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San Pedro Bay Ports

Technology Advancement P rogram

Final Guidelines

M arch 30, 2007


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San Pedro Bay Ports Final Technology Advancem ent Program Guidelines

Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................1

1.1 Ports History of Technology Advancement ......................................................1 2.0 Technology Advancement Program Focus Areas .....................................................4

2.1 Specific Control Measure Requirements .............................................................4

2.2 Green-Container Transport Systems ................................................................6

2.3 Emerging Technology Development ....................................................................7

2.4 Emissions Testing and Emissions Inventory Improvements ......................7

3.0 Advisory Committee ............................................................................................................9

4.0 Program Funding ..................................................................................................................9 5.0 Types of Projects ...............................................................................................................10

5.1 Port Generated Projects .........................................................................................10

5.2 Solicited Proposals ....................................................................................................10

5.3 Unsolicited Proposals ...............................................................................................10

6.0 Project Requirements .......................................................................................................13

6.1 Project Criteria ...........................................................................................................13

6.2 Project Deliverables .................................................................................................16

6.3 Cost Recovery/Intellectual Property ..................................................................16

7.0 Tracking and Monitoring .................................................................................................17

8.0 Adopting New Technologies ..........................................................................................17

Tables and Figures

Table 4.1: Annual Funding Level for Technology Advancement Program by Fiscal Year .10

Figure 5.1: Flow Chart for Processing Unsolicited Proposals ..................................................12

Table 6.1: Example Evaluation Criteria and Maximum Scores for RD&D projects .............16

Attachments

Attachment A: Port Advanced Technology Proposal Recommendation Form

Attachment B: Unsolicited Proposal Format for Research, Development andDemonstration Projects


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1.0 Intro ductionOn November 20, 2006, during a joint meeting between the Board of HarborCommissioners of the Ports of Long Beach (POLB) and Los Angeles (POLA), theFinal 2006 San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) was adopted. A

significant initiative of the CAAP is the Technology Advancement Program, whichwill accelerate the availability of new strategies into the suite of control measuresthat will ultimately result in significant reductions of diesel particulate matter(DPM), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and other pollutants.

The Mission Statement for the Technology Advancement Program is to acceleratethe verification or commercial availability of new, clean technologies, throughevaluation and demonstration, to move towards an emissions free port.

It is envisioned that the Technology Advancement Program will be the catalystfor identifying, evaluating, and demonstrating/piloting new and emergingemissions reduction technologies/strategies applicable to the port industry thatcould then be utilized in future updates to the CAAP as new control measures,alternatives to existing strategies, or as additional mitigation options for newprojects. Below is a simplified illustration of how the process would work.

New/Emerging Technology Technology Advancement Program Implementation

The Technology Advancement Program is focused on new and emergingtechnologies, with the objectives of streamlining the process for reachingconsensus on the emission reductions achieved by various technologies and

facilitating development of new technologies and their adoption throughout theport industry.

The Technology Advancement Program is a component of the CAAP, andtherefore, may be adjusted or updated each year during the annual CAAP updateprocess in order to ensure that the program is supporting achievement of theoverall CAAP goals.

1.1 Ports History of Technology AdvancementThis initiative builds on the success and synergies of the San Pedro Bay Ports,CARB, SCAQMD, EPA Region 9, tenants, and other stakeholders working togetherto find joint solutions. Several successful projects have occurred over the yearsbetween these entities, and this program will build on those early successes.

Each Port has conducted air emission reduction technology advancementprojects to evaluate specific technologies and accelerate their availability in themarketplace. Nearly five years ago the Ports began actively pursuing emissionreduction strategies for several source categories. Port of Long Beach evaluated


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potential emission reduction technologies and fuels for terminal equipment anddeveloped a brochure to inform its tenants about available strategies. Port of Long Beach also assisted technology providers in working with tenants and theCalifornia Air Resources Board (CARB) to achieve the first off-road verification for

Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOCs) and final verification for emulsified fuel. Inaddition, using Port, CARB, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding,the Ports provided grants to terminal operators to begin using emulsified dieseland/or retrofitting their equipment with DOCs. Through this effort at POLB, over600 pieces of equipment were retrofit with DOCs and approximately 200 piecesof equipment were fueled with emulsified diesel. In addition, POLB facilitatedthe introduction of ethanol blended diesel fuel to its tenants, through which oneterminal converted over 100 pieces of equipment. The POLB also began usingethanol blended diesel fuel in their nearly 40 pieces of heavy-duty equipmentoperated by the POLB Maintenance Division. Both Ports have workedcooperatively with their tenants to implement LNG fueled yard hostlerdemonstration projects, to develop the prototype equipment and evaluate theperformance in terminal operations. The final results of the project will includean emissions comparison with traditional diesel powered equipment, userfeedback, and a business case assessment. The two ports, with grant fundingsupport from EPA, are also partnering on a diesel hybrid development anddemonstration project, which will be conducted similarly to the LNG fueled yardhostler project, comparing the performance to traditional diesel poweredequipment with a final evaluation of emission reductions, operationalperformance, and a business case assessment.

