Clean Ports USA Break Out Session

Where We are Now: Discussions of Diesel Exhaust Reduction Strategies and Incentives
Brief presentations by the ports community regarding their diesel emission reduction efforts:

Barbara Cole, Port of Seattle
Thomas Jelenic, Port of Long Beach
Joe Monaco, PANYNJ (invited)
Wayne Pighin, APM Terminals
Daniel Yuska, MARAD

Discussion of Diesel Exhaust Reduction Strategies and Incentives
Background materials: ICF Report

Port authority, terminal operator, and other experience with the following:
-Replacement and Repowers
-Retrofit
-Cleaner Fuels (ULSD, 500ppm highway, CNG, emulsions)
-Anti-idling
-Improved Logistics or Gate Systems
-Ocean-going vessel programs (e.g., voluntary speed reduction)
-Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credits (MERCs)

Possibilities for future funding of grants or demonstration programs
-Other funding opportunities (CMAQ, SEPs, etc)
-Tax incentives
-Recognition programs for port authorities, for tenants, for shipping
-EMS with focus on air quality
-Educational materials for a variety of audiences (print or video)

- Emissions inventories
- Technologies (what’s verified, what’s might/will be verified in the future)
- Other stakeholders to engage