Emission Inventory Information & Preparation
This web site contains "Procedure for Emission Inventory Preparation - Volume IV: Mobile Sources" (document number EPA 420-92-009). Also found are several EPA papers that describe the "Effects of Raising Speed Limits on Vehicle Emissions."
- Procedures for Emission Inventory Preparation - Volume IV: Mobile Sources (December 1992) (from National Transportation Library of the US Department of Transportation) (also available as a PDF file, 240 pp, 3.1MB EPA 420-R-92-009)
- Estimating Commercial Marine Emission Inventories
- Effects of Raising Speed Limits on Vehicle Emissions
- Related EPA Information
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Estimating Commercial Marine Emission Inventories
EPA's current marine inventory guidance document (Procedures for Emission Inventory Preparation, Volume IV: Mobile Sources, EPA420-R-92-009, December 1992) uses modeling techniques based on fuel consumption that were common at that time. Since then, we have developed new marine inventory techniques as part of our rulemaking process for emission standards for commercial marine diesel engines. These techniques are more similar to the techniques we use for mobile sources generally, and rely on emission factors, population estimates, and usage characteristics. We are currently using these techniques to update our marine inventories and to develop marine components for our MOVES model. This new work will provide the foundation for a new marine inventory guidance document, including more research into emission factors, population, and operating characteristics. Until this work is completed, states and other stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the inventories we prepared for our commercial marine diesel engine standards for use in developing their own inventories. Chapter 7 of the Final Regulatory Support Document (EPA420-R-03-004, January 2003) for EPA's 2003 rule, "Control of Emissions from New Compression-Ignition Engines at or Above 30 Liters per Cylinder", contains our inventory estimates and a description of how those estimates were produced for Category 3 commercial marine vessels. Chapter 5 of the Final Regulatory Impact Analysis (EPA420-R-99-026, November 1999) for EPA's 1999 rule, "Control of Emissions from Marine Diesel Engines", contains our inventory estimates and a description of how those estimates were produced for Category 1 and 2 commercial marine vessels.
- Category 3 Marine Diesel Engines - Final Emission Standards Final Regulatory Support Document (PDF) (153 pp, 647K, EPA420-R-03-004, January 2003)
- Final Regulatory Impact Analysis: Control of Emissions from Marine Diesel Engines (PDF) (132 pp, 966K, EPA420-R-99-026, November 1999)
Effects of Raising Speed Limits on Vehicle Emissions
- May 1997 OPPE Memo
- March 1997 Report (PDF) (170K)
- January 1996 OTAQ Memo
- November 1995 OPPE Memo
- 1995 Pechan report
October 1996 Local Transportation data in Mobile Source Inventories, Final 173K ZIP WP5
Related EPA Information:
- Vehicle & Engine Emission Modeling Software
- AP-42 Emission Factors: Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors
- State and Local Resources
- Automobiles and Light Trucks
- Heavy-duty Highway Engines (Truck and Bus Emission Standards)
For further information or assistance regarding this web page, please contact the ASD Information Line at (734) 214-4636 or email: asdinfo@epa.gov.