The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing its first new rules governing heavy-truck nitrogen oxide emissions in two decades, but engine manufacturers say the proposals would be difficult to meet and counterproductive because they could slow the move to cleaner technology.
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Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
Most OEMs, like Cummins, support stronger NOx requirements and efforts to reduce emissions eventually down to zero. (Cummins Inc.)
Industry Leaders Raise Concern About Proposed EPA NOx Rule
Most OEMs, like Cummins, support stronger NOx requirements and efforts to reduce emissions eventually down to zero. (Cummins Inc.) Government, Business, Fuel 
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Biden Boosts Fuel Economy Standards to Fight Climate Change
Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg NewsWASHINGTON — In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
December 20, 2021 Government, Business, Fuel 
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Biden Waives Some Gasoline Mandates to Address Fuel Shortage
Seth Wenig/APThe Biden administration lifted some environmental regulations governing the sale of gasoline in three states and the nation’s capital on May 11, as the Colonial Pipeline shutdown stretched into its fourth day, causing fuel shortages along the East Coast.
May 11, 2021 Government 
Michael Regan was secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality before his confirmation to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call/Bloomberg News)
New EPA Administrator Michael Regan Set to Tackle Challenges of Climate Change
Michael Regan was secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality before his confirmation to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call/Bloomberg News)New EPA Administrator Michael Regan will set his sights on the challenges presented by climate change, one of the key issues highlighted by the Biden administration.
March 12, 2021 Government, Business, Fuel 
An ethanol facility in Iowa in June 2019. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News)
EPA Changes Stand, Sides With Ethanol Industry on Biofuels
An ethanol facility in Iowa in June 2019. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News)DES MOINES, Iowa — The federal government announced Feb. 22 that it will support the ethanol industry in a lawsuit over biofuel waivers granted to oil refineries under President Donald Trump’s administration.
February 23, 2021 Government, Business, Technology, Fuel 
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EPA Recognizes 75 Freight Industry Leaders for Environmental Performance
vitpho/Getty ImagesThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency honored 75 carriers, logistics providers and freight shippers with its annual SmartWay Excellence Awards.
November 5, 2020 Government 
U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio. (House T&I Committee via YouTube)
House Transportation Leaders Call for Investigation Into EPA
U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio. (House T&I Committee via YouTube)The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is seeking an investigation into alleged destruction of certain records at the EPA.
September 11, 2020 Government, Business, Safety 
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ATA: Trucking Sites Could See Big Effect From EPA Stormwater Proposal
Nuttanun/Getty ImagesAmerican Trucking Associations says fleets could feel the brunt of stormwater runoff regulation changes proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency.
June 9, 2020 Government, Business 
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IG Audit Shows a General Decline in EPA’s Enforcement, Monitoring Activities
Getty ImagesA new audit conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of the Inspector General has documented a general decline from fiscal years 2006 to 2018 in the EPA’s compliance monitoring activities, enforcement actions and enforcement results.
April 2, 2020 Government, Business, Fuel 
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EPA Issues Waiver to Avert Potential Summer Fuel Shortage
Luke Sharrett/BloombergThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a waiver intended to avert a potential fuel shortage this summer by providing additional flexibility to the marketplace to transition from winter-grade to summer-grade blends.
March 30, 2020