Mobile Source Outreach Assistance Competition Fiscal Year 2000: Solicitation Notice

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Mobile Source Outreach Assistance Competition Fiscal Year 2000:

Solicitation Notice

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Today's document announces the availability of funding and

solicits proposals from state, local, multi-state and tribal air

pollution control agencies for mobile sources-related public education

and outreach projects. The funding will be allocated by EPA's Office of

Mobile Sources through the competitive process described in this

document.

DATES: The deadline for submitting Final Proposals is Wednesday,

February 23, 2000. To allow for efficient management of the competitive

process, OMS is requesting agencies to submit an informal Intent to

Apply by January 7, 2000. (Instructions for submitting final proposals

and Intents to Apply are found in section X. below.)

ADDRESSES: This proposal can also be found in two places on the Office

of Mobile Sources Web Page: ``www.epa.gov/oms/'' click on ``What's

New'' or ``www.epa.gov/oms/rfp.htm''. Addresses for submitting final

proposals can be found in section X. below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Bullard, Director of Outreach,

USEPA Office of Mobile Sources, 401 M Street SW, Washington, 20460

(mail code 6406J). Telephone (202) 564-9856; Fax (202) 565-2085. Or

email ``[email protected]''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Contents by Section

I. Overview and Deadlines

II. Eligible Organizations

III. Funding Issues

IV. Program Emphasis

V. Selection Criteria

VI. Evaluation and Selection

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VII. Proposals

VIII. Current OMS/Section 105 Funded Outreach Projects

IX. Other Items of Interest

X. How to Apply

XI. OMS Program Contact

Deadline for informal Intent to Apply--January 7, 2000

Deadline for Final Proposal--Wednesday, FEBRUARY 23, 2000

This proposal can also be found on the Office of Mobile Sources Web

Page: ``www.epa.gov/oms/'' click on ``What's New?'' or ``www.epa.gov/

oms/rfp.htm''

Mobile Source Outreach Assistance Agreements 2000; Request for

Proposals

Section I. Overview and Deadlines

A. Overview: Over the past three years, OMS has entered into

agreements and established partnerships with a number of organizations

to (1) Provide national support for community-based mobile source

public education efforts supporting implementation of the Clean Air Act

and, (2) Encourage responsible choices for organizational and

individual actions through public education. Current outreach projects

funded through OMS (listed in section VIII(U) below) emphasize

transportation choices; education of vehicle owners and drivers of the

future; alternative fuels; car care and the role of the automotive

technician; and, related projects such as ozone mapping and small

engines. EPA's Office of Mobile Sources has set aside funds from the

State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG) account to provide support to

community-based mobile source-related projects. This notice solicits

proposals for public education and outreach projects which directly

support state and local air management organizations in their efforts

to improve air quality from mobile sources. Proposals will be accepted

from state, local, tribal and multi-state air management agencies which

are identified as such under section 302(b) of the Clean Air Act.

Interested persons call also obtain copies of this solicitation at

no charge by accessing ``What's New?'' on the OMS Website at

``www.epa.gov/oms'' or ``www.epa.gov/oms/rfp.htm''.

B. What are the deadlines for this competition? In order to

efficiently manage the selection process, the Office of Mobile Sources

requests that an informal ``Intent to Apply'' be submitted by January

7, 2000 (Please provide project title or subject and email address). An

``Intent to Apply'' simply states in the form of e-mail, phone, or fax

that your organization intends to submit a proposal to be received by

the deadline. Submitting an ``Intent to Apply'' does not commit an

organization to submit a final proposal. Those not submitting an Intent

to Apply may still apply by the deadline.

The deadline for submitting completed final proposals (original and

six copies) is Wednesday, February 23, 2000. The Office of Mobile

Sources expects to complete the Evaluation/Selection process in early

April, 2000.