As part of the Port amended operating agreement with Pacific Harbor Line (PHL),the switcher locomotive operator in the two ports, PHL is required to performdemonstrations of diesel hybrid and LNG powered locomotives and ademonstration of post combustion treatment. PHL has voluntarily gone beyondtheir requirements to demonstrate a multiple engine generator set (gen set)locomotive, and has purchased two gen sets, with the assistance of Carl Moyerfunding provided by SCAQMD. In addition, PHL has committed to work with thePort to demonstrate the use of diesel particulate filters (DPFs), and if effective,will retrofit their locomotives with DPFs, with funding assistance by the Ports.

In addition, in a joint project to demonstrate and evaluate emission reductiontechnologies on vessels, the two Ports, in partnership with APL, CARB, EPA andmultiple air districts up the state, have partnered to implement a fuelemulsification and slide valve demonstration project. The project is expected tobe fully implemented during the first half of 2007. In addition, MetropolitanStevedore Company, with the assistance of the Port of Long Beach, is developinga demonstration of the Alternative Maritime Emission Control System, which will


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be designed to capture and treat DPM, NOx, and SOx emissions from vessels atberth. The demonstration is expected to be completed in the Spring of 2007.

The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) is the first port in the world to plug

containerships into clean electrical power while at dock. Since 2001, with manyenvironment programs already in place, POLA decided to push research in

Alternative Maritime Power or AMP. Since its implementation of AMP, POLA haseliminated 80 tons of pollutants from the air from the first three quarters of 2005alone. AMP is now becoming more commonplace with containerships asevidenced by several Port customers including China shipping, NYK, Evergreen,P&O Nedlloyd and APM Terminals. POLA is in discussions with several cruiselines to expand the use of AMP.

Through POLAs Air Quality Mitigation Incentive Program, implemented in 2003,more than half of the nearly $22 million allocated for improvements in marineauxiliary, marine, and off-road equipment, with at least 25 percent of the fundingfor Research and Demonstration projects, has been allocated. Some of thefunded Research and Demonstration projects include post-combustion treatmentsystems on cargo handling equipment, the use of alternative fuels on cargohandling equipment, and the installation and testing of a water-in-fuelemulsification system on an ocean going vessel. Additional projects are currentlybeing identified for funding under this program and another solicitation forprojects will be available at the end of 2007.

Since 2005 POLA has purchased and installed DOCs on more than 700 pieces of

customer-owned on-dock equipment reducing PM emissions by at least 25%.

POLA, in cooperation with US EPA and with a grant from the US Department of Transportation Maritime Administration, joined the Port of Shangai in signingreciprocal environmental agreements: a Friendship Agreement and Letter of Intent for Collaboration on Air Quality Issues. This collaborative approach willensure that air technology and environmental efforts at the Ports will be shared,discussed, and adopted. Additional International outreach efforts are underway,as the success of ocean going vessel emissions reductions programs will beeasier to implement with collaborative support.

In addition, it is very important to recognize the voluntary efforts made by theterminals and operators in both Ports for advancing and adopting newtechnologies on their own. Not only have the terminals and operators workedcooperatively with the Ports in advancing new technologies, but in many casesthey have sought out and tested new technologies on their own in order toachieve emissions reductions, fuel savings, and operational improvements.Currently, several terminals have independently moved forward with testing new


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technologies for reducing emissions from terminal vehicles, rubber tired gantrycranes (RTGs), and from ocean going vessels. The Ports will continue to work cooperatively with our tenants, carriers and operators to ensure that more andbetter choices are available to meet the emissions reductions goals for port

operations.

In addition, the Ports regularly meet with technology developers in order to stayinformed about new and emerging technologies that may provide some optionsfor reducing emissions from port operations.

2.0 Technology Advan cement Prog ram Focus AreasThere are four fundamental areas in which the program will focus its initial work:

Specific control measure requirements Green-Container Transport Systems Emerging Technology Testing Emissions Inventory Improvements

The primary focus for this program will be to reduce emissions of DPM, NOx andSOx, consistent with the Clean Air Action Plan. In addition, as stated by the twoPorts Harbor Commissions during adoption of the Clean Air Action Plan,additional focus will be on the reduction of Green House Gas (GHG) emissionsand ultrafine particles.

