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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) is soliciting proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-14-07 ) that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure, from fleets operating at marine and inland water ports located in areas of poor air quality.

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OCTOBER 10, 2022

The ICO is located in the Idaho Cobalt Belt (ICB), a unique example of sea-floor hydrothermal brines that vented along an ancient rift within a deep-water setting. ICO is located near the inactive Blackbird Mine Site—an EPA Superfund Site. The site was closed in 1982, after severely contaminating water nearby with heavy metals.

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AUGUST 20, 2014

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the Volkswagen Group of America the regional 2014 EPA Rain Catcher Award in the Commercial Category for the Chattanooga, Tennessee Assembly Plant. The EPA Region 4 Rain Catcher Award recognizes excellence in the implementation of stormwater green infrastructure practices.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Eligible diesel vehicles, engines and equipment may include drayage trucks; marine engines; locomotives and non-road engines; and equipment or vehicles used in the handling of cargo at a marine or inland water port. EPA will fund: Verified Exhaust Control Technologies: up to 100% of the cost of eligible verified exhaust control technologies.

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DECEMBER 13, 2011

a subsidiary of Encana Corporation, says it strongly disagrees with the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) preliminary conclusions on fracking in its draft report related to the groundwater study in the Pavillion natural gas field of Wyoming. Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc., Earlier post.)

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JUNE 14, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award winners. is being recognized for developing and commercializing Instinct, an additive that reduces fertilizer nitrate leaching ground and surface waters. Dow AgroSciences, LLC of Indianapolis, Ind.

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MARCH 14, 2023

A urethane sealant helps to keep dust and water out of the stack’s reinforced structure, while efficient water-cooling and water-heating systems work to maintain an ideal battery temperature. When utilizing 20" wheels, the RZ has an EPA-estimated MPGe of 102/87/95 with an EPA-estimated range of up to 196 miles.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Volkswagen Chattanooga has received a 2013 Green Power Leadership Award from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—the only automaker to be so recognized. The award recognizes EPA Green Power Partners who distinguish themselves using on-site renewable energy applications, such as solar photovoltaic (PV) or landfill gas.

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DECEMBER 11, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of the 2013 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. This technology will significantly reduce energy usage, water consumption, NO x and SO x emissions, and algae bloom. In the academic category, Professor Richard Wool, University of Delaware, Newark, Del.

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JULY 8, 2014

has received US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval for the issuance of D4 RINs upon the importation into the US of biodiesel produced from waste fats and oils (WFO). The EPA also approved the issuance of D6 RINs when biodiesel is produced using other feedstocks. EPA currently has five RIN D-codes (D3, D4, D5, D6 and D7).

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MAY 6, 2018

Grannus, LLC’s Grannus Process has been designated as Best Available Control Technology (BACT) by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for production of hydrogen or ammonia. The synthesis gas has the lowest emissions level in the industry at efficiency levels exceeding existing best-of-class plant designs and the least water use.

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DECEMBER 12, 2013

EPA is announcing the availability of $4 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from marine and inland water ports. Under this competition, EPA anticipates awarding between two and five assistance agreements to port authorities through the DERA program.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Under this memorandum of understanding (MOU), DoD and the EPA’s Office of Research and Development will collaborate in the development of innovative technologies to help create sustainable and resilient military bases across the country and overseas.

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JULY 3, 2014

The final rule also clarifies that EPA considers corn kernel fiber to be a crop residue. EPA said it was deferring a final decision on these matters until a later time. The approval of these new cellulosic pathways could have an impact on EPA’s projection of 2014 cellulosic biofuel volumes in the final 2014 RFS standards rulemaking.

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MAY 21, 2014

NEI Corporation, a nanotech materials company ( earlier post ), is developing a lithium-ion battery in which the electrolytes are dissolved in water instead of an organic solvent. The electrochemical stability window for water is within the range of 0 to 1.25V; electrolysis of water occurs outside this voltage range.

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JULY 26, 2016

In a report released recently on corrosion inside diesel fuel underground storage tanks ( USTs ), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found moderate or severe corrosion that could affect metal components inside both steel and fiberglass underground tank systems.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted its draft study plan on hydraulic fracturing for review to the agency’s Science Advisory Board (SAB), a group of independent scientists. EPA scientists are undertaking a study of this practice to better understand any potential impacts it may have, including on groundwater.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

The California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) has coordinated the creation of a document that is intended as a starting point for potential fuel users, marketers and producers to better identify the regulations and requirements affecting their fuels. Version 1.0

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JULY 17, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued final New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) to reduce emissions of methane-rich landfill gas from new, modified and reconstructed municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills, updating standards that were issued in 1996. million metric tons of carbon dioxide.

