2005 California Health and Safety Code Sections 44295 Article 11. Reporting

44295.  (a) Not later than  March 1, 2001, and each  March 1
thereafter, through March 1, 2003, the state board in cooperation
with participating districts, and assisted by the commission with
regard to projects funded from the Infrastructure Demonstration
Program and the Advanced Technology Account, shall publish, and
notwithstanding Section 7550.5 of the Government Code, provide the
Legislature with, a program report.  The report shall describe each
covered vehicle project funded by the state board and by districts
that have received funds pursuant to this chapter, the amount granted
for the project, and the emission reductions obtained and the
cost-effectiveness of the project.  For projects funded from the
Advanced Technology Account, the report shall describe the technical
objectives and accomplishments of the project, and the progress of
the technology toward commercialization.  For projects funded from
the Infrastructure Demonstration Program, the report shall describe
whether the funding has been critical to supplying qualifying fuel
and supporting vehicles that reduce NOx emissions in California,
shall include a discussion of demonstration program
cost-effectiveness pursuant to subdivision (j) of Section 44284, and
shall make a finding as to the need for additional moneys to be
appropriated from the fund to the Infrastructure Demonstration
Program in order to improve the ability of the program to achieve its
goals.
   (b) The report shall detail funds received, funds granted, funds
reserved for grants  based on project approvals, district matching
funds and the sources of those funds, and any recommended transfer of
funds between accounts, and shall estimate future demand for grant
funds.
   (c) The report shall describe the overall effectiveness of the
program in delivering the emission reductions required by air quality
plans, including rate of progress plans and milestone and conformity
tests, as well as attainment and maintenance plans.  The report
shall evaluate the effectiveness of the program in soliciting and
evaluating project applications, providing awards in a timely manner,
and monitoring project implementation.  The report shall describe
any adjustments made to the project selection criteria and recommend
any further needed changes or adjustments to the grant program,
including changes in grant award criteria, administrative procedures,
or statutory provisions that would enhance the effectiveness and
efficiency of the grant program.
   (d) The state board shall request comments and hold public
meetings on each draft annual report to obtain public comments.  The
state board shall consider and respond to all significant comments
received in producing a final annual report.
   (e) A final annual report shall be published within 90 days from
the date of publication of each draft annual report.