[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 241 (Thursday, December 16, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70244-70250]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-32644]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL 6510-6]
Mobile Source Outreach Assistance Competition Fiscal Year 2000:
Solicitation Notice
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Today's document announces the availability of funding and
solicits proposals from state, local, multi-state and tribal air
pollution control agencies for mobile sources-related public education
and outreach projects. The funding will be allocated by EPA's Office of
Mobile Sources through the competitive process described in this
document.
DATES: The deadline for submitting Final Proposals is Wednesday,
February 23, 2000. To allow for efficient management of the competitive
process, OMS is requesting agencies to submit an informal Intent to
Apply by January 7, 2000. (Instructions for submitting final proposals
and Intents to Apply are found in section X. below.)
ADDRESSES: This proposal can also be found in two places on the Office
of Mobile Sources Web Page: ``www.epa.gov/oms/'' click on ``What's
New'' or ``www.epa.gov/oms/rfp.htm''. Addresses for submitting final
proposals can be found in section X. below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Bullard, Director of Outreach,
USEPA Office of Mobile Sources, 401 M Street SW, Washington, 20460
(mail code 6406J). Telephone (202) 564-9856; Fax (202) 565-2085. Or
email bullard.susan@epa.gov''
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Contents by Section
I. Overview and Deadlines
II. Eligible Organizations
III. Funding Issues
IV. Program Emphasis
V. Selection Criteria
VI. Evaluation and Selection
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VII. Proposals
VIII. Current OMS/Section 105 Funded Outreach Projects
IX. Other Items of Interest
X. How to Apply
XI. OMS Program Contact
Deadline for informal Intent to Apply--January 7, 2000
Deadline for Final Proposal--Wednesday, FEBRUARY 23, 2000
This proposal can also be found on the Office of Mobile Sources Web
Page: ``www.epa.gov/oms/'' click on ``What's New?'' or ``www.epa.gov/
oms/rfp.htm''
Mobile Source Outreach Assistance Agreements 2000; Request for
Proposals
Section I. Overview and Deadlines
A. Overview: Over the past three years, OMS has entered into
agreements and established partnerships with a number of organizations
to (1) Provide national support for community-based mobile source
public education efforts supporting implementation of the Clean Air Act
and, (2) Encourage responsible choices for organizational and
individual actions through public education. Current outreach projects
funded through OMS (listed in section VIII(U) below) emphasize
transportation choices; education of vehicle owners and drivers of the
future; alternative fuels; car care and the role of the automotive
technician; and, related projects such as ozone mapping and small
engines. EPA's Office of Mobile Sources has set aside funds from the
State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG) account to provide support to
community-based mobile source-related projects. This notice solicits
proposals for public education and outreach projects which directly
support state and local air management organizations in their efforts
to improve air quality from mobile sources. Proposals will be accepted
from state, local, tribal and multi-state air management agencies which
are identified as such under section 302(b) of the Clean Air Act.
Interested persons call also obtain copies of this solicitation at
no charge by accessing ``What's New?'' on the OMS Website at
``www.epa.gov/oms'' or ``www.epa.gov/oms/rfp.htm''.
B. What are the deadlines for this competition? In order to
efficiently manage the selection process, the Office of Mobile Sources
requests that an informal ``Intent to Apply'' be submitted by January
7, 2000 (Please provide project title or subject and email address). An
``Intent to Apply'' simply states in the form of e-mail, phone, or fax
that your organization intends to submit a proposal to be received by
the deadline. Submitting an ``Intent to Apply'' does not commit an
organization to submit a final proposal. Those not submitting an Intent
to Apply may still apply by the deadline.
The deadline for submitting completed final proposals (original and
six copies) is Wednesday, February 23, 2000. The Office of Mobile
Sources expects to complete the Evaluation/Selection process in early
April, 2000.
Section II. Eligible Organizations
C. Who is eligible to submit proposals? According to funding
policies associated with the State and Tribal Assistance Grants
regulations (STAG funds), proposals can be accepted only from air
pollution control agencies as defined under section 302(b) of the Clean
Air Act, (for projects to be undertaken will have replicability to
other communities nationally), as well as multi-state organizations
supporting section 302(b) agencies. OMS has no discretion over this
requirement. Interested air management or related organizations which
are not air pollution control agencies as defined under section 302(b)
of the Clean Air Act are encouraged to create partnerships with
eligible organizations. In that situation, the eligible organization
would be required to submit the final proposal and serve as the funding
recipient if selected.