Section II. Eligible Organizations

C. Who is eligible to submit proposals? According to funding

policies associated with the State and Tribal Assistance Grants

regulations (STAG funds), proposals can be accepted only from air

pollution control agencies as defined under section 302(b) of the Clean

Air Act, (for projects to be undertaken will have replicability to

other communities nationally), as well as multi-state organizations

supporting section 302(b) agencies. OMS has no discretion over this

requirement. Interested air management or related organizations which

are not air pollution control agencies as defined under section 302(b)

of the Clean Air Act are encouraged to create partnerships with

eligible organizations. In that situation, the eligible organization

would be required to submit the final proposal and serve as the funding

recipient if selected.

Section III. Funding Issues

D: What is the amount of available funding? A minimum of $550K.

E. How will funds be allocated? The competition process will be

managed by OMS and selected cooperative agreements will be awarded by

EPA's Regional offices and funded through either section 103 (for

multi-state organizations as defined by law only) or section 105

authority (state and local air pollution control agencies.) OMS has no

discretion over this requirement.

F. How many agreements will be awarded? Approximately six

agreements will be awarded, none to exceed $100,000. The total dollar

amount of the final awards must be within available funding.

G. Are matching funds required? Possibly. Clean Air Act section 105

mandates that eligible agencies provide matching funds of at least 40%.

Therefore, if an air pollution control agency submits a proposal for

which they do not already have sufficient matching funds, they must

include a statement in their proposal indicating that the match could

be met if their proposal is selected. Organizations unable to meet a

required match must be considered ineligible. (This requirement does

not apply to multi state organizations.) Organizations which are

unclear as to their matching status are recommended to contact their

EPA Regional Grant Coordinator.

H. Can funding be used to acquire services or fund partnerships?

Yes--subgrants and other procurement services are allowed. Because the

method used to fund subgrants is not a federal matter, procedures

governing your organization's procurement practices must be followed.

Please indicate any intent to enter into such agreements in the

proposal.

Section IV. Program Emphasis

This program is designed to provide seed money to initiate new

projects or advance existing projects that are new in some way (e.g.

new audiences, new locations, new approaches.)

I. Program Emphasis

--Voluntary Measures

--Commuter Choice initiatives

--Transportation choices

--Car care (testing, repair, maintenance)

--On Board Diagnostics (OBD)

--Alternative fuels

--Involving youth in mobile source issues/environmental education

--Other mobile source issues (including but not limited to: diesel,

particulate matter, heavy duty engines; nonroad engines; and ozone

mapping/forecasting.)

Section V. Selection Criteria

J. Primary Criteria

--Addresses environmental goals of improved air quality from mobile

sources

--Presents a strong public health message

--Demonstrates national or regional applicability/transferability

--Provides for at least minimal replication for use by other

organizations in the budget

--Demonstrates effectiveness of delivery mechanism to reach targeted

audience

--Exhibits clearly-stated and appropriate levels of funding

--Includes effective evaluation methods

--Reflects potential for sustainability

K. Other Factors to be Considered

--Innovation in public awareness

--Effectiveness of collaborative activities and partnerships with other

stakeholders needed to effectively develop or implement the project

--Integration with existing programs

--Willingness to coordinate with other OMS-funded outreach activities

L. Presentation Criteria

--Completeness

--Action-oriented

--Clearly-stated objectives

--Reasonable time frames

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Section VI. Evaluation and Selection

M. The Evaluation Team is chosen to address a full range of mobile

source and EPA program expertise. In addition, each EPA Regional office

is given the opportunity to review those proposals generated by

eligible organizations within that Region. The Evaluation Team will

base its evaluation solely on the criteria referenced in this

Solicitation Notice. Completed evaluations will be referred to a

Selection Committee representing OMS senior managers and Regional

representatives who are responsible for further consideration and final

selection. To ensure equity and objectivity throughout the process, the

OMS Program Contact (listed below) and staff who facilitate the process

and participate in pre-application assistance, do not serve as members

of either the Evaluation Team or the Selection Committee.

