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US 2nd-largest petroleum refinery to pay more than $5.3M for Clean Air Act violations

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million and spend more than $700 million in new pollution controls that will help protect public health and resolve Clean Air Act violations at its St. Croix, US Virgin Islands refinery. Hovensa LLC became the owner and operator of the former Hess Oil Virgin Islands Corp. HOVIC) refinery on 30 October 1998.

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US EPA awards $50M for clean diesel projects

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $50 million for clean diesel projects. The grant-supported clean diesel projects have cleaned or replaced more than 50,000 vehicles and equipment nationwide. Every state will receive funding for clean diesel projects through direct state allocations.

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

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Nonprofit organizations may apply if they provide pollution reduction or educational services to diesel fleet owners or promote air quality and clean transportation. Virgin Islands) will accept applications requesting up to $2,500,000 in grant funds. Applicants may apply until 16 March 2021.

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Looking good inDEED!

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Community Partners include Climate Action Reserve , Forth , and Virginia Clean Cities. Scheduled gatherings range from the Virgin Islands EV Association’s EV Rally in St. The Platinum Level sponsor this year is Wells Fargo , the Silver Level is Normal Now , and the Bronze Level is Edison International.

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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. Grant funds may be used for clean diesel projects that use: EPA-verified retrofit technologies or certified engine configurations.

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

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Ships may also meet the SO x emission requirements by using approved equivalent methods, such as exhaust gas cleaning systems or “scrubbers”, which “clean” the emissions before they are released into the atmosphere. Another alternative fuel is methanol which is being used on some short sea services.

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