Provide funding to SAN joaquin valley unified air pollution control district (sjvuapcd) in its efforts to reduce harmful emissions in the SAN joaquin valley, california air basin

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $8,590,398 Project Grant under the Targeted Airshed Grant Program (CFDA 66.956) to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District (Valley Air District) to replace open-hearth fireplaces and old burning devices with new, cleaner-emitting devices throughout the San Joaquin Valley air basin. The goal is to reduce particulate matter (PM 2.5) emissions in this non-attainment area. The expected outcomes include the change-out of several old fireplaces and burning devices to lower harmful emissions and benefit residents in the affected region. The award provides full federal funding for this 6-year project, with an anticipated completion date of December 31, 2029.

Description

The purpose of this agreement is to provide funding to SAN joaquin valley unified air pollution control district (sjvuapcd) in its efforts to reduce harmful emissions in the SAN joaquin valley, california air basin. Sjvuapcd will utilize their program to change-out several open-hearth fireplaces and old burning devices with new cleaner-emitting burning devices throughout the SAN joaquin valley air basin. This cooperative agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $8,590,398.00. Activities:the activities include replacement of open-hearth fireplaces and old burning devices with new and cleaner-emitting burning devices to help reduce particulate matter (PM 2.5) emissions in the SAN joaquin valley air basin.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables and outcomes of the award include change-out of several fireplaces and burning devises in the SAN joaquin valley air basin non-attainment area. The expected outcomes are to change-out several old fireplaces and burning devices with new and cleaner-emitting burning devices to reduce harmful emissions in the SAN joaquin valley air basin. The intended beneficiaries include the residents in the SAN joaquin valley air basin non-attainment areas.