(KNOX/WZFG) –North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak and Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach have introduced the Diesel Engine Flexibility Act. This would make Environmental Protection Agency guidance into federal law for diesel exhaust fluid sensors.
If the technology doesn’t detect enough DEF, it can derate vehicles, limiting their ability to function to as low as five miles per hour.
In March, the EPA removed the requirement for DEF sensors and ruled NOx sensors can be used instead to meet regulatory requirements.
The bill would require future emission standards to wait five years before taking effect.
The EPA said farmers will save $4.4 billion in repairs and lost productivity because of changes with DEF sensors.
Becker County Seeking Disaster Assistance After Tornado Near Detroit Lakes
(Learfield) -Becker County is seeking state disaster assistance after a tornado damaged more than 100 homes near Detroit Lakes. The tornado had winds estimated at up to 115 miles an hour, causing its heaviest damage around Big Floyd Lake. Several peo...
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Congresswomen Fedorchak and Fischbach Introduce Diesel Engine Flexibility Act
(KNOX/WZFG) -North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak and Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach have introduced the Diesel Engine Flexibility Act. This would make Environmental Protection Agency guidance into federal law for diesel exhaust flu...
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North Dakota Leaders Pay Tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham
(KFYR) - North Dakota leaders are remembering U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham following his death Saturday. Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed U.S. and North Dakota flags to fly at half-staff until 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18, in accordance with a directive fro...
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Bison Carcasses Spilled Onto I-94 East Saturday
(KNOX) - North Dakota Highway Patrol troopers responded to a large debris spill on Saturday on I-94 East. The spill happened in a construction zone between Veterans Boulevard and 45th Street in West Fargo/Fargo. A witness reported that a semi pulling...
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