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AIR QUALITY: LOCAL PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

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.

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AIR QUALITY: LOCAL PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

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  1. AIR QUALITY: LOCAL PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Public Works RoundupApril 17, 2008 • Carrie Reese, Program Manager • Air Quality Policy & Program Development • NCTCOG Transportation Department

  2. 8-HOUR OZONE HISTORICAL TRENDS* DFW Nonattainment Area - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Current Standard < 85 ppb (June 15, 2004) Highest Average at any Given Monitor (ppb) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Revised Standard = 75 ppb (March 12, 2008) Consecutive 3-Year Periods * 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). 2 Source: NCTCOG TR Dept – November 2007

  3. EPA REVISED OZONE STANDARD Potential 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area HUNT 3

  4. Non-road Mobile 107 tpd (27%) Point 61 tpd (15%) On-road Mobile 184 tpd (46%) Area 44 tpd (11%) DFW NONATTAINMENT AREA 2009 Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Emission Inventory Source Category Estimates Total Mobile Sources 73% Total NOx = 396 Tons Per Day (tpd) 4 Source: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

  5. LOCAL AIR QUALITY PROGRAMS Opportunities for Local Governments Clean Fleet Technology Idling Reduction High-Emitting Vehicles Outreach and Education 5

  6. CLEAN FLEET VEHICLE POLICY Background 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: Acquisitions Operations Maintenance Compliance Verification 6 www.nctcog.org/trans/clean/vehicles/fleet/policy/index.asp

  7. CLEAN FLEET VEHICLE POLICY Policy Adoption 73 Entities Have Adopted RTC Policy to Date: Cities, Counties, ISDs, TxDOT Districts, Transit Authorities, Etc. 7

  8. PUBLIC AGENCY CONSTRUCTION POLICY Background Applicable ToNon-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 8 www.nctcog.org/trans/clean/vehicles/fleet/constructionfleets/index.asp

  9. Population Distribution By Emissions Certification 40.0% 35.0% 30.0% 25.0% Percent of Fleet 20.0% Percent of NOx Emissions 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% Tier 1 (1996-2005) Tier 2 (2001-2007) Tier 0 (Uncontrolled) Tier 3 (2006 and on) PUBLIC AGENCY CONSTRUCTION POLICY North Central Texas Equipment 9

  10. MOTOR VEHICLE IDLING RESTRICTION TCEQ Rule 10 www.tceq.state.tx.us/implementation/air/sip/vehicleidling.html

  11. MOTOR VEHICLE IDLING RESTRICTION North 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 11

  12. FLEET TECHNOLOGY / IDLE REDUCTION Funding 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) 12

  13. REGIONAL EMISSIONS ENFORCEMENT Program Goals Current Implementation Inspection And Maintenance Program Compliance Future Programs Truck Lane Restrictions Compliance Anti-idling Policy Enforcement Enforcement Of Other Initiatives As Appropriate 13 Richard McComb, rmccomb@nctcog.org

  14. REGIONAL EMISSIONS ENFORCEMENT Inspection & Maintenance Emphasis Areas 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 14

  15. REGIONAL SMOKING VEHICLE PROGRAM Don’t Choke, Call #Smoke Reporting Methods Online At www.smokingvehicle.net #SMOKE (#76653) From Your Wireless Phone 817-704-2522 From A Landline Phone Local Solutions AirCheck Texas Assistance Program Coupons/Rebates For Automotive Parts Successes Received Over 6,800 Notifications In First Year 15 www.smokingvehicle.net

  16. AIRCHECK TEXAS ASSISTANCE North 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 Facilities 16 www.nctcog.org/trans/air/act

  17. NCTCOG TRY PARKING IT WEBSITE www.TryParkingIt.com 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 17 www.tryparkingit.com

  18. AIR NORTH TEXAS Mission Statement 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 18 www.airnorthtexas.org

  19. 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 Manager Air Quality Policy & Program Development (817) 608-2353 creese@nctcog.org 19

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