Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2005

Summary

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2005 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) provide grants and low-cost revolving loans, on a competitive basis, to certain governmental and nonprofit agencies for projects to reduce diesel emissions; and (2) support grant and loan programs administered by the states to achieve reductions in diesel emissions. Requires the allocation of at least 50 percent of the funding under this Act for the benefit of public fleets. Requires the Administrator to give priority to proposed projects that will, among other things: (1) maximize public health benefits; (2) serve areas with the highest population density that are poor air quality or nonattainment areas; and (3) maximize the useful life of any retrofit technology. Requires the Administrator to submit to Congress a biennial report evaluating the implementation of programs under this Act. Directs the Administrator to establish a program for informing industry stakeholders (e.g., equipment manufacturers, state and local air quality managers, community organizations, and public health and environmental organizations) and foreign countries with air quality programs of the benefits and uses of technologies for diesel emission reductions.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 7 September 2005

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 7 September 2005

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 7 September 2005

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 16 June 2005

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 16 June 2005

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 16 June 2005

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