Transcript GOODS MOVEMENT & Air Quality Considerations
GOODS MOVEMENT & Air Quality Considerations
Presented by Larry Greene, Executive Director
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD)
Goods Movement Policy
January 25, 2005 – State of California Policy Improving goods movement in California is a high priority for the Governor due to economic & quality of life issues.
California will improve & expand the goods movement industry & infrastructure in a manner that:
Generates jobs Increases mobility and reduces traffic congestion Improves air quality and protects public health Enhances public and port safety Improves quality of life
What Increases are Expected?
The Federal Highway Administration projects freight movement through California to increase 79% between 1998 and 2025.
In the Central Valley annual truck vehicle miles are expected to increase 60% from 4,677 billion miles in 2005 to 7,758 billion miles in 2025.
Increased rail capacity and planned improvements will allow utilization of railroads for transporting more goods. Sacramento International and Mather airports master plans forecast a 61% (aggregated) increase in freight from 2005 to 2020.
The Port of Sacramento will likely see increases.
Does Increased Goods Movement Mean Increased Emissions?
The Goods Movement Action Plan, Phase I recognizes the potential increase in air emissions.
The Phase II Progress Report identifies the details needed to implement the Governor’s Policy, including… The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is in the process of developing an Emissions Reduction Plan for Ports and International Goods Movement to address the potential increase in air emissions and related health impacts.
What role will the local air district, SMAQMD play?
SMAQMD Mission
“Achieve clean air goals by leading the region in protecting public health and the environment through innovative and effective programs, dedicated staff, community involvement and public education.”
Air Quality Issues
Ozone
Federal non-attainment area Must attain between 2013 and 2019
Particulate Matter
State non-attainment area Under the new proposed Federal standard will be non-attainment
Climate Change
Growing awareness of urgency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Adds impetus for ozone and particulate matter reductions
Driven By Health Effects
Ozone is a strong irritant that can cause constriction of the airways, forcing the respiratory system to work harder in order to provide oxygen
Aggravated respiratory disease such as emphysema, bronchitis and asthma Reduced resistance to infection, increased fatigue, or weakened athletic performance Particulate matter consists of very small liquid and solid particles that can be inhaled deep into the lung
Short term exposure aggravates lung disease, can create asthma attacks or acute bronchitis, linked to heart attacks, arrhythmias Long term exposure associated with reduced lung function, chronic bronchitis and premature death Diesel particulate is a toxic air contaminant – cancer risk
Environmental Impacts
Ozone can damage crops, forests, native plants and property (rubbers and plastics)
Particulate contributes to reduced visibility in urban and pristine areas
Climate change has numerous potential impacts:
Increases in air pollution Loss of snowpack Increases in heatwave days and other extreme weather events Increases in electricity demand Decreases in forest yields and increases in wildfire risk Agricultural: pests and disease increases
State Implementation Plans
(How to Get Clean Air) Ozone
Current Rate of Progress Report indicates emission reductions are occurring and we are on the right track New plan being developed to meet 8-hour standard Significant new reductions will be needed New conformity baseline will be developed/evaluated Blueprint/land use measures will be critical for all pollutants.
Particulate matter
Designations expected in November 2009 New plan must show attainment by 2015/2020 Some control measures are already being implemented Local transportation impact depends on state/federal efforts Climate change
Pavley Bill – CO2 reductions with 2009 model year California Action Plan due – Mandatory registration?
Ozone Non-attainment Area
(PM Boundaries TBD)
Regional Emissions Inventory Ozone Precursors
ROG + NOx + Sunlight (heat) = Ozone
A Closer Look at Mobile NOx
Goods Movement
Particulate Emissions Inventory
Particulate Matter 2.5 Tons per Day (2005, Sacramento County) Stationary 9% On-Road Mobile 8% Off-Road Mobile 10% Area 73%
Particulate Reduction Measures
The CARB Diesel Risk Reduction Plan - statewide effort that will reduce diesel particulate from on road, off-road and stationary engines 75% by 2010 and 85% by 2020.
New engine standards Retrofitting existing engines Requiring reduction in sulfur level in diesel fuel
The CARB Air Quality and Land Use Handbook – Provides new guidance on project location and impacts of diesel emissions CARB has adopted anti-idling regulations for some vehicle categories
More Reduction Measures
Local AQMD incentive programs pay the incremental cost to install emission reducing technologies (low-emission engines and after treatment devices)
- 1998-2005 $55 Million/4.8 Tons per day of NOx
Local AQMD existing regulations for stationary and area sources of particulate
July 2005 local AQMD work plan to establish control requirements for
Residential wood burning Fugitive dust Combustion emissions Transportation emission sources
More Measures Are Needed
Additional regulations/incentive programs are needed to address idling vehicles Multi-regional trucks and their emissions need multi-jurisdictional solution Impact of 8-hour SIP requirements will be known this fall. New conformity evaluation and baseline will be required for roads and airports
Will Goods Movement Affect Air Quality?
Preliminary Emissions Estimates
CARB has published emission estimates in its draft Emissions Reduction Plan for Ports and International Goods Movement 2001 vs. 2020 Not sure if CARB is catching all the expected increases
Statewide Ports and International Goods Movement Emissions: 2001 v. 2020 CARB Estimates
In Summary
A continued unified effort on the part of state and local agencies is needed to ensure increases in emissions that may result from increases in goods movement in the Sacramento region do not impair the ability of the region to attain the federal and state air quality standards.