Mobile Sources Forum Archive

Phase 1 Support Requirements

Mission:The Mobile Source Forum's task is to reduce Mobile Source emissions through a combination of National, Regional, and Local actions; and establish an emissions budget to serve as a regional planning objective and performance indicator as essential parts of managing emissions to protect visibility in the Western United States and on the Colorado Plateau.

Tasks and Deliverables:

The Mobile Source Forum has developed an initial workplan which is composed of 5 tasks requiring an estimated $850,000 through June, 2003. Task 1, baseline Mobile Source Inventory Development, requiring an estimated $250,000 is defined below for consideration at this time.

• Baseline Mobile Source Inventory Development -- Documentation of Mobile Source Emissions ($250,000)

Development of a Mobile Source Emissions Inventory is crucial to understanding and then identifying methods to improve visibility in the Grand Canyon region and the West. The objective of this task is to: 1) develop a 1999 baseline inventory, 2) "grow" the inventory to 2040 and express this inventory in 5 year intervals [If possible, the contractor is to grow the inventory through 2060 in line with the expected guidance in EPA's Regional Haze Rule.], and 3) show the uncertainties associated with out-year projections.

Key Deliverables:

• Review of current data. Identification of shortcomings and areas for further study.
• Report defining methods, tools and data expected to fulfill task requirements.
• Consultation with local, regional, and state government, tribes and other key stakeholders in developing overall consensus approach and support for project. Development of a methodology which includes regional input for building an baseline and future year emissions projection.
• Delivery of a mobile source inventory for review and comment.
• Delivery of a final mobile source inventory and report.

Project Duration:Estimated at 6 months

Project Initiated:May or June, 1999