Provide funding under the inflation reduction act to the port authority of guam.#8239; specifically, the recipient will conduct emissions accounting exercises, an emissions-reduction strategy…

This Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Ports Program (CFDA 66.051) provides $2,410,415.00 in funding to the Port Authority of Guam (PAG) to conduct a range of planning and preparatory activities to support the transition to net-zero emissions at the Jose D. Leon Guerrero Commercial Port. The key products and services to be delivered include:

Developing a new mobile source emissions inventory for the port, updating the strategy for switching port operations to net-zero emissions, creating a net-zero implementation plan, preparing a resiliency strategy to protect port infrastructure and assets, and developing a plan to ensure the workforce is prepared to operate and maintain the new zero-emissions systems. The award will also fund sub-awards for activities such as conducting a Scope 3 emissions inventory, preparing the net-zero emissions strategy and workforce development plan, and developing a quality assurance project plan. The project performance period is from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027.

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The purpose of this award is to provide funding under the inflation reduction act to the port authority of guam.#8239; specifically, the recipient will conduct emissions accounting exercises, an emissions-reduction strategy analysis, resiliency assessment and planning,#8239; stakeholder engagement, and workforce planning.#8239; this assistance agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $2,410,415.00. Refer to terms and conditions.activities:the activities include the developing a new mobile source emissions inventory for the jose d. Leon guerrero commercial port, updating the strategy for switching port operations to net zero emissions, creating a net zero implementation plan, preparing a resiliency strategy, and creating a plan to develop a future workforce for zero-emissions systems at the port. Subrecipient:there will be subawards for the following activities: 1. Perform scope 3 inventory of mobile emissions 2. Prepare net zero emissions strategy update 3. Prepare workforce development plan 4. Prepare net zero implementation plan 5. Prepare resiliency strategy to protect investments 6. Community engagement and outreach 7. Develop, organize and implement a decarbonization conference 8. Develop a quality assurance project plan (qapp)outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include a current, accurate mobile source emissions inventory; an updated strategy to switch port operations to net zero emissions; a resiliency strategy to protect port systems infrastructure and assets against storms and sea level rise; a plan outlining projects and cashflow needed to achieve net zero operations; and a plan to ensure the workforce is prepared for the operation and maintenance of the zero-emissions systems. #8239; the expected outcomes include an understanding of current emissions and sources at the port, an opportunity for continuous emissions monitoring and data collection to improve decision making, a roadmap of equipment upgrades and natural systems improvements needed for net zero operations at the port, an assessment of risks and hazards for resiliency planning in future development, an alignment of national goals to reduce emissions, and well-maintained port operations. The intended beneficiaries include the port authority of guam (grantee) and near-port community residents that are impacted by the port. The port will collaborate with government of guam partner agencies, including the guam power authority, guam environmental protection agency, guam department of agriculture, and bureau of statistics and plans.#8239