Section III. Funding Issues
D: What is the amount of available funding? A minimum of $550K.
E. How will funds be allocated? The competition process will be
managed by OMS and selected cooperative agreements will be awarded by
EPA's Regional offices and funded through either section 103 (for
multi-state organizations as defined by law only) or section 105
authority (state and local air pollution control agencies.) OMS has no
discretion over this requirement.
F. How many agreements will be awarded? Approximately six
agreements will be awarded, none to exceed $100,000. The total dollar
amount of the final awards must be within available funding.
G. Are matching funds required? Possibly. Clean Air Act section 105
mandates that eligible agencies provide matching funds of at least 40%.
Therefore, if an air pollution control agency submits a proposal for
which they do not already have sufficient matching funds, they must
include a statement in their proposal indicating that the match could
be met if their proposal is selected. Organizations unable to meet a
required match must be considered ineligible. (This requirement does
not apply to multi state organizations.) Organizations which are
unclear as to their matching status are recommended to contact their
EPA Regional Grant Coordinator.
H. Can funding be used to acquire services or fund partnerships?
Yes--subgrants and other procurement services are allowed. Because the
method used to fund subgrants is not a federal matter, procedures
governing your organization's procurement practices must be followed.
Please indicate any intent to enter into such agreements in the
proposal.
Section IV. Program Emphasis
This program is designed to provide seed money to initiate new
projects or advance existing projects that are new in some way (e.g.
new audiences, new locations, new approaches.)
I. Program Emphasis
--Voluntary Measures
--Commuter Choice initiatives
--Transportation choices
--Car care (testing, repair, maintenance)
--On Board Diagnostics (OBD)
--Alternative fuels
--Involving youth in mobile source issues/environmental education
--Other mobile source issues (including but not limited to: diesel,
particulate matter, heavy duty engines; nonroad engines; and ozone
mapping/forecasting.)
Section V. Selection Criteria
J. Primary Criteria
--Addresses environmental goals of improved air quality from mobile
sources
--Presents a strong public health message
--Demonstrates national or regional applicability/transferability
--Provides for at least minimal replication for use by other
organizations in the budget
--Demonstrates effectiveness of delivery mechanism to reach targeted
audience
--Exhibits clearly-stated and appropriate levels of funding
--Includes effective evaluation methods
--Reflects potential for sustainability
K. Other Factors to be Considered
--Innovation in public awareness
--Effectiveness of collaborative activities and partnerships with other
stakeholders needed to effectively develop or implement the project
--Integration with existing programs
--Willingness to coordinate with other OMS-funded outreach activities
L. Presentation Criteria
--Completeness
--Action-oriented
--Clearly-stated objectives
--Reasonable time frames
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Section VI. Evaluation and Selection
M. The Evaluation Team is chosen to address a full range of mobile
source and EPA program expertise. In addition, each EPA Regional office
is given the opportunity to review those proposals generated by
eligible organizations within that Region. The Evaluation Team will
base its evaluation solely on the criteria referenced in this
Solicitation Notice. Completed evaluations will be referred to a
Selection Committee representing OMS senior managers and Regional
representatives who are responsible for further consideration and final
selection. To ensure equity and objectivity throughout the process, the
OMS Program Contact (listed below) and staff who facilitate the process
and participate in pre-application assistance, do not serve as members
of either the Evaluation Team or the Selection Committee.
