Massachusetts has developed a ten-point action plan, including retrofits of all school and transit buses by 2010, to immediately reduce the public health impacts of diesel pollution. This $1.7 million in stimulus funds would be added to existing program funds to advance this plan. Massachusetts also expects to apply for additional diesel reduction stimulus funds under a competitive application process
Designated state environmental agencies are eligible as well as regional, state, local, tribal or port agencies with air quality jurisdiction. Nonprofits that represent or provide pollution reduction or education and entities whose purpose is the promotion of transportation or air quality are also eligible.