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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
105
102
101
100
100
100
99
Highest Average
at any Given Monitor (ppb)
96
96
95
95
90
85
Current Standard < 85 ppb
(June 15, 2004)
Revised Standard = 75 ppb
(March 12, 2008)
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80
75
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70
65
19982000
19992001
20002002
20012003
20022004
20032005
20042006
20052007
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 fourthhighest daily maximum 8-hour average ozone concentration is less than 85 parts per billion (ppb).
Source: NCTCOG TR Dept – November 2007
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EPA REVISED OZONE STANDARD
Potential 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area
HUNT
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DFW NONATTAINMENT AREA
2009 Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Emission Inventory
Source Category Estimates
Total Mobile
Sources
73%
Non-road Mobile
107 tpd (27%)
On-road Mobile
184 tpd (46%)
Point
61 tpd (15%)
Area
44 tpd (11%)
Total NOx = 396 Tons Per Day (tpd)
Source: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
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LOCAL AIR QUALITY PROGRAMS
Opportunities for Local Governments
Clean Fleet Technology
Idling Reduction
High-Emitting Vehicles
Outreach and Education
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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
www.nctcog.org/trans/clean/vehicles/fleet/policy/index.asp
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CLEAN FLEET VEHICLE POLICY
Policy Adoption
73 Entities Have Adopted
RTC Policy to Date:
Cities, Counties, ISDs,
TxDOT Districts,
Transit Authorities, Etc.
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PUBLIC AGENCY CONSTRUCTION POLICY
Background
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
www.nctcog.org/trans/clean/vehicles/fleet/constructionfleets/index.asp
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PUBLIC AGENCY CONSTRUCTION POLICY
North Central Texas Equipment
Population Distribution By Emissions Certification
40.0%
35.0%
30.0%
25.0%
20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
Percent of
Fleet
Percent of
NOx Emissions
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MOTOR VEHICLE IDLING RESTRICTION
TCEQ Rule
Applicability
• GVWR > 14,000 Pounds
• April 1 – October 31
• Only Within Jurisdictions Having Signed MOA With TCEQ
Main Engine May Not Idle For More Than Five Minutes When
Control
Requirements Not In Motion
No 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
www.tceq.state.tx.us/implementation/air/sip/vehicleidling.html
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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
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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)
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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
Richard McComb, [email protected]
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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
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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
www.smokingvehicle.net
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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
www.nctcog.org/trans/air/act
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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
www.tryparkingit.com
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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
www.airnorthtexas.org
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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
[email protected]
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