A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to accept, as part of a settlement, diesel emission reduction Supplemental Environmental Projects, and for other purposes.

Bill 110 s 2146, also known as the Diesel Emission Reduction Supplemental Environmental Projects Authorization Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to give the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to accept diesel emission reduction Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) as part of a settlement. SEPs are environmentally beneficial projects that a company can undertake in order to offset the environmental harm caused by their violations of environmental laws.

The bill allows the EPA to consider SEPs as part of a settlement agreement with companies that have violated diesel emission regulations. This means that companies can propose and carry out projects that reduce diesel emissions in exchange for a reduced penalty or fine. These projects could include things like retrofitting diesel engines with cleaner technology, implementing cleaner fuel programs, or investing in public transportation infrastructure.

In addition to authorizing the acceptance of SEPs, the bill also includes provisions for reporting requirements and oversight to ensure that the projects are effective in reducing diesel emissions and benefiting the environment. The goal of the bill is to incentivize companies to take proactive steps to reduce their environmental impact and improve air quality, while also providing flexibility in how they can meet their obligations under environmental laws. Overall, Bill 110 s 2146 seeks to promote environmental stewardship and encourage companies to invest in cleaner technologies and practices to reduce diesel emissions and protect public health and the environment.