Summary Details of Utah’s Final Plan:

UDEQ’s selection of EMA categories is based on the advisory committee’s recommendations, public input, and UDEQ’s goals:

• To achieve significant NOx reductions that work toward fully mitigating the excess lifetime NOx emissions from the non-compliant VW vehicles and contribute to the State’s ongoing goal of reaching attainment of the NAAQS,
• To maximize the amount of emissions reductions for each dollar spent,
• To benefit areas in Utah that bear a disproportionate amount of the air pollution burden,
• To stimulate emerging vehicle technologies that result in long-term emissions benefits, and
• To provide economic and health benefits to the citizens of Utah.

73.5% for Class 4-8 Local Freight Trucks and School, Shuttle, and Transit Buses:

• Combining these categories allows for flexibility when selecting specific projects
• Represents half of the NOx emissions from on-road mobile sources in PM2.5 nonattainment areas
• Achieves NOx reductions from the top five most cost-effective EMA categories
• Targeting government-owned vehicles, allowing up to 50% funding, providing double benefit to taxpayers
• Providing higher incentive for all-electric

7% for the DERA Option:

• Allocates funding for other projects not limited to the EMA categories that are prescribed in the Trust (i.e. construction, agriculture, locomotives)
• Allows flexibility for funding NOx reduction projects that are relevant to fleet owners in Utah
• Provides an avenue for private fleet owners to participate
• Invests in a funding source that results in additional funding

11% for Light-Duty, Zero-Emissions-Vehicle Supply Equipment:

• Recommended by advisory committee and received significant support from the public
• Stimulates the deployment of emerging technologies that have long-term air quality benefits
• Recognizes existing efforts statewide that provide various (and abundant) funding sources
• Targets government-owned facilities, providing double benefits to taxpayers
• Prioritizes facilities in nonattainment areas, near major transportation corridors, and allows public access

8.5% for Administrative Costs:

• Allowed up to 15%: Recognizes that effective implementation requires significant resources
• Recognizes that it’s a long-term program
• Funds state resources without using taxpayer dollars