[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 241 (Thursday, December 16, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70244-70250]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-32644]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL 6510-6]


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 
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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, ``bcolbert@
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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