Lawnmower Emissions Regulations
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Posted by Georgene A. Bramlage Apr 19, 2007 |
It's no secret that gasoline powered lawn mowers pollute the air,says Dan Ariens, president of outdoor power equipment maker Ariens Company.
On Tuesday, April 17, (the U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency announced a new proposal that sets strict standards for most lawn and garden equipment and small recreational watercraft.
From the largest locomotives to the smallest lawn mowers, EPA's current and planned clean air regulations will continue environmental progress, keeping the air cleaner than a generation ago, said EPA Acting Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation Bill Wehrum.
Comments are due on the proposed regulations by Aug. 3, 2007. The proposal and information about how to submit comments are at:
The Landscaping@Suite101 article Lawnmower emissions regulations contains more information about the impact of these regulations on landscape gardeners.