mid-atlantic dray truck replacement program highlights sept 23, 2011 catherine magliocchetti epa –...
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Mid-Atlantic Dray Truck Replacement Program
Highlights
Sept 23, 2011Catherine MagliocchettiEPA – Mid Atlantic Region
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Health Effects Overview
Air Quality
Innovative Financing/Funding: Mid Atlantic Dray Truck Replacement
Program
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Health Effects of Diesel Emissions
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Diesel emissions pose a significant environmental health problem
Serious health impacts exacerbates asthma,
respiratory & cardiac illness
Possible human carcinogen over 70% of the cancer
risk from all air toxics Degrades air quality
Particulate Matter Ozone
Contributes to climate change
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Some Groups Are More at Risk
People with heart or lung disease Conditions make them
vulnerable Older adults
Greater prevalence of heart and lung disease
Children More likely to be active Bodies still developing Breathe more per body pound
Particulate matter (PM) in diesel exhaust is the driver of risk
6Human Hair (70 µm diameter) PM2.5 (2.5 µm)PM10 (10µm)
Hair cross section (70 m)
Mix of particles and liquid dropletsMix of particles and liquid droplets Considerably smaller in size than human Considerably smaller in size than human
hairhair Penetrates deeply into the lungsPenetrates deeply into the lungs
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National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)
Ozone (O3) – Not a direct emission, but forms in the atmosphere – EPA regulates precursors
• Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
Particulate Matter (PM)
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
Lead (Pb)
Many areas of the US are in Non-Attainment
Over 52 percent of the U.S. population lives in counties that have unhealthful levels of either ozone or particle pollution (http://lungaction.org/reports/sota05exec_summ.html)
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National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) – continued
Many areas of the US are in Non-Attainment for Air Quality Standards
Over 52 percent of the U.S. population lives in counties that have unhealthful levels of either ozone or particle pollution (http://lungaction.org/reports/sota05exec_summ.html)
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About 127 million people live in areas that do not meet one of the health-based
national ambient air quality standards.
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National Clean Diesel Campaign Advances strategies that move toward
cleaner air to reduce diesel emissions through partnerships and grants
Verify technology http://www.epa.gov/oms/retrofit/verif-list.htm
Provide tracking and quantification tools
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Local Collaboratives Philadelphia Diesel Difference
Delaware Diesel Difference
GASP (Pittsburgh area)
Virginia Clean Cities
Mid Atlantic Dray Truck Replacement Program
Currently $3.3 M in total EPA Funds Prior to 2011, EPA funded replacement
or retrofits for dray as follows:• VA – $1.25 M for 212 trucks• MD - $550 K for 14 applications (multiple
trucks/app)• Clean Air Council - $350 K for 60 retrofits
Targeting Ports Voluntary Effort
Truck Replacements Programs showing up at Ports across the U.S.
Several ports across the country are trying to replace older short haul trucks serving their ports. Ports of Long Beach, LA, Oakland Ports of Seattle & Tacoma Port of Houston Port of New York/New Jersey
Now Available in the Mid-Atlantic $3.3 million in total funds from EPA
Ports of Philadelphia andWilmington
Port of Baltimore Port of Virginia
Why a Truck Replacement Program for the Mid-Atlantic? Improve air quality at port terminals Reduces pollution impacts of heavy truck
traffic in communities surrounding ports Addresses health issues (asthma,
bronchitis, cancer, heart disease, premature death, etc.)
Provide financing assistance to applicants
Typical Port Drayage Truck
Evolution of a Typical Truck: Truck starts out in large well-maintained fleet
that travelling long distances; upon aging is moved to smaller fleet, ultimately end up in a drayage service fleet
Truck is older (pre 2000) with a million or more miles on it
Travels through low-income areas
Improving Goods Movement Truck Program is voluntary in our region Program tries to ensure goods movement
becomes cleaner, competitive, and sustainable
Providing direct assistance to owner operators
Prior programs at Port of Virginia & Baltimore
Small program started in Pennsylvania
About the Program: Available Funds
Every state given portion of total grant funds to match their own leveraged fund
Not to exceed $500,000 in year 1 Assessment of available funds and
evaluation of state-by-state success and need, will determine the funding available in years two through four
Funds should be leveraged dollar for dollar
Available Funds per Applicant Applicants allowed to submit one
application per truck Total amount eligible to each
applicant will not exceed $20,000 towards a new vehicle
Sponsors eligible to submit applications for multiple trucks but eligibility rules still apply
Financing Five lending companies available to
applicants Terms are flexible based on credit history More relaxed lending requirements Typically lower than market rate:
36 month loan With $20,000 down payment, project is
attractive to lenders
Scrappage Requirement All vehicles need proof of scrappage Program assists applicant with
scrappage Money from scrappage must be
used towards down payment on a new truck
Scrappage Documentation Photos needed:
Before and after photos of truck Photo of VIN number of truck Photo of chassis cut in half Photo of hole in engine block Before photo of engine where hole is
being drilled
Scrappage Documentation Documents needed:
Dated receipt stating that "X" truck with "X" VIN number was scrapped.
Cancelled check showing amount received from scrappage
Contact information for the scrap company Applicants must not proceed with
scrappage before consulting MARAMA.
Eligibility Requirements for the Program Replacing older truck: MY 2003 and
earlier (preference given to MY 1997 and earlier)
Purchasing new truck equipped with 2007 or newer engine (engine must be 2007)
Eligibility Requirements for the Program General requirements for application:
Trucks must be owned for a minimum of one year Current title and registration in the name of the
applicant Truck is currently insured Truck can document proof of regular service to
one of the four ports Scrappage conditions must be met prior to
releasing funds Photo of old truck with license plates clearly
visible
Truck Purchasing Coordination Established relationship with several vendors Program is encouraging bulk orders to expedite
process of the applicant selecting and securing a new truck
Creates efficiencies that result in lower per-truck cost which in turn reduces the loan-to-value ratio per applicant
Wide selection of trucks available
Leveraged Funds Leveraging shows participation, partnership,
interest In order to facilitate this process, there will be
Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsorship levels Opportunities for Tax deduction for sponsorships
made to program In-kind support is allowed
GOLD SPONSORSHIP Shippers such as “big-box” stores and
other retailers Total amount requested from each
shipper is $30,000 cash only, equivalent to the grant cost of replacing two trucks
Gold sponsors will be invited to submit up to ten trucks in their fleet for priority consideration
SILVER SPONSORSHIP Large carriers with 20 or more trucks State agencies, the Ports, and the terminals
interesting in participating Donation of $15,000, equivalent of the grant of
replacing one truck In-kind contributions will be considered in lieu of
cash payment, but this must be approved by MARAMA in order to make it useful to the overall support of the program
Silver sponsors will be invited to submit up to five trucks in their fleet for priority consideration
BRONZE SPONSORSHIP Smaller carriers with less than 20 trucks Owner operators, non-profits, non-port
related organization, company, or agency $5,000 donation No restrictions placed on these
contributions Bronze sponsors will be invited to submit
up to two trucks in their fleet for priority consideration
Program benefits Upgrade dray truck/continue to offer reliable drayage services Benefits Cargo Owners by increasing the reliability of the
available dray truck fleet, while reducing their carbon footprint Expands upon prior efforts to reduce diesel emissions related
at ports Helps ports possibly avoid mandates when done voluntarily –
shows proactive joint partnerships with all ports. Improves air quality throughout the region and health benefits Builds credibility with communities and environmental
stakeholders
