Diesel Emissions Reductions (DERA) Program

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency – Office of Air

 

Description:

For grants, rebates, and loans to identify and reduce diesel emissions resulting from goods movement facilities, and vehicles servicing goods movement facilities, in low-income and disadvantaged communities to address the health impacts of such emissions on such communities.

Bill Section:

60104

US Code:

42 USC 16132

New or Existing:

Existing

Potential Cost:     

$60,000,000

Timeline:     

FY22-31

TCS Notes:

Congress enacted the Diesel Emissions Reduction program in the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

Of the $60 million appropriated, 2%, $1.2 million, is reserved for administrative expenses.