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This recipient will undertake extensive diesel emission reduction efforts in the midwest, targeting freight, industrial, mining, port, and rail yard sectors for a multi-pronged approach to upgrading fleets. This includes the replacement of various types of class 7 and 8 diesel equipment, with cleaner alternatives (e.g., propane, electric, and compressed natural gas).activities:the activities to be performed include the replacement of 20 pieces of diesel-powered trucks and off-road equipment with environmentally cleaner alternatives, consisting of all-electric, propane, compressed natural gas and low-NOX liquefied petroleum gas technologies. Replacements will consist of garbage trucks, drayage trucks, tractors, dredges, cranes, and a forklift. Through these upgrades, the project aims to significantly reduce harmful emissions in a variety of sectors.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include the replacement of 20 pieces of outdated diesel equipment with cleaner alternatives. These efforts will also encompass the permanent disabling and scrapping of the old equipment to ensure these are not reused. The expected outcomes include a significant reduction in emissions of particulate matter and NOX, achieving an annual emissions reduction of 0.443 short tons of PM2.5 and 9.037 short tons of NOX. The intended beneficiaries include disadvantaged and overburdened communities in illinois, indiana, michigan, ohio, and wisconsin.