensive amount of analysis and studies have been conducted in the Houston area, by bringing in consultants that were able to successfully determine what was causing the high ozone levels and they have been able to concentrate those controls that will make an impact. Ms. Williams mentioned that San Antonio has an opportunity of possibly doing the same thing, and said that Ms. Kyle Cunningham has been in touch with the same party responsible for conducting the studies in the Houston area to help us determine what makes sense to do in the San Antonio area. Mr. Peter Bella asked for the status on the RFP for the economic development and nonattainment impacts. Mr. Smeltzer replied that all of the responses were due on Friday, May 6 th at 11am, and the list of potential bitters is pending on the procurement department. Mr. Bella also asked what is the timeline for the deliverable on the RFP, and Mr. Smeltzer answered sometime in October After further discussion, the committee decided to table both items until there are more results from the cost of non-attainment study and the results from City of San Antonio HRVOC study. The committee also requested that TCEQ provide at the next AIR Technical meeting on July 11, 2016, a presentation on how the programs work, and what the implications are based on

6 4. Consider and act upon approval of the May 9, 2016 minutes. currently being non-attainment. The AIR Technical Committee decided not to vote on either item (C and D) at this time. E. Consider and Act Upon Additional Control Measures Mr. Smeltzer referred to the future 2018 predicted 8-hour ozone design value at C58, at 76.4 ppb, which is above the 70 ppb National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) ozone standard. He added that the average ozone season anthropogenic NOx emissions in the San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA are tons per day in 2018, and the NOx emissions from all anthropogenic sources will have to be reduced approximately 40% or 56 tons of NOx per day. Mr. Smeltzer reported that the AIR Technical Committee has asked to review the top 5 to 10 list of control strategies to ensure the control measures listed are suitable for the San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA, and he came up with 9 control strategies which are included on the packet. The AIR Technical Committee wanted to know what is the economic impact of the controls and what is the impact of the Clean Air Interstate Rule on the Mass Emissions Cap and Trade Program. After further discussion, it was by unanimous consent by the AIR Technical Committee to move the item forward to the AIR Executive Committee. Mr. Smeltzer reported that he will be bringing the item first to the AIR Advisory Committee prior to the AIR Executive Committee. With this being said, the AIR Technical Committee decided not to vote on this item at this time. 7. Other items A. Consider and Act Upon AIR Committee Meeting Bylaws Mr. Smeltzer presented to the AIR Technical Committee the AIR Committee Bylaws, which are the same version that were presented to the committee on the meeting on March 7 th, with updated comments and recommendations resulting from the March 7 th meeting and a request for comments by to the AIR Advisory Committee. Mr. Smeltzer reported that only 29% of all members have appointment documentation on file with AACOG, the average 2016 meeting attendance is 77% which gives an adequate representation. Mr. Smeltzer reviewed the changes and updates to the Bylaws with the committee and pointed out that a sample appointment letter was included in the packet. Mr. Hornseth asked if the committee would be starting over and would each member need a letter. Mr. Smeltzer replied that while they wouldn t necessarily start over, they would like to collect appointed letters from the members to keep in file. Ms. Maricela Díaz-Wells asked to address the committee, and clarified that AACOG does not actually have letters on file, but instead there may be another form of documentation in which the AIR Executive Committee has approved of, in which would allow for the members to be part of the committees. A motion was made by Mr. Tom Hornseth, seconded by Mr. Andy Winter to forward the revised changes of the AIR Committee Bylaws to the AIR Advisory Committee. The motion carried unanimously. B. Vulcan Construction Materials Permit Application for a new Concrete Batch Plant in Bexar County.

