U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Legal issues
Truck trailer group accuses regulators of trying to rewrite emissions law
Uncertainty over 2016 air emissions rule for tractor trailers still a factor for future model years.
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News
Trump completes rollback of vehicle fuel efficiency standards
DOT’s final rule could mean millions fewer zero-emissions electric vehicles sold.
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American Shipper
Port of Baltimore reports record-breaking year for tonnage
Cars and containers also reach new benchmarks in 2019.
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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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