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AIR QUALITY: LOCAL PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS . Public Works Roundup April 17, 2008. Carrie Reese, Program Manager Air Quality Policy & Program Development NCTCOG Transportation Department. 8-HOUR OZONE HISTORICAL TRENDS*. DFW Nonattainment Area. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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AIR QUALITY:LOCAL PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Public Works RoundupApril 17, 2008
Carrie Reese, Program ManagerAir Quality Policy & Program Development NCTCOG Transportation Department
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* Current Attainment Goal - According to the US EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards, attainment is reached when, at each monitor, the three-year average of the annual fourth-highest daily maximum 8-hour average ozone concentration is less than 85 parts per billion (ppb).
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8-HOUR OZONE HISTORICAL TRENDS*DFW Nonattainment Area
Current Standard < 85 ppb (June 15, 2004)
Revised Standard = 75 ppb (March 12, 2008)
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EPA REVISED OZONE STANDARD
HUNT
Potential 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area
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DFW NONATTAINMENT AREA2009 Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Emission Inventory
Source: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Non-road Mobile107 tpd (27%)
On-road Mobile184 tpd (46%)
Point 61 tpd (15%)
Area 44 tpd (11%)
Source Category Estimates
Total NOx = 396 Tons Per Day (tpd)
Total Mobile Sources
73%
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LOCAL AIR QUALITY PROGRAMSOpportunities for Local Governments
Clean Fleet Technology
Idling Reduction
High-Emitting Vehicles
Outreach and Education
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Adopted By The Regional Transportation Council (RTC) On October 13, 2005
Adoption And Compliance Required For RTC Clean Vehicle Funding
May Be Considered In Other RTC Funding Opportunities
Promotes Low Emissions In All Aspects Of Local Government Fleet Management:
AcquisitionsOperationsMaintenanceCompliance Verification
CLEAN FLEET VEHICLE POLICYBackground
www.nctcog.org/trans/clean/vehicles/fleet/policy/index.asp 6
CLEAN FLEET VEHICLE POLICYPolicy Adoption
73 Entities Have Adopted RTC Policy to Date:
Cities, Counties, ISDs, TxDOT Districts,
Transit Authorities, Etc.7
Applicable To Non-road Equipment Owned By, Operated By Or On Behalf Of, Or Leased By A Local Government Or Public Agency
To Encourage Use Of Clean Diesel Equipment And Available Incentive Programs
May Include Contract Specifications, Preferences, Or Incentives
Pending Regional Transportation Council Approval Summer 2008
PUBLIC AGENCY CONSTRUCTION POLICYBackground
www.nctcog.org/trans/clean/vehicles/fleet/constructionfleets/index.asp 8
Population Distribution By Emissions Certification
0.0%5.0%
10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0%30.0%35.0%40.0%
Tier 0 (Uncontrolled)
Tier 1 (1996-2005)
Tier 2 (2001-2007)
Tier 3 (2006 and on)
Percent of FleetPercent of NOx Emissions
PUBLIC AGENCY CONSTRUCTION POLICYNorth Central Texas Equipment
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Applicability • GVWR > 14,000 Pounds• April 1 – October 31• Only Within Jurisdictions Having Signed MOA With TCEQ
Control Requirements
Main Engine May Not Idle For More Than Five Minutes When Not In MotionNo Driver Using Vehicle’s Sleeper Berth May Idle In:• A Residential Neighborhood• A School Zone• Within 1,000 Feet Of A Hospital • Within 1,000 Feet Of A Public School During Hours• Within 2-Mile Radius Of An Electrified Truck Stop
Exemptions • Vehicle Type• Operations• Air-Conditioning And Heating Provisions
Penalty Fine Not To Exceed $500
MOTOR VEHICLE IDLING RESTRICTIONTCEQ Rule
10www.tceq.state.tx.us/implementation/air/sip/vehicleidling.html
MOTOR VEHICLE IDLING RESTRICTIONNorth Central Texas Implementation Roles
Regional Transportation Council Resolution Endorsing Locally Enforced Restriction Provide Support to Local Jurisdictions
