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190. DRAFT CLEAN AIR ACTION PLAN (CAAP) RECOMMENDED EMISSION REDUCTION MEASURES Januaw 26,2004 INTRODUCTION This document lists emission reduction measures recommended by the Early Action Compact Task Force (EACTF) for inclusion in the Austin/Round Rock MSA Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP). While some measures apply to multiple counties, others vary by jurisdiction. During the stakeholder process these measures came to the forefront. They are effective in other nonattainment areas and local . models show them to reduce emissions cost effectively. The measures form two categories, summarized in separate tables. (Appendices A and B provide measure details.) Table 1 covers measures recommended as requirements in all USA counties (except where noted) and implemented by state rule. Table 2 contains measures recommended for implementation by local regulation, agreement or voluntary arrangement. Jurisdictions may select from Table 2 the measures that will complete their "fair share" obligation to emission reductions. Non- signatory jurisdictions, public sector agencies and businesses may also participate in the Table 2 measures. The MSA now has in place, or has planned for, several measures not included in the baseline emissions inventory (1999). The CAAP intends to account for these anticipated reductions. Implementation requires no additional planning or funding. The measures include: · The March 2002 03 Flex Agreement, implemented throughout the MSA, with estimated NOx reductions of 6.7 tpd and VOC reductions of 2.3 tpd; · The early introduction (May 2003) and continued use of Ultra Low Sulfur Gasoline throughout the MSA; · The ALCOA Agreement, expected to reduce their NOx emissions 90% by 2007; and · State and federal measures, such as Tier 2 fuel and vehicle emissions standards, scheduled to come on line during the implementation period. DRAFT Recommended Emission Reduction Measures I