State of Illinois Draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Agreement Illinois Environmental Protection Agency February 2018 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. II. III. IV. V. INTRODUCTION VOLKSWAGEN CASE BACKGROUND AND SETTLEMENT SUMMARY A. CASE BACKGROUND B. SETTLEMENT SUMMARY ILLINOIS AIR QUALITY – OZONE ILLINOIS’ BENEFICIARY MITIGATION PLAN A. BENEFICIARY MITIGATION PLAN REQUIREMENTS B. ILLINOIS’ OVERALL GOALS FOR THE USE OF THE FUNDS C. VOLKSWAGEN VEHICLES IN ILLINOIS D. CATEGORIES OF ELIGIBLE MITIGATION ACTIONS AND PROJECTED ALLOCATIONS OF TRUST FUNDS E. POTENTIAL BENEFICIAL IMPACT F. EXPECTED RANGES OF EMISSIONS BENEFITS G. PUBLIC INPUT CONCLUSION FIGURES Figure 1: NOx Emissions Contributions from Mobile and Stationary Sources – Statewide; Chicago Nonattainment Area; and Metro-East Nonattainment Area Figure 2: Illinois 2008 Ozone Designations by County Figure 3: Volkswagen Settlement Vehicle Registrations by Zip Code Figure 4: Volkswagen Vehicle Registrations by Zip Code versus Environmental Justice Areas - Illinois Figure 5: Volkswagen Vehicle Registrations by Zip Code versus Environmental Justice Areas – Chicago Area Figure 6: Volkswagen Vehicle Registrations by Zip Code versus Environmental Justice Areas – Metro-East Nonattainment Area Figure 7: Illinois Volkswagen Funding Priority Areas Map DRAFT I. INTRODUCTION The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (“Agency”) has been designated as the lead agency to administer funds allocated to Illinois from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Agreement for State Beneficiaries (“Trust Agreement”). As directed by the Trust Agreement, these funds are to be used for environmental mitigation projects that reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (“NOx”) in Illinois. In compliance with Section 4.1 of the Trust Agreement, Illinois provides this draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan (“BMP”) which addresses Illinois’ plan for use of the funds. The draft BMP proposes to fund cleaner diesel, alternate fuel, and electric projects with corresponding electric charging infrastructure. The BMP is not binding and may be revised at any time. In addition, this document provides a brief overview of the Volkswagen case and settlement and a discussion of the status of ozone air quality in Illinois. The Agency will accept public input on this draft BMP through April 13, 2018 April 20, 2018. Public input should be provided in writing and submitted electronically to epa.vwsettlement@illinois.gov. II. VOLKSWAGEN CASE BACKGROUND AND SETTLEMENT SUMMARY A. Case Background On January 4, 2016, the United States, on behalf of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“U.S. EPA”), filed a complaint against Volkswagen AG, et al. (“Volkswagen”) alleging the manufacture of vehicles with prohibited defeat devices that caused emission control systems to perform differently during normal vehicle operation than during emissions testing. As a result of the defeat devices, the vehicles emitted NOx in excess of federal vehicle emission standards. Approximately 500,000 (model year 2009 to 2015) vehicles containing 2.0 liter diesel engines and approximately 80,000 (model year 2009 to 2016) vehicles 2 DRAFT containing 3.0 liter diesel engines were affected in the country. Approximately 23,600 of the affected vehicles are registered in Illinois. The U.S. EPA has indicated that NOx emission levels from the 2.0 liter vehicles with defeat devices were 10 to 40 times higher than federal emission standards, and NOx emission levels from the 3.0 liter vehicles were up to nine times higher than federal emissions standards. (U.S. Envir. Prot. Agency, Frequent Questions about Volkswagen Violations, available at https://www.epa.gov/vw/frequent-questions-about-volkswagenviolations) B. Settlement Summary Settlements were reached requiring Volkswagen to establish an Environmental Mitigation Trust (“Trust”) totaling $2.925 billion. Affected states and tribes that become beneficiaries of the Trust will receive funds to undertake Eligible Mitigation Actions (“EMAs”) that are intended to mitigate the excess NOx emissions from the Volkswagen vehicles. Illinois is a beneficiary of the Trust and has an initial allocation of $108,679,676.98. The Agency has posted links to the settlements on its Volkswagen Settlement webpage (http://www.epa.illinois.gov/topics/air-quality/vw-settlement/index). Separate from the Trust, the Volkswagen Settlement includes a $10 billion vehicle recall and repair program and a $2 billion investment in zero emission vehicle (“ZEV”) infrastructure and public education and access to ZEVs. III. ILLINOIS AIR QUALITY - OZONE The Volkswagen vehicles equipped with defeat devices