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ODOT with the assistance of DLCD, DEQ and ODOE will compile data required for computing GHG emissions that are not readily available to MPOs and not ordinarily collected and used to prepare a RTP. As with HB 2001, DLCD and ODOT in consultation with MPOs and local governments will provide reports to the legislature every two years on progress on scenario planning and adoption and implementation of plans to reduce GHG emissions, whether new or additional incentives are needed, or whether the state should require a different framework or additional actions to carry out the GHG reduction goals. These reports will also identify whether adjustments need to be made to address new scientific findings, new technologies, or unintended consequences of existing policy approaches. As with HB 2001, LCDC, in consultation with the OTC and with assistance from state agencies, will adopt rules for MPOs, other than Portland Metro, to identify each MPO’s needed reduction by June 1, 2011 in GHG emissions caused by Light Vehicles. MPO Planning Activities The Task Force envisions that MPO planning for GHG emission reductions will be carried out in three phases as illustrated in Figure 5. Phase 1 The first phase will begin immediately, will be coordinated with existing MPO planning activities, and will be carried out to the degree possible within existing resource limitations. During this phase, each MPO will do the following: Begin engaging the public about the need to reduce transportation GHG emissions and the options, costs, and benefits of reducing GHG emissions. Consider how the population and employment distributions assumed for the regional transportation plan could be altered, consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, to lower GHG emissions. Evaluate proposed actions in its existing regional transportation plan and assess whether those actions would be likely to increase, decrease, or have no effect on GHG emissions. Consult the GHG reduction toolkit developed by ODOT and DLCD to determine whether any immediate actions could be taken to reduce GHG emissions. Phase 2 The second phase of MPO planning to reduce transportation GHG emissions would start after LCDC adopts Light Vehicle GHG reduction targets, the Scenario Planning Guidelines and GHG Reduction Toolkit are ready to use, and a commitment for adequate funding and staffing has been made to the MPOs to do this work. Only RTPs adopted after December 31, 2011 would be required to meet the Light Vehicle GHG reduction targets. During this phase, 7 each MPO as part of its RTP update would do the following: 7 During the first and second phases, under HB 2001 Section 37, Portland Metro and the local governments within its boundaries will be developing, selecting, and implementing a transportation and land use scenario to reduce Light Vehicle GHG emissions. In phase 2, under HB 2001 Section 38(a), Eugene-Springfield area MPO will be developing several scenarios and local governments within the MPO will cooperatively select a scenario. Page 16