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"SOON" Program Funding for Clean-up of
Off-Road Diesel Vehicles

Special Notices:

SCAQMD Workshop for Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Programs
(SOON and Carl Moyer Funding)
August 14, 2008  9am to 12 noon
SCAQMD Auditorium
21865 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PowerPoint Presentation for Aug 14th Workshop
For More Info, see Workshop Flyer (PDF - 182 KB)

Funding Announcement of $30 Million to Accelerate Clean-Up of
Off-Road Diesel Vehicles. 
New Application Deadline -- November 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.
See Program Announcement
PA#2008-09 (MS Word - 1 MB)

Based on the version of the California Air Resources Board's
"In-Use Off Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation" submitted to the Office of Administrative Law, participation and submittal of applications for funding under the SOON program are voluntary for the currently open Program Announcement (PA#2008-09).  For details, see the "Who is Eligible for Funding?" section below.

  • For Application Information, See Program Announcement PA#2008-09 (MS Word - 1 MB)
  • Deadline for Submitting Proposals -- 1:00 p.m., Friday November 7, 2008
  • SOON Program Application Workshops were held January 16 and February 27, 2008.  Presentations given at those workshops can be viewed by clicking on the following links:

*PDF files require a reader.

  • For Technical Questions, e-mail Randall Pasek, or call him at (909) 396-2251
  • For Questions Regarding Incentive Funding, e-mail Connie Day, or call her at (909) 396-3055

Background Information on SOON Program
The South Coast Air Quality Management District is soliciting clean air projects to provide funding assistance to applicable fleets for the purchase of low-emission heavy-duty engine technologies to achieve near-term reduction of NOx emissions from in-use, off-road diesel vehicles. This announcement is to allow fleets to meet the State “Surplus Off-road Opt-in for NOx” (or SOON) provision of a recently adopted California Air Resources Board regulation which sets more-stringent NOx emission targets for in-use, off-road diesel vehicles. 

The AQMD Board has approved setting aside a total of $120 million over a four year period for this purpose.  A Program Announcement (#PA2008-09) seeking proposals for the first year's allocation of $30 million is currently open for applications which must be submitted no later than 1 p.m. on November 7, 2008.  Paper copies of the information can be requested by calling Ms Penny Shaw-Cedillo at (909) 396-3179.

Who is Eligible for Funding?

  • All large fleets with a total statewide equipment horsepower over 20,000 hp may apply for funding.
  • Fleets below 20,000 hp may also voluntarily participate in this program.
  • All fleets applying for funding must meet the requirements of the Program Announcement (PA#2008-09).

How will Proposals be Evaluated?
Funding will be awarded based on the cost-effectiveness of each project at reducing NOx emissions. Funding will be managed via the Carl Moyer Program, and all Carl Moyer Program requirements will apply to these projects, except where specifically noted in Program Announcement #PA2008-09, or where additional program criteria may apply. The cost-effectiveness limit in the Carl Moyer Program for Off-Road Diesel Vehicles is currently $5,000 per ton of NOx reduced.

When are Proposals Due?
All proposals are due by 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 7, 2008.

How can I find out more about the program?
For Technical Questions, contact Randall Pasek (909) 396-2251.
For Questions Regarding Incentive Funding, contact Connie Day (909) 396-3055.

 




This page updated: August 13, 2008
URL: http://www.aqmd.gov/tao/Implementation/SOONProgram.htm