emitted excess NOx. NOx is a precursor to ground level ozone, an air pollutant formed when NOx and volatile organic compounds react in the presence of sunlight. NOx emissions from mobile sources represent 74.8 percent of total NOx emissions in Illinois, 87.6 percent of total NOx emissions in the Chicago 3 DRAFT nonattainment area, and 69.1 percent of total NOx emissions in the Metro-East nonattainment area (see Figure 1). As a result, reducing NOx emissions from diesel engines is an important strategy in reducing overall NOx emissions, reaching attainment of the ozone standard in nonattainment areas, and improving air quality in Illinois. Figure 1 - NOx Emissions Contributions from Mobile and Stationary Sources – Statewide; Chicago Nonattainment Area; and Metro-East Nonattainment Area Statewide NOx – Percent 25.2% Point Mobile 74.8% 4 DRAFT Figure 1 - Continued Chicago Nonattainment Area NOx – Percent 12.4% Point Mobile 87.6% Metro-East Nonattainment Area NOx - Percent 30.9% Point Mobile 69.1% 5 DRAFT Two areas in Illinois are currently designated nonattainment for the 2008 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (“NAAQS”) of 75 parts per billion—the Chicago area (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will and portions of Kendall and Grundy counties) and the Metro-East area (Madison, Monroe and St. Clair Counties). In May 2017, the Agency requested that U.S. EPA re-designate the Metro-East nonattainment area to attainment based on air quality analyses demonstrating that the area is meeting the standard. The Agency anticipates that U.S. EPA’s approval of such request is forthcoming. The Chicago nonattainment area, on the other hand, is not currently eligible for re-designation. As a “moderate” ozone nonattainment area, it is required to attain the federal standard by July 20, 2018. Figure 2 provides a map of Illinois identifying the 2008 ozone designations by county. 6 DRAFT Figure 2 - Illinois 2008 Ozone Designations by County JODAVIESS STEPHENSON WINNEBAGO - BOON Illinois Ozone Ch??39? . ?lcmmu Wm DEW-3 DuPage County wanes?): Kane County Areas Lake McHenry County ?mm Will County Oswego Township in ROCK ISLAND HENRY BUREAU LAqu Kendall County Aux Sable Goose "Ema" PUTNAII 6mm? 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Beneficiary Mitigation Plan Requirements Pursuant to Section 4.1 of the Trust Agreement, the BMP must include the following: • Illinois’ overall goals for use of the Trust funds; • The categories of EMAs Illinois anticipates will be appropriate to achieve those goals, and a preliminary assessment of the percentages of funds anticipated to be used for each type of EMA; • A description of how Illinois will consider the potential beneficial impact of the selected EMAs on air quality in areas that bear a disproportionate share of the air pollution burden; • A general description of the expected ranges of emission benefits Illinois estimates will be realized by implementation of the EMAs; and • The process for seeking and considering public input on Illinois’ BMP. Under the Trust Agreement, states have the discretion to adjust their goals and specific spending plans. For that reason, the BMP is a living document. The Agency will provide updates of the BMP (if any) to the Trustee and post the updated versions on its Volkswagen Settlement webpage. The BMP is not a request for projects. As such, it does not include details regarding applications for funding or the project selection process. The Trust Agreement provides that the following categories of EMAs are eligible to receive funding from the Trust: 1. Class 8 Local Freight Trucks and Port Drayage Trucks; 2. Class 4-8 School, Shuttle, or Transit Buses; 3. Freight Switchers; 8 DRAFT 4. Ferries/Tugs; 5. Ocean Going Vessels Shorepower; 6. Class 4-7 Local Freight Trucks; 7. Airport Ground Support Equipment; 8. Forklifts and Port Cargo Handling Equipment; 9. Light Duty ZEV Supply Equipment; and 10. Non-Federal Voluntary Matches Under the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (“DERA”). Eligible vehicles and equipment may either be repowered with a newer, cleaner diesel, alternate fuel, or electric engine, or replaced entirely with a new diesel, alternate fuel, or electric vehicle. Funding for government owned eligible vehicles and equipment may be up to 100 percent, while funding for non-government owned vehicles and equipment ranges from up to 25 percent to up to 75 percent, depending on whether it is repowered or replaced and whether the repower or replacement is newer diesel, alternate fuel, or electric. For Option 9 above, Illinois may use up to 15 percent of its allocation on the costs necessary for, and directly connected to, the acquisition, installation, operation, and maintenance of new light duty ZEV supply equipment. This 15 percent allotment is further subject to the funding limitations set forth in the Trust Agreement. Separately, funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure may be provided on a project-specific basis within individual EMAs. The Trust Agreement provides that beneficiaries may use up to 15 percent of Trust funds for actual administrative expenditures associated with implementing EMAs. Administrative expenditures may include costs for personnel, fringe benefits, travel, supplies, contractual services and goods, construction, and other costs. 