Project Grant 97T26901

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $2,500,000 Project Grant under the Clean Ports Program (CFDA 66.051) to the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation Harbors Division. The purpose of this 2-year award is to fund the development of a statewide port emissions inventory baseline study, identification of short-, medium-, and long-term emissions reduction targets, and preparation of strategies to reach those targets. The activities also include conducting a series of public outreach meetings to disseminate information about the emission reduction target strategies. The anticipated deliverables include completing emissions inventories for nine commercial ports, developing port emissions reduction targets, and creating an emissions mitigation strategy framework. The expected outcomes include an improved understanding of current port emissions, increased capacity for data-supported policymaking, cleaner port operations, improved air quality, and enhanced awareness and education for port stakeholders and nearby communities.