1. Diesel Grant Activities Summary Mark Leath Environmental Engineer Air Pollution Control Program

2. Overview  CenSARA Grants St. Louis Diesel Retrofit Pilot ProjectSt. Louis Diesel Retrofit Pilot Project MO School Bus Diesel InventoryMO School Bus Diesel Inventory  National Clean Diesel Campaign State Allocated FundsState Allocated Funds Blue Skyways Funding Assistance ProgramBlue Skyways Funding Assistance Program Metropolitan Area Clean Diesel ProjectMetropolitan Area Clean Diesel Project MoDOT Clean Diesel ProjectMoDOT Clean Diesel Project

3. CenSARA Grants  St. Louis Smartway Diesel Retrofit Pilot Project Project was awarded in October 2007Project was awarded in October 2007 The department subgranted to Grace Hill to implement this projectThe department subgranted to Grace Hill to implement this project Five trucking companies have been chosen to install Smartway packages. Those companies are reviewing their obligations before they commit to the project.Five trucking companies have been chosen to install Smartway packages. Those companies are reviewing their obligations before they commit to the project. The trucking companies will be reimbursed for up to $4,500 for the purchase and installation of a DOC, CCV, or DPF. They must also install at least one Smartway item, and establish a “no idling zone”The trucking companies will be reimbursed for up to $4,500 for the purchase and installation of a DOC, CCV, or DPF. They must also install at least one Smartway item, and establish a “no idling zone” Project is scheduled for completion in September 2008Project is scheduled for completion in September 2008

4. CenSARA Grants continued…  MO School Bus Diesel Inventory Project was selected for award in June 2008Project was selected for award in June 2008 Project is projected to start in August 2008 and finish in December 2009Project is projected to start in August 2008 and finish in December 2009 The project will develop a thorough equipment and emission inventory of every diesel powered school bus in the state.The project will develop a thorough equipment and emission inventory of every diesel powered school bus in the state. The information gathered will be placed on the web through a link on the department’s website.The information gathered will be placed on the web through a link on the department’s website.

5. National Clean Diesel Campaign State Allocated Funds  The application has been submitted and is being reviewed by the EPA.  Anticipated start date: October 2008  Anticipated end date: September 2010  The application includes two projects: Cost Share FundCost Share Fund Public Fleet FundPublic Fleet Fund

6. State Allocated Funds continued…  Cost Share Fund Open to public and private diesel fleet owners and operatorsOpen to public and private diesel fleet owners and operators In St. Louis vehicles must be stationed in the non-attainment area to be eligibleIn St. Louis vehicles must be stationed in the non-attainment area to be eligible The fund will provide a 40% reimbursement for the purchase and installation of emission control equipment, idle reduction technology, and Smartway technologyThe fund will provide a 40% reimbursement for the purchase and installation of emission control equipment, idle reduction technology, and Smartway technology RFP/Lottery process will be used to select awardeesRFP/Lottery process will be used to select awardees

7. State Allocated Funds continued…  Public Fleet Fund Project will reimburse 100% of the purchase and installation of emission control equipment on public fleets in the metropolitan areas of the stateProject will reimburse 100% of the purchase and installation of emission control equipment on public fleets in the metropolitan areas of the state In St. Louis the public fleets must be located in the non-attainment area (City of St. Louis and Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles andIn St. Louis the public fleets must be located in the non-attainment area (City of St. Louis and Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles and St. Louis Counties) St. Louis partner implementing both projects will be St. Louis Regional Clean CitiesSt. Louis partner implementing both projects will be St. Louis Regional Clean Cities

8. National Clean Diesel Campaign Blue Skyways Funding Assistance Program  Competitive Grant $5 million available$5 million available 30 applications were submitted and 27 of the applications were eligible30 applications were submitted and 27 of the applications were eligible The total requested funding was approximately $27 millionThe total requested funding was approximately $27 million The department submitted two applications:The department submitted two applications: Metropolitan Area Clean Diesel ProjectMetropolitan Area Clean Diesel Project MoDOT Clean Diesel ProjectMoDOT Clean Diesel Project Awards will be announced in September 2008Awards will be announced in September 2008

9. Blue Skyways Funding Assistance Program continued…  Metropolitan Area Clean Diesel Project Total requested funding: $1,077,923Total requested funding: $1,077,923 Areas include St. Louis, Kansas City and SpringfieldAreas include St. Louis, Kansas City and Springfield In St. Louis the grant includes installing DOCs on approximately 50 school buses in St. Louis County and installing partial flow through filters on 10 concrete mixers that operate in the St. Louis non-attainment areaIn St. Louis the grant includes installing DOCs on approximately 50 school buses in St. Louis County and installing partial flow through filters on 10 concrete mixers that operate in the St. Louis non-attainment area St. Louis Regional Clean Cities will be implementing this project if it is fundedSt. Louis Regional Clean Cities will be implementing this project if it is funded

10. Blue Skyways Funding Assistance Program continued…  MoDOT Clean Diesel Project Total requested funding: $726,227Total requested funding: $726,227 Project includes projects in MoDOT Districts 4, 6, and 8Project includes projects in MoDOT Districts 4, 6, and 8 In St. Louis (District 6) the project includes installing:In St. Louis (District 6) the project includes installing: 25 DOCS, 16 Partial Flow-through Filters, 5 Auxiliary Power Units, 5 Closed Crankcase Ventilation Systems, and 5 Automatic Engine Shutdown Devices on various diesel equipment. 25 DOCS, 16 Partial Flow-through Filters, 5 Auxiliary Power Units, 5 Closed Crankcase Ventilation Systems, and 5 Automatic Engine Shutdown Devices on various diesel equipment.

11. Questions ? Contact Information: Mark Leath Environmental Engineer Missouri Department of Natural Resources Air Pollution Control Program Phone: (573) 751-4817 Email: mark.leath@dnr.mo.gov