"Diesel Directions - A Workshop"

The Mid-Atlantic Diesel Collaborative
Sponsors

February 28, 2006
10:00 am -- 4:00 pm

Goal: Gain a better understanding of the vision and goals of clean diesel and the collaborative; discuss near term structure/organization for the collaborative; identify key opportunities for near term and longer term regional diesel mitigation projects; and information exchange and technology transfer opportunities.

Meeting Materials

Agenda

Breakout Session Questions

Photos (The light was a little low for good photos. We thought these give a good flavor of the event)
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Presentations

EPA's National Clean Diesel Campaign ~ Jim Blubaugh, EPA National Clean Diesel Campaign

Overview of the Mid-Atlantic Diesel Collaborative ~ Susan Stephenson, MARAMA

Showcases of Regional Success

• Marcia Ways, Maryland Department of the Environment
• Arleen Shulman, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Quality

Diesel Technology

• Retrofit Options for the In-use Non-road Fleet ~ Kevin Brown, Engine Control Systems
• Idle-Reduction Technology ~ Reid Landis, Webasto
• On-Road Diesel Retrofits and Experience ~ Brett Alkins, Johnson Matthey
• Verified Emission Control Technologies for Port & Warehouse Equipment ~ Kevin Brown

Financial Support/Funding Opportunities

• The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program: Changes under SAFETEA-LU ~ Diane Turchetta, U.S. DOT-FHWA
• Retrofit Funding Opportunities ~ Dawn Fenton, Diesel Technology Forum
• A New Concept for Funding SMARTWAY Retrofit Programs ~ Dave Denne, EnviroFunding™
  

Workgroup Sessions

Clean School Bus USA ~ Jennifer Keller, EPA Clean School Bus USA

Freight Notes
Public Fleets/Urban Redevelopment Notes
Ports/Marine Notes
School Bus Notes