Provide funding under the inflation reduction act to the port department of the city of oakland

This Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Ports Program (CFDA 66.051) provides $322,167,584 to the Port Department of the City of Oakland to improve air quality and reduce pollution at the Port of Oakland. The key activities funded include the purchase and deployment of 475 zero-emission drayage trucks, 188 pieces of zero-emission cargo handling equipment, associated charging infrastructure, battery energy storage systems, and solar power generation. The award also supports 20 sub-awards to partner organizations for activities such as community engagement, workforce development, air quality monitoring, and project management. Notable sub-awardees include Forum Mobility, West Oakland Job Resource Center, The Rose Foundation, and West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project. This comprehensive effort aims to transition the Port of Oakland to zero-emission operations and improve environmental conditions in the surrounding communities.

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The purpose of this award is to provide funding under the inflation reduction act to the port department of the city of oakland. Specifically, the recipient will improve air quality and reduce pollution at the port of oakland and in the surrounding area through the deployment of zero-emission equipment and infrastructure at the port.#8239; this assistant agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $322,167,584.00. Activities:the activities include the purchase and deployment of electric and hydrogen fuel cell cargo handling equipment, drayage trucks, associated charging infrastructure, battery energy storage systems, and generation of solar power. Subrecipient:a total of 20 subawards to partner organizations support this grant. These subawards include the following activities: - 13 subawards will purchase, operate, maintain, and/or report out on the use of the following zero emissions equipment and/or charging infrastructure, with 3 subawards including free or low cost leasing programs including: 475 battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell drayage trucks; 118 zero emissions (ZE) yard tractors; 8 ZE top/side picks; 57 ZE forklifts; 1 ZE rail car mover; 4 ZE reach stackers; 6 battery energy storage system (BESS); 1 solar charging system; 213 charging stations (including 4 within each BESS); site infrastructure improvements to support ZE equipment and trucks; 208 diesel-powered drayage trucks and cargo handling equipment will be scrapped; 410 drayage trucks in loan/borrow programs - 6 subawards support community engagement activities including, but not limited to: engagement presentations, handouts, memos, documentation of community input and guidance, and other materials; involvement of at least 3 community based organizations in truck loan program design; at least 5 community forums; at least two ride-and-drive events; 6 community forums held annually; 36 youth/year engaged in new voices are rising through fellowships and annual summer climate justice leadership academy; 200 youth/year engaged through classroom presentations and educational materials; 550 youth/year engaged through surveys; 15 focus groups, 4 workshops, and one youth summit (50 youth); 4 social media campaigns or digital infographics, one-pagers, and more; comprehensive communications plan; and ongoing feedback and adaptation. - 3 subawards will focus on workforce development including, but not limited to: quarterly meetings of the regional training advisory committee; 20 transportation, distribution, and logistics pre-apprenticeship trainings for up to 250 participants; ZE equipment and vehicle operation and maintenance training; port tracking and monitoring high-quality jobs resulting from the project, in conformance with maritime and aviation project labor agreement; and high school career fairs, community job fairs, presentations with local community based organizations on ZE job opportunities. - 2 subawards will involve development and implementation of an air quality monitoring program including: deployment of air quality monitors/sensors; assessing pollutant emission reductions as a result of implementation of the project; and providing results at community meetings. - 1 subaward will provide effective project management to ensure the project remains on time, on budget, and meets its goals. Center for transportation and the environment's centralized, structured management of the project will enable the port and partners to concentrate on meeting project goals and ensure clear and well-coordinated deliverable production.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include the purchase and deployment of approximately 475 zero-emission (ZE) drayage trucks and 188 pieces of cargo handling equipment, including yard tractors, top and side picks, forklifts, reach stackers, a rail car mover and charging stations and infrastructure, as well as solar generation and battery energy storage sys