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U.S. Seeks 'Pragmatic' Approach to IMO 2020 Rules

October 25, 2018

Rear Admiral John Nadeau, assistant commandant for prevention policy for the Coast Guard
Rear Admiral John Nadeau, assistant commandant for prevention policy for the Coast Guard

The United States is looking for a "pragmatic" approach to the implementation of new marine fuel emission rules that go into effect in 2020, a U.S. Coast Guard official said on Thursday.

The United States hopes like-minded countries will put forth a proposal or proposals for a May 2019 meeting of the International Maritime Organization's environmental body, Rear Admiral John Nadeau, assistant commandant for prevention policy for the Coast Guard, said on the sidelines of a conference in New York.


Reporting by Stephanie Kelly

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