9 DRAFT B. Illinois’ Overall Goals for Use of the Funds Illinois will use the Trust funds to support projects that will: • Reduce NOx emissions in areas where the affected Volkswagen vehicles are registered while taking into consideration areas that bear a disproportionate share of the air pollution burden, including environmental justice areas; • Maximize emission reductions; and • Maximize and leverage funding. Illinois intends on prioritizing areas of the State for funding as discussed below in Section IV(E). Illinois will prioritize and select projects that are the most cost-effective and that yield the largest amount of NOx emission reductions, utilizing U.S. EPA’s Diesel Emissions Quantifier (“DEQ”) tool, the Alternative Fuel Life-Cycle Environmental and Economic Transportation (“AFLEET”) tool and/or other appropriate methodologies, though Illinois may consider other criteria in selecting projects. The Agency intends on having a minimum of 3 application funding periods. More information regarding the application process will be provided on the Agency’s Volkswagen Settlement webpage as it becomes available (http://www.epa.illinois.gov/topics/airquality/vw-settlement/index). To spread out the Trust funds as much as possible, Illinois will require the following cost shares. For non-government applicants, Illinois will require a cost share of at least 50 percent, or a higher cost share where specified by the Trust Agreement or DERA (where the DERA option is utilized). For government applicants, Illinois will require a cost share of at least 25 percent, or a higher cost share where specified by DERA (where the DERA option is utilized). Federal agencies will be treated as non-government applicants consistent with the definition of “government” in the Trust Agreement. 10 DRAFT Given the $2 billion ZEV investment component of the Volkswagen Settlement that provides for electric charging infrastructure, of which Illinois and Chicago have been identified to receive priority funding, the purpose of the Trust Agreement and Illinois’ corresponding goal to reduce emissions of NOx, Illinois proposes to fund electric charging infrastructure within individual EMAs where charging infrastructure is needed. This approach supplements the ZEV investment component of the Volkswagen Settlement further promoting electric vehicle infrastructure and ensures against stranded electric vehicles or infrastructure. C. Volkswagen Vehicles in Illinois There are approximately 23,600 affected Volkswagen vehicles registered throughout Illinois. Figure 3 identifies affected Volkswagen vehicle registrations in Illinois by zip code. Approximately 69.5 percent of the affected Volkswagen vehicles are registered in the Chicago nonattainment area (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will and portions of Kendall and Grundy counties). Approximately 32 percent are registered in Cook County alone with the highest concentration of affected Volkswagen vehicles per square mile located in and just north of the Chicago Loop. Approximately 5.4 percent of the affected Volkswagen vehicles are registered in the Metro-East nonattainment area (Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties). The remaining affected Volkswagen vehicles are spread throughout the State in the ozone attainment area. The Illinois ozone attainment counties with 1 percent or greater affected Volkswagen vehicle registrations are Champaign, DeKalb, LaSalle, McLean, Peoria, Sangamon, and Winnebago. 