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2007 Grant Programs to Reduce Air Pollution Public Workshop Feather River Air Quality Management District August 10, 2007. Blue Sky Funds (DMV AB 2766 & AB 923) about $350,000/yr - Carl Moyer Program Funds $200,000/yr. Projects that reduce air pollution from motor vehicles ; or
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2007Grant Programs toReduce Air PollutionPublic WorkshopFeather River Air Quality Management DistrictAugust 10, 2007
Blue Sky Funds(DMV AB 2766& AB 923)about $350,000/yr - Carl Moyer Program Funds$200,000/yr
Projects thatreduce air pollution from motor vehicles; or Projects that support the District’s planning, monitoring, or enforcement programs, and technical studies necessary toimplement the California Clean Air Act Blue Sky Funds—Eligibility
How Projects Are Selected • Cost-effectivenessbased on ton of pollutants reduced. • Health impactwill also be considered.
Project Title Project Applicant Contact Person Description of Project Total Project Cost Funding Sources Blue Sky Funds—Required Information
August 10, 2007 —Workshop August 31, 2007 —Deadline to Submit Applications September —Staff/Committee Review October 1, 2007 —Board Approval October 2007 —Mail Notice November 2007 —Contract December 2008 —Complete Projects December 2008 —Post-inspection December 2008 —$$$ Blue Sky Funds—Estimated Timeline
Where to go for more info… FRAQMD’s website: www.fraqmd.org/DMV.htm FRAQMD’s office: 938 14th Street, Marysville Phone: (530) 634-7659 ext 210
Goal: To reduce air pollution and achieve health-based ambient air quality standards Method: Voluntary emissions reduction-cannot be mandated by law or MOU Carl Moyer Program
What’s Eligible for Funding? Heavy-duty diesel on-road vehicles Transportation Refrigeration Units (TRU)’s Large spark-ignition off-road equipment Agricultural stationary irrigation diesel pump engines Off-road diesel equipment for agricultural operations Zero-emission technology Carl Moyer Program
Legal Mandates May Affect Moyer Eligibility • In Use Stationary Diesel Air Toxic Control Measure • In Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation • Each project will be evaluated individually for eligibility
Agricultural irrigation pumps Diesel to Diesel / NG / electric Repower: OK All other agricultural off-road mobile equipment Repower: OK New purchase: only electric All other agricultural portable or stationary equipment Not eligible Carl Moyer Program Agricultural Projects Eligibility
Submit application Staff reviews the application Draft a contract and perform a pre-inspection - the District inspector has to witness the engine in operating condition Sign the contract Order and install the new engine Post-inspection The District inspector has to witness the engine rendered inoperable or the grantee has to provide a proof from a licensed scrapage yard. The District inspector has to verify the new engine’s specs $$$ Carl Moyer Program—General Procedure
For More Info/To Apply • Applications available at website: www.fraqmd.org/moyer.htm • Pick up application at FRAQMD office: 938 14th Street, Marysville • Fax your application to: (530) 634-7660