2.1 Specific Control M easure Requirements

Several measures included in the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Planrequire additional technical information in order to be fully implemented and tobe able to properly estimate the emissions reductions achieved in the portsemissions inventories. Specific control measure requirements identified in Clean

Air Action Plan that need demonstration, additional evaluation, and testinginclude:

SPBP-OGV1: Emissions source testing of ships participating in the VSR program to determine the magnitude of DPM, NOx, and SOx reductionsassociated with the measure. As part of this effort, selected ships willundergo in-use testing of the main engines to determine the effects of the

VSR program. SPBP-OGV2: Demonstration and testing of AMECS with respect to at-

berth emissions reductions. The Port of Long Beach is leading this effortwith the demonstration scheduled at one of their bulk facilities. Thisdemonstration will be rolled into the Technology Advancement Program.

SPBP-OGV3&4: Evaluation of technical, logistical, and fuel supply issuesassociated with use of cleaner fuels in the main engines. Update the Port


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of Los Angeles Fuel Availability Study and start discussions with fuelsuppliers and producers on availability at ports that are in associatedstrings with the San Pedro Bay Ports.

SPBP-OGV5: Demonstration and emissions source testing of main and

auxiliary engine emissions reduction strategies such as MAN-B&W slidevalves. Slide valves are being utilized by several ships however; emissionsreduction claims by the manufacturers have not been evaluated with testdata. As part of this effort, the engine manufacturer will be asked tosubmit their testing data on slide valves and as needed in-use sourcetesting will be conducted. In addition to slide valves, other promisingemissions reduction technologies (such as exhaust gas scrubbers,selective catalytic reduction, seawater scrubbers, etc.) will be similarlyevaluated as part of the program to determine the magnitude of emissions reductions and to ensure that emissions dont actually increase.

SPBP-OGV5: Discuss and draft proposed clean ocean-going vessel guidelines with respect to air quality for both existing vessels and newbuilds.

SPBP-CHE1: Develop fact sheets identifying clean technologies for cargohandling equipment.

SPBP-HC1: Demonstration, emissions source testing, and evaluation of emissions reduction technologies for harbor craft. Focusing on thetransfer of successful control strategies for other land-based sources thatuse similar engines, such as DPFs and DOCs. In addition, newtechnologies or approaches such as hybrid configurations that arecurrently being applied on rail locomotives. Beyond retrofits, demonstrate

the feasibility of hybrid tugboats and determine if electric tugboats arefeasible. SPBP-HC1: Discuss and draft proposed clean harbor craft guidelines

with respect to air quality for both existing vessels and new builds. Thedraft language will be submitted to both Ports Executive Directors forapproval and then to each Ports respective Boards. The approvedguidelines will be used during lease negotiations with tenants that home-port harbor craft in the San Pedro Bay Ports.

SPBP-RL1: Demonstration, emissions source testing, and evaluation of emissions reduction technologies for switcher locomotives including DPFs,hybrid electric, and alternative fueled LNG locomotives.

SPBP-RL2: Demonstration, emissions source testing, and evaluation of emissions reduction technologies for long-haul locomotives includingDOCs, DPFs, SCRs, and other emerging technologies that could be utilizedby these locomotives. In addition, testing of tamper proof 15-minute idlerestrictors for EMD powered locomotives may be necessary.


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In addition to these specific requirements, additional demonstration, testing, andevaluation will be conducted on emerging emissions reductions strategies thatcould be incorporated into the Clean Air Action Plan, as further explained inSection 2.3. As these strategies are successfully demonstrated and evaluated,

they will be incorporated into new or alternative control measures and becomepart of latest Clean Air Action Plan update.

2.2 Green-Container Transport SystemsThis component of the program is focused on finding the next generation of transport solutions for goods movement. The ultimate goal is a 21 st centuryelectric powered system that will move cargo from our docks to the destinationswithin 200 miles that today are moved by truck. It make take 20 years tocomplete such a system but it will always be 20 years away unless in the nextfive years we build and test a demonstration prototype and perfect a detailedplan for widespread construction.

It is the goal of this effort to find and demonstrate innovative technologies thatcan be utilized for more efficient and greener movement of cargo. This includesrenewable energy technologies, hybrid technologies, and broadening the use of electrification (from green energy sources) in port-related sources. In the faceof growing cargo throughput and activity, the ultimate goal is to move topollution-free technologies and strategies. The program will not only evaluateinnovative strategies, but will provide funding for pilot programs to demonstratetheir feasibility.

