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California Air Pollution Officers Association September 20, 2007

California Air Pollution Officers Association September 20, 2007. “Building Bridges to Healthier, Greener Communities”. James C. Hankla Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners. Challenges at the Port. Air pollution from ships, trucks, trains and other equipment threatens public health.

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California Air Pollution Officers Association September 20, 2007

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  1. California Air Pollution Officers AssociationSeptember 20, 2007 “Building Bridges to Healthier, Greener Communities” James C. Hankla Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners

  2. Challenges at the Port Air pollution from ships, trucks, trains and other equipment threatens public health. This air quality crisis threatens trade and commerce that support hundreds of thousands of jobs.

  3. POLB/POLA Cargo Forecast 36.1 mil TEUs (Est.) 16.4 mil TEUs (Est.) 14.2 mil TEUs (Actual) Estimates are based on forecasted consumer demand

  4. Infrastructure Challenges • Roadway upgrades • Terminal improvements • Bridge replacement • More on-dock rail yards

  5. Our Biggest Challenge “It’s Not Easy Bein’ Green” -- Kermit the Frog

  6. Green Port Policy • Protect the community from harmful port impacts • Use best available technology • Promote sustainability • Distinguish the Port as environmental leader • Engage the community

  7. Green Port Projects • Green Flag ship incentives • Green Port leases • “K” Line/ITS • Matson/SSA • Clean diesel locomotives • Yard tractor retrofit

  8. Clean Air Action Plan • Ships • Locomotives • Yard equipment • Trucks • Harbor craft

  9. CAAP Projects • Clean Trucks Program • Truck fleet retrofit, replacement • Shore-side electricity • Yard equipment modernization • Alternative technology

  10. Making a Great Port Even Better “I am green, and it'll do fine.It's beautiful, and I think it's what I want to be.” -- Kermit the Frog

  11. Thank You

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