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Small Engine Rule to Bring Big Emissions Cuts
Washington, D.C., April 17, 2007 -- EPA continues to mow down harmful emissions from the nonroad sector with a new proposal that sets strict standards for most lawn and garden equipment and small recreational watercraft.
"From the largest locomotives to the smallest lawn mowers, EPA's current and planned clean air regulations will continue environmental progress, keeping the air cleaner than a generation ago," said EPA Acting Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation Bill Wehrum.
The proposal is groundbreaking in several areas. To meet the new exhaust emission standards, manufacturers are expected to use catalytic converters for the first time ever in many types of small watercraft, lawn, and garden equipment. After rigorous analysis and extensive work with diverse stakeholders, EPA determined that such a strategy was feasible and safe. This proposed rule also includes the first ever…
* Fuel evaporative standards for all the types of equipment and watercraft covered in the rulemaking
* National standards for vessels powered by sterndrive or inboard engines and
* Carbon monoxide standards for gasoline-powered engines used in recreational watercraft
