Oct 16 2024
Collection: 2022 GHG NPRM Resources
On July 7, 2022 FHWA announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for states and municipalities to track and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This page collects resources and information addressing the 2022 GHG NPRM.
Collection: 2022 GHG NPRM Resources
Description
On July 7, 2022 FHWA announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for states and municipalities to track and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This page collects resources and information addressing the 2022 GHG NPRM.
Featured resources available on this page include: a GHG Performance Calculator Tool, an AASHTO NPRM Comment Template, and an AASHTO NPRM Comment Schedule.
Update 9/16/22: A first draft of AASHTO's comments to FHWA are now available to registered users on the AASHTO Forum.
To search the resources by state either click on the state from the map or select a state from the dropdown under search filters.
GHG Performance Calculator | Tool
Emissions, EnvironmentThis is a draft release of the GHG Performance Calculator.
This tool was developed for testing the sensitivity of the proposed GHG measure calculation to various inputs. It is not intended as an authoritative calculation of the proposed GHG measure. It is important to note that the final GHG measure could differ from what is presented in this tool. Questions? Comments? Contact Matt Hardy (AASHTO) or William Robert (Spy Pond Partners, LLC) for more information on the GHG Performance Calculator.
On July 7, 2022 FHWA announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for states and municipalities to track and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This spreadsheet tool is designed to help DOTs and MPOs project GHG emissions based on fuel consumption. Fuel consumption is assumed to vary based on fleet fuel efficiency, EV adoption, and miles traveled. Draft technical documentation is available here.
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TPM Webinar 13 - Greenhouse Gas & Environmental Measures | VideoWebinar/Video
Emissions, EnvironmentAASHTO and FHWA explore greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction techniques, GHG measures and target-setting, and environmental policies. The webinar includes an introduction to the recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for state DOTs and MPOs to measure and reduce their GHG emissions. Representatives from Minnesota DOT, Colorado DOT, and District DOT share their agency's efforts in tracking and reducing emissions. The webinar closes with a presentation from McVoy Associates about their recently published NCHRP guide titled "Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Guide for State DOTs".
For more information on the 2022 GHG NPRM, check out the GHG resource collection.
2022 GHG NPRM Schedule | DocumentFlyer/Handout
Emissions, Environment, System PerformanceOn July 7, 2022 FHWA announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for states and municipalities to track and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This document presents a schedule for the 90-day commenting period for the NPRM.
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Jul 2022
GHG NPRM Comment Template | DocumentTemplate
Emissions, Environment, System PerformanceOn July 7, 2022 FHWA announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for states and municipalities to track and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This document provides a template for commenting on the NPRM.
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Jul 2022
Multi-State Letter of Support – GHG NPRM | Marketing/Communications
Emissions, EnvironmentA letter expressing support and encouragement for the GHG performance standard signed by state transportation agency executives from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington State, Vermont, and the District of Columbia.
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Jul 2022
GHG NPRM Overview Presentation | Presentation
Emissions, EnvironmentOn July 7, 2022 FHWA announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for states and municipalities to track and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This presentation provides an overview of the proposed rulemaking.
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Jul 2022
GHG NPRM - AASHTO Member Webinar July 14, 2022 | VideoWebinar/Video
Emissions, EnvironmentThis AASHTO Member Webinar was held on July 14, 2022 in order to discuss the recently-released GHG NPRM.
Methods for State DOTs to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Transportation Sector | Research Report
Emissions, EnvironmentThis WebResource describes methods State DOTs may implement to assess and reduce their GHG emissions. The resource includes self-assessment tools, an overview of climate change issues, a framework for addressing GHG emissions, and numerous resources and links. The report organizes around nine functional areas of the agency, with cross-cutting topics to pull it all together. Through the discussions, tools, and resources in each section, the report provides support for reducing emissions across all stages of a project, from policy and planning to construction and maintenance. It also reviews stakeholder communication, partnerships with other agencies, and federal or state requirements. Readers may use this guide and its flexible presentation for addressing specific areas within an agency or to adopt an agency-wide approach.