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Locomotive, marine and non-road diesel fuel standards begin at later dates (except in California).

EPA fuel standards for locomotive, marine and non-road diesel fuel engines and equipment,
such as farm or construction equipment, become effective at dates later than those for
highway vehicles:

  • Diesel fuel intended for locomotive, marine and non-road engines and equipment is required to meet the Low Sulfur Diesel fuel maximum specification of 500 ppm sulfur in 2007.
  • By June 2010, the ULSD fuel standard of 15 ppm sulfur will apply to non-road diesel fuel production.
  • Beginning in 2012, locomotive and marine diesel fuel must meet the ULSD fuel standard of 15 ppm sulfur.

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Non-road Diesel Fuel Standards
Who Covered Fuel 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Large Refiners & Importers NON-ROAD 500+
ppm
500
ppm
500
ppm
500
ppm
15
ppm
15
ppm
15
ppm
15
ppm
15
ppm
Large Refiners & Importers LOCOMOTIVE & MARINE 500+
ppm
500
ppm
500
ppm
500
ppm
500
ppm
500
ppm
15
ppm
15
ppm
15
ppm
Small Refiners & Other Exceptions NON-ROAD, LOCOMOTIVE & MARINE 500+
ppm
500+
ppm
500+
ppm
500+
ppm
500
ppm
500
ppm
500
ppm
500
ppm
15
ppm
Except in California, compliance dates for Non-Road, Locomotive and Marine fuels in the years indicated are: June 1 for refiners and importers, August 1 downstream from refineries through fuel terminals, October 1 for retail outlets, and December 1 for in-use.
In California, all diesel fuel transitioned to ULSD in 2006. Locomotive and Marine diesel fuels were required to transition to 15 ppm ULSD effective January 1, 2007.

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