This award approves funding in the amount of $1,325,000.00 under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to allow the south carolina ports authority to conduct a number of planning activities to reduce…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,325,000 Project Grant under the Clean Ports Program (CFDA 66.051) to the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA). The award will fund a number of planning activities to reduce emissions at the port, including:

• Updating an emissions inventory from 2021
• Conducting a study of emission reduction strategies for port operations
• Developing a climate resilience plan
• Establishing a community port advisory committee
• Performing a feasibility study for the use of hydrogen equipment at SCPA terminals

The expected outcomes include increased capacity and understanding of emission reduction strategies, improved port resilience, enhanced community engagement, and greater transparency in SCPA's planning activities. No sub-awards are included in this assistance agreement. The award period runs from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026.

This award approves funding in the amount of $1,325,000.00 under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to allow the south carolina ports authority to conduct a number of planning activities to reduce emissions at the port.activities:the activities include updating an emissions inventory from 2021, conducting a study of emission reduction strategies for their operations, developing a resiliency plan, establishing a community port advisory committee, and conducting a hydrogen feasibility study. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include an updated emissions inventory, a report on emission reduction strategies with specific emission reduction targets, a resiliency assessment and plan, the establishing of a community port advisory committee, and a feasibility study for the use of hydrogen equipment at south carolina ports authority terminals. The expected outcomes include increased capacity and understanding of how to reduce emissions at south carolina ports authority terminals, increased port resilience to current and future climate change impacts, improved relationship with the community, increased community participation in port planning and decision making, a better understanding of impacts on workers at the port, and increased transparency in planning activities. The intended beneficiaries include south carolina ports authority as well as the workers there and the surrounding communities.