Clean Ports: Grants for Zero-Emission Equipment and Pollution Reduction
This act establishes a grant program to help eligible entities acquire and install zero-emission port equipment and technology. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants, aiming to reduce public health disparities in communities exposed to port pollution. The program also supports job creation through employment requirements and labor standards.
Key points
Eligible entities can receive grants to purchase zero-emission equipment, such as cargo handling equipment, drayage trucks, trains, or shore power systems.
Priority will be given to projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and hazardous air pollutants, especially in communities with significant health disparities.
The act promotes hiring local workers, including those from disadvantaged groups (e.g., displaced energy workers), and requires payment of wages at rates not less than those prevailing in the locality.
Grants cannot be used to purchase fully automated cargo handling equipment that requires no human intervention.
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