Catalog of Environmental Programs 2012
| Federal agencies that contribute to EPA's environmental goals, and how they make a difference. |
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Programs by EPA Strategic Goal 1. Climate Change and Improving Air Quality 2. Protecting America's Waters 3. Cleaning Up and Sustainable Development 4. Safety of Chemicals and Preventing Pollution |
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Department of Energy |
EPA Goal 1: Climate Change and Improving Air Quality |
Voluntary Airport Low Emission Program
Purpose
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Voluntary Airport Low Emission Program (VALE) is
a national program designed to reduce all sources of airport ground emissions. Congress created
the program in 2004 to help airport sponsors meet their state-related air quality
responsibilities under the Clean Air Act. It is funded through the Airport Improvement
Program and Passenger Facility Charges.
The VALE program is available to commercial service airports located in poor air quality areas
of the country as designated by the Environmental Protection Agency. Airports can obtain VALE
funding for cleaner technology that the FAA validates as being cost effective. VALE projects
also receive emission reduction credits from State governments, which the airports can use
to meet future environmental obligations under the Clean Air Act.
Source(s) of Information
1. FAA: VALE Program
2. VALE Factsheet
Other Programs under Goal 1
Other Programs from DOE
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