Section VII. Proposals
N. What must be included in the proposal? Proposals should be
approximately 5-7 pages in length (please do not include binders or
spiral binding) and must include:
(1) a brief statement that candidate organization is defined as an
air pollution control agency under section 302(b) of the Clean Air Act
(2) a statement that any required match will be met
(3) a concise statement of project background/objectives
highlighting relationship to improving air quality from mobile sources
(4) a detailed project summary--description of specific actions to
be undertaken, including estimated time line for each task
(5) associated work products to be developed
(6) explanation of project benefits
(7) detailed explanation of how project outcomes will be designed
for replication in other communities
(8) a detailed budget estimate (clearly explain how funds will be
used, including estimated cost for each task.) (Note: Budget estimates
should include funding for participation in the Annual Mobile Source
Outreach and Partnerships Meeting typically held in Washington, DC in
late fall/early winter)
(9) projected time frame for project from initiation through
completion
(10) project contact(s) (must provide name, organization, phone,
fax, and e-mail)
O. Will 2-year proposals be considered? Yes. If a proposal with a
2-year project period is submitted, OMS requires that the budget and
cost estimate be designed to indicate what will be accomplished in each
of the first and second years.
P. May an eligible organization submit more than one proposal? An
organization may submit more than one proposal only if the proposals
are for different projects.
Q. May an eligible organization resubmit a proposal which was
previously submitted to the Mobile Source Outreach Assistance
Competition, but was not selected? Yes. The proposals received by OMS
in previous competitions were generally of very high quality. Clearly,
all proposals of merit could not be selected due to limited resources
available.
R. May an eligible organization submit a proposal for this fiscal
year, even if it were previously awarded funding under this program?
Yes. Applicants awarded funding in previous competitions may submit new
proposals to fund a different project. This program is designed to
provide seed money to initiate new projects or advance existing
projects that are new in some way (e.g. new audiences, new locations,
new approaches.)
S. Does this funding expire at the end of FY 00? No. The statute
states that State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG) for environmental
programs remain available until expended (``no-year money'').
T. Ineligible proposals. Proposals will be determined to be
ineligible if:
(1) The candidate organization is not currently defined as an air
pollution control agency under section 302(b) of the Clean Air Act; (2)
A required match cannot be met; (3) The proposal is incomplete
(proposals must address each component outlined in section VII. N.); or
(4) The proposal is costmarked after the deadline.
Section VIII. Current OMS/Section 105 Funded Outreach Projects
U. The following offers a brief sketch of projects funded through
the Office of Mobile Sources, either with section 105 funding
(indicated by year of funding) or projects that are intended to be
national in scope, supported by OMS program funding (indicated by an
asterisk ``*'').
(Note: Some web sites provided offer information on a variety of
air quality efforts being undertaken by the funded organization.)
Transportation Choices
``Reusable City'' (1997)
Illinois EPA and the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry
Contact: Betsy Tracey, 217/782-0408, epa2212@epa.state.il.us''
The project is designed to:
-- enhance the air quality and mobile source component of ``Reusable
City''--a permanent environmental science exhibit at the Chicago Museum
of Science and Industry
-- present basic science, describe health effects, explain citizen role
in contributing to mobile source emissions, explain ``calls to action''
such as Ozone Action Days,'' foster critical problem-solving and
decision-making skills
-- create ``real'' meteorological station measuring actual ambient
conditions outside the Museum, an interactive learning device (computer
with CD ROM) and supporting materials to illustrate the relationship
between meteorology and ozone. The user can become an ozone forecaster.
