Regional Issues
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On April 6, the D.C. Court of Appeals denied the petition of APCD
and the South Coast Air Quality Management District for a rehearing
in the lawsuit challenging US EPA’s failure to adopt standards for
the control of air pollution from Category 3 marine vessel diesel
engines pursuant to Section 213 of the federal Clean Air Act (see
more about this lawsuit here). See | Local Impacts of Marine Shipping | Local Studies & Actions | Marine Shipping Retrofit Project |
State/National/ International Initiatives |
Related Downloads/Links | APCD Contacts |
 A container ship travels through the Santa Barbara Channel. Ships like this one are making more trips along the coastline every year. In our waters, due to the location of the Channel, these huge ships are traveling only ten to fifteen miles off shore.To see a recent article on marine shipping, and the impact on our county, click here: Seattle Times article Tuesday, September 28, 2004. |
 This photo was taken from an airplane by APCD employee Marc Moritsch. Anacapa Island is seen in the background. |
Marine shipping represents a major source of uncontrolled air pollution. Large ships are responsible for a significant percentage of worldwide emissions of nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, sulfur, air toxics, greenhouse gases, and ozone-depleting substances. Ships are increasing in number and size, while the residual heavy fuel oil they use is degrading in quality.
