7/19/12

The State of Alaska has been suing the EPA over what the EPA dubs it’s “most ambitious strategy to reduce emission from diesel-powered vehicles.”

The concern for Alaska is how this would impact cruise ships.

The State said the EPA has over-stepped its boundaries in requiring cruise ships to transfer to low-sulfur fuels.

Ron Peck, President and CEO of the Alaska Travel Industry Association said that move could cripple an industry which is still in rebound.

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Peck applauded the Governor for bringing this lawsuit and said he hoped for a speedy resolution.

Filed under: News by Catie Quinn