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Emission Controls on Spark-Ignition Marine Engines Proposed

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

August 14, 2002

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would, if adopted, establish evaporative emissions standards for marine vessels that use spark-ignition engines (including sterndrive, inboard, and outboard engines and personal watercraft). Comments should be submitted by November 8, 2002.