Local Governments Adoption Of Rule (i.e. Ordinance) MOA With TCEQ For Enforcement
NCTCOG Implementation Assistance To Local Jurisdictions Enforcement Assistance To Local Jurisdictions Regional Education Campaign
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FLEET TECHNOLOGY / IDLE REDUCTIONFunding Opportunities
RTC Clean Vehicle/School Bus Funding (www.nctcog.org/trans/clean/vehicles, www.nctcog.org/trans/clean/schoolbus/index.asp)
Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (www.terpgrants.org)
Diesel Vehicle Idling Reduction Program (www.nctcog.org/trans/air/programs/idling/index.asp)
Blue Skyways Collaborative (www.blueskyways.org/money.htm)
General Land Office (www.glo.state.tx.us/altfuels/NGIPG.html)
Railroad Commission (www.propane.tx.gov/commercial/index.html)
Supplemental Environmental Projects (www.tceq.state.tx.us/legal/sep/index.html)
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Current Implementation
Inspection And Maintenance Program Compliance
Future Programs
Truck Lane Restrictions Compliance
Anti-idling Policy Enforcement
Enforcement Of Other Initiatives As Appropriate
REGIONAL EMISSIONS ENFORCEMENTProgram Goals
Richard McComb, [email protected] 13
Traffic Enforcement Using Databases And Training Participating Law Enforcement Officials
State Inspection Records For Nine-County Nonattainment Area In North Texas
Over 21 Million Records Updated Weekly
Internet-based, Password Protected And Available To Law Enforcement Agencies 24/7
Conducting Covert Operations On Stations And Inspectors Performing Clean Scans, Clean Pipes, And Improper Inspections
Prosecuting Dealers And Manufacturers Of Fictitious/Counterfeit Inspection Certificates
REGIONAL EMISSIONS ENFORCEMENTInspection & Maintenance Emphasis Areas
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REGIONAL SMOKING VEHICLE PROGRAMDon’t Choke, Call #Smoke
Reporting Methods Online At www.smokingvehicle.net
#SMOKE (#76653) From Your Wireless Phone817-704-2522 From A Landline Phone
Local Solutions AirCheck Texas Assistance ProgramCoupons/Rebates For Automotive Parts
SuccessesReceived Over 6,800 Notifications In First Year
www.smokingvehicle.net 15
AIRCHECK TEXAS ASSISTANCENorth Texas Program Statistics 10/02-3/08
77,888 Phone Calls Received At Toll-Free Hotline
32,904 Number Of Applicants
15,462 Vehicles Successfully Diagnosed
13,492 Vehicles Repaired
1,970 Vehicles Retired And Replaced
3,253 Applicants Denied Based On Vehicle Requirements
2,268 Applicants Denied Based On Income Requirements
4,457 Applicants Currently Going Through Program
7,464 Applicants Did Not Utilize Program Assistance
197 Participating Recognized Emission Repair Facilitieswww.nctcog.org/trans/air/act 16
Web Interface For Employees In The DFW Region To Log Commutes Made for Work Purposes
Calculates Mobility And Air Quality Benefits Of Employee Trip Reductions From Using Alternatives
Alternatives Include Ridesharing, Telecommuting, Flexible Work Hour Programs, Transit, Biking, And Walking
Employer Administrator Reports For ETC’s And/Or Human Resource Personnel
Site Administrator Reports For NCTCOG And Transit Agencies
NCTCOG TRY PARKING IT WEBSITEwww.TryParkingIt.com
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Voluntary Effort And Creative Platform To Develop A Regional Brand And Voice To Generate Public Awareness That Will Foster Behavioral Changes In The Community To Help Improve Air Quality
An All-Inclusive Branding Effort That Will Serve To Bridge All Air Quality Programs Into One Comprehensive and Versatile Initiative
Program Components:
Public Awareness
Business Community
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AIR NORTH TEXASMission Statement
www.airnorthtexas.org
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Meetings: www.nctcog.org/edo/committees.asp
DFW Clean Cities Technical Coalition
Regional Energy Efficiency & Emissions Reduction Roundtable
NCTCOG Air Quality Web site: www.nctcog.org/trans/air
Contact Information:Carrie Reese, Program ManagerAir Quality Policy & Program Development(817) [email protected]
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