ENVIRONMENTAL lobby, Maryland-based Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) heaped praised on the United States Environmental Protection Agency for its Fifth Report to Congress highlighting the accomplishments of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Programme (DERA), reports the American Journal of Transportation.
'EPA's Fifth Report to Congress confirms the enduring value of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act in delivering substantial clean air and climate benefits to communities around the country, and the continuing need',' said DTF's executive director Allen Schaeffer.
'As the agency stated in the report, 'DERA funding has accelerated upgrades and replacements for diesel vehicles and equipment, improving the public and private diesel fleets that are critical to the economy',' said Mr Schaeffer.
Said the Diesel Technology Forum press release: 'DERA programmes have benefited communities in all 50 states. State and local clean air regulators have relied on DERA funding as a key tool to help move communities toward compliance as more stringent clean air requirements are being considered.'
Among the 27 corporate members of Diesel Technology Forum are Caterpillar, John Deere, GM, Isuzu, Rolls Royce, Neste and Boche.
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'EPA's Fifth Report to Congress confirms the enduring value of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act in delivering substantial clean air and climate benefits to communities around the country, and the continuing need',' said DTF's executive director Allen Schaeffer.
'As the agency stated in the report, 'DERA funding has accelerated upgrades and replacements for diesel vehicles and equipment, improving the public and private diesel fleets that are critical to the economy',' said Mr Schaeffer.
Said the Diesel Technology Forum press release: 'DERA programmes have benefited communities in all 50 states. State and local clean air regulators have relied on DERA funding as a key tool to help move communities toward compliance as more stringent clean air requirements are being considered.'
Among the 27 corporate members of Diesel Technology Forum are Caterpillar, John Deere, GM, Isuzu, Rolls Royce, Neste and Boche.
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