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Mobile Sources Technical
Review Subcommittee
Retrofit and Replacement Workgroup Meeting
October 13, 2004
Washington, DC
8:00 a.m. - Check In
8:15 – 12:15 - Morning Sub-Workgroup Sessions:
There are 4 break out sessions-with 2 running concurrently to accommodate members who want to attend more than one session. The School bus sector will have the option of running the entire time.
The goal of each session is to clearly articulate FY05 work plan of activities necessary to produce a set of recommendations for expansion of EPA’s program to address emissions from the 11 million diesel engines in today’s fleets. Each session will have a note taker provided and will be facilitated by the work-group co-chairs.
Group 1: Ports Sector Workgroup 8:15-10:15
Sub-group Co-chair: Michael Block
EPA will participate as a Co-chair
Updates from Co-chairs
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Review of Boston Harbors Navigation and Environment Committee, AAPA
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Review of draft Resolution
Discussion and Progress review on June conference recommendations
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Creating Incentives
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EPA Sector Strategies ICF contract
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Overcoming Obstacles
Plans for Ports Workshop
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January 2005
Group 2: Clean School Bus USA: Clean School Bus USA Workgroup 8:15-12:15
Sub-group Co-chair: Charlie Gauthier
EPA Co-chair: Jennifer Keller, OTAQ
Updates from Co-chairs
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EPA FY04 Grants
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Upcoming CSBUSA workshop in conjunction with the NASDPTS Annual Meeting
November 1, 2004
Incentives Discussion:
State and Local Opportunities for Incentives and Expansion
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Role of State Chapters of National Organizations
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Role of State Air and other Government Agencies
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Working with State legislatures
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Developing a strong central CSBUSA focus in each State
Federal Opportunities
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Federal Agencies-funding other than EPA
Group 3: Construction Sector Workgroup 10:30-12:30
Sub-group Co-chair: Leah Wood
EPA will participate as a Co-chair
Updates from Co-chairs
• Discussion of EPA Contract - EPA’s
Sector Strategies ICF contract
Discussion of Incentives and Legislation
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AGC tax credit and other incentives
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Contracting Provisions
Discussion and Progress review on June conference recommendations
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Creating Incentives
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Overcoming Obstacles
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How local chapters of national organizations can play a role
Plans for Construction Equipment Workshop
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March 2005
Group 4: Freight Sector Workgroup 10:30-12:30
Sub-group Co-chair: Bruce Bertelson
EPA will participate as a Co-chair
Updates from Co-chairs
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Review of progress from June
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Overview of SmartWay Transport
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Discussion of how Freight and SmartWay fit with other sectors
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Plan interaction with Ports
Discussion
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Creating Incentives
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Overcoming Obstacles
Plans for a SmartWay Transport Workshop
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Date?
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch – on your own
Afternoon Session of the Full Retrofit and Replacement Workgroup
| 1:30 | Remarks: | Workgroup Co-Chairs Tim Johnson, Corning Gay MacGregor, OTAQ |
| 1:45 | Remarks: | Merrylin Zaw-Mon, Director Certification and Compliance Division, OTAQ |
| 2:00 | Updates of General Interest (OTAQ Staff) | |
| • Plans for Announcing FY04 Sensitive Populations Retrofit
Grants • Summary of FYO4 School Bus Grants • FY05/FY06 Funding Prospects • Collaboratives - West Coast Diesel Collaborative Update - Region 5 Clean Corridors Update - Region 1 Great Boston Breaths Expansion |
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| 2:30 | Presentation and Discussion of Sector Workgroup FY05 Plans | |
| • Identification of common elements and synergies o Ports o Construction o Freight (SmartWay Transport) o School Buses |
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| (Outcome = an agreed upon schedule of activities and
milestones for FY05) |
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| 4:30 | Wrap-up and schedule for follow up meeting |
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| 5:00 | Adjourn | |