ESBD_369598_1721930777856_582-24-86400-VW TxVEMP Supplemental Form 2-Non-Standard Usage-FINAL-acc.pdf

Supplemental Form 2 – Non-Standard Usage Request for Project Application Form

Repower Projects Marine Vessels

Ferry, Tug, and Switcher Grant Program Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program (TxVEMP)

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (T CEQ)

Solicitation No. 582-24-86400-VW

Activity Number ____ An activity represents the individual replacement or repower of a single piece of equipment.

Annual usage rates are used by TCEQ to calculate the nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions reductions that are achieved by each activity, and are measured either in hours or fuel use, depending on the equipment type. Annual usage rates are applied to each activity for the duration of the Activity Life.

The Beneficiary Mitigation Plan provides TCEQ with the authority to set “standard” default annual usage rates for determining emissions reductions. TCEQ may also consider and approve higher “non-standard” annual usage rates proposed by applicants for determining emissions reductions. For this TxVEMP grant round, TCEQ may consider and approve non-standard usage rates for the repower of marine vessels only.

Applicants must complete this form if requesting TCEQ’s consideration and approval of a non-standard usage rate for a piece of equipment included in a project application. To be considered, this supplemental form and supporting documentation must be submitted with the project application form. For applications with multiple activities, complete a separate Supplemental Form 2 for each activity.

1. Proposed Non-Standard Usage Rate

Please enter the average historical annual usage rate for the equipment being repowered (old equipment) and proposed non-standard usage rate for the activity in the table below. Proposed non-standard usage rates must match the average historical annual usage rate of the old equipment included in the application, and applicants must be able to verify the average historical annual usage rate with supporting documentation.

Equipment Description Annual Usage Rate Unit of Measure

Average Historical Annual Usage Rate for the Old Equipment.

Enter the average historical usage rate for the two years immediately preceding the application signature date.

Proposed Non-Standard Usage Rate.

Enter the proposed non-standard annual usage rate for the grant-funded equipment or engine.

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2. Description of How Equipment is Currently Being Used

In the space below, please provide a brief description of how the old equipment is currently being used in its day-to-day operation, and how the grant-funded equipment will be used if awarded a grant.

3. Supporting Documentation

Supporting documentation of historical usage covering the two years immediately preceding the application signature date may include:

• maintenance records; • photographs of the hour meter; and/or

• pages from an official logbook; • fuel records.

• registration;

Supporting documentation should include information that identifies the old equipment (e.g., equipment identification numbers and/or engine serial numbers). Applicants should also label all supporting documentation with the corresponding activity number. TCEQ staff may consider additional documentation not listed above on a case-by-case basis.

4. TCEQ Consideration & Approval

If TCEQ determines that the supporting documentation is sufficient to support the proposed non-standard usage rate, TCEQ may accept the proposed non-standard usage rate for emissions reductions calculations only.

If TCEQ determines the supporting documentation provided by the applicant is not sufficient to verify the proposed non-standard usage rate, TCEQ may accept the non-standard usage rate and require the applicant to commit to using the grant-funded equipment for the proposed non-standard usage. Under this scenario, the applicant may also be required to install and use a dedicated global positioning system (GPS) for tracking and monitoring the use of the qualifying equipment over the Activity Life of the project.

If TCEQ does not accept the proposed non-standard usage rate, all activities will be considered using the standard default usage rates. Applicants may withdraw an application submission if they do not agree to the use of the standard default usage rates.

5. Submission of a Non-Standard Usage Request

For a non-standard usage rate to be considered, this supplemental form and supporting documentation must be submitted with a completed application.

By signing this document, the applicant is certifying that all information provided is complete and accurate.

Printed Name of Authorized Official

Signature of Authorized Official*

Date of Signature

*If using an electronic signature instead of a typed signature, please complete the entire application before signing electronically. The ability to edit, add, or remove information will not be available after the application is electronically signed.

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Supplemental Form 2 – Non-Standard Usage Request