This agreement will provide assistance to the wyoming department of environmental quality in its efforts to reduce diesel emissions and exposure throughout the state of wyoming

The project aims to replace diesel school buses with newer diesel and/or propane and/or compressed natural gas school buses in addition to the replacement of medium and heavy duty trucks, transit buses and/or eligible equipment throughout the state. These replacements will reduce emissions of diesel particulate matter and other pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons.activities:the wyoming department of environmental quality will work with school districts throughout the state to replace older diesel school buses that meet the program eligibility guidelines, with newer diesel, propane and/or compressed natural gas school buses. The state will partner with the wyoming department of education to identify buses to be replaced. The state will provide rebates to selected school districts for a portion of the cost of the replacement school bus. Selected school districts must destroy the old school buses in accordance with program guidance. The state will review the submitted documentation and upon approval, a rebate will be issued to the school district. In addition the state will work with entities throughout the state to replace medium and heavy duty trucks, transit buses and/or eligible equipment. Rebates will be provided for a portion of the cost of the replacement. Selected entities must destroy the old trucks, buses and/or equipment in accordance with the program guidance. Upon receipt and approval of required documentation, a rebate will be issued.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the deliverables and expected outcomes of this project will be the successful replacement of old diesel school buses with newer diesel and/or propane and/or compressed natural gas school buses, along with the replacement of medium and heavy duty trucks, transit buses and/or eligible equipment. The project will reduce the exposure to and the amount of pollutants emitted from diesel engines. The replacement of the buses and/or trucks and equipment will result in cleaner air and lower toxic emissions of diesel exhaust. Intended beneficiaries include individuals riding the bus and those that reside, work or play nearby where the fleets and equipment are operating.