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Three phases
<br /> Minnesota's plan is structured in three phases,so the MPCA can seek additional input and make changes as needed
<br /> along the way.This plan addresses Phase 1(2018-2019)only.
<br /> The three phases are:
<br /> • Phase 1:$11.75 million (25% of overall funds)—2018-2019
<br /> • Phase 2:$23.5 million (50%)—2020-2023
<br /> • Phase 3:$11.75 million (25%)—2024-2027
<br /> Five grant programs in Phase 1 (2018-2019)
<br /> Minnesota will manage the VW settlement funds through five grant programs that will allow different vehicle and
<br /> equipment types to be compared with each other through the grant process. With these investments in 2018 and 2019,
<br /> the MPCA expects to reduce approximately 1,152-1,228 tons of nitrogen oxides,41-60 tons of fine particles,and 21,188-
<br /> 34,751 tons of greenhouse gases.
<br /> Table:Summary of grant programs,2018-2019(phase 1)
<br /> 2018-2019 grants(Phase 1) r4101
<br /> MN grant categories
<br /> Settlement category Eligible fuels • Targeted dollar
<br /> (2018-2019) Targeted-percent amount
<br /> School bus replacement All (diesel, propane, °
<br /> program School buses natural gas,electric) 20/ $2,350,000
<br /> Clean heavy-duty
<br /> on-road vehicles Transit buses,class 4-8 All(diesel, propane, 35% $4,112,500
<br /> program
<br /> trucks natural gas, electric)
<br /> Switcher locomotives,
<br /> ferries,tugs,forklifts,
<br /> Clean heavy-duty port cargo handling
<br /> off-road equipment equipment,ocean-going All (diesel, propane, 15% $1,762,500
<br /> program vessel shore power, natural gas,electric)
<br /> Diesel Emission
<br /> Reduction Act(DERA)
<br /> School buses,transit
<br /> Heavy-duty electric buses,trucks,airport $1 762
<br /> vehicle program ground support Electric 15% 500
<br /> equipment
<br /> Electric vehicle charging Zero-emission vehicle Not applicable 15% $1,762,500
<br /> stations infrastructure
<br /> Total: $11,750,000
<br /> *Percentage of available settlement funds targeted at these activities for 2018-2019
<br /> Outreach and input
<br /> The MPCA is committed to developing a program that benefits all Minnesotans and reflects the needs and desires of
<br /> people across the state.The agency sought input statewide for more than a year. Before drafting the state plan,we held
<br /> nine public meetings and four stakeholder meetings, kept interested people up to date with informational email
<br /> bulletins, received nearly 300 written comments and over 800 responses to online surveys,sought input from the
<br /> MPCA's Environmental Justice Advisory Group, and posted information and data on a website. We released a draft of
<br /> the state plan and gave Minnesotans the opportunity to tell us if we did a good job reflecting their input. We held seven
<br /> public meetings,one webinar meeting, and one stakeholder meeting, and received over 580 written comments.All the
<br /> information gathered during this process is available at www.pca.state.mn.us/vw. We also encourage anyone interested
<br /> in applying for funds in the future,to go to our website and sign up to receive our emails.
<br /> Executive summary:Volkswagen Settlement Beneficiary Mitigation Plan • April 2018 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
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