marine emissions News
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EPA adopts strong standards for large ships to curb air pollution
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a rule setting tough engine and fuel standards for large U.S.- flagged ships, a major milestone in the agency’s coordinated strategy to slash harmful marine diesel emissions. The regulation harmonizes with international standards and will lead to significant air quality improvements throughout the country. “There are enormous ...
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EPA awards US$630,500 Clean Diesel grant to South Shore Clean Cities Inc.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5's Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative awarded a US$630,500 grant to South Shore Clean Cities Inc. The grant was awarded as part of EPA's ongoing efforts in the National Clean Diesel Campaign. This project will help reduce exposure to diesel emissions from marine vessels operating on Lake Michigan. Replacing the engines in two marine vessels that operate ...
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EPA Announces Grant Opportunities to Reduce Diesel Emissions at Ports
Today, EPA announced the availability of up to $5 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from marine and inland water ports located in areas of poor air quality. “Communities surrounding ports often face serious air quality and other environmental challenges, “ said Janet McCabe, Acting Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and ...
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EPA Program Seeks to Improve Air Quality in Port Communities
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, many of which are in areas that face environmental justice challenges. “Ports are essential to the nation’s economy and transportation infrastructure, but they also are home to some of the nation’s toughest ...
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EPA provides the maine department of environmental protection $250,000 to reduce emissions with Marine Engine Repowers
EPA has recently awarded $250,000 to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (ME DEP). Together with another $250,000 provided by the State, these funds will be used to repower two marine vessels, a passenger ferry and an excursion vessel, operating in the Gulf of Maine. Diesel engines contribute significantly to air pollution, especially in urban areas. The fine particles in diesel ...
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EPA provides the maine department of environmental protection (ME DEP) $571,638 to reduce emissions with marine engine repowers (ME)
The EPA recently rewarded $571,638 to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to repower approximately 17 commercial fishing vessels, research vessels, and excursion vessels operating in Maine and New Hampshire waters. "Reducing diesel emissions is an effective way to improve air quality--one of the seven key priorities of Administrator Jackson. Fewer diesel emissions will help those ...
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EPA Awards $556,650 to Help Massachusetts Marine Vessels Reduce Diesel Emissions
Two Massachusetts projects have been awarded more than a half-million dollars under a competitive national grant competition to reduce diesel emissions. The grants, totaling $556,650, were made under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA). The funding will assist CLF Ventures, Inc., which is receiving $300,000 to repower the Spirit of Boston; and the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use ...
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Marine Diesel Scrubber Passes CARB Testing
In 2012 Envitech designed and built a marine diesel scrubber to remove SO2 from the engine exhaust of ocean going vessels. The scrubber was integrated into the Advanced Maritime Emissions Control System (AMECS) used at the Port of Long Beach. AMECS is a stationary system that uses a bonnet to capture the exhaust gas from the ships stack while at port. The exhaust gases are conveyed to AMECS to ...
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EPA Awards $495,000 to Reduce Diesel Emissions from Marine Engines in Massachusetts
EPA has awarded $495,000 to fund two marine repower projects in the state of Massachusetts. CLF Ventures, Inc. has received $300,000 to repower the tugboat Navigator, and the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM) has been awarded $195,000 to repower two commercial lobster boats. The grants were awarded after a national competition for clean diesel projects, made possible ...
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Five groups in region 7 to receive more than $5M to cut diesel emissions (IA, KS, MO, NE)
More than $5.1 million in Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funds have been granted to five organizations to aid in diesel emissions reductions in EPA Region 7. The funds are part of $64 million allocated nationwide this fiscal year through DERA’s grant program. Through DERA, EPA provides support for retrofits, engine upgrades, vehicle replacements, idle reduction, cleaner fuels and ...
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EPA announces $925,000 for tribal clean diesel projects in Washington
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing over $925,000 in grant funds for tribes in Washington to remove older marine diesel engines that emit harmful air pollutants and replace them with newer engines for more efficient marine vessels. All the grant funds will go to the North Puget Sound tribal communities of the Upper Skagit Tribe, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, and the ...
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EPA Hauled Into Court Over Ship Smokestack Pollution
WASHINGTON, DC, September 7, 2007 (ENS) - Friends of the Earth is suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, for failing to meet a deadline to regulate air pollution from large ships. The federal agency recently postponed indefinitely its commitment to set emissions standards for ship engines. On Wednesday, the environmental group sued the EPA in federal district court in Washington, ...
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Light at the End of the Tunnel is Cleaner Air; EPA Cuts Diesel Locomotive and Vessel Pollution
EPA is proposing a new rule to ensure that Americans continue to breathe cleaner air by significantly reducing air pollution from locomotive and marine diesel engines. The Clean Air Locomotive and Marine Diesel Rule would set stringent emission standards and require the use of advanced technology to reduce emissions. “By tackling the greatest remaining source of diesel emissions, we’re ...
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Clearing the Northwest’s air with clean diesel technology
Clean diesel technology is coming to the Northwest thanks to nearly $3.9 million in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grants for advanced diesel and heat recovery technology. Dennis McLerran, Regional Administrator for EPA Region 10, highlighted the grants at an event in Portland, Oregon showcasing the Northwest states’ grant recipients. The grants are funded under the Diesel Emissions ...
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New US standards to cut diesel pollution by 90%, says US EPA
New tough emissions standards will slash pollution from locomotive and marine diesel engines by up to 90 percent, helping Americans to breathe cleaner air as soon as this year, says the US Environmental Protection Agency. 'EPA is fitting another important piece into the clean diesel puzzle by cleaning emissions from our trains and boats,' said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. 'As more and ...
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