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Media Advisory: EPA Deputy Administrator to speak at Caterpillar Diesel Retrofit event at Port of Cleveland

Release Date: 10/21/2005
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CONTACT: William Omohundro, (312) 353-8254

For Immediate Release
No. 05-OPA220


CHICAGO (Oct. 21, 2005) —

WHAT: Discussion of Caterpillar's commitment to retrofit all land-based equipment at the Port of Cleveland with diesel emission-reducing retrofit devices verified by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Clean Diesel Campaign. Retrofit technology will be displayed and explained.

WHO: EPA Deputy Administrator Marcus Peacock, U.S. Sen. George Voinovich, Ohio EPA Director Joseph Koncelik, Caterpillar Group President Doug Oberhelman, Federal Marine Terminal Vice President Paul Pathy, Cleveland Port Authority Chairman Sterling E. Glover, Ohio Environmental Council Executive Director Vicki Deisner.

WHEN: Monday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m.

WHERE: Port of Cleveland. From Route 2/I-90 take the West Third Street exit and stay to your left. Follow the Port of Cleveland signs to the main entrance of the port from which you will be directed to Dock 22 where parking will be available.