Section VII. Proposals

N. What must be included in the proposal? Proposals should be

approximately 5-7 pages in length (please do not include binders or

spiral binding) and must include:

(1) a brief statement that candidate organization is defined as an

air pollution control agency under section 302(b) of the Clean Air Act

(2) a statement that any required match will be met

(3) a concise statement of project background/objectives

highlighting relationship to improving air quality from mobile sources

(4) a detailed project summary--description of specific actions to

be undertaken, including estimated time line for each task

(5) associated work products to be developed

(6) explanation of project benefits

(7) detailed explanation of how project outcomes will be designed

for replication in other communities

(8) a detailed budget estimate (clearly explain how funds will be

used, including estimated cost for each task.) (Note: Budget estimates

should include funding for participation in the Annual Mobile Source

Outreach and Partnerships Meeting typically held in Washington, DC in

late fall/early winter)

(9) projected time frame for project from initiation through

completion

(10) project contact(s) (must provide name, organization, phone,

fax, and e-mail)

O. Will 2-year proposals be considered? Yes. If a proposal with a

2-year project period is submitted, OMS requires that the budget and

cost estimate be designed to indicate what will be accomplished in each

of the first and second years.

P. May an eligible organization submit more than one proposal? An

organization may submit more than one proposal only if the proposals

are for different projects.

Q. May an eligible organization resubmit a proposal which was

previously submitted to the Mobile Source Outreach Assistance

Competition, but was not selected? Yes. The proposals received by OMS

in previous competitions were generally of very high quality. Clearly,

all proposals of merit could not be selected due to limited resources

available.

R. May an eligible organization submit a proposal for this fiscal

year, even if it were previously awarded funding under this program?

Yes. Applicants awarded funding in previous competitions may submit new

proposals to fund a different project. This program is designed to

provide seed money to initiate new projects or advance existing

projects that are new in some way (e.g. new audiences, new locations,

new approaches.)

S. Does this funding expire at the end of FY 00? No. The statute

states that State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG) for environmental

programs remain available until expended (``no-year money'').

T. Ineligible proposals. Proposals will be determined to be

ineligible if:

(1) The candidate organization is not currently defined as an air

pollution control agency under section 302(b) of the Clean Air Act; (2)

A required match cannot be met; (3) The proposal is incomplete

(proposals must address each component outlined in section VII. N.); or

(4) The proposal is costmarked after the deadline.

Section VIII. Current OMS/Section 105 Funded Outreach Projects

U. The following offers a brief sketch of projects funded through

the Office of Mobile Sources, either with section 105 funding

(indicated by year of funding) or projects that are intended to be

national in scope, supported by OMS program funding (indicated by an

asterisk ``*'').

(Note: Some web sites provided offer information on a variety of

air quality efforts being undertaken by the funded organization.)

Transportation Choices

``Reusable City'' (1997)

Illinois EPA and the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry

Contact: Betsy Tracey, 217/782-0408, ``[email protected]''

The project is designed to:

-- enhance the air quality and mobile source component of ``Reusable

City''--a permanent environmental science exhibit at the Chicago Museum

of Science and Industry

-- present basic science, describe health effects, explain citizen role

in contributing to mobile source emissions, explain ``calls to action''

such as Ozone Action Days,'' foster critical problem-solving and

decision-making skills

-- create ``real'' meteorological station measuring actual ambient

conditions outside the Museum, an interactive learning device (computer

with CD ROM) and supporting materials to illustrate the relationship

between meteorology and ozone. The user can become an ozone forecaster.

-- Ribbon-cutting, June 24, 1998

Screen Seen'' (1998)

Maine Department of Environmental Protection Judy Landers, 207/287-

2437, ``[email protected]''

The project includes:

-- full screen cinema commercials for ``captive'' audience of

moviegoers

-- 20-minute rotation of messages (visual images, trivia questions--

OBD, PM, heavy duty, health message)

-- posting of all slides on the ``WWW;'' Maine will assist states in

adapting

``Chattanooga Lifestyle Campaign: Improving Chattanooga's Air Quality

Through Voluntary Citizen Behavior Change of Transportation Choices''

(1997)

Chattanooga-Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Board Contact:

Bob Colby, 423/867-4321, ``[email protected]''

Working with the Global Action Plan (GAP), the project goal will be

to enhance the mobile source component of Chattanooga's Household

EcoTeam Project. The project includes:

