US EPA issues environmental rules

摘要

The US' Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its final 'regulatory announcement' regarding emission reductions of sulphur and nitrous oxides and paniculate matter from shipping services in coastal waters. The regulations do not cover emissions of greenhouse gases.rnThe announcement incorporates two key elements: the adoption of emission standards for new diesel engines installed into US-flagged vessels and clarification of the proposed Emissions Control Area (ECA) around US and Canadian coastal waters.rnNew diesel marine enginesrnwill be required to comply with standards for the burning of low-sulphur fuel.