7 4. Consider and act upon approval of the May 9, 2016 minutes. Mr. Smeltzer reported that Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC has applied on April 22, 2016 to TCEQ for an Air Quality Standard Permit, which would authorize the construction of a Concrete Batch Plant located in Bexar County. Mr. Smeltzer said there are no NOx, VOC or CO emissions in the permit and mentioned the deadline to submit public comments is 15 days after newspaper notice is published (before May 11, 2016). 8. List of Action Items from the AIR Technical Meeting Mr. Smeltzer reviewed the list of action items from the meeting which include: Obtain the lower emission levels information from CPS Energy to include in the resolutions Tabling both resolutions items of TCEQ to Implement Houston s SIP Controls until there are more results from the cost of non-attainment Could a resolution include recognizing CPS Energy is only one of several point sources in our region Looking in the future for more broad resolutions How good is CPS Energy doing with renewables and reducing emissions Contact other Council of Governments on TERP for the point sources Asking TCEQ for information on the TERP program Look for information on TERP Grant funding rebate programs that are no longer being funded Looking at the criteria for the TERP grants and requirements Looking at controls and the MECT (Mass Emissions Cap and Trade) program and what kind of reductions have CAIR (Clean Air Interstate Rule) already given and what are some of the potential economic impacts of some of these controls Asking TCEQ to present on Houston SIP Controls, how does it work? How is it implemented? What does it cost? Who runs the program? Looking at voluntary measures on stationary engineers about not doing the maintenance between the hours of 6:00am and 2pm Looking at Houston controls and wait for the results from the VOC studies Looking at results from the cost of Non-Attainment and what would be the economic impact in our region, what are the reductions from these controls and what kind of results from the VOC studies is the City of San Antonio conducting Non-control measures, what is the total reduction if you implement all the controls and they could clear with their Executive members that these will not get all the reductions needed Look at the control charges for the green building code and reface it to more of the energy program options to reduce consumption by residential and commercial buildings The City of San Antonio mentioned that the San Antonio Tomorrow planning effort will be replaced with San Antonio Tomorrow program in the future 9. Next Meeting, July 11 th, 2016 The Committee will meet on July 11 th, Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

8 Air Improvement Resources Technical Committee Agenda Item # 5. Meeting Date: 07/11/2016 Title: Election of a 2nd Vice Chair Presented by: AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION: The election of a 2nd vice chair for the Air Technical Committee. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: N/A DISCUSSION: The term of appointment for the AIR TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Chair, Vice-Chair, and Alternate Vice-Chair shall begin on the date of election by the AIR TECHNICAL COMMITTEE and last for three years, or until a successor is elected. The Chair shall preside over their committee meetings. The Vice-Chair will preside in the absence of the Chair. If no Chair or Vice- Chair is in attendance, the Alternate Vice-Chair will preside. COURSES OF ACTION: The Air Technical Committee may elect a alternate vice chair, take alternate action that meet the requirements of the AIR committee Bylaws, or take no action. Attachments

9 Air Improvement Resources Technical Committee Agenda Item # 6A Meeting Date: 07/11/2016 Title: H.R th Congress ( ) - Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016 Presented by: Steven Smeltzer, Environmental Manager, AACOG AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION: Sponsored by Rep. Pete Olson, H.R amends the Clean Air Act by revising the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) program. The bill delays the implementation of the ozone NAAQS that were published in The bill extends until: (1) October 26, 2024, the deadline for states to submit designations to implement the 2015 ozone NAAQS; and (2) October 26, 2025, the deadline for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate state areas as attainment, nonattainment, or unclassifiable areas with respect to the 2015 ozone NAAQS. States must submit a state implementation plan (SIP) by October 26, 2026, to implement, maintain, and enforce the 2015 ozone NAAQS. The bill also changes the review cycle for criteria pollutant NAAQS from a 5-year review cycle to a 10-year review cycle. The EPA may not complete its next review of ozone NAAQS before October 26, The EPA may consider, as a secondary consideration, likely technological feasibility in establishing and revising NAAQS for a pollutant if a range of air quality levels for such pollutant are requisite to protect public health with an adequate margin of safety. Prior to establishing or revising NAAQS, the EPA must obtain advice from its scientific advisory committee regarding potential adverse public health, welfare, social, economic, or energy effects which may result from attaining and maintaining NAAQS. The EPA must publish regulations and guidance for implementing NAAQS concurrently with the issuance of a new or revised standard. New or revised NAAQS shall not apply to preconstruction permits for constructing or modifying a major emitting facility or major stationary source of air pollutants until those regulations and guidance have been published. The bill provides that in Extreme Ozone Nonattainment Areas, contingency measures are not required to be included in nonattainment plans. Technological achievability and economic feasibility must be taken into consideration in plan revisions for milestones for particulate matter nonattainment areas. 1 Related bills: H.R. 4000, S STATUS: Passed House on 6/8/2016 (234 Yeas, 177 Nays) DISCUSSION: None. 1 Source: Congress.gov. H.R Ozone Standards Implementation Act of Summary. 1

