EPA Announces $4 Million in Grants for Clean Diesel Projects at Ports
The Environmental Protection Agency is accepting proposals for a total of $4 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel programs to reduce emissions from marine and inland water ports. EPA said it will award between two and five assistance agreements to port authorities for clean diesel projects that may include drayage trucks, marine engines, locomotives, and cargo handling equipment. Priority will be give to ports located in areas of poor air quality, EPA said.
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“Ports are essential to the nation’s economy and transportation infrastructure, but they also are home to some of the nation’s toughest environmental challenges,” said Janet McCabe, acting assistant administrator-Office of Air and Radiation. “These grants will help port authorities to provide immediate emissions reductions that will benefit those who work and live in port-side communities.”
EPA said the objective of the assistance is to reduce diesel emissions from fleets operating at ports. The program is also intended to build partnerships among port stakeholders to promote efforts to reduce emissions. “Community groups, local governments, terminal operators, shipping carriers, and other business entities are encouraged to participate through partnerships with eligible port authorities,” said EPA.