EPA proposes strict ground-level emissions regulations for jumbo-sized commercial aircraft

EPA proposes strict ground-level emissions regulations for jumbo-sized commercial aircraft: "

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to adopt more stringent ground-level emissions standards for engines used primarily in commercial aircraft, including Boeing's 737, 747, and 767. If approved, the proposed regulations would reduce ground-level nitrogen oxide emissions by an estimated 100,000 tons nationwide by 2030.



The standards, previously agreed to by the United Nation's International Civil Aviation Organization, would be slowly phased in over the next two years before applying to all commercial aircraft engines by 2013. Due to the 'globalness' of air travel, the EPA works with international agencies to ensure that cost-effective emissions reductions are feasible and practical. The EPA will accept comments on the proposed regulations for 60 days after publishing the standards on the Federal Register.



[Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency]

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