10 COURSES OF ACTION: None. Attachments None. 2

11 Air Improvement Resources Technical Committee Agenda Item # 6. Meeting Date: 07/11/2016 Title: Ozone Report Presented by: Steven Smeltzer, Environmental Manager, AACOG AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION: Since April 8, 2016, San Antonio has been in violation of the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). BACKGROUND/HISTORY: In October 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated its revised ozone NAAQS. The annual fourth-highest daily maximum 8-hour concentration, averaged over three years, measured at each monitor within an area must not exceed 70 ppb. The chart below shows that the monitors at San Antonio Northwest C23 and Camp Bullis C58 each have a three-year average of 71 ppb. Monitor Site 4th Highest Reading, ppb * * Current as of July 6, 2016; ozone values validated by TCEQ through May Current* 3 Year Average Camp Bullis C San Antonio NW C Calaveras Lake C DISCUSSION: There have been two regionally significant elevated ozone events so far in These are events that have a major effect on the regional design value, but may not necessarily contain days that exceed 70 ppb. The first of these events in early April caused the preliminary (not yet validated by TCEQ) design value at CAMS 58 to exceed 70 ppb, despite the highest average 8- hour ozone being only 64 ppb. The second significant elevated ozone event occurred in the first week of May. CAMS 23 reported 8-hour ozone levels in excess of 70 ppb on two days: 73 ppb on 5/5 and 71 ppb on 5/6. Both of the events were discussed in greater detail at the last AIR Tech meeting. So far, the 2016 ozone season has been cleaner than the 11-year average ( ) with only two days reporting 8-hour average ozone over 70 ppb at any monitor. For the first time since 2004, CAMS 58 has not recorded a maximum daily average 8-hour ozone in excess of 70 ppb in the first three months of ozone season. However, because of the 2015 ozone season, it did not take much for CAMS 58 to exceed the 70 ppb design value for Data from 2005 to 2015 show that there are two distinct peak periods during the ozone season. The first peak lasts from early May until the end of June. The second peak lasts from August until early October. The month of July has historically been the cleanest month of the ozone season. The graph below shows the seasonal distribution of > 60 ppb ozone days and > 70 ppb ozone days at CAMS 58 Camp Bullis. Although we are currently in the cleanest part of the ozone season, the statistically worst part of the season is still ahead. Late August is the semimonthly period that has historically seen the greatest frequency of high ozone days. On average, we can expect between two and three days over 70 ppb at CAMS 58 during August

12 The following graph shows the Design Value trend from 2006 to There has been a downward trend since 2013 at all monitors. The overall 10-year trend is also downward, but not consistently so. Monitor Site 4th Highest Reading, ppb Design Value Camp Bullis C San Antonio NW C Calaveras Lake C

13 OTHER UPDATES: An Automated Gas Chromatograph (AutoGC) has recently been installed at Camp Bullis CAMS 58. It has been collecting continuous ambient VOC data on 48 compounds since June 1, The AutoGC is being maintained by Orsat, who also maintains the other two AutoGCs in the AACOG region: CAMS 1038 in Floresville and CAMS 1070 in Karnes City. There is another monitor that records 84 VOC concentrations in canister samples every 6 th day at Old Hwy 90 CAMS 677. With an AutoGC now at CAMS 58, VOC concentrations downwind of the urban core can now be measured continuously. Because CAMS 58 also records NOx, the monitor will be useful in analyzing the VOC/NOx sensitivity in ozone formation.