11 DRAFT Figure 3 - Volkswagen Settlement Vehicle Registrations by Zip Code Volkswagen Settlement 3" . Vehicle Registrations 'f - :3 by Code Legend Vehicles per Zip Code 1-10 D. Categories of Eligible Mitigation Actions and Projected Allocations of Trust Funds Illinois has categorized the types of EMAs it will consider funding into the following four groups by project type: 1) on-road projects; 2) all-electric school bus projects; 3) non-road projects; and 4) administrative expenditures. The types of EMAs Illinois will consider funding as well as overall funding amounts Illinois intends on allocating for each group are provided below. These groups, EMAs, and funding allocations may be revised based on market demand or changes to Illinois’ goals. For all projects provided below, Illinois proposes utilizing the Trust funds to reimburse non-government applicants at the maximum levels specified in the Trust Agreement, except that Illinois proposes requiring a cost share of at least 50 percent for non-government applicants, or a greater cost share where specified by the Trust Agreement or DERA (where the DERA option is utilized). Illinois proposes reimbursing government applicants up to a maximum of 75 percent of the costs for approved projects resulting in a required cost share of at least 25 percent, or a greater cost share where specified by DERA (where the DERA option is utilized). Illinois will fund electric charging infrastructure on an individual project basis where it is not available onsite or nearby. Illinois will require project applicants to demonstrate whether adequate charging infrastructure will be available for any all-electric projects. 1. On-Road Projects: Up to 20 percent (or up to approximately $21,735,935) This group includes projects listed under the following EMAs: • Class 8 Local Freight Trucks and Port Drayage Trucks; • Class 4-8 School Buses, Shuttle Buses, and Transit Buses; and • Class 4-7 Local Freight Trucks. 13 DRAFT Illinois expects to request up to 20 percent (or up to approximately $21,735,935) of the Volkswagen Trust funds allocated to Illinois for on-road projects in Illinois. These on-road projects include replacements or repowers with new diesel, alternate fuel, or electric vehicles and engines. To promote electric vehicle infrastructure, meet the purpose of the Trust Agreement and Illinois’ goal to reduce and maximize NOx reductions, and ensure against stranded electric vehicles or infrastructure, Illinois proposes to fund electric charging infrastructure within this group of projects where charging infrastructure is needed (Supplement to $2B ZEV portion of the Volkswagen Settlement). All-electric school bus projects are separately funded in Section IV(D)(2) below. 2. All-Electric School Bus Projects: Up to 10 percent (or up to approximately $10,867,968) Illinois expects to request up to 10 percent (or up to approximately $10,867,968) of the Volkswagen Trust funds allocated to Illinois to replace diesel school buses with all-electric school buses. To promote electric vehicle infrastructure, meet the purpose of the Trust Agreement and Illinois’ goal to reduce and maximize NOx reductions, and ensure against stranded electric vehicles or infrastructure, Illinois proposes to fund electric charging infrastructure within this group of projects where charging infrastructure is needed. (Supplement to $2B ZEV portion of the Volkswagen Settlement) 3. Off-Road Projects: Up to 65 percent (or up to approximately $70,641,789) This group includes projects listed under the following EMAs: • Freight Switcher Locomotives; • Ferries/Tugs; and • Locomotives under the DERA Option. 14 DRAFT Illinois expects to request up to 65 percent of the Volkswagen Trust funds allocated to Illinois for off-road or non-road projects. Off-road or non-road projects, especially those involving locomotives, often result in the greatest amount of emission reductions and can be the most cost-effective projects. Off-road or non-road projects include replacements or repowers with new diesel, alternate fuel, or electric vehicles and engines. To promote electric vehicle infrastructure, meet the purpose of the Trust Agreement and Illinois’ goal to reduce and maximize NOx reductions, and ensure against stranded electric vehicles or infrastructure, Illinois proposes to fund electric charging infrastructure within this group of projects where charging infrastructure is needed. 4. Administrative Expenditures: Up to 5 percent (or up to approximately $5,433,984) While beneficiaries may request up to 15 percent of their Volkswagen Trust allocation for administrative expenditures, as authorized in Appendix D-2 of the Trust Agreement, Illinois expects to request up to 5 percent (or up to approximately $5,433,984) of its allocation. Administrative expenditures may include personnel costs, fringe benefit costs, supply costs, contractual costs, and other eligible costs. E. Potential Beneficial Impact Illinois intends on prioritizing areas of the State for EMA funding and anticipates funding EMAs in each of the priority areas. Priority areas were based on the following considerations, although Illinois may consider other factors: • Counties having the greatest number of subject Volkswagen vehicle registrations; • Counties designated nonattainment for ozone; and • Areas that bear a disproportionate share of the air pollution burden, including environmental justice areas. 