EPA Requests Applications to Reduce Diesel Emissions from School Buses
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing
the availability of approximately $7 million in rebates to public school bus
fleet owners to help them replace or retrofit older school buses. Upgrading
buses with older engines reduces diesel emissions and improves air
quality.
EPA standards for new diesel engines make them more than 90
percent cleaner than older ones, but many older diesel engines still in
operation predate these standards. Older diesel engines emit large quantities
of pollutants such as particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), which
have been linked to serious health problems such as aggravated asthma and lung
damage.
EPA will accept applications from September 29 to November
1, 2016.
To learn more about the rebate program, applicant
eligibility, selection process and informational webinar dates, visit
www.epa.gov/cleandiesel/clean-diesel-rebates. And questions about applying may
be directed to CleanDieselRebate@epa.gov.