July 26, 2010
EPA Grant to Help Green the Port of Pittsburgh,
Significantly Reducing Diesel Emissions
WHAT: EPA will present a $1.15 million grant to the Port of Pittsburgh Commission to help fund the repowering of four marine towing vessels with new, more efficient diesel engines and generators that will reduce air pollution, improve air quality and lessen overall environmental impacts. The Port of Pittsburgh Commission and three participating companies will provide $1.9 million for the repowering project.
WHEN: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 28
WHO: David Arnold, Air Protection deputy director, EPA mid-Atlantic Region
Barbara McNees, chair, Port of Pittsburgh Commission and president, Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
George Jugovic, Jr., regional director, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Southwest Regional Office
Dr. Bruce Dixon, director, Allegheny County Health Department
WHERE: The Explorer, Pittsburgh’s floating environmental classroom
At the River Quest RiverQuest Dock
One Allegheny Avenue, North Shore
The boat will remain docked throughout the event.
RiverQuest's boats are docked on the Ohio River adjacent to the submarine at the Carnegie Science Center. For directions see: http://www.riverquest.org/aboutus-contactus-direct.htm Free parking for media – just show your identification.
VISUAL: In addition to being on the river, marine vessels that will be repowered can be seen from the Explorer.
CONTACT: EPA: Bonnie Smith, (215) 814-5543, smith.bonnie@epa.gov
Pittsburgh Port Authority: Mary Ann Bucci, 412-201-7331,mary_ann@port.pittsburgh.pa.us
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