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EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding

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EPA is soliciting applications nationwide for projects that significantly reduce diesel emissions and exposure, especially from fleets operating at goods movements facilities in areas designated as having poor air quality. Virgin Islands) will accept applications requesting up to $2,500,000 in grant funds. Background.

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EPA announces ~$44M in DERA funding to reduce emissions from diesel engines

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EPA is soliciting applications nationwide for projects that significantly reduce diesel emissions and exposure, especially from fleets operating at goods movements facilities in areas designated as having poor air quality. Virgin Islands) will accept proposals requesting up to $2,500,000 in grant funds. Background.

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EPA announces availability of $26M for projects to reduce diesel emissions from existing fleet

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EPA is soliciting proposals nationwide for projects that significantly reduce diesel emissions and exposure, especially from fleets operating in areas designated as having poor air quality. Virgin Islands): EPA is requesting proposals between $500,000 and $1,800,000. Region 2 (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, U.S.

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IMO sets 2020 date for ships to comply with low sulfur fuel oil requirement; 5000 ppm

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The date of 2020 was agreed in amendments adopted in 2008. Annex VI sets progressive stricter regulations in order to control emissions from ships, including sulfur oxides (SO x ) and nitrous oxides (NO x )—which present major risks to both the environment and human health.

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