The Marine Vessels and Ports Workgroup is exploring opportunities to share information and seek funding for a variety of projects including: alternative fuel use for vessels and on-shore equipment, equipment retrofits and early retirement, and cold ironing for ocean-going vessels and plug-in power for on-shore equipment. If you would like to join the Marine Vessels and Ports Workgroup, please contact
Francisco Donez.
Sector Calls and Meetings
Tuesday, June 22,11:00am-12:00pm PDT, 866-299-3188 access code: 2065538087#. This is a joint call with the Trucking Sector.
Agenda Items:
EPA 2009-10 Clean Diesel grants on the West Coast
Report on Goods Movement by the National Environmental Justice Advisory Committee (NEJAC)
Regulatory update - federal, state, international (IMO)
Alameda Transportation and Logistics Academic Support (ATLAS) program
Future funding opportunities, including DERA FY 2011 funding
2009 EPA-Funded Projects under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Reducing Diesel Emissions at the Port of Long Beach, California: The Port of Long Beach Diesel Emissions Reduction Project was selected for $4,008,250 in funding to implement a large-scale diesel emission reduction project involving equipment replacements, engine repowers, and/or engine retrofits for 112 pieces of cargo handling equipment including rubber-tired gantry cranes, and two harbor craft currently in operation at the port.