-- 4-month tracking of specific actions to reduce auto emissions

through transportation choices in 50 households

-- peer support and handbook to support family involvement

-- follow up research to determine sustainability of new transportation

practices

-- two-part national technology transfer--invitational conference for

local, state and federal air quality managers after demonstration

period; broad-based outreach through presentations at meetings and

conferences

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``It All Adds Up To Cleaner Air'': Transportation/Air Quality Public

Information Initiative *

Contacts: Joann Jackson Stephens (EPA/OMS), 734/214-4276;

``[email protected]''; Kathy Daniel (DOT/FHWA), 202/366-

6276; ``[email protected]''; Abbe Marner (DOT/FTA), 202/366-

4317; ``[email protected]''; (``www.epa.gov/oms/traq/traqpedo/

italladd'')

This DOT/EPA collaborative effort is:

-- community-based with support from federal agencies to increase

public awareness of impact of travel behavior on air quality, and

increase driving public's awareness of alternative modes of

transportation and importance of travel choices on traffic congestion

and air quality

-- built on results from 3 pilot community sites--Dover, DE; Milwaukee,

WI; and San Francisco, CA

-- nationally available to 14 Demonstration Communities (received

limited grant funding) and more than 60 ``Materials Only'' Communities

in 1999

-- designed to include coalition-building, environmental education for

youth, production of informational materials for public and media, and

evaluation of changes in public awareness and actions

-- being conducted in cooperation with the Alliance for Clean Air and

Transportation, a national public-private partnership created to

address public education on transportation and air quality

``Public Outreach on Congestion Relief Pricing and Cash-Out Parking''

(1998)

NY Department of Environmental Conservation/Tri-State

Transportation Campaign Janine Bauer (Tri-State), 212/777-8181,

``[email protected]'' Dave Shaw (NYDEC), 518/457-7231,

``[email protected]''

The project is:

-- researching, producing and disseminating educational materials about

market based pricing mechanisms to reduce auto travel

-- building on work with cash-out parking demo projects and Pricing

Project Implementation on I-287/Tappan Zee Corridor

-- sending clear public health message

``Air World''--Interactive Information Kiosk (1997)

Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board Contact: Barbara Page,

805/645-1415, ``[email protected]''

This initiative:

-- created a stand-alone bilingual interactive information kiosk for

the public focusing on transportation-related air quality issues with

content which reflects national, state and local issues

-- produced products including a prototype kiosk (providing other air

quality management agencies with 60-70% of actual programming needed to

produce a similar kiosk for their citizens--video, graphics, animation)

and an instructional handbook

``Rideshare,'' ``Smoking Vehicles,'' ``Mow Down Smog'' (1999)

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission/Alamo Area Council

of Governments Contacts: Mike Fishburn (TNRCC), 512/239-1934,

``[email protected]''; Contact: Liza Cardenas (AACOG), 210/

362-5213, ``[email protected]''; (``www.aacog.dst.tx.us'')

In partnership with the Alamo Area Rideshare Program,

``Ridesharing'' is designed to:

-- encourage commuters through radio and cinema advertisements to

consider carpooling as an alternative form of transportation

-- educate consumers on the benefits of ride-sharing and trip reduction

(cost savings, improved air quality, reduced congestion and enhanced

quality of life) Building on the Texas ``Smoking Vehicle Program,''

``Smoking Vehicles'':

-- educates the public that vehicle smoke which is polluting the air is

a result of mechanical problems

-- encourages the public to call in license plates numbers of smoking

vehicles triggering a letter and response card to the motorist advising

of the smoking vehicle report

-- informs the public through billboards on major highways

``Mown Down Smog'' is:

-- a cash voucher program to encourage the public to trade in gasoline-

powered lawn mowers for electric mowers

``Neighborhood Transportation Choices'' (1999)

Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority Contact: Lisa

Woodard, 509/477-4727 x115, ``[email protected]''

This project is designed to:

