[Busmgrs] Message from Pupil Transportation

[ELLIOTT Michael S]

Dear Business Managers,

The following message is from Pupil Transportation about a rebate to help transition from old diesel buses to clean fuel technology.

Please see the announcement below from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency about a rebate opportunity. Rebate applications are due October 30, 2015. Rebates are available for the replacement of (read scrapping of) older diesel school buses powered by any clean fuel technology ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 depending on the weight class of the bus. Rebate awards are determined randomly among eligible and complete applications submitted. Last year two Oregon school districts were successful in receiving funds under this program.

Rebates of $3,000 are also available for installation of diesel oxidation catalysts and closed crankcase ventilation systems. School districts considering this option should be aware that a diesel oxidation catalyst may not be sufficient to meet requirements outlined in ORS 468A.796 unless they can provide evidence from an Oregon Clean Diesel Service Provider (http://www.deq.state.or.us/aq/diesel/docs/certifiedList.pdf) that the bus in its normal duty cycle cannot produce sufficient exhaust temperatures to support a diesel particulate filter.   See attached guidance for further information.

For questions regarding the EPA rebate program or Oregon Diesel Emission School Bus laws, please contact:

Kevin Downing
Oregon DEQ
811 SW 6th Ave
Portland, Oregon 97204
503.229.6549

From: EPA Clean Diesel [mailto:noreply at epa.gov]
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2015 2:32 PM
To: Friends of Clean Diesel
Subject: School Bus Rebate Program Now Open

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EPA Clean Diesel News: 9/28/15
EPA's National Clean Diesel Campaign (NCDC) is now accepting applications for the 2015 School Bus Replacement and Retrofit Funding Opportunity.  This is a rebate program to replace and retrofit older school buses in both the public and private fleets.  The total funding for this opportunity is approximately $7 million.  To learn more about the rebate program, applicant eligibility, and the selection process, please visit www2.epa.gov/cleandiesel/clean-diesel-rebates<http://www2.epa.gov/cleandiesel/clean-diesel-rebates> .
EPA will accept rebate applications until Friday, October 30, 2015, at 4 pm EDT.  Applicants may request to replace up to ten buses per application and retrofit ten buses per application with a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst plus Closed Crankcase Ventilation system.  Fleets with 101 or more buses may submit two applications.  Applications may be downloaded from www2.epa.gov/cleandiesel/2015-school-bus-rebate-supporting-documents<http://www2.epa.gov/cleandiesel/2015-school-bus-rebate-supporting-documents>.  Completed applications should be emailed to CleanDieselRebate at epa.gov<mailto:cleandieselrebate at epa.gov>.  Please include your organization's name in the subject line.
EPA will offer a webinar for interested applicants on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at 2pm EDT.  The webinar link is https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2323857777182198529 and the call-in number is 314-627-1518, access code 537-048-931.
Questions about the program should be sent to CleanDieselRebate at epa.gov<mailto:cleandieselrebate at epa.gov>.

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Thank you,
Michael

Michael Elliott
State School Fund Coordinator | Office of Finance & Administration|School Finance & Pupil Transportation Unit| Oregon Department of Education
Office: 503.947.5627 | Fax: 503.378.5156 | *michael.s.elliott at state.or.us




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