The agreement provides funding to quinault indian nation

Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 awarded Quinault Indian Nation $800,000 under the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants program (CFDA 66.039) on January 1, 2026, to repower one marine vessel operating in the Quinault fishing fleet.

The recipient will replace one Tier 0 propulsion engine and two Tier 0 auxiliary engines with three Tier 3 diesel engines, along with compatible marine gear and ancillary components including keel coolers. The project is designed to reduce diesel particulate matter, NOx, and exposure to diesel air toxics affecting the fishing fleet and Taholah residents on the Quinault Reservation in Washington.

The anticipated lifetime outcomes include reductions of 38.1 short tons in CO2 emissions, 3,388 short tons in fuel usage, 22.1 percent reduction in PM2.5 emissions, and 36.5 percent reduction in NOx emissions. No sub-recipients are included in this assistance agreement. Performance occurs on the Quinault Reservation, Washington, with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2027.

Specifically, the recipient will repower 1 marine vessel with 3 tier 3 engines, replacing existing tier 0 propulsion engine and 2 tier 0 auxiliary engines. Parts ancillary to the compatibility of the new engines, such as a compatible marine gear, will also be installed. This will reduce emissions of diesel particulate matter, NOX and exposure to diesel air toxics in taholah washington. Activities:the activities include changing and repowering its heavily emitting and inefficient marine fleet vessels. There will be one marine vessel with 3 tier engines, replacing existing tier 0 propulsion engine and 2 tier 0 auxiliary engines along with a compatible marine gear installation. The reduction of diesel emissions, particulate matter, NOX, and exposure to diesel air toxics. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include replacement of a tier 0 diesel propulsion and 2 (two) auxiliary (genset) engines, with two EPA tier 3 diesel engines. Old components from the old engines will be replaced, including keel coolers and a higher-capacity marine gear. Anticipated outputs and outcomes of this project include lifetime reductions of 38.1 and 3,388 short tons in CO2 emissions and fuel usage respectively, along with 22.1% PM2.5 and 36.5% less NOX emissions. The intended beneficiaries include quinault's fishing fleet and tribe and taholah residents.