The Ports are committed to this endeavor and released a joint RFP in 2006 foradvanced cargo transportation technology evaluation and comparison withregards to container transport to near dock rail facilities. Advanced technologiesincluded for evaluation include: linear induction motor systems, electriccontainer conveyor systems including mag-lev, freight shuttle systems,aerospace freight options, etc. As part of the scope, the Ports will develop anRFP to undertake design and construction of prototype systems. It is importantto note that this is only the start to pursuing green-container transportsolutions. In addition to this first RFP, the Port of Los Angeles will out reach toother Pacific Rim Ports for their ideas and collaboration on green transportsolutions. The Port will do this through their Pacific Ports Air QualityCollaborative initiative developed with the Shanghai Municipal Port AdministrativeCenter.

The ports will also solicit and evaluate new technologies that can be used onOGVs that go beyond cold-ironing at berth and fuel improvements. This processwill be broad in the range of technologies that will be evaluated anddemonstrated, such as scrubbing technologies (like demonstration of sea-water


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scrubbers on containerships which significantly reduce DPM, NOx, and SOx) thatcan be retrofitted into ships, renewable energy options (e.g. solar, wind, fuelcells, etc.) , hull improvements, new propulsion technologies, etc.

Other source categories will be evaluated, and demonstration/pilot projects willbe conducted, to evaluate and ultimately integrate green-container transportinto the current transport systems.

2.3 Emerging Technology Developm ent As stated above, in addition to emission reduction technologies that target DPM,NOx, and SOx, the Emerging Technology Development Program will evaluate anddemonstrate technologies that target ultra fine particles and greenhouse gases.

The emphasis of this portion of the Technology Advancement Program is to

facilitate testing or distribution of information on emerging technologies that canbe used to reduce emissions associated with the five port-related sourcecategories. As new technologies emerge, promising technologies will beevaluated by the Ports and regulatory agencies as to their likely successful useon port-related emissions sources. In some cases, port tenants or carriers aremoving forward with technology demonstrations without financial support fromthe ports or the agencies. In these cases, the ports will seek to stay informed onthe progress and performance of these projects, and will work with thetechnology developers to pursue CARB verification, where appropriate, in orderto increase awareness of these technologies and to ensure that there is agencyconsensus on the emission reduction efficiency of the technology. The agency

participation in the Advisory Committee will help to facilitate and expedite theverification process.

Support through the Emerging Technology Development program can cover arange of activities including prototype development, demonstration costs,emissions testing, or technology analysis.

If funding a demonstration project is deemed appropriate by recommendation of the Technology Advancement Advisory Committee and approval by the Ports,then the technology demonstration and/or emissions testing would beimplemented under this part of the program. If the technology is found to besuccessful and able to be implemented in the port-related application, then thetechnology may be used as an alternative to existing technologies, incorporatedinto existing control measures, or be included as an additional control measure.

2.4 Emissions Testing and Emissions Inventory Im provementsThis portion of the Technology Advancement Program focuses on increasing theaccuracy of the emissions inventory, which is the key monitoring and tracking


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element for determining the ports success in reducing emissions. Under thiseffort the goal will be to improve the emissions inventories so that they arereflective of ever changing working conditions as well as improve the turnaroundtime of the inventories. These improvements include:

Evaluating emissions factors and conducting source testing to improvetheir representation of the emissions loading from the various port-relatedsources.

Evaluating duty-cycles/load factors and conducting data logging toimprove their representation of the duty-cycles for the various port-relatedsources. The Ports started an initial evaluation program for duty-cycledata logging of cargo handling equipment (CHE) which will be completedin 2007. These results will be reviewed by the emissions inventoryTechnical Working Group and included in the emissions estimatecalculations.

Determining ocean going vessel (OGV) actual speeds from 20 to 40 nmfrom Point Fermin using the enhanced radar system proposed in CAAPMeasure SPBP-OGV-1. This will significantly improve the accuracy of emissions estimates through that reach of the transit.

Evaluate the incorporation of Automatic Identification System (AIS) datainto the emissions estimates for OGVs. This could provide detailed speeddata throughout the study area.

Include ultra fines in the emissions inventories when emissions estimatingmethodologies are approved.

Evaluate direct data uploads to emissions inventory database to facilitate

the transfer of information. Health risk assessment improvements and standardization. Evaluate critical highway speed data to better improve the accuracy of

HDV emissions estimates. Discussions with OGV engine manufacturers to evaluate their test data

and understanding of the emissions profiles of their engines at differentloads and determine if improvements can be made to better representwhat the engines are producing (emissions) at various loads encounteredduring transit and maneuvering.

Additional assumptions used in the emissions inventories and health risk assessments would be evaluated on a regular basis and if deemed appropriatefor additional study/data gathering then these elements would be included intothis portion of the program.

