New Collaborative Launches Clean Air Construction Program
9 November 1998
ADVISORY/ New Collaborative Launches First In Nation Clean Air Construction Program; Retrofit of Big Dig Equipment Will Reduce Air Emissions
What: Massachusetts' officials will announce a first-in-the-nation, model program to reduce air emissions generated by diesel construction equipment of the Central Artery/Tunnel Project, the largest federal construction project in the country. The Clean Air Construction Initiative is the result of a collaborative effort between government agencies, nonprofit groups and construction companies to proactively achieve significant air pollution reductions. This Initiative serves as a landmark program in demonstrating the clean air opportunities in reducing diesel construction emissions.
There will be a press briefing regarding details of the Clean Air Construction Initiative, and a review of a recently completed pilot program to reduce emissions on construction equipment. The briefing will be followed by a demonstration of construction equipment with and without the emissions control devices at an adjoining construction site of the Central Artery/Tunnel project.
Who: James Kerasiotes, Chairman, Massachusetts Turnpike Authority David Struhs, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection John DeVillars, Regional Administrator, EPA-New England, Region 1 Jason Grumet, Executive Director, Northeast States For Coordinated Air Use Management
Representatives from the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, Manufacturers of Emission Control Association (MECA), and Central Artery/Tunnel Project construction contractors participating in the initiative will also be in attendance.
When: Tuesday, November 10th 10:00 a.m.
Where: 290 Congress Street Downtown Boston
Briefing will be held inside Three Cheers function room, demonstration following at actual adjoining Central Artery/Tunnel construction site.
Visuals: Diesel construction equipment on-site will provide a before and after comparison of the effectiveness of the emissions control devices and the clean air benefits.
Note: Hard footwear is advisable and hard hats will be provided. Following the briefing, photo opportunities will be held on the active construction site.
