Engine Manufacturers voice opposition to proposed EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards.CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 1997--Citing inadequate scientific evidence, the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA (1) (Enterprise Management Architecture) An earlier strategic plan from Digital for integrating network, system and application management. It provided the operating environment for managing a multi-vendor network. ), representing worldwide manufacturers of diesel and gasoline engines gasoline engine: see internal-combustion engine. gasoline engine Most widely used form of internal-combustion engine, found in most automobiles and many other vehicles. , expressed its opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed changes to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards The National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are standards established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency that apply for outdoor air throughout the country. . During EPA EPA eicosapentaenoic acid. EPA abbr. eicosapentaenoic acid EPA, n.pr See acid, eicosapentaenoic. EPA, n. hearings in Chicago, Glenn Keller, executive director of the EMA, said the organization's position is based on the fact that there is inadequate scientific justification to support the imposition of more stringent air quality goals for ozone and particulate matter particulate matter n. Abbr. PM Material suspended in the air in the form of minute solid particles or liquid droplets, especially when considered as an atmospheric pollutant. Noun 1. . "We believe that the current EPA proposals for ozone and particulates have been rushed to premature conclusion without allowing proper development of the necessary guiding science," said Keller. "EPA's findings do not accurately reflect the latest scientific knowledge, particularly recent research conducted in Europe." EMA supports retaining the current PM10 standard while necessary health research and exposure data is conducted to determine the need for, and the net societal benefit, if any, that may be derived from implementing these more stringent controls. Keller pointed out that these limits will lead to additional engine exhaust controls on top of those regulations in place and those currently in progress. Through current agreements, along with support from EMA and its member companies, today's heavy-duty trucks emit 90 percent less particulates and 70 percent NOx since emission controls were initiated in 1974. Other voluntary agreements between EMA member companies, USEPA USEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board California Air Resources Board (CARB) is the "clean air agency" of the state of California in the United States. Established originally in 1967, it is a part of the California Environmental Protection Agency, an organization which reports directly to the California , propose further emission reductions from diesel and gasoline engines used in a variety of on-road and off-road applications. "In the worst case, these proposed changes to the standards could preclude the use or availability of certain types of engine-powered vehicles and equipment used by our society. Given the lack of scientific basis for these proposed standards, the high costs associated with these likely outcomes are unjustified." NOTE TO EDITORS: The fourth paragraph contains the term "PM10 standard." The "10" in the term should be subscripted. CONTACT: Engine Manufacturers Association, Chicago Charlie Souhrada, 312/527-6680 Fax: 312/245-1083 |
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