This legislation is intended to promote the use of low-emission vehicles and supporting equipment at airports in areas not attaining federal air quality standards. In selecting proposals, the Secretary would be required to give priority to programs that will achieve the greatest degree of air quality benefits considering the amount of emissions reduced per dollar of funds provided. These measures will help significantly reduce the amount of air pollution generated at the nation's largest airports.
Airports are frequently one of the largest point sources of air pollution in the areas they serve.
This bill would be the first major effort by the Federal government to assist airports in their efforts to reduce ground source pollution. The NGVC is a national organization dedicated to the development of a growing, sustainable and profitable natural gas vehicle market. The NGVC represents more than 180 natural gas companies, equipment manufacturers and service providers, as well as environmental groups and government organizations interested in the promotion and use of natural gas as a transportation fuel.