Regulatory strategies for reducing emissions from marine vessels in California waters. Final report, 1990-1991

Technical Report · Fri Oct 04 04:00:00 EDT 1991

OSTI ID:273211

This report assesses the uncontrolled emission of sulfur oxides (SOx) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) from marine vessels operating in California Coastal waters. A variety of control techniques are evaluated for reducing emission from marine vessels with recommendations of the most effect controls and strategies such as use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel. A regulatory framework reflecting a partnership of uniform statewide emissions standards and fuel specifications, and local district monitoring and enforcement are discussed. A draft regulation is presented which would require the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel for all commercial marine activities in California Coast waters and NOx control ranging from 25% to 90% reduction depending on the date the vessel is placed in service.

• Research Organization: Sierra Research, Inc., Sacramento, CA (United States)
• OSTI ID: 273211
• Report Number(s): PB--96-187117/XAB; SR--91-10-01; CNN: Contract ARB-A998-229
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
AIR POLLUTION ABATEMENT
CALIFORNIA
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
DIESEL ENGINES
NITROGEN OXIDES
REGULATORY GUIDES
SHIPS
SULFUR OXIDES