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1 Central States Air Resource Agencies Region Advance Program Organizations Conference Call Examples of Local SmartWay Initiatives Lori Clark April 23, 2015

2 Clean Cities / 2 NCTCOG Role 2 Council of Governments Metropolitan Planning Organization Dallas Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition (DFWCC) NCTCOG Service Area

3 Clean Cities / 3 8-Hour Ozone Trends 3

4 Clean Cities / 4 Examples of Local Efforts 4

5 Clean Cities / 5 2012 DFW Nitrogen Oxides (NO X ) Emission Inventory 5 On-Road Emission Source Category Estimate = 370 tons per day (tpd) Source: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, 2012 Dallas-Fort Worth 8-hour Ozone Attainment Demonstration State Implementation Plan

6 Clean Cities / 6 Why SmartWay? 6 On-Road Emission Inventory by Sector Source: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, 2012 Dallas-Fort Worth 8-hour Ozone Attainment Demonstration State Implementation Plan

7 Clean Cities / 7 SmartWay-Focused Efforts 7 SmartWay Affiliate Idling Restrictions Funding Initiatives Diesel Idling Reduction Program ARRA SmartWay Technology Upgrade Project SMARTE Program Source: EPA E

8 Clean Cities / 8 NCTCOG Approach to DERA 8 DERA = Diesel Emissions Reduction Act National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program Third-Party Administration Subgrant Funds Prioritize Regional Needs Secure External Resources Ensure Equitable Distribution Project Prioritization Focus on Nonattainment Consider Multipollutant Benefits Complement Other Efforts Evaluate Funding Gaps NCTCOG DERA Awards by Project Type (10 Awards to Date) School Buses Construction Equip. SmartWay Technology On-Road Replacements Idle Reduction

9 Clean Cities / 9 DERA Project Overview 9 Convoy Solutions, LLC dba IdleAir 80 Electrified Parking Spaces at 4 Trucking Terminals Idling Restrictions and Idle Reduction Infrastructure in NCTCOG Region

10 Clean Cities / 10 Key Proposal Information 10 Statement of Need Explanation of Completed and Anticipated Processes Subgrant Selection and Contracting Potential Procurement Needs Contingency Plans Connection to Complementary Efforts Discussion of Roles/Responsibilities NCTCOG Subgrantee Trucking Companies

11 Clean Cities / 11 Key Proposal Information 11 Detailed Schedule – “X Months from EPA Award” Technical Details – Outputs and Outcomes Rationale for Activity Levels Anticipated Emissions Benefits Cost per Ton Estimates Optional Supporting Documents Fleet Terminal Letters NCTCOG SmartWay Affiliate Award Committee Rosters Staff Resumes

12 Clean Cities / 12 DERA Proposal Tips 12 Responsiveness to RFP Be Prepared Consider HQ and Regional Priorities Be Specific and Complete Project Justification Demonstrate Needs Show Cost-Effective Emissions Reductions Provide Technical Details Agency Qualifications Demonstrate Partnerships and Abilities Highlight Complementary Efforts and Past Success RFP = Request for Proposals

13 Clean Cities / 13 SMARTE Program 13 EPA Climate Showcase Communities Program Regional “One-Stop Source” Education Outreach/Promotion Assistance Engage Trucking Industry Clean Fleet Policy DFW Clean Cities Coalition SmartWay Transport Partnership Source: Southeastern Freight Lines

14 Clean Cities / 14 Vendor Involvement 14 Participate in SMARTE Vendor Directory Qualifications: Sell SmartWay-Verified Technologies Complete Information Form Provide Voluntary Information on SMARTE Assisted Sales Benefits Listed in Vendor Directory Provided During Outreach Added as DFW Clean Cities Stakeholder & Placed on DFW Clean Cities Vendor Directory Participation Does Not Represent, Imply Endorsement or Recommendation By NCTCOG Encourage Customers to Join Local Initiatives Consider a SMARTE/DFW Clean Cities Sponsorship

15 Clean Cities / 15 Driver/Fleet Outreach 15 Purchase/Implement SmartWay-Verified Technologies Become an EPA SmartWay Partner Adopt & Comply with the Clean Fleet Policy Join the DFW Clean Cities Coalition

16 Clean Cities / 16 Examples of Local Efforts 16

17 Clean Cities / 17 Contact Information Lori Clark Principal Air Quality Planner lclark@nctcog.org 817-695-9232 Jeff Hathcock Senior Air Quality Planner jhathcock@nctcog.org 817-608-2354 17 Websites www.nctcog.org/airquality www.nctcog.org/smarte


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