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Clean Marine Engines
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EPA Region 2 has entered into voluntary agreements with state governments, industry associations, and retailers in New York and New Jersey to promote the sale of clean marine outboard engines. These engines emit 75 percent less air pollution, burn 35 to 50 percent less fuel, use up to 50 percent less oil, and discharge significantly less gasoline directly into the water than conventional engines. The New York and New Jersey initiatives come on the heels of successful EPA agreements with the marine industry and state governments in New England.
New rules for Diesel Boats and Ships
In May 2004, as part of the Clean
Air Nonroad Diesel Rule , EPA finalized new requirements for nonroad
diesel fuel that will decrease the allowable levels of sulfur in fuel
used in marine vessels by 99 percent. These fuel improvements will create
immediate and significant environmental and public health benefits by
reducing PM from existing engines.
Recycling of Two-Stroke Marine Engines Project
The project
addressed the following Region 2 priorities:
- promoting environmental purchasing;
- reducing the incidence of chemicals of national concern.
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The Rutgers Final Report [PDF 1.1 MB, 10 pages], shows that recycling old outboard engines is a cost-effective means of retirement.
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