National funding assistance program administers competitive grants for diesel emission reduction projects The diesel emissions reduction act (dera) appropriates funds for these projects Epa allocates dera funds to eligible u.s States and territories for the establishment of diesel emissions reduction programs Using the formula outlined in the energy policy act of 2005 (pdf) Thirty percent of the dera appropriation is allocated to the states and territories to fund programs for diesel emissions reduction projects
Base funding is distributed to states and territories using a formula based on overall participation. National funding assistance program administers competitive grants for clean diesel projects The 2021 dera school bus rebates will offer approximately $10 million to public and private fleet owners for the replacement of old diesel school buses with new buses certified to epa’s cleanest emission standards. The dera tribal and territory program awards diesel emission reduction grants specifically for tribes and territories (formerly insular area) governments The diesel emissions reduction act (dera) appropriates funds for these projects. Diesel emissions reduction act (dera) reports to congress epa has submitted five reports to congress highlighting the benefits of the diesel emissions reduction act (dera) funding.
Provides funding to achieve reductions in diesel emissions and exposure from the nation’s legacy diesel fleet, particularly in areas of poor air quality.
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