-- create a sustainable, neighborhood-based education and outreach

effort

-- focus on personal as well as commuter trips

-- produce informational materials including video and neighborhood

action kits

-- achieve an overall 10-15% reduction in weekly vehicle miles

traveled, vehicle trips and auto emissions

-- improve air quality and public health by making safe and smart car

use second nature for families as recycling is now

``Commuter Choice'' *

American Management Association (AMA) Contacts: Courtney Brockman,

202/347-1977, ``[email protected]'' (``www.amanet.org'')

Outreach support to the Commuter Choice program will include:

-- a coalition of companies and organizations involved in Commuter

Choice

-- a website to provide an array of information

-- a committee of representatives from key agencies to accomplish the

objectives of the program

``Reducing Cold Starts/Diesel Emissions'' (1999)

New York Department of Environmental Conservation/Tri-State

Transportation Campaign Contacts: Dave Shaw (NYDEC), 518/457-7231,

``[email protected]'' Janine Bauer (Tri-State), 212-268-7474,

``[email protected]'' (``www.tstc.org'')

The project is designed to:

-- raise awareness among a wide variety of audiences of the air quality

impacts of cold automobile engine starts and diesel soot from trucks

-- educate and motivate through media, posters, community meetings,

Earth Day handouts and other known effective outreach mechanisms

-- encourage people who live near and use train stations to walk or

bike, reducing pollution from cars and trucks through avoided trips,

cleaner fuels and mode shifts

``Clean Air Fair 2000'' Community Outreach Program (1999)

Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District Contact: Violette

Roberts, 760/245-1661 x 6104, ``[email protected]''

(``www.mdaqmd.ca.gov'')

The project is:

-- promoting public awareness about mobile sources, air quality and

public health

-- developing and providing educational tools needed for the public to

make informed decisions regarding purchase and use of mobile sources

(car care, smog checks, less polluting lawn equipment, natural gas

vehicles)

-- launching a comprehensive marketing campaign to increase attendance

at annual ``Clean Air Fair''

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-- designed to serve as a blueprint for other communities

Involving Youth in Mobile Source Issues

``Let Kid Lead: Youth VMT Initiative'' (``Creating Community-Based

Solutions to Community-Defined Problems'') *

Academy for Educational Development (AED) Contacts: Bill Smith,

202/884-8750, ``[email protected];'' Rick Bossi, 202/884-8898,

``[email protected]'' (``www.letkidslead.org/home.html'')

(``www.aed.org'')

The purpose of this youth-based program, which has entered into

partnership with Kansas City, Tampa and Boston as its pilot sites is

to:

--create a replicable and sustainable program for involving youth and

families in reducing growth in vehicle miles traveled (VMT)

--enable youth to communicate about travel choices, solve problems and

make sound travel decisions to minimize VMT

--share successful practices, lessons learned and tools developed in

the pilot sites with other communities

--serve as a blueprint for communities interested in including a youth

component in efforts to reduce growth of VMT

``Easy Breathers'' (1998)

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Sara Burr, 608/266-2621,

``[email protected]'' (``www.dnr.state.wi.us'')

The project is:

--a national educational effort focusing on the science of mobiles

sources

--raising awareness and understanding high schools, technical and

community colleges and business communities

--being integrated/coordinated with the Wisconsin Partners for Clean

Air (involved in pilot activities for transportation/air quality

initiative) and the ``Cleaner Cars'' driver education curriculum module

developed by the Environmental Health Center

--a multimedia approach (interactive CD, poster, research materials,

link to websites)

``Smog City: Interactive Air Pollution Simulator''

(``www.smogcity.com'') (1998)

Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Contact:

Kerry Shearer, 916/386-6180, ``[email protected]''

(``www.sparetheair.com'')

``Smog City'' is:

--designed for users to manipulate multiple on-screen controls with

their mouse to control variables within ``Smog City,'' and the

simulation will be able to respond to that input based information

--colorful, challenging, completely interactive, instantly applicable

in the classroom ``I Can See for Miles'' (1999)

Jefferson County Department of Health/Jefferson County Department

of Environmental Protection (Alabama) Contacts: Sam Bell (JCDH), 205/

930-1366, ``[email protected]''; Mike Higginbotham (JCDEP), 205/325-8712,

``[email protected]''

