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States setting VW$ priorities

Joe Anotti Timing is everything for fleets to take full advantage of funds States are set to receive $2.925 billion in national environmental settlement funds from the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal, and many are working to identify their priorities for emission-reducing transportation projects. More and more states are proactively seeking stakeholder feedback to inform how they will use the Environmental Mitigation Trust funds to upgrade or replace older, higher-polluting diesel engines in vehicles and equipment.

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FMCSA to hold two public safety discussions

Events to take place near Philadelphia, Denver

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it will hold two more discussion forums on “the future of commercial vehicle safety” during August.

The agency said the meeting on Aug. 15 in Collegeville, PA, will include Daphne Jefferson, acting deputy administrator, and chief counsel Randi Hutchinson. Collegeville is located about 30 miles from Philadelphia.

FMCSA also said another event will take place Aug. 17 in Denver, though it has not yet released further details on who will appear.

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