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” (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.
In 2008, the AQMD Board approved setting aside a total of $120 million over a
four year period for this purpose. A
Program Announcement (#PA2010-01)
seeking proposals for the second year's allocation of $25 million is currently open for
applications which must be submitted no later than 1 p.m. on November 6,
2009.
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 must apply for funding.
- Fleets below 20,000 hp may voluntarily participate in this program.
- All fleets applying for funding must meet the requirements of the
Program Announcement (PA#2010-01).
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 #PA2010-01, or where additional
program criteria may apply.
When are Proposals Due?
All proposals are due by 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2009.
How can I find out more about the program?
For Technical Questions, contact Adewale
Oshinuga (909) 396-2599.
For Questions Regarding Incentive Funding, contact
Connie Day (909)
396-3055.
