The Southeast Diesel Collaborative is a voluntary, public-private partnership involving leaders from federal, state and local government, the private sector and other stakeholders throughout the southeast working to reduce diesel emissions. The Southeast Diesel Collaborative is part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Clean Diesel Campaign.
U.S. EPA, Region4 & Southeast Diesel Collaborative Request For Proposals (RFP) FY 08-09
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of funding assistance for projects to reduce diesel emissions from diesel powered vehicles in EPA Region 4 states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and/or Tennessee. This includes both on-road and off-road applications. The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity is approximately $3.6 million. EPA Region 4 anticipates awarding 5-10 assistance agreements ranging from $250,000 to $750,000 in Federal funding, subject to the availability of funds and quality of proposals received. The RFP closes on June 12, 2008. To Fed-ex your proposal please use the following address: SEDC Applicants the FED EX address for the SEDC RFP is:
Alan Powell
EPA Region 4
Suite 9T25
61 Forsyth St., SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
For more information, see the Request For Proposals on the EPA regional website. If you have questions please review the Q&As for the grant solicitation.
*** Due to Technical issues on Grants.gov on Thursday June 12, 2008, SEDC RFP submittals will be accepted until Monday, June 16, 2008 at 5:00 pm est. The grants.gov hotline is available for questions at 1-800-518-4726 om m-f, 7am to 9:00 pm. ***
If you are considering a retrofit program or have any questions regarding retrofits, the Southeast Diesel Collaborative is pleased to announce a special diesel retrofit workshop hosted by the Manufacturers of Emission Controls (MECA) on June 25, from 8:30 till 10:30. Come listen to the experts discuss the various types of emission controls and learn how to successfully implement a retrofit program for your fleet. This workshop will be held on the third day of the Southeast Diesel Collaborative Third Annual Partners Meeting (June 23-25, 2008).
**Registraion for the Southeast Diesel Collaborative meeting is now closed**
The Southeast Diesel Collaborative and MECA are proud to present the following diesel retrofits experts:
--Antonio Santos, MECA: Retrofitting Emission Controls for On-Road Diesel Engines
--John Garrett, Donaldson: Retrofit Application Engineering
--Donald Malgast, Engine Control Systems: Installation of Retrofit Devices
--Brad Edgar, Cleaire Diesel Particulate Filter Maintenance and Marty Lassen, Johnson Matthey: On-Vehicle Monitors Used in Retrofit Applications
This workshop is for you! Sign up now to attend!
Have or your organization completed a diesel project that is not currently reflected in the SEDC project lists? Then please feel free to tell us about your project here. |
