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Below are EPA Press Releases related to the Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) for the current year. If you are interested in all EPA Press Releases, please visit the EPA Newsroom.

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Press Releases for 2004

October 13, 2004 "EPA Awards $1 Million in Grants to Decrease Truck Idling"
October 7, 2004 "2005 Fuel Economy Guide Lists Top 10 Vehicles"
October 4, 2004 "Wal-Mart and Tyson Join EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership"
September 29, 2004 "EPA Recognizes Best Workplaces for Commuters from the Fortune 500 Companies"
September 23, 2004 "Fuel Suppliers Preparing to Meet Future Low-Sulfur Diesel Requirements"
September 22, 2004 "2003 Status Report Shows U.S. Air Cleanest Since 1970"
September 17, 2004 "EPA Grants Gasoline Waivers for Atlanta Area After Hurricanes Cut Supplies"
September 9, 2004 "EPA Particulate Matter Research Report Released"
September 7, 2004 "EPA Helps Florida Deal with Fuel Shortage"
September 3, 2004 "EPA Grants Fuel Waivers for Parts of Florida Affected by Hurricanes"
September 2, 2004 "EPA Press Advisory: EPA Report: Eastern States Cut Air Pollution with NOx Cap-and-Trade Program"
August 26, 2004 "EPA, DaimlerChrysler, and UPS Deliver Zero-Emission Vehicles"
August 12, 2004 "EPA Funds Study to Determine Truck Drivers' Exposure to Idling Emissions"
August 12, 2004 "EPA Seeks Comment on Proposed Truck Stop Idling Rules"
August 5, 2004 "EPA Certifies First Hybrid SUV"
July 29, 2004 "EPA Awards Largest-Ever Grant to Study Health Effects of Air Pollution"
July 28, 2004 "International Methane to Markets Partnership to Enhance Clean Energy Sources and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions"
July 2, 2004 "Simple Steps to Conserve Gas, Save Money and Reduce Auto Emissions"
June 29, 2004 "EPA, States Working to Protect Public Health Through Fine Particle Standard"
June 21, 2004 "First International Diesel Retrofit Project Awarded to Mexico City"
June 16, 2004 "Conformity Regulations Adjusted to Meet New Air Quality Standards"
June 3, 2004 "EPA Proposes In-Use Testing of Heavy-Duty Diesel Emissions"
June 2, 2004 "Tomorrow's Buses for Today's Children: Clean School Bus Partnership and Grant Announcement"
June 2, 2004 "New Studies Compare Composition and Toxicity of Diesel Exhaust"
June 2, 2004 "Passenger Vehicle Emissions Study Begins in Kansas City"
May 28, 2004 "Administrator Mike Leavitt to Deliver Keynote Address at 2004 Science Forum on Tuesday, June 1 - Annual Science Meeting Will Focus on Healthy Communities and Ecosystems"
May 19, 2004 "EPA Refines Mobile Source Emissions Estimated Model"
May 19, 2004 "Additional Details Announced on Proposed Clean Air Interstate Rule"
May 11, 2004 "New Clean Diesel Rule Major Step in a Decade of Progress"
May 10, 2004 "Leavitt to Sign Clean Air Nonroad Diesel Rule"
May 5, 2004 "EPA Updates Engine Emissions Certification Fees"
May 5, 2004 "EPA Announces $1.5 Million for Diesel Retrofits that Benefit Sensitive Populations"
April 28, 2004 "Ozone Trend Analysis Shows Continued Progress"
April 28, 2004 "EPA Report: 2004 Cars and Trucks Average 20.8 MPG; No Change from 2003"
April 22, 2004 "EPA Statement: Tier 2 Gasoline Sulfur Program is on Schedule"
April 16, 2004 "Regional Haze Proposal Will Help Restore Visibility in America's National Parks and Wilderness Areas"
April 14, 2004 "More Protective Clean Air Standards to be Announced"
April 13, 2004 "EPA Administrator Leavitt Charts America's Clean Air Future"
April 7, 2004 "EPA Awards Grants to Reduce Pollution from Trucks at Truck Stops"
March 24, 2003 "Proposed Regulations Ensure Extended Life of Vehicle Emission Controls"
March 24, 2004 "EPA Seeks Comments on Gas Mileage Testing Procedures"
March 23, 2004 "Clean Air Excellence Awards Recognize 13 Innovative Environmental Efforts"
March 8, 2004 "EPA Displays the First Advanced Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicle"
March 4, 2004 "Engine Manufacturers on Target to Meet More Stringent 2007 Clean-Diesel Regulations"
March 3, 2004 "U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory Released for Public Comment"
February 27, 2004 "New Computer Model Predicts Vehicle Emissions Under More Stringent Future Air Quality Standards"
February 17, 2004 "EPA and Department of Energy to Sign Agreement for Research and Computing Cooperation"
February 9, 2004 "EPA Administrator Promotes Partnership with Freight Industry"
February 2, 2004 "FY 2005 Budget Empowers Agency to Accelerate Environmental Protection"
February 2, 2004 "President Bush's FY 2005 Budget Will Continue Environmental Progress"
January 30, 2004 "EPA Press Briefing for President's Budget for Fiscal Year 2005"
January 30, 2004 "Bush Adminstration Proposes Major New Funding to Reduce School Bus Emissions"
January 29, 2004 "EPA Administrator Mike Leavitt to Announce Major New Funding to Reduce School Bus Pollution - North Allegheny School District will be Recognized for Clean School Bus Efforts"
January 27, 2004 "EPA Issues New Best Practices Guidance for Research Models"
January 26, 2004 "Automakers and Gasoline Refiners Join EPA to Celebrate Milestone in Clean Air Program"
January 23, 2004 "Leavitt Showcases Newest Generation of Clean Cars & Fuels"
January 16, 2004 "EPA Guidelines Promote Truck and Locomotive Idling Reductions"
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