TAILIEUCHUNG - EPA Could Take Additional Steps to Help Maximize the Benefits from the 2007 Diesel Emissions Standards

We discuss the two most promising scenarios presented in Hutton et al, namely an improved stove intervention and use of LPG instead of solid fuel. The improved stove intervention is a chimneyless rocket stove, assumed to reduce SFU health effects by 35 percent. Annualized unit stove cost is US $ . Annualized unit cost of LPG stove and gas cylinder is US $9-18. LPG consumption is kg per household per day. Annualized program cost per household is less than one dollar in most regions. 14 Reduced mortality is valued at the human. | United States General Accounting Office GAO Report to Congressional Requesters March 2004 AIR POLLUTION EPA Could Take Additional Steps to Help Maximize the Benefits from the 2007 Diesel Emissions Standards à. GAO. Integrity . Reliability GAO-04-313 March 2004 A GAO _ _ Accountability Integrity Reliability Highlights Highlights of GAO-04-313 a report to congressional requesters AIR POLLUTION EPA Could Take Additional Steps to Help Maximize the Benefits from the 2007 Diesel Emissions Standards Why GAO Did This Study Diesel engine emissions pose health risks but one major source heavy-duty diesel vehicles is critical for our economy. To reduce risks the Environmental Protection Agency EPA has set stringent emissions standards for diesel engines. In 1998 EPA found that some engine makers were violating standards so they agreed to build engines that meet 2004 standards early by October 2002. EPA has set even more stringent standards for 2007. GAO was asked to 1 assess the October 2002 deadline s effects on industry and emissions and 2 obtain stakeholders views on the readiness of technology for the 2007 standards and ePA s efforts to ensure this. GAO analyzed information from EPA 10 large trucking companies the engine makers subject to the early deadline and other stakeholders. What GAO Recommends GAO recommends that EPA consider ways to address concerns about technology costs reliability and availability to meet the 2007 standards such as better communicating with all stakeholders and using an independent panel to assess progress and consider industry incentives. EPA is concerned about some of GAO s findings and fears a panel could delay progress. GAO maintains its findings are well supported and that a panel could ultimately help improve communications avoid delays and ensure the benefits are achieved. cgi-bin getrpt GAO-04-313. To view the full product including the scope and methodology click on the link above. For more information .

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