Provide funding under the inflation reduction act to the hawaii department of transportation.#8239; specifically, the recipient will conduct emissions inventory and accounting exercises, analyze…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $2,500,000 Project Grant under the Clean Ports Program (CFDA 66.051) to the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division. The purpose of this grant is to fund emissions inventory and accounting exercises, analyze emissions-reduction strategies, set emissions reduction targets, and engage with port stakeholders in Hawaii. The key deliverables include completing emissions inventories of nine commercial ports, developing port emissions reduction targets, and creating emissions mitigation strategies that incorporate technology implementation, investments, and strategic plans. The anticipated outcomes include improved understanding of current port emissions, increased capacity for data-driven policymaking, cleaner port operations, improved air quality, and enhanced awareness and education for port stakeholders and nearby communities. No sub-awards are included in this assistance agreement, which has a performance period from December 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026.

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The purpose of this award is to provide funding under the inflation reduction act to the hawaii department of transportation.#8239; specifically, the recipient will conduct emissions inventory and accounting exercises, analyze emissions-reduction strategies, set emissions reductions targets, and engage with port stakeholders.#8239;#8239; this assistance agreement provides federal funding in the amount of $2,500,000. See terms and conditions. Pre-approved cost approved back to 12/1/2024. Activities:the activities include developing a statewide port emissions inventory baseline study; identifying short-, medium-, and long-term emissions reduction targets, preparing strategies to reach emissions reduction targets; and conducting a series of public outreach meetings to disseminate information about emission reduction target strategies.#8239; subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include completing emissions inventories of nine commercial ports and baseline data for 2023; developing port emissions reduction targets; developing emissions mitigation strategies that include implementation of technologies, investments, and strategic plans and roadmaps for implementation; a framework for monitoring and reporting; and recommendations for emissions inventory updates. The expected outcomes include an improved understanding of the current state of port emissions; increased capacity for informed and data-supported policymaking at port operations; cleaner port operations; improved air quality; improved quality of life for near-port communities; and increased awareness and education of port tenants, stakeholders, and communities. The intended beneficiaries include the hawaii department of transportation (GRANTEE), hawaii state energy office (PARTNER), and the hawaii harbors users group (PARTNER), which with gather information for the emissions inventory baseline study and analyze information to effectively and efficiently implement programs and policies to reduce port emissions. Other beneficiaries include near-port community residents that are impacted by the ports. #8239