Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities

Federal Agency

Sub-Department

Federal Highway Administration (FHA)

Purpose

To coordinate and provide funding to test, evaluate, and deploy projects that reduce port-related emissions from idling trucks, including through the advancement of port electrification and improvements in efficiency, focusing on port operations, including heavy-duty commercial vehicles, and other related projects.

Applicant and/or Project Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants for RTEPF Grant Program funds are entities that 1) have authority over, operate, or utilize port facilities and/or intermodal port transfer facilities, 2) have authority over areas within or adjacent to ports and intermodal port transfer facilities, or 3) will test and/or evaluate technologies that reduce truck emissions at port facilities and/or intermodal port transfer facilities.

Decarbonization Considerations

The primary goal of the RTEPF Grant Program as identified in BIL Section 11402(a)(1) is to coordinate and provide funding to test, evaluate, and deploy projects that reduce port-related emissions from idling trucks, including through the advancement of port electrification and improvements in efficiency, focusing on port operations, including heavy-duty commercial vehicles, and other related projects.

Equity Considerations

Besides providing grants, the Secretary is called to conduct studies on the reduction of port emissions, including recommendations for workforce development and training opportunities with respect to port electrification. These opportunities could be directed toward underserved communities.

Helpful Tips

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Other Notes

See the list of awards here: https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/RTEPF/2022-23/awards/index.htm