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Partners and Innovative Programs
- Clean
Diesel and Retrofit Working Group under FACA
The Clean Diesel and Retrofit Work Group was formed by EPA as a part of the Mobile Source Technical Review Subcommittee (MSTRS) under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The Ports Working Group aims to provide guidance and recommendations to the EPA for the implementation of diesel emissions reductions at ports. - SmartWay Transport
The SmartWay Transport Partnership is a collaborative non-regulatory program between EPA and the freight industry that is designed to increase the energy efficiency and energy security of our country while reducing greenhouse gases. - EPA's
Multi-media Sector Strategies Program
The EPA's Policy, Economics, and Innovation’s Sector Strategies Program seeks collaborative ways to promote the use of environmental management systems and address regulatory barriers that can hinder performance improvements. - Diesel Technology Forum: Ports
- American Association of
Port Authorities (AAPA)
The American Association of Port Authorities is an alliance of ports in the Western Hemisphere.
EPA Regional Diesel Collaboratives
- Blue Skyways Collaborative
Through partnership with non-profit and environmental groups, private industries and international, federal, state and local governments, Blue Skyways strives to improve air quality. Blue Skyways incorporates ten states: Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Texas and New Mexico, and the area along the borders with Canada and Mexico. - Mid-Atlantic Diesel Collaborative
A partnership between leaders from federal, state, and local government, the private sector, and environmental groups in Delaware , Maryland , Virginia , Pennsylvania , West Virginia and the District of Columbia as part of an overall national campaign to reduce diesel emissions. - Midwest Diesel Initiative
A collaboration of federal, state and local agencies, along with communities, non-profit organizations and private companies working together to reduce emissions from diesel engines in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, and 35 Tribes. - Northeast Diesel Collaborative
A public-private partnership in a coordinated regional initiative to reduce diesel emissions in the eight northeastern states.
Northeast Clean Ports Workshop
On February 1, 2006 the Northeast Diesel Collaborative helped organize a workshop that brought together key members of the public and private sectors with a stake in port operations to examine cost-effective, business-savvy strategies for reducing diesel emissions at ports. Information, agenda, and presentations are posted on the NEDC website. - West Coast Diesel Collaborative Marine Vessels and Ports Workgroup
A public-private partnership working to reduce air pollution emissions from diesel along the West Coast.
Water Related Programs
Port environments and ship activities may also be affected by EPA water programs, examples where you can get more information include:
- EPA and the Committee on the Marine Transportation System
Summarizes projects assessing the impact of shipping and port activities on the environment. - Dredged Material Management
Many environmental issues are addressed including dredging ports and harbors and ship channel configuration. - National Coastal Condition Reports
Summarizes the condition of ecological resources in the coastal waters of the United States and highlights several exemplary federal, state, tribal, and local programs that assess coastal ecological and water quality conditions. - Ocean Regulatory Programs
Review of programs concerning vessel discharges, dredging, dumping, and invasive species.