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information about best practices or to better address local needs and circumstances Additional scenario planning and identify additional actions from the o toolkit, as needed to meet GHG emission reduction target Public engagement o Work with local governments on implementation to reduce GHG o 8.Incentives, Reporting, and Compliance a.Direct the state agencies, local governments, and MPOs to coordinate to develop incentives for adopting and implementing plans to reduce GHG emissions from Light Vehicles. b.Direct DLCD and ODOT to report, two years from the effective date of a statute adopting the Task Force recommendations, to the legislature on: i.The state’s progress on developing the state strategy, scenario planning guidelines and GHG reduction toolkit. ii.The MPOs’ progress on scenario planning and adoption and implementation of plans to reduce GHG emissions. iii.Whether new or additional incentives are necessary or appropriate. iv.Whether compliance measures are necessary or appropriate to implement the scenario planning requirements or meet the targets for reducing GHG emissions from Light Vehicles. v.Whether the state should require additional actions or a different framework to carry out the goals of ORS 468A. 205. Other Actions The Task Force also recommends that the 2010 Legislature undertake the following additional actions. 1.Direct ODOT and DLCD to fund a pilot demonstration project by the Central Lane MPO Direct ODOT and DLCD to provide funding from existing funds to support the Central Lane MPO in conducting a pilot demonstration of scenario planning in consultation with ODOT, 8 DLCD and other metropolitan planning organizations. 2.Direct Further Work by the Task Force Direct the Task Force to continue its work, in advance of the 2011 Legislative Session, as follows: a.Provide a detailed estimate of funding needed by MPOs and state agencies to complete planning to reduce GHG emissions from the transportation sector as recommended by the Task Force. 8 The Task Force estimates that a pilot demonstration project for scenario planning would require approximately $500,000. Page 29