Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT) From Major Highways
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Financial Summary |
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| Suggested Contribution: | |
| Commitment Start Year: | 2006 |
| Commitment End Year: | 2011 |
| 100% SP&R Approval: | Approved |
| Commitments Required: | $500,000.00 |
| Commitments Received: | $1,084,000.00 |
| Estimated Duration Month: | 48 |
| Waiver Requested: | No |
Contact Information |
|
| Lead Study Contact(s): | Kevin Black |
| kevin.n.black@dot.gov | |
| FHWA Technical Liaison(s): | Kevin Black |
| kevin.n.black@dot.gov | |
| Phone: 410-962-2177 | |
Commitments by Organizations
| Organization | Year | Commitments | Technical Contact Name | Funding Contact Name | Contact Number | Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Department of Transportation | 2007 | $35,000.00 | Thor Anderson | Frank Darmiento | 602- 712-3134 | fdarmiento@azdot.gov |
| Arizona Department of Transportation | 2008 | $35,000.00 | Thor Anderson | Frank Darmiento | 602- 712-3134 | fdarmiento@azdot.gov |
| California Department of Transportation | 2008 | $35,000.00 | Mike Brady | Sang Le | (916)701-3998 | sang.le@dot.ca.gov |
| California Department of Transportation | 2009 | $35,000.00 | Mike Brady | Sang Le | (916)701-3998 | sang.le@dot.ca.gov |
| Kansas Department of Transportation | 2007 | $2,000.00 | Joel Skelley | Rodney Montney | 785-291-3844 | rodney@ksdot.org |
| Kansas Department of Transportation | 2008 | $2,000.00 | Joel Skelley | Rodney Montney | 785-291-3844 | rodney@ksdot.org |
| Michigan Department of Transportation | 2007 | $35,000.00 | Laura Nelhiebel | Andre' Clover | 517-749-9001 | clovera@michigan.gov |
| Michigan Department of Transportation | 2008 | $35,000.00 | Laura Nelhiebel | Andre' Clover | 517-749-9001 | clovera@michigan.gov |
| Nevada Department of Transportation | 2008 | $700,000.00 | Tie He | 775-888-7220 | the@dot.state.nv.us | |
| New York State Department of Transportation | 2007 | $50,000.00 | John Zamurs | Gary Frederick | 518-457-4645 | gary.frederick@dot.ny.gov |
| New York State Department of Transportation | 2008 | $50,000.00 | John Zamurs | Gary Frederick | 518-457-4645 | gary.frederick@dot.ny.gov |
| Wisconsin Department of Transportation | 2010 | $35,000.00 | Patricia Trainer | Lori Richter | 608-264-8435 | lori.richter@dot.wi.gov |
| Wisconsin Department of Transportation | 2011 | $35,000.00 | Patricia Trainer | Lori Richter | 608-264-8435 | lori.richter@dot.wi.gov |
Study Description
Background
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is undertaking a research effort and wants to invite you to become involved. Recently, mobile source air toxics (MSATs) were an issue in a Sierra Club lawsuit on improvements to US 95 in Nevada. The lawsuit settlement, which includes a study of national significance, provides an opportunity to better understand the science and modeling techniques needed to measure the behavior of MSATs. Over the last few years, the FHWA has expended a good deal of effort to enhance our understanding of MSAT emissions associated with major highway facilities. This new research will substantially further the understanding of how MSAT emissions behave, and thus fits well with research being done by others on the effects of particular levels of MSAT emissions. Moreover, we have been increasingly concerned that MSAT issues could arise in legal challenges involving new highway construction.
Objectives
This study will give those involved hands-on knowledge about the dispersion of MSAT emissions and enhance the credibility of State officials when addressing related issues for projects in their State. Ultimately, everyone will benefit from making more informed transportation and environmental decisions.
Scope of Work
The FHWA, in conjunction with a consortium of federal agencies and State departments of transportation, will be studying the concentration and physical behavior of MSATs and mobile source PM 2.5 at up to five sites in the United States. The study criteria dictate that each study site must be open to traffic and have 150,000 Annual Average Daily Traffic or more.
Comments
Suggested minimum contribution: $35,000 for each of 2 years. The FHWA developed the attached study protocol and will manage this research as well. It is estimated that data collection and analysis at each study site may cost close to $1 million. FHWA is accepting contributions towards this effort. Studies are to be initiated by June 2007. State support could take a number of forms including monetary contributions, equipment, traffic data, and site access and security.
