The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a Request for Proposals to allocate $4 million for air quality projects at ocean and inland ports under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA). The RFP homepage and related information are attached here.
The EPA anticipates awarding funds to public port authorities with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality at ocean or inland ports. Although private entities are not eligible, they may partner with eligible port authorities on projects. EPA, according to the RFP will fund, at various percentage levels, the following types of projects:
- Exhaust Control Technologies
- Certified Engine Upgrades
- Engine Idle Reduction Technologies
- Certified Engine Repower
- Vehicle Replacement (non-road diesel vehicles/drayage trucks)
- Clean Alternative Fuel Conversions
The potential funding does not apply to already mandated emission reductions for certain locomotive and marine engines. (see RFP at pg. 2). Proposals are due February 13, 2014.
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