b'NEWSWIREVolkswagen Mitigation Trust Combustion FreightPoland Added to Visa and Marine Project Funding Applications Now BeingWaiver ProgramAccepted in Californi a Since November 11, 2019, The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that the applicationcitizens and nationals of Poland period for the competitive Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Combustion Freight andhave been able to apply to travel Marine project funding is open. Along with other modes of transportation, this so- to the United States for tourism or licitation is open to eligible owners of in-use ferries, tugboats, and towboats through- business purposes for up to 90 days out California. without obtaining a U.S. visa. This is because Poland has been desig-The South Coast Air Quality Management District is administering $60 millionnated as the 39 thcountry to partici-statewide in two equal installments of $30 million each for projects that will repowerpate in the Visa Waiver Program. or replace older internal combustion vehicles, equipment and engines with theThe inclusion of Poland into the cleanest commercially available internal combustion or hybrid technologies certifi ed by CARB. Visa Waiver Program is a testament The Combustion Freight and Marine program is part of the VW Environmentalto the special relationship that exists Mitigation Trust, a nationwide program that provides $423 million for Californiabetween our two countries, and to fully mitigate the excess nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions caused by VWs use ofthe ongoing friendship and close illegal emissions testing defeat devices in VW diesel vehicles. Californias fundingcooperation on our joint security will support advanced technology vehicle and equipment deployments and accel- priorities, said former Acting erate the zeroemission transformation of the heavyduty fl eet. More than 50 percentHomeland Security Secretary Kevin of the total project funds are expected to benefi t disadvantaged or low-income com- McAleenan. munities. n The Visa Waiver Program is a comprehensive security partner-For questions regarding this announcement, call the VW Combustion Freightship between the United States and and Marine Hotline at (833) 894-7267 or go to www.aqmd.gov a designated country that meets NEW PRODUCTS, SAME LEVEL OF TRUST & DURABILITY.Introducing you can give your familY is you Highly Configurable Vessel System Monitoring is you & SMART Alarm Device Power Assist Get-homeSteeringAt Marine Group Boat Works, safety never takes a holiday.DrivesWe invest in tomorrow by practicing safety today.Happy Holidays from our team to yours.Stabilizers Reversing Thrusters Autopilot PumpContactLeah Yamto quoteor schedule your next haul out! KOBELT MANUFACTURING CO. LTD.lyam@marinegroupbw.com|[619] 621-2220 marinegroupbw.com +1 (604) 572-3935Surrey, BC, Canadawww.kobelt.com38DECEMBER 2019FOGHORN'