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Diesel Emission Reduction Initiatives in Other U.S. Regions

Diesel Emission Reduction Initiatives in Other U.S. Regions. Presented by: Justine Harrison Russell Kemp, P.E. June 26, 2007. San Pedro Bay Ports Diesel Initiatives . Background Ozone and PM2.5 Non-attainment; State Implementation Plan (SIP)

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Diesel Emission Reduction Initiatives in Other U.S. Regions

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  1. Diesel Emission Reduction Initiatives in Other U.S. Regions Presented by: Justine Harrison Russell Kemp, P.E. June 26, 2007

  2. San Pedro Bay Ports Diesel Initiatives • Background • Ozone and PM2.5 Non-attainment; State Implementation Plan (SIP) • 3rd busiest port in the world (after Singapore and Hong Kong) • Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) as a carcinogen – driving risk • Cold Ironing • Cold Ironing Cost Effectiveness Project (POLB) • Goods Movement Technology Evaluation • Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP); November 2006 • Joint collaborative between CARB, EPA, SCAQMD, and the San Pedro Bay Ports • Performance Standards for On-road Heavy-Duty Vehicles (Control Measure SPBP-HDV1) • Clean Truck Program Overview • $1.8 billion to replace/retrofit port trucks

  3. Locomotives and Rail Yards • Background: • Similar issues as Ports • Long life of diesel locomotive engines • Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) • Goals • Accelerate engine replacements • Phase out non-essential idling • Install idling reduction devices • Use cleaner fuels • Identify and expeditiously repair intrastate locomotives • Rail Yard Health Risk Assessments (neighboring properties/residences) • Air Dispersion Modeling • Emissions Inventory

  4. Challenges • Evaluating Effectiveness • Emissions Monitoring • Emission Inventories • Modeling • Health Risk Assessments • Program Development • Stakeholder Alignment (GOs, NGOs, Industry) • Funding • Public • Private • Usage fees

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