-- Ribbon-cutting, June 24, 1998
Screen Seen'' (1998)
Maine Department of Environmental Protection Judy Landers, 207/287-
2437, judy.landers@state.me.us''
The project includes:
-- full screen cinema commercials for ``captive'' audience of
moviegoers
-- 20-minute rotation of messages (visual images, trivia questions--
OBD, PM, heavy duty, health message)
-- posting of all slides on the ``WWW;'' Maine will assist states in
adapting
``Chattanooga Lifestyle Campaign: Improving Chattanooga's Air Quality
Through Voluntary Citizen Behavior Change of Transportation Choices''
(1997)
Chattanooga-Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Board Contact:
Bob Colby, 423/867-4321, colby_bob@mail.chattanooga.gov''
Working with the Global Action Plan (GAP), the project goal will be
to enhance the mobile source component of Chattanooga's Household
EcoTeam Project. The project includes:
-- 4-month tracking of specific actions to reduce auto emissions
through transportation choices in 50 households
-- peer support and handbook to support family involvement
-- follow up research to determine sustainability of new transportation
practices
-- two-part national technology transfer--invitational conference for
local, state and federal air quality managers after demonstration
period; broad-based outreach through presentations at meetings and
conferences
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``It All Adds Up To Cleaner Air'': Transportation/Air Quality Public
Information Initiative *
Contacts: Joann Jackson Stephens (EPA/OMS), 734/214-4276;
jackson-stephens.joann@epa.gov''; Kathy Daniel (DOT/FHWA), 202/366-
6276; kathleen.daniel@fhwa.dot.gov''; Abbe Marner (DOT/FTA), 202/366-
4317; abbe.marner@fta.dot.gov''; (``www.epa.gov/oms/traq/traqpedo/
italladd'')
This DOT/EPA collaborative effort is:
-- community-based with support from federal agencies to increase
public awareness of impact of travel behavior on air quality, and
increase driving public's awareness of alternative modes of
transportation and importance of travel choices on traffic congestion
and air quality
-- built on results from 3 pilot community sites--Dover, DE; Milwaukee,
WI; and San Francisco, CA
-- nationally available to 14 Demonstration Communities (received
limited grant funding) and more than 60 ``Materials Only'' Communities
in 1999
-- designed to include coalition-building, environmental education for
youth, production of informational materials for public and media, and
evaluation of changes in public awareness and actions
-- being conducted in cooperation with the Alliance for Clean Air and
Transportation, a national public-private partnership created to
address public education on transportation and air quality
``Public Outreach on Congestion Relief Pricing and Cash-Out Parking''
(1998)
NY Department of Environmental Conservation/Tri-State
Transportation Campaign Janine Bauer (Tri-State), 212/777-8181,
jbauer@tstc.org'' Dave Shaw (NYDEC), 518/457-7231,
djshaw@gw.dec.state.ny.us''
The project is:
-- researching, producing and disseminating educational materials about
market based pricing mechanisms to reduce auto travel
-- building on work with cash-out parking demo projects and Pricing
Project Implementation on I-287/Tappan Zee Corridor
-- sending clear public health message
``Air World''--Interactive Information Kiosk (1997)
Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board Contact: Barbara Page,
805/645-1415, barbara@vcapcd.org''
This initiative:
-- created a stand-alone bilingual interactive information kiosk for
the public focusing on transportation-related air quality issues with
content which reflects national, state and local issues
-- produced products including a prototype kiosk (providing other air
quality management agencies with 60-70% of actual programming needed to
produce a similar kiosk for their citizens--video, graphics, animation)
and an instructional handbook
``Rideshare,'' ``Smoking Vehicles,'' ``Mow Down Smog'' (1999)
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission/Alamo Area Council
of Governments Contacts: Mike Fishburn (TNRCC), 512/239-1934,
mfishbur@tntcc.state.tx.us''; Contact: Liza Cardenas (AACOG), 210/
362-5213, l.cardenas@aacog.dst.tx.us''; (``www.aacog.dst.tx.us'')
In partnership with the Alamo Area Rideshare Program,
``Ridesharing'' is designed to:
-- encourage commuters through radio and cinema advertisements to
consider carpooling as an alternative form of transportation
-- educate consumers on the benefits of ride-sharing and trip reduction
(cost savings, improved air quality, reduced congestion and enhanced
quality of life) Building on the Texas ``Smoking Vehicle Program,''
``Smoking Vehicles'':
-- educates the public that vehicle smoke which is polluting the air is
a result of mechanical problems
-- encourages the public to call in license plates numbers of smoking
vehicles triggering a letter and response card to the motorist advising
of the smoking vehicle report
-- informs the public through billboards on major highways
``Mown Down Smog'' is:
-- a cash voucher program to encourage the public to trade in gasoline-
powered lawn mowers for electric mowers
``Neighborhood Transportation Choices'' (1999)
Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority Contact: Lisa
Woodard, 509/477-4727 x115, publicinfo@scapca.org''
This project is designed to:
-- create a sustainable, neighborhood-based education and outreach
effort
-- focus on personal as well as commuter trips
-- produce informational materials including video and neighborhood
