Post by canhauler on Oct 15, 2008 16:37:11 GMT -5
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Port offers truckers help to cut pollution emissions
SANDIEGO
October 15, 2008
SAN DIEGO: Commercial truck owners who do business with the San Diego Unified Port District can apply to have their older-model vehicles retrofitted or replaced to reduce air pollution emissions.
The Port District has $3.4 million available to provide assistance through its Clean Truck Program. The deadline for submitting applications is Oct. 31.
Applications, as well as information and instructions on applying for funding, are available at portofsandiego.org/environment; click on “clean truck program update” at the bottom of the page. Applications must be addressed to the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District, attention: Chuck Spagnola, 10124 Old Grove Road, San Diego, 92131.
Truck owners who qualify for retrofitting could receive up to $5,000 in state grant money, which would be matched by the port. Retrofitting a truck with a diesel particulate filter costs from $10,000 to $15,000. The program can provide up to $100,000 for truck replacement, which can range from $70,000 to $250,000. –R.W.P.
Port offers truckers help to cut pollution emissions
SANDIEGO
October 15, 2008
SAN DIEGO: Commercial truck owners who do business with the San Diego Unified Port District can apply to have their older-model vehicles retrofitted or replaced to reduce air pollution emissions.
The Port District has $3.4 million available to provide assistance through its Clean Truck Program. The deadline for submitting applications is Oct. 31.
Applications, as well as information and instructions on applying for funding, are available at portofsandiego.org/environment; click on “clean truck program update” at the bottom of the page. Applications must be addressed to the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District, attention: Chuck Spagnola, 10124 Old Grove Road, San Diego, 92131.
Truck owners who qualify for retrofitting could receive up to $5,000 in state grant money, which would be matched by the port. Retrofitting a truck with a diesel particulate filter costs from $10,000 to $15,000. The program can provide up to $100,000 for truck replacement, which can range from $70,000 to $250,000. –R.W.P.