,i #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #gcjd ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,june #bd1 #bjbj,ms4 ,blunt ,rochester introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce ,a ,,bill ,to authorize the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency to award grants to eligible entities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at ports1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,climate ,action ,planning for ,ports ,act of #bjbj4 #b4 ,grants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at ports 7a7 ,grants ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency may award grants to eligible entities-- 7#a7 to implement plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at one or more ports or port facilities within the jurisdictions of the respective eligible entities2 and 7#b7 to develop climate action plans described in subsection 7b77#b74 7b7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,to seek a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit an application to the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information and assurances as the ,administrator may require4 7#b7 ,climate action plan ,at a minimum1 each such application shall contain-- 7,a7 a detailed and strategic plan1 to be known as a climate action plan1 that outlines how the eligible entity will develop and implement climate change mitigation or adaptation measures through the grant2 or 7,b7 a request pursuant to subsection 7a77#b7 for funding for the development of a climate action plan4 7#c7 ,required components ,a climate action plan under paragraph 7#b7 shall demonstrate that the measures proposed to be implemented through the grant-- 7,a7 will reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the port or port facilities involved pursuant to greenhouse gas emission reduction goals set forth in the climate action plan2 7,b7 will reduce other air pollutants at the port or port facilities involved pursuant to criteria pollutant emission reduction goals set forth in the climate action plan2 7,c7 will implement emissions accounting and inventory practices to determine baseline emissions and measure progress2 and 7,d7 will ensure labor protections for workers employed directly at the port or port facilities involved1 including by-- 7i7 demonstrating that implementation of the measures proposed to be implemented through the grant will not result in a net loss of jobs at the port or port facilities involved2 7ii7 ensuring that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors on construction projects to implement the plan will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor under sections #cada through #cadd1 #cadf1 and #cadg of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7iii7 requiring any projects initiated to carry out the plan with total capital costs of #a1jjj1jjj or greater to utilize a project labor agreement and not impact any preexisting project labor agreement4 7#d7 ,other components ,in addition to the components required by paragraph 7#c71 a climate action plan under paragraph 7#b7 shall demonstrate that the measures proposed to be implemented through the grant will do at least two of the following3 7,a7 ,improve energy efficiency at a port or port facility1 including by using-- 7i7 energy-efficient vehicles1 such as hybrid1 low-emission1 or zero-emission vehicles2 7ii7 energy efficient cargo-handling1 harbor vessels1 or storage facilities such as energy-efficient refrigeration equipment2 7iii7 energy-efficient lighting2 7iv7 shore power2 or 7v7 other energy efficiency improvements4 7,b7 ,deploy technology or processes that reduce idling of vehicles at a port or port facility4 7,c7 ,reduce the direct emissions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants with a goal of achieving zero emissions1 including by replacing and retrofitting equipment 7including vehicles onsite1 cargo-handling equipment1 or harbor vessels7 at a port or port facility4 7#e7 ,prohibited use ,an eligible entity may not use a grant provided under this section-- 7,a7 to purchase fully automated cargo handling equipment2 7,b7 to build1 or plan to build1 terminal infrastructure that is designed for fully automated cargo handling equipment2 7,c7 to purchase1 test1 or develop highly automated trucks1 chassis1 or any related equipment that can be used to transport containerized freight2 or 7,d7 to extend to any independent contractor1 independent owner1 operator1 or other entity that is not using employees for the sake of performing work on terminal grounds4 7#f7 ,coordination with stakeholders ,in developing a climate action plan under paragraph 7#b71 an eligible entity shall-- 7,a7 identify and collaborate with stakeholders who may be affected by the plan1 including local environmental justice communities and other near-port communities2 7,b7 address the potential cumulative effects of the plan on stakeholders when those effects may have a community-level impact2 and 7,c7 ensure effective advance communication with stakeholders to avoid and minimize conflicts4 7c7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall give priority to applicants proposing-- 7#a7 to strive for zero emissions as a key strategy within the grantee's climate action plan under paragraph 7#b72 7#b7 to take a regional approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions at ports2 7#c7 to collaborate with near-port communities to identify and implement mutual solutions to reduce air pollutants at ports or port facilities affecting such communities1 with emphasis given to implementation of such solutions in near-port communities that are environmental justice communities2 7#d7 to implement activities with off-site benefits1 such as by reducing air pollutants from vehicles1 equipment1 and vessels at sites other than the port or port facilities involved2 and 7#e7 to reduce localized health risk pursuant to health risk reduction goals that are set within the grantee's climate action plan under paragraph 7#b74 7d7 ,model methodologies ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall-- 7#a7 develop model methodologies which grantees under this section may choose to use for emissions accounting and inventory practices referred to in subsection 7b77#c77;,c72 and 7#b7 ensure that such methodologies are designed to measure progress in reducing air pollution at near-port communities4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,the term cargo-handling equipment includes-- 7,a7 ship-to-shore container cranes and other cranes2 7,b7 container-handling equipment2 and 7,c7 equipment for moving or handling cargo1 including trucks1 reachstackers1 toploaders1 and forklifts4 7#c7 ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a port authority2 7,b7 a ,state1 regional1 local1 or ,tribal agency that has jurisdiction over a port authority or a port2 7,c7 an air pollution control district2 or 7,d7 a private entity 7including any nonprofit organization7 that-- 7i7 applies for a grant under this section in collaboration with an entity described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c72 and 7ii7 owns1 operates1 or uses a port facility1 cargo equipment1 transportation equipment1 related technology1 or a warehouse facility at a port or port facility4 7#d7 ,the term environmental justice community means a community with significant representation of communities of color1 low-income communities1 or ,tribal and indigenous communities1 that experiences1 or is at risk of experiencing1 higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects4 7#e7 ,the term harbor vessel includes a ship1 boat1 lighter1 or maritime vessel designed for service at and around harbors and ports4 7#f7 ,the term inland port means a logistics or distribution hub that is located inland from navigable waters1 where cargo1 such as break-bulk cargo or cargo in shipping containers1 is processed1 stored1 and transferred between trucks1 rail cars1 or aircraft4 7#g7 ,the term port includes an inland port4 7#h7 ,the term stakeholder-- 7#i7 ,the term stakeholder means residents1 community groups1 businesses1 business owners1 labor unions1 commission members1 or groups from which a near-port community draws its resources that-- 7,a7 have interest in the climate action plan of a grantee under this section2 or 7,b7 can affect or be affected by the objectives and policies of such a climate action plan4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,to carry out this ,act1 there is authorized to be appropriated #bej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 7#b7 ,development of climate action plans ,in addition to the authorization of appropriations in paragraph 7#a71 there is authorized to be appropriated for grants pursuant to subsection 7a77#b7 to develop climate action plans #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba1 to remain available until expended4