action kits
-- achieve an overall 10-15% reduction in weekly vehicle miles
traveled, vehicle trips and auto emissions
-- improve air quality and public health by making safe and smart car
use second nature for families as recycling is now
``Commuter Choice'' *
American Management Association (AMA) Contacts: Courtney Brockman,
202/347-1977, cbrockman@amanet.org'' (``www.amanet.org'')
Outreach support to the Commuter Choice program will include:
-- a coalition of companies and organizations involved in Commuter
Choice
-- a website to provide an array of information
-- a committee of representatives from key agencies to accomplish the
objectives of the program
``Reducing Cold Starts/Diesel Emissions'' (1999)
New York Department of Environmental Conservation/Tri-State
Transportation Campaign Contacts: Dave Shaw (NYDEC), 518/457-7231,
djshaw@gw.dec.state.ny.us'' Janine Bauer (Tri-State), 212-268-7474,
jbauer@tstc.org'' (``www.tstc.org'')
The project is designed to:
-- raise awareness among a wide variety of audiences of the air quality
impacts of cold automobile engine starts and diesel soot from trucks
-- educate and motivate through media, posters, community meetings,
Earth Day handouts and other known effective outreach mechanisms
-- encourage people who live near and use train stations to walk or
bike, reducing pollution from cars and trucks through avoided trips,
cleaner fuels and mode shifts
``Clean Air Fair 2000'' Community Outreach Program (1999)
Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District Contact: Violette
Roberts, 760/245-1661 x 6104, vroberts@mdaqmd.ca.gov''
(``www.mdaqmd.ca.gov'')
The project is:
-- promoting public awareness about mobile sources, air quality and
public health
-- developing and providing educational tools needed for the public to
make informed decisions regarding purchase and use of mobile sources
(car care, smog checks, less polluting lawn equipment, natural gas
vehicles)
-- launching a comprehensive marketing campaign to increase attendance
at annual ``Clean Air Fair''
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-- designed to serve as a blueprint for other communities
Involving Youth in Mobile Source Issues
``Let Kid Lead: Youth VMT Initiative'' (``Creating Community-Based
Solutions to Community-Defined Problems'') *
Academy for Educational Development (AED) Contacts: Bill Smith,
202/884-8750, bsmith@aed.org;'' Rick Bossi, 202/884-8898,
rbossi@aed.org'' (``www.letkidslead.org/home.html'')
(``www.aed.org'')
The purpose of this youth-based program, which has entered into
partnership with Kansas City, Tampa and Boston as its pilot sites is
to:
--create a replicable and sustainable program for involving youth and
families in reducing growth in vehicle miles traveled (VMT)
--enable youth to communicate about travel choices, solve problems and
make sound travel decisions to minimize VMT
--share successful practices, lessons learned and tools developed in
the pilot sites with other communities
--serve as a blueprint for communities interested in including a youth
component in efforts to reduce growth of VMT
``Easy Breathers'' (1998)
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Sara Burr, 608/266-2621,
burrs@dnr.state.wi.us'' (``www.dnr.state.wi.us'')
The project is:
--a national educational effort focusing on the science of mobiles
sources
--raising awareness and understanding high schools, technical and
community colleges and business communities
--being integrated/coordinated with the Wisconsin Partners for Clean
Air (involved in pilot activities for transportation/air quality
initiative) and the ``Cleaner Cars'' driver education curriculum module
developed by the Environmental Health Center
--a multimedia approach (interactive CD, poster, research materials,
link to websites)
``Smog City: Interactive Air Pollution Simulator''
(``www.smogcity.com'') (1998)
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Contact:
Kerry Shearer, 916/386-6180, cleanair@sna.com''
(``www.sparetheair.com'')
``Smog City'' is:
--designed for users to manipulate multiple on-screen controls with
their mouse to control variables within ``Smog City,'' and the
simulation will be able to respond to that input based information
--colorful, challenging, completely interactive, instantly applicable
in the classroom ``I Can See for Miles'' (1999)
Jefferson County Department of Health/Jefferson County Department
of Environmental Protection (Alabama) Contacts: Sam Bell (JCDH), 205/
930-1366, sbell@jcdh.org''; Mike Higginbotham (JCDEP), 205/325-8712,
higginbothamm@jcc.co.jefferson.al.us''
``I Can See for Miles'':
--began with a Family Bike Day
--is taking the message of mobile source reductions to children and
youth attending summer camps
--includes development of an ozone website directed at students
Educating Future Drivers and Consumers
``Cleaner Cars Module: An Initiative to Encourage Responsible Car
Maintenance and Driving Habits Among Future Drivers.''*
Environmental Health Center (National Safety Council) Contact: Bud
Ward, 202/974-2461, wardb@nsc.org'' (``www.nsc.org/ehc/mse.htm)
Networking and coordinating with other similar projects across the
country, this effort has:
--developed a driver education curriculum module for new drivers
linking benefits of responsible maintenance to responsible driving for
use in 3000+ public and private driver education programs nationwide
--Products including teacher plans, exercises, information wheel,
interactive CD ROM, overheads
--Available now!
