Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) $196,880 to help reduce diesel emissions.

           NMED will use the funding to install diesel oxidation catalysts and enhanced crankcase ventilation systems to approximately 55 school buses, which will help reduce emissions.

"Curbing automotive emissions is an important part of keeping our air clear. I am pleased the EPA is making funding available for improvements to these school buses," Bingaman said.