Locomotives & Rail Sector

Funding Opportunities

list of available grants and resources

The objective of the Locomotives and Rail Sector Workgroup is to share information on current and potential emissions reduction projects along the West Coast. The workgroup focuses on topics that include reducing emissions through idle reduction and emerging technologies, exploring innovative financing mechanisms, leveraging federal funds, and sharing lessons learned regarding technologies and practices. Members of this workgroup are integral to its success in implementing innovative locomotives/rail projects. If you would like to join the Locomotives and Rail Sector Workgroup, please contact Trina Martynowicz.

Sector Calls and Meetings

February 7, 2012 (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PDT)
Call-in number: 1-866-299-3188
Passcode: 2065538087#

Webinar to access the PowerPoint presentations: https://epa.connectsolutions.com/wccrail/

• Make sure to log into the webinar at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the webinar. Access the URL above. Choose "Enter as Guest." Under "Name" list your name and organization (i.e Trina Martynowicz, US EPA), and click "Enter Room." You may have to download any necessary software.

Agenda:

1. Welcome and introductions - Trina Martynowicz, Rail Sector Lead, U.S. EPA Region 9
2. Union Pacific Railroad Switcher and Linehaul Locomotives - Mike Iden, UP
   • Update of the Johnson Matthey Tier 4 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Genset Switcher Locomotive Demonstration Project
   • EMD DOC and DPF with EGR linehaul and other activities
3. California Air Resources Board's Available AB118 Locomotive Demonstration Funding Program - Earl Landberg, ARB
   • Update of the AB118 locomotive available funding and workshop
4. New Locomotive Projects in San Joaquin Valley - Aaron Tarango, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
   • Update of the Districts activities
   • EPA's Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grant funding for 2 locomotives
   • Technology Advancement Program funding for natural gas pre-chamber conversion kits
5. General updates: West Coast Collaborative and other activities
   • Update of the EPA Diesel Emission Reduction Act 2012 grants
   • Participants provide updates

We encourage you to provide any feedback, thoughts, and suggestions to contact the Rail Sector Lead at Martynowicz.Trina@epa.gov

Projects

• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Repowering Switch Yard Locomotives in Southern California: California Air Resources Board received $8,888,888 to repower 8 switch yard locomotives that operate in the South Coast Air Basin.
• American Reinvestment and Recovery Act: Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Locomotive Repower Project: Puget Sound to Clean Air Agency received $2,534,511 to fund cleaner switcher locomotives.