Below are EPA Press Releases related to the Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ). If you are interested in all EPA Press Releases, please visit the EPA Newsroom.
| Press Releases for 2010 |
| December 7, 2010 |
U.S. Proposes Major Reductions in Air Pollution from Large Ships in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Island Waters |
| November 29, 2010 |
EPA Finalizes 2011 Renewable Fuel Standards |
| November 17, 2010 |
EPA Releases the 2010 Fuel Economy Trends Report/Carbon dioxide decreases as fuel economy increases |
| November 12, 2010 |
MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. EPA hosts public hearing in Chicago on E15 pump label regulation |
| November 3, 2010 |
DOE and EPA Release 2011 Annual Fuel Economy Guide |
| October 26, 2010 |
EPA Clean Diesel Grant for $975,000 Supports 2nd Ultra-Low Emission Locomotive in Maryland |
| October 25, 2010 |
DOT, EPA Propose the Nation’s First Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Trucks and Buses A win for the environment, economy and energy efficiency |
| October 25, 2010 |
TODAY: U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to Hold Media Call on Medium and Heavy Duty Truck Announcement |
| October 19, 2010 |
EPA Announces Million Dollar Grant to Reduce Port Pollution in Camden, N.J. |
| October 13, 2010 |
EPA Grants E15 Waiver for Newer Vehicles/A new label for E15 is being proposed to help ensure consumers use the correct fuel |
| October 13, 2010 |
TODAY: EPA to Hold Press Conference Call on Ethanol |
| October 12, 2010 |
MEDIA ADVISORY: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Seek Public Input on New Fuel Economy Labels |
| October 1, 2010 |
EPA Helps Launch Global Methane Initiative to Cut Greenhouse Gases/Countries to fight climate change while developing clean energy and stronger economies |
| October 1, 2010 |
EPA and DOT Announce Next Steps toward Tighter Tailpipe and Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Trucks/Move should save consumers money, reduce dependence on oil |
| September 16, 2010 |
EPA Grant to Help Cut Diesel Pollution From Construction Equipment at Four Virgian.-based Luck Stone Plants |
| September 7, 2010 |
Houston, Texas, and Albuquerque, New Mexico Receive $923,000 to Reduce Greenhouse Gases |
| September 7, 2010 |
EPA Awards $977,242 Clean Diesel Grant To Minnesota Environmental Initiative |
| September 1, 2010 |
EPA Awards Nearly $2 Million to Chelsea Collaborative to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs |
| September 1, 2010 |
U.S. EPA funds over $2 million for Kern County clean air projects |
| August 30, 2010 |
EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels/Agencies seek public comment on the most dramatic overhaul in the label’s 30-year history |
| August 25, 2010 |
EPA awards $630,500 Clean Diesel grant to South Shore Clean Cities Inc. |
| August 6, 2010 |
Six Groups in Region 7 to Receive More than $5M to Cut Diesel Emissions |
| August 4, 2010 |
MBTA to Spend Millions to Reduce Commuter Train Emissions in Clean Air Act Settlement |
| August 3, 2010 |
Sarpy County, Neb., Landfill to Perform Diesel Retrofits, Pay $10,080 Penalty to Resolve Issues over Proper Air Permit |
| July 28, 2010 |
EPA Grant to Help Green the Port of Pittsburgh Diesel emissions will be significantly reduced |
| July 22, 2010 |
EPA Awards $5.6 Million to Spur New Clean Diesel Technologies |
| July 21, 2010 |
EPA Provides the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) $700,000 to Reduce Emissions from Locomotives |
| July 19, 2010 |
U.S. EPA Awards $1.24 M in Recovery Funding to Cobb County, GA Schools to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs |
| July 19, 2010 |
National Car Rental Fined Nearly $500K for Diesel Idling Violations at Logan and Bradley Airports |
| July 19, 2010 |
Event in Waterloo, Iowa, to Demonstrate Railroad Diesel Emission Reduction Project Funded by Federal Recovery Act |
| July 15, 2010 |
EPA Awards Over $1 Million to Reduce Diesel Emissions to the Port of Corpus Christi Authority |
| July 15, 2010 |
EPA Awards Over $1.4 Million to Reduce Diesel Emissions to the Port of Houston Authority |
| July 15, 2010 |
EPA Awards $1.5 Million to Assist in Reduction of Diesel Emissions to NCTCOG |
| July 12, 2010 |
EPA Proposes 2011 Renewable Fuel Standards |
| July 1, 2010 |
EPA Midwest Clean Diesel Leadership Group Presents Awards For Emissions Reductions |
| June 22, 2010 |
Houston Man Added to EPA’s Fugitive List / Man pleaded guilty to tax fraud resulting from illegal fuel blending scheme |
| June 18, 2010 |
Southeast Diesel Collaborative Conference to be Held in Atlanta |
| June 3, 2010 |
EPA Sets Stronger National Air Quality Standard for Sulfur Dioxide First new SO2 standard in 40 years will improve air quality for millions |
| May 18, 2010 |
Grace Hill Settlement House, EPA Region 7 Sponsor May 20 Event to Show Diesel Emission Reduction Plans for St. Louis |
| May 7, 2010 |
EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems / Goal is to encourage innovative and environmentally-friendly conversions |
| April 28, 2010 |
Statement of Lisa P. Jackson Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Legislative Hearing on Clean Energy Policies That Reduce Our Dependence on Oil/House Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment |
| April 21, 2010 |
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Aircraft Lead Emissions Data/Agency will determine if lead in aviation gas poses threat to public health |
| April 15, 2010 |
EPA Studies Emissions from Houston-Bound Cargo Ship - International initiative will reduce sulfur dioxide from ship stacks |
| April 5, 2010 |
EPA awards $210,000 for technology development to Wheat Ridge, Boulder small businesses |
| April 1, 2010 |
DOT, EPA Set Aggressive National Standards for Fuel Economy and First Ever Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels For Passenger Cars and Light Trucks |
| March 31, 2010 |
TOMORROW: Administrator Jackson, Secretary LaHood to Hold Press Conference Call on Clean Cars Rule |
| March 10, 2010 |
City, State and Federal Government Take Action for Cleaner Port of New York and New Jersey; Truckers Gain Access to Millions of Dollars to Slash Air Pollution |
| March 9, 2010 |
EPA Seeks Public Comment on the 15th Annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory |
| March 2, 2010 |
Economic Recovery Funding Clearing the Air and Creating Jobs in Charleston, SC |
| March 1, 2010 |
EPA: Parts of Cincinnati-Hamilton area now meet smog standards |
| February 26, 2010 |
EPA to Recognize Recovery Act Air Quality Improvement Projects in Charleston, SC |
| February 25, 2010 |
EPA Awards $7.8 Million in Grants to Combat Greenhouse Gases/Twenty communities receive funds to combat climate change, save consumers money |
| February 22, 2010 |
Cummins Inc. Agrees to Pay $2.1 Million Penalty for Diesel Engine Clean Air Act Violations |
| February 3, 2010 |
Statement on Today’s Energy Press Conference Call |
| February 3, 2010 |
Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal |
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