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Diesel Emission Reduction Program
$300 million was included for Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grants.
Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Description: Funds technologies to retrofit emission exhaust systems, such as on school buses
and other vehicles, replace engines and vehicles, and establish anti-idling programs
- 70% of the funding supports nation-wide, competitive grants, the remaining 30%
funds grants to states with approved programs
Note: Waives the State Grant and Loan Program matching incentive provisions of DERA.
Website: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/diesel/
Contact: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/diesel/ncdc-cmt.htm
Construction Grants
$2 billion was included for United States Army Corps of Engineers for construction activities.
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Pacific Division
Description: Provides public engineering and construction services for navigation, flood and
storm protection, ecosystem restoration, environmental protection, and an array of
other purposes. Funding included for ongoing projects, not to initiate new projects.
Website: http://www.spd.usace.army.mil/
Contact: (415) 503-6514 (U.S. Army Corps, South Pacific Division)
Maintenance Grants
$2 billion was included United States Army Corps of Engineers for operation and maintenance activities.
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Pacific Division
Description: Provides funding for the operation and maintenance of facilities constructed by
the Corps. Work to be accomplished consists of dredging, repair, and operation of
structures and other facilities.
Website: http://www.spd.usace.army.mil/
Contact: (415) 503-6514 (U.S. Army Corps, South Pacific Division)
Tribal Water Projects
$60 million included for water intake and treatment facilities.
Agency: U.S. Department of the Interior
Description: Reclamation, working with other agencies, supports rural water projects, including
water intake and treatment facilities.
Purpose: Priority will be given to authorized rural water projects.
Contact: Bureau of Reclamation
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20240-0001
202 513-0501
Website: www.usbr.gov
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