15 DRAFT The greatest percentage of affected Volkswagen vehicles in Illinois are registered in the Chicago area. Approximately 69.5 percent of the affected Volkswagen vehicles are registered in the Chicago ozone nonattainment area (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will and portions of Kendall and Grundy counties). Approximately 32 percent are registered in Cook County alone with the highest concentration of affected Volkswagen vehicles per square mile located in and just north of the Chicago Loop. The Chicago ozone nonattainment area has a higher nonattainment classification than the only other nonattainment area in Illinois – the Metro-East nonattainment area. Further, based on the Agency’s environmental justice public participation policy and mapping tool, approximately 69.8 percent, the highest percentage, of environmental justice block groups in the State are in Cook County. This means that approximately 69.8 percent of the environmental justice population in the State live in Cook County. Approximately 79.3 percent of environmental justice block groups in the State are in the Chicago ozone nonattainment area. This means that approximately 79.3 percent of the environmental justice population in the State live in Chicago ozone nonattainment area. Figure 4 contains a map of Volkswagen vehicle registrations by zip code versus environmental justice areas in Illinois. Figure 5 contains a map of Volkswagen vehicle registrations by zip code versus environmental justice areas in Chicago. This confluence of factors provides evidence that the Chicago nonattainment area bears a disproportionate share of the air pollution burden in Illinois. As a result of these factors and Illinois’ goals for use of the Volkswagen Trust funds, Illinois intends on establishing the Chicago nonattainment area as Priority 1 for funding. 16 DRAFT Figure 4 - Volkswagen Vehicle Registrations by Zip Code versus Environmental Justice Areas - Illinois 17 DRAFT Figure 5 - Volkswagen Vehicle Registrations by Zip Code versus Environmental Justice Areas – Chicago Area 18 DRAFT Approximately 5.4 percent of affected Volkswagen vehicles are registered in the MetroEast ozone nonattainment area. Approximately 2.9 percent, the second highest percentage outside the Chicago ozone nonattainment area, of environmental justice block groups in the State are in St. Clair County, part of the Metro-East ozone nonattainment area. This means that approximately 2.9 percent of the environmental justice population in the State live in St. Clair County. Approximately 4.1 percent of environmental justice block groups in the State are in the Metro-East ozone nonattainment area. This means that approximately 4.1 percent of the environmental justice population in the State live in the Metro-East ozone nonattainment area. Figure 6 contains a map of Volkswagen vehicle registrations by zip code versus environmental justice areas in the Metro-East nonattainment area. While not as significant as the Chicago nonattainment area, these facts provide evidence that the Metro-East nonattainment area bears a disproportionate share of the air pollution burden as compared to the attainment area of Illinois. Based on these facts and Illinois’ goals for use of the Volkswagen Trust funds, Illinois intends on establishing the Metro-East nonattainment area as Priority 2 for funding. 19 DRAFT Figure 6 - Volkswagen Vehicle Registrations by Zip Code versus Environmental Justice Areas – Metro-East Nonattainment Area 20 DRAFT The remaining affected Volkswagen vehicles registered in Illinois are spread throughout the State in the ozone attainment area. The vast majority of ozone attainment counties each have less than 1 percent of affected Volkswagen vehicles. The Illinois ozone attainment counties with 1 percent or greater affected Volkswagen vehicles registered are Champaign, DeKalb, LaSalle, McLean, Peoria, Sangamon, and Winnebago. Combined, these attainment counties have 10.1 percent of affected Volkswagen vehicles. Therefore, Illinois intends on establishing these counties as Priority 3 for funding. Figure 7 contains a map of Illinois’ Volkswagen funding priority areas. 21 DRAFT Figure 7 Illinois Volkswagen Funding Priority Areas Map Chicago NAA Illinois VW Funding Priority Areas LASALLE PEORM MCLEAN SANGAMON MADSON Metro-East St. Louis NAA SICLMR Priority 2 Area Priority 3 Area DRAFT F. Expected Ranges of Emissions Benefits The Agency developed estimates of the expected ranges of emissions benefits to be realized by implementation of EMAs based on the proposed maximum percentage allocations of funds for the overall two categories of projects (on-road, including all-electric school bus projects, and off-road) identified in this draft BMP, a representative sample of EMAs from each category and utilizing the DEQ, AFLEET, and Agency calculations. The Agency developed cost estimates based on independent research and costs of similar projects funded by the Agency in the past under its Illinois Green Fleets Grant Program. Actual emission reductions realized by EMAs will be dependent on the types of projects ultimately selected for funding and final funding percent allocations contained in the final BMP, which may also be revised as goals or market demands change. 