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The Nonroad Proposal – States’ Perspective

Gain insights into the Western States Air Resources Council's perspective on the proposed nonroad rule, including issues with small engine provisions, locomotive and marine fuel sulfur, and diesel fuel sulfur. Find out which states will comment and what the next steps are.

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The Nonroad Proposal – States’ Perspective

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  1. The Nonroad Proposal – States’ Perspective Doug Decker, Mobile Source Committee Co-Chair Western States Air Resources Council

  2. What is WESTAR? • A council of 15 western states’ air agencies • Formed 1988 to: • Promote exchange of information • Serve as a forum to discuss western air issues • Share resources • www.westar.org

  3. Which States Will Comment? • California • Oregon • Colorado • Maybe: Arizona, Wyoming, Nevada

  4. What Are the Issues? • WESTAR States support the Proposed Rule • Small engine provisions (strengthen) • Locomotive and Marine Fuel Sulfur • Recreational marine should be included • Coastal vs. oceangoing marine sources • Fuel Sulfur…

  5. Diesel Fuel Sulfur Issues • CA, OR want 15 ppm ULSD for locomotive and marine • AK has concerns for ‘Piecemeal’ approach to fuels • Rocky Mountain states have concerns over small refiner exemptions and their potential effects on aftertreated diesels

  6. Next Steps • WESTAR will likely submit comments: • Small refiner exemption impacts • Small engine stringency • Locomotive and marine fuel

  7. Thank You! • On behalf of WESTAR • www.westar.org • On behalf of Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment • www.cdphe.state.co.us/cdphehom.asp • Doug Decker • doug.decker@state.co.us

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