NESCAUM Driver Education Pilot of ``Cleaner Cars Module''*
Contact: Ginger Lawrence, 617/367-8540, glawrence@nescaum.org''
(``www.nescaum.org'')
This effort:
--piloted the driver education curriculum module developed by the
Environmental Health Center (see above) in several cities in the
northeast
``I.D.L.E. in Dade'' (1997)
Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management
Contact: Kristin Buch, 305/372-6895, kbuch@co.miami-dade.fl.us''
The program:
--educates new drivers on the air quality impacts of driving, use of
alternative fuels and transportation choices
--encourages responsible maintenance and driving practices
--teach critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
through educational videos, informational handouts, creative hands-on
demonstrations and design contests
``A Fresh Breath: Transportation Education for a Pollution-Free
Tomorrow''/Annual Tour de Sol * (1998-2000)
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) Contacts: Chris
Mason, 413/774-6051, cmason@nesea.org''; Nancy Hazard, 413/774-6051,
nhazard@nesea.org''; (``www.nesea.org/transp-home.htm'')
Designed as a teacher training course, these projects:
--create educational resources that bring issues of transportation and
the environment into middle school classrooms
--are delivered through workshops which get young people involved in
making informed and environmentally sound transportation choices, and
--the annual Tour de Sol, US electric vehicle championship (which will
travel from New York to Washington DC May 12-19, 2000)
``Going Places, Making Choices: Transportation and the Environment''*
National 4-H Council Contact: Cindy Sturtevant, 301/961-2965,
csturtevant@fourhcouncil.edu'' (``www.fourhcouncil.edu/whatsnew/
utop.htm'')
This project:
--supports effective distribution of an existing transportation/air
quality/climate change curriculum to help high school age youth
understand and respond to real life issues of transportation and
personal mobility choices affecting their quality of life
--has distributed more than 3,000 copies of the curriculum
Dealing With In-Use Emissions
``On Board Diagnostics II--Outreach to Technicians and Consumers''
(1998)
Utah Department of Air Quality/Division of Air Quality Bill Colbert
(Utah DAQ), 801/536-4423, bcolbert@deq.state.ut.us''; Joe Thomas
(Weber State University), 801/536-4175, jthomas@deq.state.ut.us'';
(``www.eq.state.ut.us/eqair/aq__home.htm'')
The national OBDII Trainer the Trainer Workshop Series is:
--designed to on 2 tracks to support state I/M regulators and technical
and
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communication staff (Technical Track and Public Awareness Track)
``OBD Training Course for Technicians''*
Service Technicians Society (STS) Contact: 412/772-7166
STS is:
--Developing a training course on-board diagnostic systems for
technicians. The video will be completed in mid-2000.
