Diesel

The Philadelphia Diesel Difference Conference
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Friday, May 30, 2003

Overview
The recent release of EPA's estimated health risks from toxic emissions through the National Air Toxic Assessment (NATA) has placed the City of Philadelphia as 5th in the nation in health risks associated with air toxics. Because there is much evidence indicating diesel emissions as a major contributing factor to these risks, on May 30, 2003, the City of Philadelphia, Department of Public Health, Air Management Services (AMS) hosted a full day kick-off conference for promoting voluntary emissions reductions from diesel vehicles. The conference was attended by area diesel fleet operators, as well as representatives from diesel engine manufacturers, diesel fuel distributors, control technology manufacturers and governmental environmental agencies. Titled the Philadelphia Diesel Difference Conference, it was cosponsored by the Health Department, and the U. S. EPA, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association and the American Lung Association. Governor Christine Todd Whitman, Administrator for the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency addressed the conference at 1 PM. The conference marked the beginning of a regional initiative with the goal of bringing clean diesel technology to the Philadelphia area. As a focal point for advancing this initiative into the future, AMS is establishing the Philadelphia Diesel Difference Working Group. Organizations agreeing to participate with AMS in this group include the Philadelphia Managing Director's Office, U. S. EPA, Pa DEP, and the Clean Air Council. AMS is planning to meet with all other organizations that expressed interest at the conference in participating in the Working Group.

Power Point Presentations

Health Effects of PM_2.5 and Diesel Exhaust