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EPA Climate Change Adaptation Plan sees likely increase in tropospheric ozone, with more difficulty in attaining NAAQS in many areas

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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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New Mexico adopts Clean Cars Rule

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The coordinated package of regulations will reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and ozone- and smog-causing pollutants from new passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs starting in model year 2026. Their independent approval of the Clean Car Rule allows California’s Advanced Clean Cars to be implemented statewide in New Mexico beginning 1 July 2022.

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FTA to award up to $24.9M to low- or no-emissions transit bus projects

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The LoNo Program provides funding for transit agencies for capital acquisitions and leases of zero emission and low-emission transit buses, including acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities such as recharging, refueling, and maintenance facilities. 7407(d)); or.

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FHWA awards Colorado $30M for CNG fueling stations

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As with its predecessor legislation, the MAP-21 provides funding to areas in non-attainment or maintenance for ozone, carbon monoxide, and/or particulate matter.

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EPA finalizes Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (Transport Rule)

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reductions; annual NO x reductions; and ozone-season NO x. nonattainment and maintenance areas based on: the magnitude of a state’s contribution; the cost of controlling pollution from various sources; and. Ozone Season NO x Power Plant Emissions. The CSAPR includes separate requirements for annual SO 2. reductions.

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US DOT to award up to $101.4M to transit projects to reduce emissions and to promote clean-fuel technologies

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Clean Fuels grant recipients will be chosen through a competitive selection process based on their ability to help communities achieve or maintain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone and carbon monoxide, while supporting emerging clean fuel and advanced propulsion technologies for transit buses.

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Clean Diesel Technologies awarded $1.3M for ferry emission reduction program

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Marine engines are responsible for the emission of many tons of nitrogen oxide (NO x ), an ozone-forming compound, as well as particulate emissions (soot) into the New York airshed. This approach greatly reduces the maintenance requirements when compared to traditional passive DPF solutions.

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