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Mississippi River Corridor Tennessee: Selected for $2 Million EPA Emerging Technology Grant for Application of the XtrmCat Diesel Oxidation Catalysts On High Horsepower Marine Engines operated by Ingram Barge

This collaboration of highly qualified companies dedicated to the reduction of diesel emissions will result in the elimination of 94.3 tons of Particulate Matter (PM). This project will maximize public health benefits by achieving significant, long-lasting reductions in diesel emissions on the Mississippi River and will improve air quality in the Lower Basin area. Locomotive and marine diesel engines contribute significantly to air pollution in many of our nation's cities and towns. EPA anticipates that over the next few decades, these engines may account for an even greater share of overall emissions as other emission control programs take effect for cars and trucks and other nonroad emissions sources. The reduction of 94.3 tons of PM is equivalent to removing over 200 diesel highway trucks from local highways.

"On behalf of our Board of Directors and dedicated staff, the Mississippi River Corridor - Tennessee is honored to accept the EPA grant award for their Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies program which we proudly share with an elite group of partners" , said Diana Threadgill, MRCT Executive Director. "The award is especially rewarding as it will advance our mission to improve the quality of life and prosperity for our citizens in west Tennessee and eventually, all of the communities that populate our great rivers. We believe this innovative emerging technology will have a positive and significant impact on air quality throughout numerous river regions, particularly the ten states that border the Mississippi River."

David Sehrt, Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, Ingram Barge Company: "We are excited about this opportunity to help develop cutting-edge technologies to reduce air pollution. Recent studies have shown that barge transportation generates fewer air emissions than either rail or long-haul trucking. Deploying technologies like the catalysts involved in this project is one way Ingram has decided to do even more to improve air quality in the areas where we operate."

Emisstar's Principal Glenn P. Goldstein said, "The maritime industry represents the next frontier in emission and energy savings technology advancements. Emisstar welcomes the opportunity this innovative project partnership presents in leading the technical management and technology performance assessment with such a distinguished group of industry and community partners."

David J. Johnson, ESW's President and CEO commented. "We are proud to be working with a group of partners dedicated to taking on the challenge of implementing emissions reductions in marine vessels ahead of legislated requirements. The XtrmCat emerging technology is designed to meet the demanding environment of high horsepower marine engines with no impact on vessel performance. This project will serve as a model for long term diesel emissions reductions for the entire marine sector"

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