``I Can See for Miles'':

--began with a Family Bike Day

--is taking the message of mobile source reductions to children and

youth attending summer camps

--includes development of an ozone website directed at students

Educating Future Drivers and Consumers

``Cleaner Cars Module: An Initiative to Encourage Responsible Car

Maintenance and Driving Habits Among Future Drivers.''*

Environmental Health Center (National Safety Council) Contact: Bud

Ward, 202/974-2461, ``[email protected]'' (``www.nsc.org/ehc/mse.htm)

Networking and coordinating with other similar projects across the

country, this effort has:

--developed a driver education curriculum module for new drivers

linking benefits of responsible maintenance to responsible driving for

use in 3000+ public and private driver education programs nationwide

--Products including teacher plans, exercises, information wheel,

interactive CD ROM, overheads

--Available now!

NESCAUM Driver Education Pilot of ``Cleaner Cars Module''*

Contact: Ginger Lawrence, 617/367-8540, ``[email protected]''

(``www.nescaum.org'')

This effort:

--piloted the driver education curriculum module developed by the

Environmental Health Center (see above) in several cities in the

northeast

``I.D.L.E. in Dade'' (1997)

Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management

Contact: Kristin Buch, 305/372-6895, ``[email protected]''

The program:

--educates new drivers on the air quality impacts of driving, use of

alternative fuels and transportation choices

--encourages responsible maintenance and driving practices

--teach critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

through educational videos, informational handouts, creative hands-on

demonstrations and design contests

``A Fresh Breath: Transportation Education for a Pollution-Free

Tomorrow''/Annual Tour de Sol * (1998-2000)

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) Contacts: Chris

Mason, 413/774-6051, ``[email protected]''; Nancy Hazard, 413/774-6051,

``[email protected]''; (``www.nesea.org/transp-home.htm'')

Designed as a teacher training course, these projects:

--create educational resources that bring issues of transportation and

the environment into middle school classrooms

--are delivered through workshops which get young people involved in

making informed and environmentally sound transportation choices, and

--the annual Tour de Sol, US electric vehicle championship (which will

travel from New York to Washington DC May 12-19, 2000)

``Going Places, Making Choices: Transportation and the Environment''*

National 4-H Council Contact: Cindy Sturtevant, 301/961-2965,

``[email protected]'' (``www.fourhcouncil.edu/whatsnew/

utop.htm'')

This project:

--supports effective distribution of an existing transportation/air

quality/climate change curriculum to help high school age youth

understand and respond to real life issues of transportation and

personal mobility choices affecting their quality of life

--has distributed more than 3,000 copies of the curriculum

Dealing With In-Use Emissions

``On Board Diagnostics II--Outreach to Technicians and Consumers''

(1998)

Utah Department of Air Quality/Division of Air Quality Bill Colbert

(Utah DAQ), 801/536-4423, ``[email protected]''; Joe Thomas

(Weber State University), 801/536-4175, ``[email protected]'';

(``www.eq.state.ut.us/eqair/aq__home.htm'')

The national OBDII Trainer the Trainer Workshop Series is:

--designed to on 2 tracks to support state I/M regulators and technical

and

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communication staff (Technical Track and Public Awareness Track)

``OBD Training Course for Technicians''*

Service Technicians Society (STS) Contact: 412/772-7166

STS is:

--Developing a training course on-board diagnostic systems for

technicians. The video will be completed in mid-2000.

``Motivating Timely Repair of Vehicles not subject to I/M through

Remote Sensing, Public Outreach, and Repair Community Incentives''

(1998)

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Contact: Nina DeConcini

(Oregon DEQ), 503/229-6788, ``[email protected]''; Ken

Mays (Central Oregon Community College), 541/383-7753

This project will:

--raise awareness of highly polluting vehicles and their impact on

public health

--motivate community actions to encourage repair of high emitting

vehicles NOT subject to I/M

--mobilize the repair industry to offer repair incentives for vehicles

identified as high emitters

--stimulate communities to use resources to promote and evaluate

effectiveness of the program

``Car Care for Clean Air'' Pilot Project*

Contact: Bill Colbert, Utah DAQ 801/536-4423, ``[email protected]

deq.state.ut.us'' (``www.eq.state.ut.us/eqair/aq__home.htm)

