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JANUARY 16, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects which reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Virgin Islands) will accept applications requesting up to $2,500,000 in grant funds. Region 2 (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, U.S.

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EPA Diesel Puerto Rico Emissions 207

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JANUARY 3, 2014

The ECA was designated under MARPOL amendments adopted in July 2011. The ECA was designated under MARPOL amendments adopted in July 2011. the North Sea ECA (SO x ).

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United States Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Emissions 257

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DECEMBER 11, 2019

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. EPA anticipates awarding approximately $44 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Program (DERA) grant funding to eligible applicants.

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EPA Diesel Puerto Rico Emissions 170

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JANUARY 26, 2011

Croix, US Virgin Islands refinery. Hovensa LLC became the owner and operator of the former Hess Oil Virgin Islands Corp. The Clean Air Act requires major sources of air pollution to obtain such permits before making changes that would result in a significant emissions increase of any pollutant.

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Virgin Islands Clean Cleaning Pollution 199

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $26 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the US’ existing fleet of diesel engines. Funds awarded under this program cannot be used to fund emission reductions mandated under federal law.

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EPA Diesel Puerto Rico Fleet 150

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OCTOBER 29, 2016

Because of its high sulfur content, maritime shipping accounts for 8% of global emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), making the industry an important source for acid rain as well as respiratory diseases. An increasing number of ships are also using gas as a fuel as when ignited it leads to negligible sulfur oxide emissions.

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Oil 2020 Puerto Rico Virgin Islands 150