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JANUARY 5, 2012

Former and realigned EPA research programs and strategic goals. Dr. Anastas, appointed to the EPA by President Obama, is known widely as the “Father of Green Chemistry” for his groundbreaking work on the design and manufacture of chemicals that are nonhazardous and environmentally benign. Safe and Sustainable Water Resources (SSWR).

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APRIL 6, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named General Motors as one of its 2015 ENERGY STAR Partners of the Year award for Sustained Excellence in Energy Management. The EPA cited these GM achievements in 2014: Reduced energy intensity by 6 percent globally. GM also received the ENERGY STAR Climate Communication s award.

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JULY 25, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized eight Toyota manufacturing sites in North America for achieving a 10% reduction in energy intensity through its ENERGY STAR Challenge For Industry program. The eight Toyota facilities recognized by the EPA include: Bodine Aluminum (Jackson, Tenn.,

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MARCH 14, 2019

The Environmental Protection Agency, after proposing watered down emissions and fuel economy standards for cars, has now released a proposal to increase the amount of ethanol blended into pump gas year-round, including selling E15 in the summer. Ethanol is known as an alternative fuel, and is even renewable.

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MARCH 18, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will conduct a comprehensive research study to investigate the potential adverse impact that hydraulic fracturing may have on water quality and public health. EPA is in the very early stages of designing a hydraulic fracturing research program.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued voluntary information requests to nine natural gas service companies regarding the process known as hydraulic fracturing. EPA announced in March that it will study the potential adverse impact that hydraulic fracturing may have on drinking water.

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MAY 15, 2015

The criminal investigation was conducted by the EPA-CID; EPA-Region 4; EPA-OIG; IRS-CI; and NC SBI with assistance from the FBI and the Department of Defense Criminal Investigative Service.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

The Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan, the first diesel E-Class to be available with 4MATIC, achieves an estimated EPA rating of 45 mpg US (5.2 No other diesel sedan offers a better EPA fuel economy highway estimate, Mercedes-Benz notes. l/100 km) on the highway and 28 mpg (8.4 l/100 km) in the city. l/100 km) in the city.

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OCTOBER 8, 2019

Ram Truck announced EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2020 Ram 1500 powered by the new 3.0-liter liter V-6 EcoDiesel engine. The half-ton EcoDiesel will be rated at 32 miles per gallon (mpg) highway, 22 mpg city for 4x2 models; 29 mpg highway, 21 mpg city for 4x4 models. full-size truck mix. Horsepower increases 8% to 260 hp at 3,600 rpm.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching a new website giving the public additional opportunity to participate in the agency’s rulemaking process. The online Rulemaking Gateway serves as a portal to EPA’s priority rules, providing citizens with earlier and more concise information about agency regulations.

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JULY 8, 2011

Both the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—which is directing and overseeing the cleanup—and the US Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) are directing ExxonMobil on corrective actions following the rupture of the Silvertip pipeline. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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APRIL 29, 2013

In its recently released Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990 – 2011 ( earlier post ), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that methane (CH 4 ) emissions from the field production of natural gas have declined by 36% from 2007 to 2011 (from 83.1 a global warming potential of 21. Tg CO 2 eq) in 2011.

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MAY 4, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Agriculture (USDA) have entered a new interagency collaboration promoting renewable energy generation and slashing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock operations. EPA and USDA’s enhanced collaboration will provide up to $3.9

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APRIL 12, 2017

General Motors earned a 2017 EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year — Sustained Excellence award for continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. The data center’s aisles of technology equipment use in-row cooling to contain heat generated by the equipment in a smaller area.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting proposals to advance comprehensive, integrated modeling and assessment of multiple greenhouse gases (GHGs) and air pollutants, and to also enhance understanding of climate change impacts and their economic implications. EPA estimates total program funding of $2 million.

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OCTOBER 18, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded more than $6.6 EPA’s Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program awarded nine grants to support research to study the role and effects of black carbon. million in grants to eight universities in support of black carbon research.

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APRIL 13, 2012

The US Departments of Energy (DOE) and of the Interior (DOI), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a formal partnership to coordinate and align all research associated with development of the US’ unconventional natural gas and oil resources such as shale gas and oil. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2013

Among the many climate-related vulnerabilities that can impact its mission, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cites a likely increase in tropospheric ozone pollution as potentially making it more difficult to attain National Ambient Air Quality Standards ( NAAQS ) in many areas with existing ozone problems.

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