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

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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

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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

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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

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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) 608-2353creese@nctcog.org

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