Description

Relevant to BNSF and other railroad use of high sulfur diesel fuel, and emissions of particulate matter..

"The representative of a large refinery in Denver indicated it sold roughly 20% of its “high-sulfur” diesel fuel, or 2,500 barrels (105,000 gallons) per day to railroads. This would amount to roughly 38 million gallons per year from the one refinery.
In order to validate the EPA’s assumptions, additional Colorado refineries should be surveyed regarding the amount of diesel fuel sold to railroads, and the sulfur level(s) in such fuels. The APCD should also ask railroad companies for fuel and mileage information."