ExtensionODEQ Partnership for Clean Air and Health Enhancement

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Extension-ODEQ Partnership for Clean Air and
Health Enhancement

• Ken Williamson, Ph.D.
• Michael Fernandez
• Jeff Nason, Ph.D.
• R.J. Zaworski
• October 2007

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Background

• PM elevated in Portland
• Diesel contributes significantly
• PM linked to respiratory illness and impairment
• Young and elderly particularly susceptible
• Project focus diesel fleet operators

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Intended Outcomes

• Improved fleet performance
• Lower emissions
• Increased fuel efficiency
• Ultimately, reduced health impacts

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Strategy/Roles

• Work with partners ODEQ and American Lung
  Association
• Establish relationships with fleet operators
  ODEQ, OSU
• Encourage retrofitting, increased efficiency, new
  vehicle purchases - OSU
• Evaluate fleet operations - OSU
• Publicly recognize clean fleets ODEQ, ALA

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Fleet Evaluation

• Fuel Economy
• Emissions
• Fleet vehicle age
• Vehicle utilization
• Vehicle replacement needs
• Effect of vehicle changes on fleet performance

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Whats Next

• Begin outreach to fleet operators November 2007
• Program Evaluation
• Individual contacts
• Project impact
• Contact info
• Michael.Fernandez_at_oregonstate.edu
• [phone]