Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks to Recognize Diesel Emission Reductions in Johnson County, Kansas (KS)
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(Kansas City, Kan., May 23, 2011) - EPA Region 7
Administrator Karl Brooks will recognize efforts made to reduce
diesel emissions in Johnson County, Kan.
EPA granted $1 million to Johnson County, Kan.,
as a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to upgrade
or replace old diesel vehicles. Diesel emission reduction programs
are designed to purchase cleaner diesel equipment and upgrade
diesel vehicle fleets to improve air quality and protect public
health.
Regional Administrator Brooks will recognize the
community for its contribution of an additional $1 million matched
and leveraged funds to make the diesel emission reduction project a
reality. Johnson County purchased three new low-emission vehicles
and upgraded 100 more diesel vehicles with the project
funding.
“The American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act provides environmental and health benefits in addition to an
economic stimulus to our nation. These diesel emission reductions
are a very real and tangible benefit provided by ARRA,” EPA
Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks said.
At the conclusion of the recognition portion of
the event, Regional Administrator Brooks will be available to the
media for questions.
WHAT: EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks
Recognizes Diesel Emissions Reductions in Johnson County,
Kansas
WHERE: In the courtyard between the
county’s administration Building, 111 S. Cherry, and the
County Courthouse, corner of Kansas and Santa Fe Streets, in
Olathe, Kansas
WHEN: Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 11 a.m. to
11:30 a.m.
Free parking is available in the garage on the
corner of Loula and Cherry Streets.
The recognition ceremony kicks off the Johnson
County “Go Green” event. The “Go Green”
event will celebrate Johnson County green initiatives from 11 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. Approximately 40 vendors will also display their green
goods and services.
The event will be held on the ground floor of
the county administration building in the event of
rain.
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