14 FUTURE ATTAINMENT DESIGNATION: Under section 107(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), the EPA will make the designations determinations and nonattainment area boundary decisions in the final action that designates all areas for the 2015 ozone standards. The guidance is located here: pdf On Feb. 25, 2016, EPA provided guidance on area designations for the 2015 ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The anticipated timeline of important milestones to the initial ozone area designations process for the 2015 ozone NAAQS are provided below. Anticipated Timeline for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS Designations Process Milestone Date The EPA promulgates 2015 Ozone NAAQS October 1, 2015 States submit recommendations for ozone designations No later than October 1, 2016 to the EPA The EPA notifies states concerning any intended No later than June 2, 2017 modifications to their recommendations (120-day letters) The EPA publishes public notice of state On or about July 10, 2017 recommendations and the EPA s intended modifications and initiates 30 day public comment period States submit additional information to respond to the No Later than August 7, 2017 EPA s modifications of a recommended designation The EPA promulgates final ozone area designations No later than October 1, 2017 The EPA recommends that States refer to the following for area designations for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS when preparing their recommendations on area designations. The five factors identified in the Guidance for Area Designations for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS are listed below, along with data and data sources that may be useful in evaluating each area on a case-by-case basis and in making boundary recommendations. The following is not an exclusive list of factors, data, or sources of data that could be considered in assessing an area. EPA is providing this list as a useful tool for the designations process, and it should not be construed as representing a decision by EPA to rely solely on this list for final designation determinations. EPA intends, at a minimum, to evaluate these factors, data and/or data sources in making final determinations regarding area designations for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS. If a state does not submit designation recommendations, then the EPA will promulgate the initial designations that the agency deems appropriate. Factor 1: Air Quality Data: The air quality analysis is an examination of available ambient ozone air quality monitoring data, including the annual design value calculated for each area based on air quality data for a 3-year period. Factor 2: Emissions and Emissions-Related Data: The emissions analysis examines emissions of precursors (NO X and VOCs) that form ozone in the county with the violating monitor and in nearby counties. Emissions data indicate the potential for a source to contribute to observed violations, making it useful in assessing boundaries of nonattainment areas.

15 Factor 3: Meteorology: The evaluation of meteorological data helps to determine the effect on the fate and transport of emissions contributing to ozone concentrations and to identify areas potentially contributing to the monitored violations. One basic meteorological analysis involves assessing potential source-receptor relationships in the area using summaries of emissions, wind speed, and wind direction data. A more sophisticated assessment involves modeling air parcel trajectories to help understand complex transport situations. The HYSPLIT (HYbrid Single-Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory) modeling system may be useful for some areas to produce trajectories that illustrate the 3-dimensional paths traveled by air parcels to a violating monitor. Factor 4: Geography/Topography: The geography/topography analysis includes an examination of physical features of the land that might define the airshed and, therefore, affect the formation and distribution of ozone over an area. Additional analyses may consider topographical features that cause local stagnation episodes via inversions. Factor 5: Jurisdictional Boundaries: Existing jurisdictional boundaries may be considered for the purposes of providing a clearly defined legal boundary and carrying out the air quality planning and enforcement functions for nonattainment areas. Examples of jurisdictional boundaries include, but are not limited to: counties, air districts, metropolitan planning organizations, and existing nonattainment areas. If an existing jurisdictional boundary is used to help define the nonattainment area, it must encompass all of the area that has been identified as meeting the nonattainment definition. Where existing jurisdictional boundaries are not adequate to describe the nonattainment area, other clearly defined and permanent landmarks or geographic coordinates should be used. TCEQ Commissioners are schedule to take up the boundary issue at their August 3, 2016 meeting. The agenda for the meeting is scheduled to be posted on July 15 and will be available at COURSES OF ACTION: N/A

