Environment
and Energy |
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|
Implement
new continuous-descent approach noise and emission abatement procedure at
low-traffic airports during nighttime operations |
x |
|
Determine
feasibility of using continuous-descent approach procedures at airports with
greater traffic levels and with mixed fleets and operations |
|
x |
Deploy
elements of an Internet-based capability to inform the public about aircraft
noise |
|
x |
Center
for Environmental Excellence |
|
|
Document
good practices through solicitation of case studies and best practices |
x |
x |
Promote
the advancement of Context-Sensitive Solutions |
x |
x |
Identify
and promote technology and geospatial innovations |
x |
x |
Surface
Transportation Environment and Planning Cooperative Research |
|
|
Advance
technologies, plans, and methods to manage the impact of transportation on
the environment |
x |
x |
Hazardous Materials
Transportation-Rail |
|
|
Research
plans and methods for safe transportation of hazardous materials on railroads |
x |
x |
National
Fuel Cell Bus Technology Development Program |
|
|
Prepare
transit vehicles for use of fuel cells |
x |
x |
Protect
the Environment and Promote Energy Independence |
|
|
Increase
deployment of hybrid electric vehicles |
x |
x |
Prepare
transit vehicles for use of hydrogen |
x |
x |
Improve
energy efficiency of rail systems |
x |
x |
Hydrogen
Initiative |
|
|
See
milestones for "Safety Rulemaking and Advanced Technologies" under Safety
RD&T Strategy 3. |
|
|
Safety,
Energy, and Environment |
|
|
Identify
technologies and policies that encourage sustainability |
|
x |
Examine
potential market-based mechanisms for increasing fuel economy |
|
x |
Conduct
research to reduce transportation emissions |
|
x |
Pipeline
Safety |
|
|
Improvements
in pipeline damage prevention and leak detection |
x |
x |
Improvements
in pipeline operations, controls, and monitoring |
x |
x |
Advanced
Vehicle Technology |
|
|
Identify
potential new research areas and prepare a strategic implementation plan |
x |
|
Bio-Based
Transportation |
|
|
Complete
tests of biofuels for compatibility with new and emerging exhaust
after-treatment technologies |
x |
|
Publish
a national fuel specification standard for biodiesel blends |
x |
|
Continue
research to improve the energy efficiency of producing biofuels with a focus
on cellulosic ethanol |
x |
|
Hydrogen
R&D |
|
|
See
milestones for "Safety Rulemaking and Advanced Technologies" under Safety
RD&T Strategy 3. |
|
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