HOUSTON, Texas, March 14, 2008 (ENS) - Today at the Port of Houston federal officials announced tough new emissions standards for locomotive and marine diesel engines. The standards will be achieved through the combination of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel and advanced engine systems. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Stephen Johnson signed the Locomotive and Marine Diesel Engines Rule that will slash diesel emissions, helping Americans to breathe cleaner air.
Attending the signing ceremony were EPA Regional Administrator Richard Greene, Port of Houston Authority Planning and Environment Director Charlie Jenkins, Association of American Railroads President Ed Hamberger, and Goeff Conrad, representing the Engine Manufacturers Association.
"This is another step in the continuing process to bring cleaner air to Texas and the nation," said Greene. "Each step brings new achievements and cleaner technologies to improve the health of our residents and our quality of life." More >>>
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