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Working with Coalitions to Secure Funding. The Road to DERG. Diesel Emission Reduction Grant (DERG) History Ohio Diesel Coalition Right place, right time Implementation Summary. History. Building support for clean diesel 2004 Mid-Ohio Diesel Project 2005
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The Road to DERG • Diesel Emission Reduction Grant (DERG) • History • Ohio Diesel Coalition • Right place, right time • Implementation • Summary
History • Building support for clean diesel • 2004 • Mid-Ohio Diesel Project • 2005 • ODOT did not support “emission reduction only” projects • 2006 • Legislature created “shell” diesel grant program
Ohio Diesel Coalition • Goal: secure funding in SFY08-09 budget • Membership • Bi-monthly meetings/calls
Ohio Diesel Coalition • Talking to Legislators • Health, quality of life • Economic impacts • Pollution sources and solutions • Where’s the $$$
Right Place, Right Time • Governor proposes using CMAQ funds pay for E-check program • Create amendment to transfer funds instead to Ohio Diesel Funding Program
Implementing DERG • SFY08 - $9.8M • SFY09 - $10M • Inter-agency cooperation • ODOD, ODOT, OEPA, FHWA • First round awards expected end of April
Summary Get in the GAME! • Engage your state legislators • Don’t accept the status quo • Coalitions can help you carry the water
Thank You! • Contact Info: David Abel Air Quality Program Coordinator Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission dabel@morpc.org 614-233-4197