Documents
Documents Attached
| Title | File/Link | Document Category | Document Type | Privacy | Document Date | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT) From Major Highways | 1124.pdf | TPF Study Documentation | Solicitation | Public | 2011-09-25 |
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Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT) From Major Highways
General Information |
|
| Solicitation Number: | 1124 |
| Status: | End Solicitation Phase |
| Date Posted: | Jul 20, 2006 |
| Last Updated: | Nov 24, 2014 |
| Solicitation Expires: | Jul 20, 2007 |
| Partners: | AZDOT, CA, KS, MI, NV, NY, WI |
| Lead Organization: | Federal Highway Administration |
Financial Summary |
|
| Suggested Contribution: | |
| Commitment Start Year: | 2006 |
| Commitment End Year: | 2011 |
| 100% SP&R Approval: | Approved |
| Commitments Required: | $500,000.00 |
| Commitments Received: | $1,084,000.00 |
Contact Information |
|
| Lead Study Contact(s): | Kevin Black |
| kevin.n.black@dot.gov | |
| FHWA Technical Liaison(s): | Kevin Black |
| kevin.n.black@dot.gov | |
| Phone: 410-962-2177 | |
Commitments by Organizations
| Agency | Year | Commitments | Technical Contact Name | Funding Contact Name | Contact Number | Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Department of Transportation | 2007 | $35,000.00 | Thor Anderson | Frank Darmiento | 602- 712-3134 | fdarmiento@azdot.gov |
| Arizona Department of Transportation | 2008 | $35,000.00 | Thor Anderson | Frank Darmiento | 602- 712-3134 | fdarmiento@azdot.gov |
| California Department of Transportation | 2008 | $35,000.00 | Mike Brady | Sang Le | (916)701-3998 | sang.le@dot.ca.gov |
| California Department of Transportation | 2009 | $35,000.00 | Mike Brady | Sang Le | (916)701-3998 | sang.le@dot.ca.gov |
| Kansas Department of Transportation | 2007 | $2,000.00 | Joel Skelley | Rodney Montney | 785-291-3844 | rodney@ksdot.org |
| Kansas Department of Transportation | 2008 | $2,000.00 | Joel Skelley | Rodney Montney | 785-291-3844 | rodney@ksdot.org |
| Michigan Department of Transportation | 2007 | $35,000.00 | Laura Nelhiebel | Andre' Clover | 517-749-9001 | clovera@michigan.gov |
| Michigan Department of Transportation | 2008 | $35,000.00 | Laura Nelhiebel | Andre' Clover | 517-749-9001 | clovera@michigan.gov |
| Nevada Department of Transportation | 2008 | $700,000.00 | Tie He | 775-888-7220 | the@dot.state.nv.us | |
| New York State Department of Transportation | 2007 | $50,000.00 | John Zamurs | Gary Frederick | 518-457-4645 | gary.frederick@dot.ny.gov |
| New York State Department of Transportation | 2008 | $50,000.00 | John Zamurs | Gary Frederick | 518-457-4645 | gary.frederick@dot.ny.gov |
| Wisconsin Department of Transportation | 2010 | $35,000.00 | Patricia Trainer | Lori Richter | 608-264-8435 | lori.richter@dot.wi.gov |
| Wisconsin Department of Transportation | 2011 | $35,000.00 | Patricia Trainer | Lori Richter | 608-264-8435 | lori.richter@dot.wi.gov |
Study Description
Background
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is undertaking a research effort and wants to invite you to become involved. Recently, mobile source air toxics (MSATs) were an issue in a Sierra Club lawsuit on improvements to US 95 in Nevada. The lawsuit settlement, which includes a study of national significance, provides an opportunity to better understand the science and modeling techniques needed to measure the behavior of MSATs. Over the last few years, the FHWA has expended a good deal of effort to enhance our understanding of MSAT emissions associated with major highway facilities. This new research will substantially further the understanding of how MSAT emissions behave, and thus fits well with research being done by others on the effects of particular levels of MSAT emissions. Moreover, we have been increasingly concerned that MSAT issues could arise in legal challenges involving new highway construction.
Objectives
This study will give those involved hands-on knowledge about the dispersion of MSAT emissions and enhance the credibility of State officials when addressing related issues for projects in their State. Ultimately, everyone will benefit from making more informed transportation and environmental decisions.
Scope of Work
The FHWA, in conjunction with a consortium of federal agencies and State departments of transportation, will be studying the concentration and physical behavior of MSATs and mobile source PM 2.5 at up to five sites in the United States. The study criteria dictate that each study site must be open to traffic and have 150,000 Annual Average Daily Traffic or more.
Comments
Suggested minimum contribution: $35,000 for each of 2 years. The FHWA developed the attached study protocol and will manage this research as well. It is estimated that data collection and analysis at each study site may cost close to $1 million. FHWA is accepting contributions towards this effort. Studies are to be initiated by June 2007. State support could take a number of forms including monetary contributions, equipment, traffic data, and site access and security.
Documents
| Title | Type | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT) From Major Highways | TPF Study Documentation | N |
