EPA Proposal To Place Limits On Diesel Retrofit Funds Sparks Debate

EPA's proposal to limit $49.5 million in funding for retrofits of diesel vehicles to areas not attaining the agency's air standards is sparking disagreement among states, lawmakers and environmentalists over whether the funding should be available to parts of the country with cleaner air. Some state officials and a key GOP senator are urging EPA to earmark the funding for all areas of the country because every area is affected by diesel pollution. Other state officials and activists say that...