The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency yesterday announced the selection of 55 applicants from 27 U.S. states and territories to receive nearly $3 billion through its Clean Ports Program. The agency anticipates making awards once all legal, statutory, and administrative requirements are satisfied. Selectees will work with EPA over the coming months to finalize project plans before receiving final awards and moving into the implementation phase. Project implementation will occur over the next...
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Maritime to EPA: Deny dangerous California DPF waiver request
The American Waterways Operators, the trade association of the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry, and three maritime labor unions have written a joint letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, asking that the EPA deny California’s request for a waiver from the Clean Air Act to enforce its dangerous and infeasible Commercial Harbor Craft (CHC) rule thar requires that vessels install Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) technology
In an attempt to...
EPA finalizes VIDA incidental discharge standards
In a regulatory action that has been long in the works, the U.S. Envionmental Protection Administration has released the pre-publication version of its final rule to establish Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance as directed by the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, or VIDA, which was enacted in 2018.
The national standards of performance cover incidental discharges from non-recreational, non-Armed Forces vessels 79 feet in length and above, as well as ballast water only...
https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/epa-finalizes-vida-incidental-discharge-standards/
Eastern to build four new CARB-compliant escort tugs for Saltchuk
Panama City, Fla., based Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) reports that it has been awarded a contract to construct four new Robert Allan Ltd. RApport 2600 escort tugs for Saltchuk Marine. They will be built at ESG’s Allanton and Port St. Joe shipyards, with delivery expected in 2026.
The Saltchuk Marine family includes Foss Maritime, Young Brothers, Cook Inlet Tug & Barge, AmNav Maritime, and Foss Offshore Wind. The four-tug contract marks the beginning of Saltchuk Marine’s long-term fleet...
ATA’s Chris Spear earns $1.9M, but where are his results?
In May, the American Trucking Associations’ board of directors unanimously voted to extend the contract of current ATA President and CEO Chris Spear through 2029. The ATA, in a news release, cited Spear’s efficacy in advancing the legislative agenda of its membership as the reason behind his tenure extension.
But looking at public statements from both the ATA and Spear himself, it is less than clear that the ATA is an effective advocate for its membership.
Take, for example, an April 2023 press...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/atas-chris-spear-earns-1-9m-but-where-are-his-results
Biden Administration Launches $3 Billion Clean Ports Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the launch of the $3 billion Clean Ports Program to help fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure, helping to address the climate crisis…
https://gcaptain.com/biden-administration-launches-3-billion-clean-ports-program/
EPA launches new $3 billion Clean Ports Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today launched the $3 billion Clean Ports Program to fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure to tackle the climate crisis and improve air quality at U.S. ports
“Our nation’s ports are among the busiest in the world, helping us to create good jobs here in America, move goods, and grow our economy,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Today’s historic funding announcement reflects President Biden’s vision of growing our economy while...
PortXchange Wins Environmental Innovation Award
PortXchange EmissionInsider has won the NAMEPA Award for Environmental Innovation for its EmissionInsider product as Port Houston signs up as an early adopter of the solution, reports Port Technology.
Accessing real-time insights into vessel emissionsEmissionInsider, a flexible and adaptable solution from PortXchange, streamlines the collection of emission data, ensuring compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) methodologies.
It reportedly empowers Port Houston to access real-time...
https://mfame.guru/portxchange-wins-environmental-innovation-award/
Biden administration unlocks $4 billion for electrification of US ports
The Biden-Harris Administration has decided to invest $4 billion dollars as part of Investing in America agenda to boost the electrification of the US ports.
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Running on Ice: Watch out for those EPA violations
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All thawed outRoller, a cold storage cooler manufacturer, has introduced a range of narrow air coolers for commercial refrigerators, refrigerated cabinets and counters. The new space-saving design allows the coolers to be...
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