Common use of Vehicle Programs Clause in Contracts

Vehicle Programs. The Bureau of Air has implemented its Clean Fuel Fleets Program and will continue its programs addressing vapor recovery (Stage I, Stage II, and Tank Truck Certification). Illinois EPA will also continue operation of this program established pursuant to the Illinois Alternative Fuels Act, which is to encourage the use of alternative fuels in the state, partially through encouraging establishment of a refueling infrastructure. • Data Management - Data management is important to the Bureau of Air's ability to efficiently handle the vast amounts of data generated through permitting, inspections, inventory development, air quality planning, monitoring, and other programs. Data management is a program element that supports our efforts to attain the ozone standard and to maintain attainment with the other NAAQS. The Bureau of Air will submit ambient air quality data as required in 40 CFR Part 58. • ERMS Database Implementation - The Bureau of Air will continue to collect and maintain all relevant data, including HAP data, and thereby evaluate the performance of the program. • Annual Emissions Reporting - The Bureau of Air will continue to collect and maintain all relevant data, including HAP and ozone season data. • Agency Compliance and Enforcement System (ACES) – In cooperation with other parts of Illinois EPA, we hope to implement ACES as soon as possible. • Community Relations - The Bureau of Air is committed to involving the public (citizens, community leaders, and company representatives) in various Bureau activities. The Bureau of Air, through the Office of Community Relations, disseminates information and promotes public involvement in various Bureau programs through a variety of outreach mechanisms, including public meetings and hearings, workshops and conferences, fact sheets and pamphlets, news releases, and responsiveness summaries. Community Relations is engaged in an ongoing process to maintain a dialogue with individuals and groups to ease public concern, raise public awareness, and increase public trust. • Multimedia Programs - The Bureau of Air will continue its active participation in Illinois EPA’s public education program, including actions to educate the public regarding measures individuals can take to help reduce pollution. The Bureau of Air principally through Permits and Field Operations Sections supports Illinois EPA’s Pollution Prevention Program. Pollution prevention discussions will continue to be a routine part of inspections performed by Bureau of Air inspectors. Inspectors and permit analysts will assist small businesses in their awareness and understanding of existing and proposed MACT standards and air pollution regulations. As described above under Air Toxics, we will continue our participation in the Great Lakes Project under the leadership and funding of the Great Lakes Commission, particularly those SO2 and NOx sources subject to or participating in U.S. EPA’s Acid Rain NOx SIP Call trading program. [GU1] • National/Regional Priorities - As resources allow, Illinois will continue to participate in Section 112(f) residual risk committees for targeted MACT standards. Section 112(f) is expected to be a component in the Urban Air Toxics Integrated Strategy development over the next five years. Also, as described above, we will participate with Region 5 in performing audits of CEMS. Region 5 will help the state in its participation on a national level in the development of policies addressing ozone and fine particulate, and improve the effectiveness of the Title V permits. The Bureau of Air will participate in the Chicago Compliance Initiative and the Clean Air Counts campaign. Illinois EPA is working with the Midwest Governors Association, Lake Michigan Air Directors Consortium and Midwest Regional Planning Organization (LADCO) and other Midwestern states and organizations to review options and strategies that require further emission reductions (e.g., NOx, SO2, mercury) beyond those required by existing regulatory efforts.