Comments to TCEQ Shelley Whitworth September 19, 2018 VW - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Volkswagen Mitigation Plan Comments to TCEQ Shelley Whitworth September 19, 2018

VW Settlement Trust Details ▪ Mitigates the damage from VW diesels with fraudulent emissions controls ▪ Distributed over 10 years ▪ A portion will be administered by states ▪ $209 million will be distributed to Texas based on number of registered vehicles

TCEQ Goals ▪ Stated goals: • Reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions • Reduce pollutant exposure for the public • Prepare for future use of ZEVs • Complement existing programs ▪ Majority of funds to regions with worst air quality

H-GAC Funding Recommendations Vehicles Design Maximum Funding Percentage of Region Registered in Value Amount Total Funds Region San Antonio 72 $23,233,706 11.12% 4,496 Dallas-Fort Worth 76 $53,361,042 25.53% 10,326 Houston- 78 $49,893,557 23.87% 9,655 Galveston El Paso 73 $4,955,766 2.37% 959 Beaumont-Port 68 $1,824,177 0.87% 353 Arthur Other Uses/Areas $75,731,753 36.24% Totals $209,000,000

H-GAC Recommendations: Allocation ▪ Allocate funding based on affected registered vehicles in priority non-attainment regions • Severity of air pollution results in greater health risks • Non-attainment status continues to challenge economic competitiveness • Reductions resulting from Settlement funds are urgently needed o Deploying funds based on location of violating vehicles is most equitable way to mitigate adverse impact o Other areas are impacted by emissions transport and will see improvements

H-GAC Recommendations: Recipient Share ▪ Recommend increase in maximum funding percentage from 60% to at least 80% • Governments have delayed spending due to Hurricane Harvey • Increased Settlement share will expand local government participation • Will assist in Harvey recovery

H-GAC Recommendations: Administration ▪ Settlement funds in region should be dispersed through H-GAC • Staff on hand with significant experience • Will ensure that local priorities are accounted for • Will minimize administrative costs • Will better position locals to leverage funds

More Information More Information: www.TexasVWFund.org Comments may by submitted to: vwsettle@tceq.texas.gov