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The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a $1,050,464 Project Grant to the Wayne County Airport Authority in Detroit, Michigan under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA #20.106). The grant will fund the acquisition of six pre-conditioned air units and associated infrastructure at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which is located in an EPA-designated nonattainment/maintenance area. This voluntary airport low-emission project aims to reduce sources of airport ground emissions, improve local air quality, and decrease the use of conventional fuels. The project is eligible for airport emission reduction credits that can be used to offset future airport development emissions.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires 6 pre-conditioned air units and associated infrastructure. Detroit metropolitan wayne county airport is located in an environmental protection agency-designated nonattainment / maintenance area, and is contributing voluntarily to regional efforts to meet attainment of national ambient air quality standards under the clean air act. This voluntary airport low-emission project will reduce sources of airport ground emissions, improve airport air quality, and reduce the use of conventional fuels. The project is eligible for airport emission reduction credits from state and local air quality agencies that can be used to offset emissions from future airport development. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with detroit, michigan.