Gillespie July06 Presentation

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Bill Gillespie Senior Environmental Scientist Mid-Atlantic Regional Air Management Association MARAMA July 12, 2006

Why a Collaborative?: 

Why a Collaborative? Even with more stringent standards, millions of in-use diesel engines will continue to emit large amounts of air pollution for years to come… Voluntary measures and incentives can yield important emissions reductions from in-use vehicles

What is the Mid-Atlantic Diesel Collaborative?: 

What is the Mid-Atlantic Diesel Collaborative? Partnership between leaders from federal, state, and local government, the private sector, and environmental groups District of Columbia Delaware Maryland New Jersey North Carolina Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia Winners in Pennsylvania’s Clean School Bus Art Contest

Mission and Purpose: 

Mission and Purpose Mission of the Mid-Atlantic Diesel Collaborative: Reduce diesel emissions to protect public health throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Mission and Purpose : 

Mission and Purpose Purpose Leverage resources and expertise to reduce diesel emissions to improve public health Promote collaboration and coordination among projects within the Region. Raise awareness of activities underway and the need for additional diesel emission reduction projects in the Region.

Partnership, Identity and Outreach: 

Partnership, Identity and Outreach The Mid-Atlantic Diesel Collaborative has: Formed working partnership between MARAMA and EPA Region III Established monthly coordination calls for Collaborative development Developed mission, purpose, organizational structure (Steering Committee and Workgroups) Established 5 workgroups Construction, Freight, Ports/Marine, School Buses, and Urban Fleets

Partnership, Identity and Outreach: 

Partnership, Identity and Outreach Partnership at Work in the Region The Philadelphia Diesel Difference a coalition of diverse partners with a mutual interest in reducing air pollution from diesel engines in the greater Philadelphia area through voluntary programs and the use of innovative strategies including market-based approaches. The cities of Richmond and Hopewell are working with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to retrofit a total of 197 school buses with diesel oxidation catalysts.

What’s it Mean to be a Diesel Collaborative Partner?: 

What’s it Mean to be a Diesel Collaborative Partner? For Now Participation in the Collaborative is open to the public. There is no formal membership, but rather a collaboration of partners who are interested in reducing emissions from diesel sources in the Mid-Atlantic. In the Future Exploring options and would like feedback Want to be able to highlight activities Want to give credit for initiatives and projects

Partnership, Identity and Outreach: 

Partnership, Identity and Outreach Developed name, logo and tagline Developed and launched website www.dieselmidatlantic.org Developed “about” brochure

Partnership, Identity and Outreach: 

Partnership, Identity and Outreach Received regional diesel grant “Mid-Atlantic Regional Anti-Idling Initiative” Build regional capacity to reach small trucker owner/operators Worked with five states and DC to write the grant Spearheaded by the Small Business Assistance Programs Auxiliary power units (APUs) are, truck-mounted systems that can provide climate control and power for trucks without idling.

Action by Sector -- Freight: 

Action by Sector -- Freight Truck Stop Electrification Carlisle, PA; Jessup, MD; East Baltimore, MD Additional sites under consideration Auxiliary Power Unit Deployment Pennsylvania and Collaborative each have programs to offset cost of APUs. Coca-Cola, Harrisburg, PA Retrofitted 26 Trucks

Action by Sector – Ports/Marine: 

Action by Sector – Ports/Marine Two Major Port Initiatives Philadelphia Port Initiative Study evaluated the health and economic impact associated with diesel particulate matter in the five county Philadelphia metropolitan area. This study revealed that the Port of Philadelphia is a major source of diesel particulate matter, with significant health impacts for city residents. Philadelphia and EPA Region 3 pledge to form workgroup to tackle environmental concerns at the Port of Philadelphia - the beginning of a collaborative stakeholder group.

Action by Sector – Ports/Marine: 

Action by Sector – Ports/Marine Baltimore Port Has been meeting with MDE and EPA to discuss potential emission reduction projects such as:  Repowering tug boats or retrofitting with Diesel Oxidation Catalysts, Educating trucking firms on the benefits of idle reduction and Use of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS ) to better inform truckers of highway and gate congestion   Is in the process of developing an Environmental Management System for its facilities as part of an educational assistance program through the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) and in conjunction with the EPA and MDOT.       Voluntarily electrified 7 large Gantry Cranes that previously burned diesel fuel at the Seagirt Terminal.

Action by Sector – Urban Fleets: 

Action by Sector – Urban Fleets Fairfax, Virginia - $75,000 to retrofit the County's solid waste collection vehicles (18 rear packers and 3 front loaders) and solid waste tractors (49 Class 8 semi-tractors) with diesel oxidation catalyst. In addition, 34 retrofits on other heavy duty diesel trucks of various types will be completed. Baltimore, Maryland - $75,000 to the Baltimore Fire Department to retrofit 37 Fire Trucks and 26 ambulances with diesel oxidation catalyst and crankcase filters. Retrofits: Over 1,100 vehicles in six jurisdictions

Action by Sector – School Bus: 

Action by Sector – School Bus Types of Reduction Technology Diesel Oxidation Catalysts Early Adoption of Ultra Low Sulfur Fuels Various types of Reflash – EPM, ECM 5 States Delaware Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia Over 1,500 school buses reduce diesel emissions

Action -- Legislative and Regulatory : 

Action -- Legislative and Regulatory Anti-Idling Regulations Philadelphia (all diesel vehicles, enhanced enforcement through its traffic code) Pittsburgh (school bus idling and all diesel on-road HHDV idling) In Development West Virginia Department of Education and WV Dept. Environmental Protection are collaborating to develop anti-idling policies for all school buses in WV. Pennsylvania Statewide anti-idling campaign for school buses being spearheaded by the Clean Air Council (CAC).

Future Activities: 

Future Activities Enhance and use website Provide opportunities for diverse stakeholders to share information on clean diesel technologies Organize regional projects to achieve measurable emissions reductions and create momentum for further reductions Work with partners to seek funding

Federal FundingNational Clean Diesel Campaign: 

Federal Funding National Clean Diesel Campaign 2005 National Clean Diesel Campaign Grants $7.5 M for Clean School Bus, 37 grants awarded. 172 applications (up from 103 in 2003) from 36 states Requested $50 million $1.1 for ports & construction, 10 grants awarded. 25 applications from 16 states • Requested $4 million 2005 SmartWay Transportation $5 M for idle reduction demonstration projects, 5 grants awarded. FY06 budget $5 Million for National Clean Diesel Campaign $7 Million for Clean School Bus grants Funding will be distributed through EPA’s Regional Clean Diesel Collaborative network FY07 budget President requested $50 million to support clean diesel activity

Opportunities for MPOs: 

Opportunities for MPOs CMAQ Often a challenge to access funds Long planning period Tremendous established competition for funds Good opportunity to be a leader SIP/Conformity Credits Ozone and PM SIPs

Opportunities for MPOs: 

Opportunities for MPOs MPOs are a funded resource for the region Experienced MPOs (Baltimore, Washington, DVRPC) Data and expertise can feed workgroups and support grant applications Workgroups are busy developing projects MPOs can assist in setting priorities MPOs can help identify niche areas for the region

State and Other Funding Programs: 

State and Other Funding Programs Examples: Pennsylvania’s Small Business Advantage Program Virginia’s Small Business Environmental Compliance Assistance Loan Fund Arkansas and Minnesota EnviroFunding™

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Reduced Diesel Emissions…