Workshop announced: Implementing National Emission Standards Rules for Reciprocating Internal Combustion (Diesel) Engines

Mark your Calendars for May 4 in Columbia for the first of our meetings on the recently announced EPA rules governing emissions from stationary compression ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines. In most cases these will be diesel engines (not turbines) as well as dual fuel engines which can use diesel. Besides diesels that drive generators, this rule covers any fixed base diesel engine the city may own larger than 100 hp.

We have developed an agenda that will give guidance on what engines will be covered, whether fuel switches can be made, what retrofits may be available, how it may impact your utility operation, and what options could be considered. It won’t answer all the questions, but it will provide a strong background on which you can begin to build a plan. The agenda is available by clicking here.

The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. and finish by mid-afternoon. If you are planning to attend, please call the MPUA office at 573-445-3279 to give the names of those who will be participating in the meeting. Your response will help assure that we plan for enough space, lunch and handouts.

Please feel free to pass this information on to others in your city government that may be impacted by this rule.