FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 January 31, 2018
Contact: Miguel R. Salazar, 202-225-9894
Olivia Manz
Press.Kihuen@mail.house.gov

WASHINGTON, D.C -Rep. Ruben J. Kihuen released the following statement applauding the announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarding a $348,002 Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grant to Nevada to curb harmful pollution from large diesel sources, such as trucks, buses, and agriculture equipment.

'Improving air quality and keeping our environment healthy for Nevadans is vital. I'm glad that the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection was awarded a $348,002 grant to replace old diesel public works trucks with new vehicles with new engines. This grant will help cut down on the dangerous emissions produced by old diesel vehicles and improve air quality in our communities, directly benefiting the health of Nevadans.'

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