Funding is
now available for replacing stationary agricultural engines to meet the
emission requirements of AQMD Rule 1110.2. A total of $1 million
dollars in funding is available to agricultural operations on a first-come,
first-served basis until May 29, 2009.
For a copy of the Program Announcement and
Application Form, click on
Program
Announcement 2009-04 (DOC, 894 KB)
For a list of scheduled workshops on how to
apply, click on Workshop
Notice. (PDF, 600KB)
For information, call Al Baez at (909) 396-2516
Background
The Agricultural Assistance Program provides funding
for up to 85% of the eligible costs of replacing diesel agricultural engines
(such as those used for irrigation pumps) with electric motors or natural
gas engines that meet new emission requirements. The primary purpose of
this program is to provide financial assistance to agricultural operations
to comply with AQMD Rule 1110.2, which sets emission limits on stationary
engines.
AAP funding is intended for:
- Agricultural engines of greater than 50 hp that are
required to comply with AQMD Rule 1110.2 emission limits by January 1,
2010.
- Stationary non-emergency engines that are
permanently installed in one location, or portable engines that operate in
one location for the full season of a seasonal operation.
A total of $1 million dollars in funding is available
to agricultural operations on a first-come, first-served basis until May 29,
2009. All funded projects must be completed before January 1, 2010.
For information, contact Al Baez at (909) 396-2516, or
e-mail abaez@aqmd.gov.
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