16 Air Improvement Resources Technical Committee Agenda Item # 7 Meeting Date: 07/11/2016 Title: Implementation of the Approved Bylaws Presented by: Steven Smeltzer, Environmental Manager, AACOG AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION: The AIR Committee bylaws revision was adopted on May 25. This agenda item gives an update of the actions taken as a result of the bylaws amendment. ACTIONS TAKEN or PLANNED: 1. Membership Invitation Letters: New membership positions were sent invitation letters (for Executive letters were sent to TxDOT, FWHA, JBSA; for Technical, letter was sent to AARPO) 2. New Officer Elections: Alternate Vice-Chairs will be elected on all committees during the July meetings. 3. Upcoming Elections: All three Committees will have elections in January 2017 for all officers. 4. Absent Member Process: a. An absent report was created and will be updated after each meeting. It will serves to initiate one of the following procedures: i. If a member has been absent for two consecutive meetings, Steven will send an reminding the member of the Committee s absence policy and ask if the member is still interested in serving on the Committee. ii. If the member is absent for three consecutive meetings, the report will be forwarded to the Chair of the Committee for further action. b. If the Chair decides to remove the member from the Committee, AACOG will notify the member in writing. 5. Designation Documentation: Mari sent out s and is working to ensure adequate documentation for all AIR committees. DISCUSSION: None. COURSES OF ACTION: None. Attachments None. 1

17 Air Improvement Resources Technical Committee Agenda Item # 8A. Meeting Date: 07/11/2016 Title: Consider and Act upon EPA's new guidelines for methane gas emissions Presented by: AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION: Consider and Act upon a resolution in support of EPA's new guidelines for methane gas emissions BACKGROUND/HISTORY: On May 12, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took another set of steps under the President s Climate Action Plan: Strategy to Reduce Methane Emissions and the Clean Air Act to cut methane emissions from the large and complex oil and natural gas industry and keep the Administration on track to achieve its goal of cutting methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by 40 to 45 percent from 2012 levels by DISCUSSION: EPA s actions include three final rules that together will curb emissions of methane, smog-forming volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and toxic air pollutants such as benzene from new, reconstructed and modified oil and gas sources, while providing greater certainty about Clean Air Act permitting requirements for the industry. EPA also took a critical step needed to carry out the Administration s commitment to regulate methane emissions from existing oil and gas sources: the agency issued for public comment an Information Collection Request (ICR) that will require companies to provide extensive information instrumental for developing comprehensive regulations to reduce methane emissions from existing oil and gas sources. Methane from the oil and gas industry comes packaged with other pollutants: VOCs, which are a key ingredient in ground-level ozone (smog); and a number of pollutants known as air toxics in particular, benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene. 2 COURSES OF ACTION: The Air Technical Committee may approval the resolution, take alternate action, or take no action. Attachments: Resolution in support of EPA's new guidelines for methane gas emissions 1 EPA, May 12, EPA s Actions to Reduce Methane Emissions from the Oil and Natural Gas Industry: Final Rules and Draft Information Collection Request. Available online: Accessed 07/07/ Ibid.

18 Resolution in Support of New Standards for Methane Pollution WHEREAS, on October 1, 2015, the EPA lowered the level of ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) from 75 parts per billion (ppb) to 70 ppb, with compliance based on the three-year averages of the fourth-highest daily maximum eight-hour ozone averages; WHEREAS, as of April 8, 2016, the San Antonio region exceeded the federal threshold for ozone for the three-year period , and will in all likelihood be designated as nonattainment in 2017 by the US EPA; WHEREAS, transport from outside the MSA, including that from the oil and gas sector, places an additional challenge on the region to meet federal ozone standards via local measures alone; WHEREAS, on May 12, 2016 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized three rules that together will curb emissions of methane, smog-forming volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and toxic air pollutants, such as benzene, from new, reconstructed and modified oil and gas sources; WHEREAS, the oil and gas sector is projected to contribute up to 6 ppb to peak one hour ozone values at San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA s highest-observation ozone monitor (C58) in WHEREAS, the new source performance standard is expected to reduce 510,000 short tons of methane, as well as 210,000 tons of VOCs and 3,900 tons of air toxics nationwide in 2025, and thereby reduce health effects related to fine particle pollution, ozone and air toxics for oil and gas workers, and surrounding and downwind communities; WHEREAS, the Alamo Area Council of Government and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality estimate that oil and gas development in Eagle Ford shale region will produce 689 tons of VOC s per ozone season day under a low development scenario ; WHEREAS, the PM 2.5 health benefits associated with reducing VOC emissions have been valued at $300 to $7,500 per ton of VOC reduced and ozone health benefits from reducing VOC emissions are valued at $260 to $1,100 per ton of VOC emissions reduced; WHEREAS, implementation of the New Standards for Methane Pollution will help conserve a valuable natural resource in Texas; WHEREAS, the Air Improvement Resources (AIR) Executive Committee, the air quality planning body for the SA-NB MSA, promotes emission reduction measures to improve local air quality and health, while ensuring sustainable economic growth; NOW, THEREFORE the AIR Executive Committee hereby supports the New Standards for Methane Pollution as a means to protect public health and help maintain the ozone NAAQS in the San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA.