``Motivating Timely Repair of Vehicles not subject to I/M through
Remote Sensing, Public Outreach, and Repair Community Incentives''
(1998)
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Contact: Nina DeConcini
(Oregon DEQ), 503/229-6788, deconcini.nina@deq.state.or.us''; Ken
Mays (Central Oregon Community College), 541/383-7753
This project will:
--raise awareness of highly polluting vehicles and their impact on
public health
--motivate community actions to encourage repair of high emitting
vehicles NOT subject to I/M
--mobilize the repair industry to offer repair incentives for vehicles
identified as high emitters
--stimulate communities to use resources to promote and evaluate
effectiveness of the program
``Car Care for Clean Air'' Pilot Project*
Contact: Bill Colbert, Utah DAQ 801/536-4423, bcolbert@'' (``www.eq.state.ut.us/eqair/aq__home.htm)
This pilot project was designed to:
--raise public awareness of ways in which automotive service affects
air quality
--create coalitions to identify ways to improve vehicle maintenance
practices--elevating the number, skill sets, performance and image of
vehicle maintenance technicians
--encourage environmentally-sound transportation choices in
anticipation of 2002 Olympics and beyond
``The Air Repair Communications Project'' (1997)
Missouri Department of Natural Resources Contact: Kerry Cordray,
573-751-4817, nrcordk@mail.dnr.mo.us'' (``www.dnr.state.mo.us'')
A bi-state effort in partnership with the American Lung Association
of Eastern Missouri, the ``Air Repair Communications Project'' is:
--focusing on enhanced inspection and maintenance
--based on extensive market research
--creating replicable materials including media kits, psas, exhibits,
articles for newsletters, brochure to educate on enhanced I/M, theater
screen slides, video to be distributed through Blockbuster;
--undertaking activities including car care clinics, community
presentations, training and materials development for transportation
management associations, participation at commuter fairs, open houses
for public information exchange; make I/M program information available
through posting on the WWW and other outreach tools
Alternative Fuels
``EVs for Tourists in Martha's Vineyard'' (1999)
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Contact:
Kristin MacFadyen, 617/556-1135, kristin.macfadyen@state.ma.us''
The project was designed:
--as a pilot project to promote the use of electric vehicles and bring
visibility to alternative fuels
--to create a display and educational events agenda
--improve air quality by displacing gasoline vehicles with electric
vehicles
--educate auto technician students about alternative fuels and show
successful and practical applications of electric vehicle repair
--prove by example that electric vehicles are a real world solution to
dirty air
``Clean Fuel Fleets''--``One Stop'' Information Resource Program (1999)
Georgia Department of Natural Resources/Clean Air Campaign/Clean
Cities Contacts: William Cook (GA DNR), 404/362-2781,
william__cook@mail.dnr.state.ga.us''; Kent Igleheart (Clean Air
Campaign), 404/524-4400, kai@4cleanair.com'' (``www.4cleanair.com'')
This project will:
--use a variety of tools to reach different audiences, including fleet
operators and the general public
--create tools to include an interactive CD ROM, a ``one stop''
website, a national toll-free hotline, fleet managers' workshop,
newsletters, fax alerts and theater slides
Heavy Duty
``Heavy Duty Vehicle Emission Reduction Outreach Program'' (1998)
San Joaquin Valley United Air Pollution Control District Contact:
Dave Mitchell/Janis Parker, 209/497-1075, sjvuapcd@psnw.com''
This comprehensive marketing program is:
--targeting owners/operators of heavy duty on-road and non-road engines
and demonstrating operating advantages
--informing potential participants of all available local, state, and
federal incentives for using clean technology
--participating in annual Tulare Farm and Equipment Show (display/
product show and breakout session)
Off Road
``Clean Snowmobiles: Workshops, Challenge 2000, and Partnerships''
(1999)
Montana Department of Environmental Quality Contact: Howard Haines,
406/444-6773, hhaines@state.mt.us'' (``www.sae.org/students/
snowfact.htm'' ``www.sae.org/students/snownews.htm'')
The partnerships will:
--build on results from recent technical studies that reduce emissions
from snowmobiles
--develop an education effort targeted at voluntary public use of
pollution reducing technologies
--support a clean snowmobile design competition (in partnership with
the Society of Automotive Engineers)
--establish a regional clearinghouse for relevant technologies
Small Engines
``Cash for Clippers'' (1997)
Maryland Department of the Environment Contact: Tad Aburn, 410/631-
3245. gaburn@mde.state.md.us''
This program:
--educated consumers about pollution prevention, ground-level ozone,
MDE's forecasting program, and the impact of lawn and garden equipment
--offered rebates toward purchase of non-gasoline powered lawn mowers
--developed economic incentives to prevent pollution, foster creativity
and innovation within the private and public sectors
Environmental Justice
``Outreach to Hispanic and Chinese Communities'' (1999)
Bay Area Air Quality Management District Contact: Theresa Lee, 415/
749-4905, tlee@baaqmd.gov''
The project will:
--begin with development of ``trial'' messages for radio and television
focusing on the relationship of mobile sources, air quality and health,
the importance of proper car maintenance, and advantages of carpooling
--include focus groups, production and placement of ads
--be designed for hand off to other communities
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Programs in Support of NAAQS
``Air Pollution, Motor Vehicles and Public Health''*
American Lung Association (ALA) Contact: Katherine Pruitt, 202/785-
3355, kpruitt@lungusa.org'' (``www.lungusa.org'')
Mini-grants provided to 15 local lung associations (through ALA
competitive process) for public education efforts which address a wide
range of mobile source issues.
