2007, Ozone, Pollution and Standards

Study quantifies impact of oil and gas emissions on Denver’s ozone problem

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AUGUST 12, 2016

The first peer-reviewed study to directly quantify how emissions from oil and natural gas (O&NG) activities influence summertime tropospheric ozone (O 3 ) pollution in the Colorado Front Range confirms that chemical vapors from oil and gas activities are a significant contributor to the region’s chronic ozone problem.

Ozone

Ozone Oil Gas Emissions

EPA, NHTSA issue One National Program Rule; EPA withdraws CA waiver for GHG and fuel economy

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

This action is based on the premise that federal law preempts state and local tailpipe greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards as well as zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandates. California’s ability to enforce its Low Emission Vehicle program and other clean air standards to address harmful smog-forming vehicle emissions—i.e.,

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel

EPA issues ANPR on Clean Trucks Initiative, seeking input from public and stakeholders

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JANUARY 7, 2020

The eventual CTI rulemaking will establish new, more stringent emission standards for NO x and other pollutants for highway heavy-duty engines. This action follows on the petitions from more than 20 organizations, including state and local air agencies, to revise and promulgate more stringent NO x standards.

EPA

EPA Ozone Clean Cleaning

CRC ACES Phase 2 report finds emissions from modern heavy-duty diesels well below required levels

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

2010 engines emissions reduction relative to 2010, 2007, and 2004 US emission standards. For a number of the most important pollutants, levels were substantially lower than required by regulations. These reductions came while emissions of fine particles were also 92% lower than the 2010 standard 99% lower than 2004 emissions.

Diesel

Diesel Emissions 2004 San Antonio

Annual American Lung Association report shows continued progress in air quality, but more to be done

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APRIL 29, 2011

The American Lung Association released its annual report on air quality, State of the Air 2011 , which includes lists of the nation’s most polluted metropolitan areas. million people—live in areas with levels of ozone and/or particle pollution that are often dangerous to breathe. Bakersfield, Calif.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Ozone Long Beach Fresno

EPA awards $5M to the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) for cleaner big rigs

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DECEMBER 15, 2010

Rush Truck Centers and SACE will determine select used trucks to be retrofitted, and buyers will also have the option of choosing to retrofit a pre-2007 vehicle from other trucks in inventory at the dealer’s locations. About 8 million are exposed to air quality that violates the federal standards for particulate matter.

Cleaner

Cleaner Clean Cleaning EPA

HEI ACES study of lifetime animal exposure to New Technology Diesel Engine exhaust finds no lung cancer

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JANUARY 27, 2015

exhaust from heavy-duty diesel engines meeting EPA 2007 and later emissions requirements—has found no evidence of carcinogenic lung tumors. The study exposed laboratory rats 80 hours a week, for up to 30 months, to emissions from a heavy-duty diesel engine meeting 2007 US EPA standards using new filters and other control technology.

Exhaust

Exhaust Diesel Engine 2007

House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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APRIL 1, 2009

Among the direct transportation-related provisions in the extensive package are a low-carbon fuel standard for all transportation fuels; financial support for large scale demonstrations of electric vehicles; and financial support for automakers retooling plants to make electric vehicles. trucks, construction machines, ships and planes.

Climate

Climate Standards Carbon California

California ARB Seeks Further Reductions of Diesel Emissions at State Rail Yards

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

NO x helps create ground-level ozone, or smog. Both pollutants are particularly harmful to children, the elderly and those who have preexisting health problems. Because of significant mitigation measures put in place over the last two years, risk levels around major rail yards have already been reduced by about 37 percent.

Diesel

Diesel California Emissions 2007

EPRI-NRDC report finds widespread vehicle electrification and a cleaner grid could lead to substantial cuts in GHG by 2050

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

This study builds on the 2007 Environmental Assessment of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles by EPRI and NRDC ( earlier post ), which showed that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles could contribute to reductions in national greenhouse gas emissions, while also leading to improved air quality. levels throughout the United States.

EPRI

EPRI Cleaner Grid Vehicles

National Research Council report finds it unlikely the US will meet cellulosic biofuel mandates absent major innovation or a change in policies

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OCTOBER 4, 2011

In the absence of major technological innovations or policy changes, the United States is unlikely to meet cellulosic biofuel mandates under the current Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) by 2022, according to a new report from the National Research Council. Economic effects. Environmental effects.

Renewable

Renewable Tax Credit Conversion Standards

SCOPE Biofuels Project Releases Assessment on Environmental Effects of Biofuel Technologies

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APRIL 3, 2009

Low-input cultivation of perennial plants, e.g. from short-rotation forestry and grasslands, may be an effective source of cellulosic biomass and provide environmental benefits (reduced pollution and lower greenhouse gas emissions). Very few studies include a data quality review according to the requirements of the ISO standards for LCA.

Conversion

Conversion Water Emissions 2009

National Academies Report Examines Hidden Cost of Energy Production and Use in US; Estimates $120B in 2005

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OCTOBER 22, 2009

Damages are expressed in cents per VMT (2007 USD). The damages the committee was able to quantify were an estimated $120 billion in the US in 2005, a number that reflects primarily health damages from air pollution associated with electricity generation and motor vehicle transportation. Source: “Hidden Costs of Energy”.

2005

2005 Cost Of Energy Coal

EV Driven

Study quantifies impact of oil and gas emissions on Denver’s ozone problem

EPA, NHTSA issue One National Program Rule; EPA withdraws CA waiver for GHG and fuel economy

EPA issues ANPR on Clean Trucks Initiative, seeking input from public and stakeholders

CRC ACES Phase 2 report finds emissions from modern heavy-duty diesels well below required levels

Annual American Lung Association report shows continued progress in air quality, but more to be done

EPA awards $5M to the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) for cleaner big rigs

HEI ACES study of lifetime animal exposure to New Technology Diesel Engine exhaust finds no lung cancer

House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

California ARB Seeks Further Reductions of Diesel Emissions at State Rail Yards

EPRI-NRDC report finds widespread vehicle electrification and a cleaner grid could lead to substantial cuts in GHG by 2050

National Research Council report finds it unlikely the US will meet cellulosic biofuel mandates absent major innovation or a change in policies

SCOPE Biofuels Project Releases Assessment on Environmental Effects of Biofuel Technologies

National Academies Report Examines Hidden Cost of Energy Production and Use in US; Estimates $120B in 2005

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