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Get the latest update on the VW settlement regarding the installation of defeat devices and learn how to apply for funds. Explore the Kansas plan for reducing NOx emissions and find out about upcoming actions and timelines.
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VW Settlement Update – Bureau of Air Overview Background Plan Overview and Timeline Pending actions (D-4s) How to apply for funds
VW Settlement Update – Bureau of Air Background • October 2016 US District Court approved a settlement with VW addressing claims that the automaker installed defeat devices to alter emission results during testing • Defeat devices on model years 2009 to 2016 of certain models resulted in thousand of tons of excess NOx emissions (oxides of nitrogen) • States became beneficiaries of the trust, agencies like KDHE became lead agencies to implement mitigation plans using funds allocated to the state • Lead agencies prepare plans to access the VW Environmental Mitigation Trust (EMT) • Kansas was allocated $15,662,238.80 to implement projects that reduce NOx emissions • Roughly ten (10) years to use the allocation • Goal of the Environmental Mitigation Trust plan for Kansas is to achieve reductions in NOx emission from mobile sources.
VW Settlement Update – Bureau of Air Kansas Plan Overview
VW Settlement Update – Bureau of Air • Total destruction Verification photos from 2016 KS Clean Diesel Program awards
VW Settlement Update – Bureau of Air Timeline
VW Settlement Update – Bureau of Air 2019 - Pending D-4s 2020 – Next D-4s • Received extension to 2018 federal Clean Diesel grant to include nearly $310K for school buses using VW trust • Awards will be pulled from existing applications • Submitted workplan for 2019 Clean Diesel grant that includes $2.3 million for school buses and nonroad projects • Light-duty EV infrastructure • DERA Option – School buses • On-road engine and or equipment replacement
VW Settlement Update – Bureau of Air KS VW Settlement Page • Request for proposals and applications will be posted here • Notification of available RFPs will be made largely through the VW KS listserv • Application Process
VW Settlement Update – Bureau of Air Thank you Kathleen Waters, Unit Chief, Monitoring and Data E-mail kathleen.waters@ks.gov VW KS E-mail kdhe.ksvwsettlement@ks.gov Enjoy the rest of the conference