Projects are designed to:
--send a strong public health message focused on children and asthma
designed to raise public awareness of air quality and the impact of
mobile sources
--be implemented in ozone season 2000
``Integrate the Televised Ozone Map with Mobile Source Outreach
Initiatives'' (1997)
NESCAUM/MARAMA/OTC Collaboration Contact: Ginger Lawrence, NESCAUM,
617/367-8540 (``www.nescaum.org'')
This project:
--expanded the scope of the animated ozone map to 14 states+
represented by NESCAUM, MARAMA and OTC
--encourages region-wide distribution and use of the map, conduct
public outreach to inform and motivate voluntary mobile source ozone
abatement actions, and development of outreach materials for
meteorologists and the public
--provides technical assistance to other regions of the country
interested in the benefits of ozone mapping and forecasting, through
creation of a web site and other outreach activities
Ozone and Particulate Matter Outreach*
STAPPA/ALAPCO Contact: David Wallenberg, 202/624-7864,
davew@sso.org'' (``www.4cleanair.org'')
STAPPA/ALAPCO is developing dynamic education and outreach
materials to help state and local air agencies communicate the ozone
and PM decisions and potential implications to elected officials, the
media and the public. The project: produced and distributed an
informational video on PM 2.5--``Small Town Saves World'' to every
state and local air agency. The video is designed to educate important
constituents including state and local elected officials, civic and
business groups and high school and college students.
SECTION IX. Other Items of Interest
V. Is there other information I should have before applying? Yes.
--Submission of an Intent to Apply or a final proposal does not
guarantee funding.
--Supplementary information, including letters of recommendation, will
not be reviewed by the evaluators.
--Only those organizations selected will be required to submit a
complete ``Application for Federal Assistance and Budget Information
(SF 424 and SF 424A) to the appropriate EPA Regional Office.''
Section X. How to Apply
W. How do I apply? Intents to Apply may take the form of email, fax
or phone call to the Program Contact listed below. Include
organization, contact, phone and project title/subject. Please Submit
Informal Intents to Apply by January 7, 2000.
Completed Proposals must be postmarked or received on or before
midnight, Wednesday, February 23, 2000 (original + 6--no binders or
spiral binding please!)
Via regular mail to: Susan Bullard, Director of Outreach, US EPA
Office of Mobile Sources, Mail Code 6406J, 401 M Street SW, Washington,
DC 20460.
Express mail must be received by no later than midnight on
Wednesday, February 23, at the following address: Susan Bullard,
Director of Outreach, US EPA Office of Mobile Sources, 501 Third Street
NW, Room 5304D, (202) 564-9856, (202) 564-9403 (backup number for
expressed proposals only).
[Note: Proposals may be e-mailed or faxed only as a placeholder,
and must be followed by a hard copy original and 6 copies postmarked or
received no later than the deadline.]
Deadline for Completed Final Proposals Must be received or
postmarked no later than midnight on Wednesday, February 23, 2000.
Section XI. OMS Program Contact
Susan Bullard, Director of Outreach, EPA Office of Mobile Sources,
401 M Street SW (Mail Code 6406J), Washington, DC 20460, (Phone) 202/
564-9856, (Fax) 202/565-2085, bullard.susan@epa.gov''.
Donald E. Zinger,
Assistant Director, Office of Mobile Sources.
[FR Doc. 99-32644 Filed 12-15-99; 8:45 am]
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