U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Infrastructure
Bloomberg proposes national clean-truck voucher program
Presidential candidate’s Clean Transportation Plan calls for 15% of new trucks to be pollution-free by 2030.
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News
EPA advances clean-truck NOx-reduction plan
Initiative will consider strategies to cut ozone emissions by 2027.
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American Shipper
Program to prevent plastic pellet pollution criticized as ineffective
Two industry groups have announced a program to prevent the accidental release of pre-production plastic pellets.
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Maritime
EPA loosens fuel restrictions in US ahead of IMO 2020
Action allows ship owners to buy less expensive marine fuel to meet Jan. 1 regulation.
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Equipment
EPA awarding $44 million to cut diesel engine emissions
Latest round of DERA grants allots up to $4 million per project.
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News
Watchdog group finds EPA failed in glider kit repeal rule
Lawmakers call out White House for trying to obstruct OIG probe.
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News
Trailer costs could rise without action on emissions standards
Manufacturers warn clock’s running out on needed clarity for 2021 models.
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Fuel
Major automakers side with Trump on emissions rules
GM, Toyota clash with rivals Ford, BMW that are siding with California.
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American Shipper
Hyundai to pay $47 million fine for illegal diesel engine imports
Manufacturer installed diesel engines in construction equipment that failed to meet emissions standards under the Clean Air Act when imported into the U.S. from 2012…
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Legal issues
Fitzgerald Glider Kits potentially on hook for $83 million in taxes
Government denies claims the IRS misled company on excise tax rules.
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