Workshops and Webinars

The Collaborative and the National Clean Diesel Campaign conduct public workshops and webinars periodically. These events are open to anyone that wishes to participate.

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Announcements

Report to Congress

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the fourth Report to Congress, highlighting results of projects funded by the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA). From FY 2008 to 2016, EPA has awarded $629 million to retrofit or replace 67,300 engines or other pieces of equipment from port, airport, transit and school bus, rail, long and short haul truck, drayage truck, marine vessel, agriculture, construction, and other fleets. Over 454 million gallons of fuel has been saved as a result of DERA projects. EPA estimates that total lifetime emission reductions achieved through this DERA funding are 15,490 tons of particulate matter (PM) and 472,700 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOX). These reductions have created up to $19 billion of health benefits.

To access the report and previous reports, visit EPA's Clean Diesel Reports to Congress.

West Coast Collaborative

The West Coast Collaborative is a voluntary public-private partnership committed to reducing diesel emissions and advancing clean technologies throughout the western United States: Learn More.

Clean School Bus Announcement: Biden-Harris Administration Will Double Clean School Bus Rebate Awards to Nearly $1 Billion

School districts from all 50 states apply for rebates to provide students and communities cleaner air.

To learn more about the Clean School Bus Program, and to read the rest of this press release, navigate to the Public Fleets & School Buses page.

2022 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Tribal and Insular Area Grants Request for Applications – NOW OPEN

On August 4th, EPA announced its FY22 DERA Tribal and Insular Areas RFA . EPA anticipates awarding approximately $8 million in grant funding for tribal and certain insular area governments to implement projects which reduce emissions from the nation's existing fleet of older diesel engines. A total of $7 million will be made available to tribal governments, or intertribal consortia, and Alaska Native villages; and $1 million will be made available to insular area governments including the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Funds may be used to upgrade and replace older, dirtier diesel-powered vehicles and equipment with newer, cleaner vehicles and technologies.

No mandatory cost sharing funds are required under this competition. Although cost sharing is not required, applicants may propose to provide voluntary cost to improve the environmental outputs and outcomes of the project.

Application packages must be submitted electronically to EPA through Grants.gov (www.grants.gov) no later than Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 8:59 p.m. PT to be considered for funding.

Informational webinars will be held on the following dates and times:

Tuesday, August 16, 2022; 10 to 11 a.m. PT - Join the Webinar
Thursday, August 25, 2022; 12 to 1 p.m. PT - Join the Webinar
Wednesday, August 31, 2022; 4 to 5 p.m. PT - Join the Webinar

For the latest information, please visit EPA's DERA Tribal and Insular Areas Grants webpage.

Healthy Air: Indoors and Out – Recorded Presentations Now Available!

A free webinar in Spanish and English on how to protect your home and family from air pollution.

Date: August 12, 2021
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM PT
Host: US EPA, Region 9

Join us to learn about indoor and outdoor air pollution in the U.S.-Mexico border region and what you can do to protect your home and community. Presenters will share information on common air pollution sources, potential health impacts from poor air quality, and tips and tricks for creating safe environments. All members of the public are welcome!

Registration for the webinar has closed

Recorded presentations in English and Spanish are available at the following links:

For more information, please contact Francisco Dóñez (donez.francisco@epa.gov).

Announcing New Webpage for Tribal & Insular Areas

West Coast Collaborative has a new webpage for Tribal & Insular Areas! Visit the new Tribal & Insular Areas page now to learn more about FY2021 Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) Tribal and Insular Areas Grant Program, EPA's Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP), and EPA Region 9's Spring Regional Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC). Continue to check in on the new page for future updates on funding opportunities and upcoming webinars for Tribal & Insular Areas.

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