19 Air Improvement Resources Technical Committee Agenda Item # 8B. Meeting Date: 07/11/2016 Title: Status of Ozone Advance Update Presented by: Brenda Williams AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION: The Alamo Area Ozone Advance Plan describes the region s ozone status and documents ongoing and planned strategies to improve air quality. The 2016 update to the plan describes program enhancements and new and proposed strategies implemented in the region since the last submission, dated July AACOG is gathering input from government and industry stakeholders for the 2016 update with a goal of completing and submitting the report to EPA by the end of July. BACKGROUND: In July 2012, the AIR Executive Committee submitted to EPA a letter of participation in the Ozone Advance program. In 2013, 2014, and 2015 the Committee submitted Path Forward plans for the region that described activities implemented by multiple regional government agencies, industries, and organizations to reduce NOx and VOC emissions. Our participation in the Ozone Advance program requires submitting updates to EPA (annually, at a minimum) on the progress we re making in terms of control strategy implementation and other air qualityrelated activities. DISCUSSION: AACOG has requested input from stakeholders who have contributed information contained in past Ozone Advance submissions so that the 2016 plan can highlight more recent actions. In addition to updating stakeholders efforts, the 2016 plan will include more comprehensive ozone-related background data that describes factors influencing local ozone concentrations, as well as regional modeling activities. The 2016 Ozone Advance plan has been organized as shown below. Ozone Advance 2016 Update Table of Contents: CHAPTER 1: Introduction CHAPTER 2: Background 2.1 Our Region 2.2 Population Growth 2.3 Ozone Monitoring 2.4 Ozone Trends 2.5 Seasonality 2.6 Meteorology 2.7 Sources 2.8 Photochemical Modeling 2.9 AACOG Planning CHAPTER 3: Regional Planning 3.1 Formation of the Air Improvement Resources (AIR) Committee 3.2 Early Action Compact 3.3 Ozone Advance Program 3.4 Round Table 3.5 Strategic Plan 3.6 Alamo-Capital Joint Meeting

20 3.7 Resolutions CHAPTER 4: Voluntary Strategies 4.1 CPS Energy 4.2 San Antonio Water System 4.3 Bexar County 4.4 City of San Antonio 4.5 City of Leon Valley 4.6 Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) 4.7 VIA Metropolitan Transit 4.8 Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 4.9 Texas Department of Transportation 4.10 Cement Industry 4.11 Oil and Gas Industry 4.12 SA Manufacturers Association 4.13 H.E.B. Grocery 4.14 Build San Antonio Green 4.15 SA 2030 District CHAPTER 5: Outreach and Education 5.1 Commute Solutions 5.2 Alamo Area Clean Cities Coalition CHAPTER 6: Stakeholder Involvement COURSES OF ACTION: Discussion item. Attachments: None.

