Improve air quality through the reduction of diesel emissions surrounding the cleveland bulk terminal and the greater cleveland area

The Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 awarded a $727,815 Project Grant to the Cleveland Cuyahoga County Port Authority through the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants program (CFDA 66.039). The grant will fund the replacement of a 1997 Caterpillar 990 Series II wheel loader with a new Volvo L350H wheel loader to improve air quality and reduce diesel emissions surrounding the Cleveland Bulk Terminal and greater Cleveland area. Quarterly and final reports will document reductions in nitrogen oxides, particulate matter 2.5, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide emissions. The new loader purchase and scrapping of the existing loader will benefit communities near the port through enhanced health outcomes. The grant aims to support Cuyahoga County's attainment of national ambient air quality standards.

The activity to be performed is the replacement of one 1997 caterpillar 990 series II wheel loader (pre-control) with one new volvo L350H wheel loader (tier 4). Anticipated deliverables include the subgrant and quarterly and final reports, leading to outcomes of reduced NOX, PM2.5, HC, CO, and CO2 emissions, enhanced partnerships with the subrecipient, health benefits for the nearby port communities and overall aid in cuyahoga county's goals to reach attainment for the national ambient air quality standards. The intended beneficiaries are communities surrounding the cleveland bulk terminal and the greater cleveland area. The subrecipient activities include the new loader purchase, existing loader scrapping, and preparing reports.