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EPA Proposes Diesel Exhaust Cuts

Friday, March 02, 2007 5:30:46 PM
By JOHN HEILPRIN

Black smoke comes from a crane loading a ship at  Port Newark in Newark, N.J., Friday, March 2, 2007. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Stephen Johnson on Friday issued proposed emission standards for diesel locomotive engines, tugs, barges, ferries and recreational marine engines. The toxic chemicals and soot in diesel exhaust contribute to smog and can cause cancer. (AP Photo/Mike Derer)WASHINGTON (AP) - The Environmental Protection Agency announced a plan Friday that would do away with most of the smog and soot caused by diesel-burning trains and boats.

It's an ambitious move supported by many environmentalists and air pollution officials.

"Every major metropolitan area in the country will benefit from the huge emissions reductions expected from this long-awaited rule," said Bill Becker, executive director of the National Association of Clean Air Agencies.


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