21 Air Improvement Resources Technical Committee Meeting Date: 07/11/2016 Title: Status Update for the Cost of Nonattainment RFP Presented by: Steven Smeltzer, Environmental Manager Agenda Item # 8C AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION: A Request for Proposals to conduct a Cost of Nonattainment economic analysis for the San Antonio region was released to the public on April 6, The RFP was sent out to some 60 firms and was open for a month. On May 6, 2016, the RFP closed with only one firm expressing interest. This firm was considered not responsive due to not meeting requirements set forth in the RFP. A Request for Quotations under a small purchase order was then released and distributed to firms that had expressed interest in conducting the study after the RFP response period had closed. The RFQ closed on June 11 with only one response. The Cost of Nonattainment Subcommittee reviewed the response and deemed it sufficient to proceed to the contract stage. The Subcommittee had some concerns about the details of the response and those concerns will be addressed in the contract. STATUS: Contract with Dr. Nivin and associates (Trinity University) is in the draft stage. Weaknesses of the proposal were identified by Subcommittee members and will be addressed in the contract. DISCUSSION: None. COURSES OF ACTION: None. Attachments None. 1

22 Air Improvement Resources Technical Committee Meeting Date: 07/11/2016 Title: Anti-idling Ordinance Update Presented by: Andy Winter, Bexar County Agenda Item # 8D AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION: The anti-idling ordinance restricts heavy-duty vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of > 14,000 pounds from idling for more than five minutes within Bexar County. While certain vehicles are excluded regardless of weight (such as emergency vehicles), most vehicle operators will need to adhere to idling restrictions. Vehicles that are subject to the anti-idling ordinance include: Beverage Trucks Utility Trucks Stake Trucks Bucket Trucks Home Fuel Trucks Step Vans Delivery Trucks Inner-City Tour Buses Tanker Trucks Dump Trucks Large Motor Homes Tow Trucks Flat-Bed Trucks Rack Trucks Tractor-Trailer Rigs Fuel Trucks School & Transit Buses Garbage Trucks Furniture Trucks Service Body Trucks DISCUSSION: Bexar County Environmental Services visited 7 sites with the intent of getting the anti-idling word out to the small independent truckers. We visited one company with lots of trucks, two truck maintenance facilities, three small truck stops and one huge truck stop. We passed out about 100 flyers (and talked to about 100 people, mostly truckers). All but two were very receptive and cooperative. The two that were not immediately receptive did cooperate and comply but objected to being told when they could idle (this is much better acceptance that I expected). AFTER Action - 2 teams, 3 hours is sufficient for one day (3 teams, 6 people with 5 trucks is overkill) - Small maintenance companies are good to visit, big truck stops are more bang for the buck - A lot of the long haul drivers for large companies already knew about the idling issue. These companies already on top of the problem. It s the small independents that will be the problem. - Small local drivers are CRITICAL to get, independently owned and operated won t get the message otherwise. - At small truck stops there are not many truckers and few were Certified Clean Idle. Also most were independent drivers or very small company drivers. - At the small truck stops we didn t see many trucks idling (only 1 or two per truck stop) but there were also very few trucks at the small truck stops (only 4 or 5) - we did see idling bit the drivers immediately shut down when we asked. - At the big truck stop about ½ of the trucks were Certified Clean Idle and there were many more long haul and big company drivers. - At the large truck stop: 21 trucks out of over 100 were idling for the most part everyone had someone in the seat. About ½ were clean idle. - Certified Clean Idle Trucks must special fuel (DEF fuel) knocks the NOX down. - Most of the drivers were receptive and cooperative. We talked to about 100 truckers and only 2 questioned or objected to what we had to say. - Bigger companies are switching to Clean Idle - One driver said that everything 2008 and later are Clean Idle we need to verify this. 1

23 - We need to hit construction sites, concrete sites, quarries, etc - The truckers seemed to like having an actual flyer. Some complained that in other jurisdictions they had been told not to idle but they drivers were pleased we were notifying them with a flyer. Things to do: - Research Clean Idle, specifically what trucks and year models have it - Need big signs on light posts at the truck stops. - Need to notify TxDOT to use the highway notification screens - Need to establish a database of truck stop, parking, maintenance areas especially the small independent ones. - Need to visit the small independent truck parking yards. - The flyer needs to have links or phone numbers for additional information or questions. COURSES OF ACTION: None. Attachments None. 2