Projects will be developed and implemented under each of the areas listedabove. Successful demonstration projects will then be incorporated into the next


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annual update of the Clean Air Action Plan as control measures or additionalemissions reduction strategies.

3.0 Advisory Committee

An Advisory Committee will be established consisting of agency partners thatinclude POLB, POLA, SCAQMD, CARB, and EPA Region 9. The AdvisoryCommittee will be established by the Ports by invitation during the first quarterof 2007. A primary contact person will be identified from each participatingagency, however participation in individual projects may vary based upon theexpertise required for a particular technology application. Other stakeholdersmay become involved as it relates to their funding or participation in specificprojects.

The Advisory Committee will serve in an advisory role to the Ports for screening,evaluating, and recommending projects that merit further evaluation anddevelopment. The Advisory Committee members will be able to shareinformation regarding various funding sources from their agency that couldpotentially be used to help move projects forward. The Advisory Committee willalso receive regular updates on the technology advancement projects beingconducted in the ports.

Through the Advisory Committee process, the goal is to get the agencies and theports to agree on the emission reductions achieved by any technologiesevaluated. In addition, this process will help to streamline the verificationprocess by fast tracking promising technologies and by getting new and

emerging technologies into the verification process earlier in the developmentstage and facilitating their progress through the application process.

All recommendations from the Advisory Committee will be taken to the Ports Boards of Harbor Commissioners when they consider funding projects.

4.0 P rogram FundingThe program will be primarily funded by both Ports, with additional support fromparticipating agencies.

The annual minimum funding levels for the Technology Advancement Program,by Port, are presented in the following table. The FY 2006/7 funding levels forSCAQMD include funding for demonstrations of an electric drayage truck, andemissions testing. Funding levels for EPA Region 9 include grant funding fordemonstrations of a hybrid yard hostler and a LNG yard hostler. Additionalagency or other funding beyond this level either by the ports or the regulatoryagencies will be considered, however it is not determined at this time.


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Table 4.1: Annual Funding Level for Technology Advancement P rogram by Fiscal Year

FY 2006/2007

FY 2007/2008

FY 2008/2009

FY 2009/2010

FY 2010/2011

TOTAL

POLA $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $7,500,000POLB $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $7,500,000

SCAQMD $271,500 TBD TBD TBD TBD $271,500CARB TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBDEPA $375,000 TBD TBD TBD TBD $375,000

Other TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBDFY Totals $3,646,500 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $15,646,500

5.0 Types of P rojectsThrough this program, there are several mechanisms by which projects will bemoved forward for demonstration:

Port Generated Projects Solicited Proposals Unsolicited Proposals

5.1 Port Generated ProjectsOn occasion where the Ports have specific interest in an emissions reductiontechnology or project, they will develop a project, seek partnerships todemonstrate the use of the technology in port applications, and manage theimplementation of the project. In these instances, the Ports may seek grantfunding from various sources to assist with funding the projects.

5.2 Solicited ProposalsThe Ports will develop joint Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Technology

Advancement projects. This formal process will most likely be used to solicitproposals for a specific technology or for technologies that are applicable to aspecific source category. Through this competitive process multiple proposalscan be reviewed simultaneously and the technologies that have the greatestpotential to achieve the Ports goals can be selected.

This process will be managed similarly to the Research and Development

component of the Port of Los Angeles Air Quality Mitigation Incentive Programwhereby projects are evaluated using a scoring system (see Table 6.1).

5.3 Unsolicited ProposalsThe Ports often receive solicitations to fund various technology advancementprojects, either from agencies or tenants working with technology providers, orfrom technology providers directly.


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The process for receiving, reviewing, and potentially funding unsolicitedproposals is outlined in Figure 5.1. Information on a specific technology isreceived by either Port and is entered into the shared Technology AdvancementProgram database. The Ports staff will perform an initial screening of the

proposal, based upon the following:

Technology Application Is the technology applicable to the portindustry? Is the application feasible?

CARB Verification Is the technology developer currently seeking, or arethey willing to seek, CARB verification?

Matching Funds Is the project supported by in-kind or direct capitalmatching funds?

Emission Reductions Are the emission reductions consistent with theCAAP goals? Does the technology reduce some emissions will increasingothers?

Ability to meet the needs of the port industry Will the technologyperform effectively in the port environment?

Cost Is the cost for the technology reasonable?

Based upon the Port staffs preliminary screening, if a technology is notrecommended for further evaluation, the information on the technology is filed.If the technology does pass the Port staffs screening, additional informationand/or a formal proposal may be requested, or the proposal will be forwarded tothe Advisory Committee for evaluation. The evaluation criteria identified inSection 6.0 will be used. The Advisory Committee will discuss all forwarded

unsolicited proposals at their regular meetings and will provide recommendationsto the Ports to either approve or disapprove the funding for the project.