This pilot project was designed to:

--raise public awareness of ways in which automotive service affects

air quality

--create coalitions to identify ways to improve vehicle maintenance

practices--elevating the number, skill sets, performance and image of

vehicle maintenance technicians

--encourage environmentally-sound transportation choices in

anticipation of 2002 Olympics and beyond

``The Air Repair Communications Project'' (1997)

Missouri Department of Natural Resources Contact: Kerry Cordray,

573-751-4817, ``[email protected]'' (``www.dnr.state.mo.us'')

A bi-state effort in partnership with the American Lung Association

of Eastern Missouri, the ``Air Repair Communications Project'' is:

--focusing on enhanced inspection and maintenance

--based on extensive market research

--creating replicable materials including media kits, psas, exhibits,

articles for newsletters, brochure to educate on enhanced I/M, theater

screen slides, video to be distributed through Blockbuster;

--undertaking activities including car care clinics, community

presentations, training and materials development for transportation

management associations, participation at commuter fairs, open houses

for public information exchange; make I/M program information available

through posting on the WWW and other outreach tools

Alternative Fuels

``EVs for Tourists in Martha's Vineyard'' (1999)

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Contact:

Kristin MacFadyen, 617/556-1135, ``[email protected]''

The project was designed:

--as a pilot project to promote the use of electric vehicles and bring

visibility to alternative fuels

--to create a display and educational events agenda

--improve air quality by displacing gasoline vehicles with electric

vehicles

--educate auto technician students about alternative fuels and show

successful and practical applications of electric vehicle repair

--prove by example that electric vehicles are a real world solution to

dirty air

``Clean Fuel Fleets''--``One Stop'' Information Resource Program (1999)

Georgia Department of Natural Resources/Clean Air Campaign/Clean

Cities Contacts: William Cook (GA DNR), 404/362-2781,

``[email protected]''; Kent Igleheart (Clean Air

Campaign), 404/524-4400, ``[email protected]'' (``www.4cleanair.com'')

This project will:

--use a variety of tools to reach different audiences, including fleet

operators and the general public

--create tools to include an interactive CD ROM, a ``one stop''

website, a national toll-free hotline, fleet managers' workshop,

newsletters, fax alerts and theater slides

Heavy Duty

``Heavy Duty Vehicle Emission Reduction Outreach Program'' (1998)

San Joaquin Valley United Air Pollution Control District Contact:

Dave Mitchell/Janis Parker, 209/497-1075, ``[email protected]''

This comprehensive marketing program is:

--targeting owners/operators of heavy duty on-road and non-road engines

and demonstrating operating advantages

--informing potential participants of all available local, state, and

federal incentives for using clean technology

--participating in annual Tulare Farm and Equipment Show (display/

product show and breakout session)

Off Road

``Clean Snowmobiles: Workshops, Challenge 2000, and Partnerships''

(1999)

Montana Department of Environmental Quality Contact: Howard Haines,

406/444-6773, ``[email protected]'' (``www.sae.org/students/

snowfact.htm'' ``www.sae.org/students/snownews.htm'')

The partnerships will:

--build on results from recent technical studies that reduce emissions

from snowmobiles

--develop an education effort targeted at voluntary public use of

pollution reducing technologies

--support a clean snowmobile design competition (in partnership with

the Society of Automotive Engineers)

--establish a regional clearinghouse for relevant technologies

Small Engines

``Cash for Clippers'' (1997)

Maryland Department of the Environment Contact: Tad Aburn, 410/631-

3245. ``[email protected]''

This program:

--educated consumers about pollution prevention, ground-level ozone,

MDE's forecasting program, and the impact of lawn and garden equipment

--offered rebates toward purchase of non-gasoline powered lawn mowers

--developed economic incentives to prevent pollution, foster creativity

and innovation within the private and public sectors

Environmental Justice

``Outreach to Hispanic and Chinese Communities'' (1999)

