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3.GHG Reduction Targets Direct LCDC, in consultation with OTC and with assistance from state agencies, to adopt administrative 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, based upon: a.the goals stated in ORS 468A.205, b.and taking into consideration: the reductions in vehicle emissions that are likely to result by 2035 from: i.the use of improved vehicle technologies and fuels, and ii.other statewide programs, policies and actions that will be put in place to support reducing GHG emissions from the transportation sector. 4.GHG ReductionToolkit Direct ODOT and DLCD, in cooperation with MPOs and others, to develop a GHG reduction toolkit that includes, among other things: a.Potential actions and programs for reducing GHG emissions from the transportation sector that can be implemented at the local and regional level through: promotion, incentives, standards, transport services, land use, prices, technology, and demand management. The tools also should include the following factors: i.Impact on reducing GHG emissions, ii.Successful practices from around the country and in Oregon that are implementable by local governments in Oregon, iii.Cost-effectiveness, iv.Time required to implement, and v.Ideas that need more investigation. b.Best Management Practices – develop guidance on best practices for analyzing and deploying actions for reducing GHG from Light Vehicle usage. c.Modeling i.Develop modeling assumptions to incorporate expected state and federal programs and policies to reduce transportation GHG. ii.Prepare and improve modeling and analysis tools for MPOs and local governments to inventory and account for GHG emissions from the transportation sector and to assess GHG reduction benefits of a range of land use and transportation actions. d.Supporting educational information to: i.Inform MPOs, local governments and the public about GHG reduction targets and strategies. ii.Train MPO staff and planners. 5.Scenario Planning Process Direct the MPOs, other than Portland Metro, in consultation with their constituent local governments to conduct scenario planning for GHG-reduction, to meet adopted targets considering local governments’ unique needs, resources and capacity and using the state strategy, scenario planning guidelines, and GHG reduction toolkit. Page 26