Another evaluation that will be performed during the preliminary staff screeningis whether or not the proposal or the proposed work could be accomplished bymultiple vendors, and if it is appropriate to issue a detailed Request for Proposalsat a later date.


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Figure 5.1: Flow Chart for Processing Unsolicited Proposals

Information Received

Enter Information into TAPdatabase

Port Staff PreliminaryScreening

Receive and File Request AdditionalInformation

Evaluate Further

Send Thank You letter; Add contactinformation to TAP

database forupcomingsolicitations

Send letter requestingformal proposal

and/or additional

information

Send to TAP Advisory

Committee (AC)for evaluation

Developrecommendationat regular TAP AC

meeting

Port staff to routeTAP AC

recommendationto management

Port(s) to takerecommendationto Board(s) for

funding approval

Determine if it isappropriate to

release a RFP toselect the vendor

ReleaseRFP


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6.0 P roject RequirementsProjects will be evaluated based upon criteria that place priority on emissionreduction benefits.

6.1 Project CriteriaFor a project to be considered for funding or support through the Technology

Advancement Program, at a minimum, the technology application must be port-related and must target one of the main source categories for port operations,which include on-road heavy duty trucks, cargo handling equipment (e.g. yardtractors, rubber tired gantry cranes), harbor craft (e.g. tugs, work boats), raillocomotives, and ocean going vessels. If a project does not target one of thesesource categories in the ports, it will not be considered for funding, noted assuch, and filed.

In addition, projects must be consistent with the mission statement for theTechnology Advancement Program, to accelerate the verification or commercialavailability of new, clean technologies, through evaluation and demonstration, tomove towards an emissions free port. The Technology Advancement Program

Advisory Committee and the Ports will use the following evaluation criteria whenreviewing projects. The subjective evaluation criteria are designed to fairlyevaluate projects that are research, development and/or demonstration innature.

Potential Emission Reductions All projects will be evaluated for their potential to reduce emissions of diesel

particulate matter (DPM), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and sulfur oxides (SOx). Inaddition emission reductions of greenhouse gases (GHGs), and/or ultrafineparticles will be considered.

Only emission reductions achieved within the emission inventory boundaries forthe ports will be considered for this evaluation. The ports emission inventoryboundaries are consistent with the South Coast Air Basin.

Projects that may not provide immediate emission reduction benefits will beevaluated for their potential to provide significant emission reductions in the Portprogram area once successfully developed and demonstrated. For this type of project, the proposer should provide documentation for such and evaluation.

Additionally, proposed fueling infrastructure projects will be evaluated based onthe emission reductions from vehicles committed to utilize the proposed station,as supported by letters of commitment from fleet operators.


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Emissions reductions will be calculated following the methodologies used byCARB, AQMD and MSRC. The primary calculation methodology to be used will befrom the Carl Moyer Program 1. Applicants may propose alternative emissionsreduction calculation approaches believed to be appropriate to their project

proposal, which may be necessary for unique project types.

Project CostThe requested funding level, or the cost to the ports, will be considered whenprioritizing the use of Port funds, as the overall Technology AdvancementProgram budget is limited. In order to leverage the Ports funding, some level of matching funds will be required for all projects, either as a direct financialcommitment or in-kind services.

In addition to the requested funding for a project, other considerations will bemade when evaluating the overall cost for a technology. The lifetime costs forapplying a technology will be considered in order to gauge how well a newtechnology may be accepted by the industry. For example, if a technology isexpected to greatly reduce maintenance when compared to the currenttechnology, it will be evaluated more favorably.

Further, since many of the projects funded through this program will be pilotprojects, it is understood that there may be additional design and engineeringcosts associated with the initial development. Therefore, traditional costeffectiveness comparisons, such as with the Carl Moyer Program, may not apply.The estimated cost for the technology once it reaches commercial availability and

the applicability or commercialization and business development potential of thetechnology, including how widely it can be implemented, will also be considered.

Project FeasibilityThe feasibility of the project will be considered, which includes an evaluation of the current development status of the demonstration project, the degree of maturity for the specific technology, and the qualifications and expertise of theproject proposers, as further explained below.

Project Development Status The status of the proposed project, including the commitments from projectpartners and the level of financial support secured, will be considered.

