PM 2.5 Advance Path Forward Transportation Advisory Committee June 12, 2014

Past and Present Status of PM2.5 In 2012, EPA strengthened the federal standard for PM2.5 to 12 micrograms per cubic meter Preliminary 2013 TCEQ data indicate declining PM2.5 values However, the HGB annual PM2.5 design value is very close to the current standard

Voluntary PM2.5 Advance Program The PM Advance Program is a voluntary, collaborative effort to reduce PM2.5 RAQPAC recommended H-GAC participate in the voluntary PM Advance Program to proactively address regional PM2.5 concerns H-GAC Board of Directors authorized H-GAC staff to develop voluntary strategies to reduce PM2.5 PM 2.5 Task Force subsequently developed “Path Forward” document, which serves as a voluntary action plan to reduce PM2.5 emissions in our region RAQPAC voted to recommend H-GAC submission of the Path Forward to EPA

PM 2.5 Path Forward The Path Forward is a compilation of voluntary regional air quality improvement efforts Projects range from Replacement of older heavy-duty truck and marine engines with newer, cleaner models Funding of electric vehicle charging equipment Voluntary industry and local government air quality initiatives Over 50 current H-GAC and partner programs/projects are included in the plan, and nearly 20 additional potential future initiatives are included

PM2.5 Advance Next Steps Present Path Forward to H-GAC Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Present Path Forward to Transportation Policy Council (TPC), June 2014 & H-GAC Board of Directors, July 2014 Upon TPC and Board approval, Path Forward will be submitted to EPA, July-August 2014 RAQPAC/H-GAC staff will distribute Path Forward, Track Forward Efforts & Adjust Path Forward on an ongoing basis Final Designations for PM2.5 NAAQS, Dec (EPA/TCEQ) H-GAC will provide informal Status Updates to EPA, annually

Shelley Whitworth Air Quality Program Manager Houston-Galveston Area Council C ONTACT I NFORMATION