1. On-Road Projects. The Agency analyzed a sample of EMAs that included replacing Class 4-8 trucks, transit and school buses with new clean diesel, natural gas, propane, electric, and hydrogen versions. The estimated total annual emission reductions from this category is approximately 100 tons of NOx per year. 2. Off-Road Projects. The Agency analyzed a sample of EMAs that included repowering or replacing switcher locomotives, tug boats, and passenger locomotives. The estimated total annual emission reductions from this category is approximately 1,700 tons of NOx per year. The Agency estimates that utilizing the Volkswagen Trust allocation provided to Illinois as proposed in this draft BMP may result in annual emission reductions of approximately 1,800 tons of NOx. Actual emission reductions will be dependent on the types of projects ultimately selected for funding and final funding percent allocations. 23 DRAFT G. Public Input The Trust Agreement requires the BMP to include an explanation of the process by which Illinois will seek and consider public input on its BMP. Over the past year, the Agency has communicated and met with numerous interested stakeholders regarding administration of Volkswagen Trust funds in Illinois. This includes environmental, consumer and other advocacy groups, schools, school districts and universities, transit agencies, regional planning organizations, municipalities, counties, other State agencies, trade groups, utilities, vehicle suppliers, consulting groups, manufacturers, other private businesses, and individuals. To reach and inform a broad range of the public and potential applicants, and to make public participation easy and convenient, the Agency has established a Volkswagen Settlement webpage (http://www.epa.illinois.gov/topics/air-quality/vw-settlement/index), set up a survey and e-mail to solicit input, and will be promoting these tools through social media, direct e-mail notification, speaking events and a press release. The Agency will post information and updates to the Volkswagen Settlement webpage. The Agency is making the draft BMP available for public input. The BMP is available on the Volkswagen Settlement webpage. The Agency will accept public input on this draft BMP through April 13, 2018 April 20, 2018. Public input should be provided in writing and submitted to the Agency electronically at epa.vwsettlement@illinois.gov. In addition, the Agency will continue to communicate and meet with any and all interested stakeholders throughout this public input period. In addition to solicitation of public input on this draft BMP, the Agency is seeking public input regarding administration of Volkswagen Trust funds through a Volkswagen Survey. The survey can be found on the Agency’s Volkswagen Settlement webpage. To be considered, the Volkswagen Survey must be completed no later than April 13, 2018 24 DRAFT April 20, 2018. The Agency will maintain a listserv of interested stakeholders and will provide notification to this group as updates become available. Any questions about the draft BMP, inclusion on the listserv, submission of public input, or the Volkswagen Survey should be directed to Brad Frost at brad.frost@illlinois.gov or by calling 217-782-7027. Once finalized, the BMP will be posted to the Agency’s Volkswagen Settlement webpage and submitted to the Trustee. Any revisions to the final BMP will be posted to the Agency’s Volkswagen Settlement webpage and submitted to the Trustee. The Agency will provide additional information and updates regarding the BMP and its administration of Volkswagen Trust funds on its Volkswagen Settlement webpage as more information and updates become available. V. CONCLUSION This draft BMP has been developed in accordance with the terms of the Trust Agreement. This draft BMP is not a solicitation for projects. As such, it does not include detail on the application or project selection process. Such information will be available on the Agency’s Volkswagen Settlement webpage after the final BMP has been submitted to the Trustee. As part of periodic evaluations, Illinois may revise the final BMP as necessary to reflect major changes in market demand, the State’s goals, or available funds in future years. 25 DRAFT