Degree of Technology Maturity A key evaluation criterion for RD&D projects is the Degree of TechnologyMaturity. This criterion refers to the certainty of an emissions control approachto achieve the expected emission reductions. Technologies that are certified or

1 Moyer Program Guidelines are available at http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/moyer/moyer.htm


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verified 2 by CARB at the time of project implementation for a different type of equipment, indicating full technology maturation, will be considered mostfavorably. Other proposals that involve non-certified or non-verified technologieswill also be considered, but will be evaluated more favorably depending on their

current status for applying for CARB certification or verification or their plans toobtain certification or verification, if applicable.

Proposers should submit supporting documentation to verify the emissionreduction capability of the proposed project, including either CARB ExecutiveOrders indicating verification/certification or emission test results (including thelaboratory name, address and telephone number, test protocols and methods).

Projects may include funding requests for emissions testing at testing facilitiesagreed upon by CARB, POLB, POLA and the proposer.

Qualifications/Expertise Proposals will be evaluated based on the experience and qualifications of theproject applicant and/or project team (as appropriate), as documented in theproposal. Additional considerations will be given to the financial qualifications of the technology proposer, to ensure that adequate financial resources areavailable to support development of the project, as well as potential broader-scale technology implementation, if the demonstration proves successful.

Technology Operational PerformanceIn order for a technology to be effective and acceptable by the port industry, it

must be able to meet the demands of port operations. For example,technologies that are not durable, do not have enough power, do not havesufficient towing capability, or on-road technologies that can not achieve thelegal street speeds at the maximum 6.5% grade of the Gerald Desmond Bridge,will not be evaluated favorably.

Technical Approach/Statement of Work/Project ScheduleProposals will be evaluated based on the technical approach, statement of work and project schedule submitted in the proposal.

Unsolicited proposals will be evaluated qualitatively, based upon the abovecriteria. For solicited Research, Development and Demonstration projects, whereseveral similar technologies are being considered for funding simultaneously, thefollowing evaluation criteria are an example of the anticipated points allocated toeach criterion. A maximum score of 100 points is possible. Specific point

2 Refer to http://www.arb.ca.gov/diesel/verdev/background.htm for background regarding CARBscertification and verification programs relating to the sale, use, or modification of emission control systems inCalifornia. The programs are specific to the type of device as well as the market for which it is designed.


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allocations may vary depending upon the prioritization of a specific technologysolicitation.

Table 6.1: Example Evaluation Criteria and M aximum Scores for

Solicited RD&D projects

Criterion Maxim um Score

Potential Emission Reductions 35

Project Cost 20

Project Feasibility 20

Technology Operational Performance 15

Technical Approach/Statement of Work/Project Schedule 10

6.2 Project DeliverablesThe ports will be developing fact sheets on new and emerging technologies asthey are demonstrated. These fact sheets will be posted on the joint Port CAAPwebsite. To assist with this effort, upon completion of each technologydemonstration project, the following deliverables must be provided to the Ports:

Indication of progress toward CARB verification Documented emissions reductions achieved Total project budget/final cost Lessons learned (any challenges/limitations with application,

opportunities to improve performance, etc.) Information on future roll-out and availability of the technology

In addition, the Ports will also request documentation for CARB certification orverification, as appropriate, and may request an assessment of the business casefor the new technology.

6.3 Cost Recovery/ Intellectual PropertyIf a significant amount of the cost associated with development of a newtechnology is provided by the ports, the ports may seek a cost reimbursementarrangement with the technology developer, once the technology becomesprofitable. In addition, the ports may seek the opportunity to use thedemonstration unit(s) for future public or industry education events.


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7.0 Tracking and M onitoringEach proposer selected to receive funding from the ports must enter into acontract with one of the ports. The contract will include project monitoring andreporting requirements.

8.0 Adopting New Technologies As technologies are successfully demonstrated and evaluated, they will beincorporated into new or alternative control measures and become part of futureClean Air Action Plan updates. In addition, the ports and the agencies areevaluating mechanisms to incorporate new technologies into existing leases.


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Attachm ent A: Port Unsolicited Advanced Technology ProposalRecommendation Form


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Technology Name Date of Recommendation

Port Unsolicited Advanced Technology Proposal Recommendation

Project Title: Name of Project

Source Category: HDV, CHE, HC, RL, OGV (specify if specific to a certain type of vehicle or engine)

Company Contact: Company Name Address; Phone Contact Person

Company Info: Specialty Experience

Project Description: Application Performance Parameters

Emission ReductionPotential:

% reduction in DPM, NOx, SOx, GHG or ultrafine emissions

Project Cost: Total project cost

Project Status: Information on interest from other parties; Other sources of secured or proposed funding

Requested POLB/POLA Funding:

Funding amount requested from each port

TAP AC Recommendation: Recommendation based upon ability of project to meet the TAP goals (evaluation criteria) and performance requirements.

