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

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects which reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has competitively awarded more than 850 grants and 450 rebates across the country.

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

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. EPA anticipates awarding approximately $44 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Program (DERA) grant funding to eligible applicants.

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

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $26 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the US’ existing fleet of diesel engines. Funds awarded under this program cannot be used to fund emission reductions mandated under federal law.

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Coalition Files Suit Against EPA Over GHG Emissions from Ships, Aircraft and Non-road Engines

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A coalition of environmental groups has filed a lawsuit challenging what it called the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) failure to address greenhouse gas emissions from ocean-going ships, aircraft and nonroad vehicles and engines used in industrial operations. These emissions are on track to triple over the next 20 years.

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US NOx Cap and Trade Program Lowers Smog Levels in Eastern United States

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The existing US NO x cap-and-trade program lowered 2008 summertime NO x emissions from power plants and large industrial sources 62% compared to year 2000 levels and 75% lower than in 1990, according to a report released by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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PowerTrain to pay $2M penalty for selling nearly 80K engines that failed to meet Clean Air Act standards

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Between 2002 and 2008, PowerTrain imported 79,830 nonroad engines or pieces of equipment into the US that were not covered by a Clean Air Act-required certificate of conformity. The engines also lacked two-year emissions-related warranties, as required by law. and Tool Mart, Inc. It can also worsen bronchitis, emphysema and asthma.

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PowerTrain to pay $2M penalty for selling nearly 80K engines that failed to meet Clean Air Act standards

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Between 2002 and 2008, PowerTrain imported 79,830 nonroad engines or pieces of equipment into the US that were not covered by a Clean Air Act-required certificate of conformity. The engines also lacked two-year emissions-related warranties, as required by law. and Tool Mart, Inc. It can also worsen bronchitis, emphysema and asthma.

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