The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to haverstraw-stony point central school district (north rockland CSD) to replace in-use, non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles…

The Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District (also known as North Rockland Central School District) was awarded a $7,450,380 Project Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program (CFDA 66.049) established by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The purpose of the award is to replace in-use, non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles with new zero-emission vehicles to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in Rockland County, New York. The key activities include procuring and installing zero-emission school buses, purchasing and maintaining related charging infrastructure, and providing workforce development and training to support the operation and maintenance of the new zero-emission vehicles. The anticipated outcomes include reduced emissions, fuel consumption, and operating/maintenance costs, as well as improved air quality, safety, and public awareness. The project period runs from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027.

The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to haverstraw-stony point central school district (north rockland CSD) to replace in-use, non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles with new zero-emission vehicles to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in rockland county, new york. The recipient will replace eligible vehicles with comparable, eligible zero-emission vehicles under the school bus sub-program, resulting in cleaner air and improved health for communities in rockland county, new yorkactivities:the activities include replacing eligible internal combustion engine class 6 and class 7 vehicles with eligible zero-emission vehicles; purchasing, installing, operating, and maintaining charging and fueling equipment to maintain the new zero-emission vehicles; and providing workforce development and training to support the maintenance, charging, fueling, and operation of the new zero-emission vehicles. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include replacing diesel school buses with zero-emission buses and installing charging infrastructure. Training will be provided to staff, drivers, mechanics, and public safety officials about how to properly operate and maintain the zero-electric buses and chargers, and community activities will be held to engage with and educate the community. The expected outcomes include reduced greenhouse gas and criteria pollutant emissions, reduced fuel consumption, lower school district operating and maintenance costs, improved ambient air quality, trained staff, improved safety, and increased public awareness and understanding about the environmental benefits of the implemented technology. The intended beneficiaries include haverstraw-stony point central school district (otherwise known as north rockland central school district). Other beneficiaries include students, school staff, and community residents who will benefit from improved ambient air quality in communities in which the vehicles operate.