Port Staff Recommendation

Further recommendation for the Port staff perspective, if necessary.

Manager Review: Recommend Funding Do Not Recommend Funding

Comments Director Review: Recommend Funding Do Not Recommend Funding

Comments


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Attachm ent B: Unsolicited Proposal Format for Research, Development andDemonstration Projects


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San Pedro Bay Ports Unsolicited Proposal Format for Research, Developm ent and Demonstration Projects

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IntroductionThe following information is provided as guidance for submitting unsolicitedproposals for co-funding consideration of technology research, development anddemonstration projects in port applications for the San Pedro Bay Ports. In

summary, unsolicited proposals must include a brief explanation of thetechnology, a description of the proposed project and expected deliverables,potential air quality benefits of the technology, time schedule for the project,qualifications of the company developing the technology/project team,commitments from port operators for participating in the project, and proposedbudget (request from the ports and all other direct capital matching or in-kindfunding).

Technology Advancem ent Program DescriptionTo help meet the needs for technology to assist with attaining the emissionreductions goals of the San Pedro Bay Ports, the Ports of Long Beach (POLB) and

Los Angeles (POLA) adopted a Technology Advancement Program (TAP) underthe San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP). This program builds uponthe two Ports history of successfully implementing technology demonstrationprojects in partnership with their tenants and operators.

The Mission Statement for the TAP is to accelerate the verification or commercialavailability of new, clean technologies, through evaluation and demonstration, tomove towards an emissions free port. The TAP is focused on new and emergingtechnologies, with the objectives of streamlining the process for reachingconsensus on the emission reductions achieved by various technologies andfacilitating development of new technologies and their adoption throughout theport industry.

The primary revenue source for the TAP is the two Ports Clean Air Action Planbudget, which identifies $1.5 million from each port, each year for the next fiveyears. Therefore, the Technology Advancement Program will be funded with atleast a $3 million annual budget for the next five years. The Ports will seek toleverage their funding with funding from public agencies, investment by privatecompanies, and various grant funding sources.

Candidate projects should be at a technology development stage that will result

in real-world demonstrations of advanced, low- and zero-emission hardware.Fundamental, laboratory, or concept feasibility studies are not expected to befunded. The Ports will seek a minimum of 50% total project cost sharing fromsubmitters and/or other participants. Cost-sharing must be contemporaneous tothe proposed project and may include both direct cash and in-kind contributions.

Technology Applicabil ityThe project must target one of the main source categories for port operations,which include on-road heavy duty trucks, cargo handling equipment (e.g. yard


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tractors, rubber tired gantry cranes), harbor craft (e.g. tugs, work boats), raillocomotives, and ocean going vessels. If a project is not port related, it will notbe considered for funding.

Instructions for Unsolicited Proposal Submittal

Proposals may not exceed three double-sided pages in length including thecover, and shall include the following sections:

1. Cover which must reference the following: Descriptive project title Contact information including name of primary contact for the project,

business and mailing addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and emailaddress.

2. Project description which must include the following: Brief description of the technology and principle of operation

Description of the proposed project and expected deliverables Potential air quality benefits in the South Coast Air Basin Projected cost of technology Time schedule for the project

3. Qualifications and capabilities of project team, including commitments fromport operators participating in the project

4. Proposed budget including requested funding from the Ports, total projectcost, and a full breakdown of all in-kind and direct cost-sharing, securedand anticipated

Proposers are discouraged from including proprietary information in proposals. All proposals become the property of the Ports.

Proposers shall be notified in writing of one of the following:1. The proposal is not being considered for funding at this time, however will

be kept on file OR 2. Additional information is requested OR 3. Due to multiple submittals in the area of their proposal or the proposed

work could be accomplished by multiple vendors, and a detailed Request for

Proposals may be issued at a later date OR 4. The proposal will be recommended for funding to each Ports Board of

Harbor Commissioners

Evaluation CriteriaProposals will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:1. Applicability to the port industry2. Target pollutant emission reduction potential and port emissions inventory

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3. Project cost4. Project cost-sharing5. Commercialization and business development potential6. Project feasibility7. Project development status, including commitments from project partners

8. Degree of technology maturity9. Proposers experience, capabilities, and past performance10. Technology operational performance11. Completeness of submittal and adherence to submittal guidelines

SubmittalSubmit unsolicited proposals or questions to the following:

Port of Long Beach Port of Los Angeles Attn: Heather Tomley Attn: Teresa Scognamillo925 Harbor Plaza 425 S. Palos Verdes Street

Long Beach, CA 90731 San Pedro, CA 90731Ph: (562) 590-4160 Ph: (310) 732-3057Fax: (562) 901-1728 Fax: (310) 547-4643

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