In conjunction with the Southeast Diesel Collaborative, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requesting proposals for projects to reduce diesel emissions from diesel powered vehicles in EPA Region 4 states, including North Carolina. This includes both on-road and off-road applications. Proposals need to describe projects that will demonstrate effective emission control technologies and strategies or methods or approaches to reducing diesel emissions. The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity is approximately $3.6 million. EPA Region 4 anticipates awarding 5-10 assistance agreements ranging from $250,000 to $750,000.
Projects may include, but are not limited to, retrofit technology, idle reduction technology or strategies, vehicle replacement, engine replacement (repowers) and engine upgrades, or use of cleaner burning fuel (biodiesel).
The Southeast Diesel Collaborative is a collaboration of federal, state and local agencies, along with communities, nonprofit organizations and private companies working together to reduce emissions from diesel engines in the Southeast.
$250,000-750,000
USEPA Region 4 area.
If you have any questions about this RFP, contact Alan Powell at powell.alan@epa.gov or 404.562.9045.
The solicitation request can be found at: www.epa.gov/region4/air/mobile/SEDC-RFP%20FY0809.pdf.