Bay Area Air Quality Management District Contact: Theresa Lee, 415/

749-4905, ``[email protected]''

The project will:

--begin with development of ``trial'' messages for radio and television

focusing on the relationship of mobile sources, air quality and health,

the importance of proper car maintenance, and advantages of carpooling

--include focus groups, production and placement of ads

--be designed for hand off to other communities

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Programs in Support of NAAQS

``Air Pollution, Motor Vehicles and Public Health''*

American Lung Association (ALA) Contact: Katherine Pruitt, 202/785-

3355, ``[email protected]'' (``www.lungusa.org'')

Mini-grants provided to 15 local lung associations (through ALA

competitive process) for public education efforts which address a wide

range of mobile source issues.

Projects are designed to:

--send a strong public health message focused on children and asthma

designed to raise public awareness of air quality and the impact of

mobile sources

--be implemented in ozone season 2000

``Integrate the Televised Ozone Map with Mobile Source Outreach

Initiatives'' (1997)

NESCAUM/MARAMA/OTC Collaboration Contact: Ginger Lawrence, NESCAUM,

617/367-8540 (``www.nescaum.org'')

This project:

--expanded the scope of the animated ozone map to 14 states+

represented by NESCAUM, MARAMA and OTC

--encourages region-wide distribution and use of the map, conduct

public outreach to inform and motivate voluntary mobile source ozone

abatement actions, and development of outreach materials for

meteorologists and the public

--provides technical assistance to other regions of the country

interested in the benefits of ozone mapping and forecasting, through

creation of a web site and other outreach activities

Ozone and Particulate Matter Outreach*

STAPPA/ALAPCO Contact: David Wallenberg, 202/624-7864,

``[email protected]'' (``www.4cleanair.org'')

STAPPA/ALAPCO is developing dynamic education and outreach

materials to help state and local air agencies communicate the ozone

and PM decisions and potential implications to elected officials, the

media and the public. The project: produced and distributed an

informational video on PM 2.5--``Small Town Saves World'' to every

state and local air agency. The video is designed to educate important

constituents including state and local elected officials, civic and

business groups and high school and college students.

SECTION IX. Other Items of Interest

V. Is there other information I should have before applying? Yes.

--Submission of an Intent to Apply or a final proposal does not

guarantee funding.

--Supplementary information, including letters of recommendation, will

not be reviewed by the evaluators.

--Only those organizations selected will be required to submit a

complete ``Application for Federal Assistance and Budget Information

(SF 424 and SF 424A) to the appropriate EPA Regional Office.''

Section X. How to Apply

W. How do I apply? Intents to Apply may take the form of email, fax

or phone call to the Program Contact listed below. Include

organization, contact, phone and project title/subject. Please Submit

Informal Intents to Apply by January 7, 2000.

Completed Proposals must be postmarked or received on or before

midnight, Wednesday, February 23, 2000 (original + 6--no binders or

spiral binding please!)

Via regular mail to: Susan Bullard, Director of Outreach, US EPA

Office of Mobile Sources, Mail Code 6406J, 401 M Street SW, Washington,

DC 20460.

Express mail must be received by no later than midnight on

Wednesday, February 23, at the following address: Susan Bullard,

Director of Outreach, US EPA Office of Mobile Sources, 501 Third Street

NW, Room 5304D, (202) 564-9856, (202) 564-9403 (backup number for

expressed proposals only).

[Note: Proposals may be e-mailed or faxed only as a placeholder,

and must be followed by a hard copy original and 6 copies postmarked or

received no later than the deadline.]

Deadline for Completed Final Proposals Must be received or

postmarked no later than midnight on Wednesday, February 23, 2000.

Section XI. OMS Program Contact

Susan Bullard, Director of Outreach, EPA Office of Mobile Sources,

401 M Street SW (Mail Code 6406J), Washington, DC 20460, (Phone) 202/

564-9856, (Fax) 202/565-2085, ``[email protected]''.

Donald E. Zinger,

Assistant Director, Office of Mobile Sources.

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