The Commissioner then summarized many of the issues surrounding the EPA's new diesel regulations for heavy-duty motor vehicles like trucks and buses. Ron King summarized Alaska's history with diesel sulfur rulings. Specifically, Mr. King addressed the reasons behind past exemptions to sulfur diesel rulings. Paul Machiele, EPA Paul Machiele began his talk on the background and framework of the ruling from the EPA's national perspective. Mr. Machiele spoke to the importance of the EPA and Alaska working closely together.
Diesel engines popularity of and the impacts.
Health risks from diesel exposure. A history of diesel emission controls and regulated levels leading up to the 2007 standard. Summarized emission reductions expected from the 2007 standard. An overview of the emission controls for PM and NOx that need ultra-low sulfur fuel to function. Summarized benefits of burning ultra-low sulfur fuel to both old and new engines.