ITEM NO: ___6b Supp______
DATE OF
MEETING:_February 24, 2009_
Emission Reduction Credit Banking

February 24, 2009
Elizabeth Leavitt, Russ Simonson

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
2000; Port and Clean Air Agency sign
MOA allowing emission reduction credits
for voluntary actions
General Regulatory Order established to
provide process for emission credits
First of its kind in Washington

Fuel Hydrant System
Allows for delivery of Jet-A fuel from
tank farm to aircraft gates through
piping system
Use of fuel (hose-only) carts to displace
fuel tanker trucks
Safety and efficiency improvements

Emission Reduction Credit Benefits
2007 Emission Benefits;
22 tons/year of carbon monoxide
6 tons/year of hydrocarbons
34 tons/year of oxides of nitrogen
2 tons/year of sulfur oxides
10 tons/year of particulate matter (PM2.5)
971 tons/year of carbon dioxide

Certificate of Title

Emission Reduction Credit Obligations
Must maintain in proper working order
Immediate notification to PSCAA of
shutdowns attributed to upsets and
emergency conditions
Annual reporting of emission benefits,
upsets/emergencies, and actions to
prevent further upsets/emergencies

Future Opportunities
Projects may include; pre-conditioned air
to aircraft, electric ground support
equipment, shuttle consolidation, telework
Leverage Credits to meet Port Conformity
and SEPA mitigation requirements
Assumption of non-Port emission-causing
services in order to make voluntary
reductions

Thank You