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March 2008
This report discusses technology options for reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) from the non-road diesel equipment used in oil sands surface mining operations in Alberta. Surface mining of oil sands is similar to other surface mining operations, and involves the use of a variety of large diesel-powered equipment including shovels, heavy-hauler trucks, dozers, graders, loaders, and other support equipment.