United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 19 D cosponsors

HR 4024 — Clean Shipping Act of 2023

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

To amend the Clean Air Act to provide for the establishment of standards to limit the carbon intensity of the fuel used by certain vessels, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

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Air pollution prevention and control · 42 U.S.C. ch. 85 1 section
  • § 7547 Nonroad engines and vehicles Amends

    42 U.S.C. § 7547

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    (a) Emissions standards (1) The Administrator shall conduct a study of emissions from nonroad engines and nonroad vehicles (other than locomotives or engines used in locomotives) to determine if such emissions cause, or significantly contribute to, air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare. Such study shall be completed within 12 months of November 15, 1990. (2) After notice and opportunity for public hearing, the Administrator shall determine within 12 months after completion of the study under paragraph (1), based upon the results of such study, whether emissions of carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, and volatile organic compounds from new and existing nonroad engines or nonroad vehicles (other than locomotives or engines used in locomotives) are significant contributors to ozone or carbon monoxide concentrations in more than 1 area which has failed to attain the national ambient air quality standards for ozone or carbon monoxide. Such determination shall be included in the regulations under paragraph (3). (3) If the Administrator makes an affirmative determination under paragraph (2) the Administrator shall, within 12 months after completion of the study under paragraph (1), promulgate (and from time to time revise) regulations containing standards applicable to emissions from those classes or categories of new nonroad engines and new nonroad vehicles (other than locomotives or engines used in locomotives) which in the Administrator’s judgment cause, or contribute to, such air pollution. Such standards shall achieve the greatest degree of emission reduction achievable through the application of technology which the Administrator determines will be available for the engines or vehicles to which such standards apply, giving appropriate consideration to the cost of applying such technology within the period of time available to manufacturers and to noise, energy, and safety factors associated with the application of such technology. In determining what degree of reduction will be available, the Administrator shall first consider standards equivalent in stringency to standards for comparable motor vehicles or engines (if any) regulated under section 7521 of this title, taking into account the technological feasibility, costs, safety, noise, and energy factors associated with achieving, as appropriate, standards of such stringency and lead time. The regulations shall apply to the useful life of the engines or vehicles (as determined by the Administrator). (4) If the Administrator determines that any emissions not referred to in paragraph (2) from new nonroad engines or vehicles significantly contribute to air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare, the Administrator may promulgate (and from time to time revise) such regulations as the Administrator deems appropriate containing standards applicable to emissions from those classes or categories of new nonroad engines and new nonroad vehicles (other than locomotives or engines used in locomotives) which in the Administrator’s judgment cause, or contribute to, such air pollution, taking into account costs, noise, safety, and energy factors associated with the application of technology which the Administrator determines will be available for the engines and vehicles to which such standards apply. The regulations shall apply to the useful life of the engines or vehicles (as determined by the Administrator). (5) Within 5 years after November 15, 1990, the Administrator shall promulgate regulations containing standards applicable to emissions from new locomotives and new engines used in locomotives. Such standards shall achieve the greatest degree of emission reduction achievable through the application of technology which the Administrator determines will be available for the locomotives or engines to which such standards apply, giving appropriate consideration to the cost of applying such tec...

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Also cites: 42 U.S.C. § 7546

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The bill adds new standards for carbon intensity of fuel used by vessels and introduces in-port emissions standards for greenhouse gases and air pollutants.

  • 42 U.S.C. § 7547

    ``(e) In-Port Marine Vessel Zero Emission Standards.-- ``(1) Standards.--Except as provided in paragraph (2) and not later than January 1, 2026, the Administrator shall promulgate (and from time to time revise) standards to eliminate, by not later than January 1, 2030, emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants for which air quality criteria have been issued under section 108 from vessels at anchorage or at berth in the contiguous zone of the United States (as described in Presidential Proclamation 7219). ``(2) Exception.--If the Administrator determines that standards required by paragraph (1) are not technologically or economically feasible, the Administrator shall promulgate standards that achieve the maximum reduction of such emissions from such vessels that is technologically and economically feasible. ``(3) Considerations.--In determining technological and economic feasibility under paragraph (2), the Administrator shall take into account the net reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases, the net reduction of emissions of air pollutants for which air quality criteria have been issued under section 108, and potential adverse impacts on public health, safety, and the environment, including with respect to air quality, water quality, and the generation and disposal of solid waste.''.

    This creates new requirements for reducing emissions from vessels docked or anchored in U.S. waters.

  • Clean Air Act

    ``SEC. 212A. MARINE ZERO GREENHOUSE GAS FUEL STANDARD. ``(a) Marine Vessel Fuel Carbon Intensity Standards.-- ``(1) Standards.--The Administrator shall, by regulation, require each vessel on a covered voyage to comply with standards for the carbon intensity of the fuel used by such vessel so that such carbon intensity is-- ``(A) in each of calendar years 2027 through 2029, at least 20 percent less than the carbon intensity baseline; ``(B) in each of calendar years 2030 through 2034, at least 45 percent less than the carbon intensity baseline; ``(C) in each of calendar years 2035 through 2039, at least 80 percent less than the carbon intensity baseline; ``(D) in calendar year 2040 and each calendar year thereafter, 100 percent less than the carbon intensity baseline.''.

    This establishes new standards for reducing the carbon intensity of fuel used by vessels on certain voyages.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4024 do?
To amend the Clean Air Act to provide for the establishment of standards to limit the carbon intensity of the fuel used by certain vessels, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 4024?
HR 4024 is sponsored by Garcia, Robert (Democratic), Barragán, Nanette Diaz (Democratic), Huffman, Jared (Democratic), Bonamici, Suzanne (Democratic), Cleaver, Emanuel (Democratic), Tlaib, Rashida (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), Lee, Barbara (Democratic), Schiff, Adam B. (Democratic), Sherrill, Mikie (Democratic), Lieu, Ted (Democratic), Grijalva, Raúl M. (Democratic), Espaillat, Adriano (Democratic), Porter, Katie (Democratic), Payne, Donald M. (Democratic), Takano, Mark (Democratic), DeSaulnier, Mark (Democratic), Matsui, Doris O. (Democratic), and Levin, Mike (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 4024?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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