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Article/report

Air Quality Concerns Related to Snowmobile Usage in National Parks
Abstract: National Park Service report
Source: National Park Service
URL: http://www2.nature.nps.gov/air/Studies/yell/20042005yellAQwint
er.cfm


Carbon Monoxide Monitoring in West Yellowstone, Montana, 1998-2001 [PDF]
Abstract: This report was prepared as part of Montana's participation in the process of completing the Supplemental Enviromental Impact Statement on Winter Use Plans for the Yellowstone/Teton area, and describes results of CO2 monitoring.
Source: Montana Department of Environmental Quality
URL: http://deq.mt.gov/CleanSnowmobile/publications/Reports/CarbonM
onoxideMonitoringInWY98_01.pdf


Comparison of Carbon Monoxide Emissions from Snowcoaches, 1997 and 2001 Snowmobiles and 2001 Clean Snowmobile Challenge New Technology Applications [PDF]
Abstract: Information on emissions event at Snowmobile Challenge 2001.
Source: Department of Environmental Quality
URL: http://deq.mt.gov/CleanSnowmobile/solutions/challenge/cainhain
es.pdf


Creating a Cleaner Snowmobile
Abstract: Site to purchase technical snowmobiling paper.
Source: Society of Automotive Engineers
URL: http://www.sae.org/servlets/productDetail?PROD_TYP=PAPER&PROD_
CD=2000-01-2553


Development and Validation of a Snowmobile Emission Test Procedure
Abstract: Site to purchase this technical paper on snowmobiling.
Source: Society of Automotive Engineers
URL: http://www.sae.org/servlets/productDetail?PROD_TYP=PAPER&PROD_
CD=982017


Do Ethanol-Blended Fuels Reduce Snowmobile Tailpipe Emissions
Abstract: Easy to understand summary of research that documents a reduction in carbon monoxide emissions from snowmobiles with the use of ethanol blended fuels.
Source: Western Regional Biomass Energy Program
URL: http://www.westbioenergy.org/october1999/9903.html

Effects of Snowmobile Use on Snowpack Chemistry in Yellowstone National Park, 1998 [PDF]
Abstract: An investigation of the relation between snowmobile use and snowpack chemistry.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
URL: http://pubs.usgs.gov/wri/wri994148/pdf/wrir99-4148.pdf

Final Rule Snowmobiles NPS 2002
Abstract: The final EPA regulation from 2002, published by the NPS.
Source: National Park Service
URL: http://www.propertyrightsresearch.org/final_rule_snowmobiles_n
ps.htm


Final Snowmobile Reguations for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Published in Federal Register
Abstract: Announcement of phase out of recreational snowmobiling in Yellowstone National Park and most of Grand Teton National Park.
Source: National Park Service
URL: http://data2.itc.nps.gov/release/Detail.cfm?ID=110

Health and Air Quality Impacts of Bio-Based Fuels and Lubes in Small Engines [PDF]
Abstract: Covers concerns and problems with small engines and their emissions, and impacts of bio-based fuels and new technology. Compares two- and four-stroke engines and offers potential future goals.
Source: Montana Department of Environmental Quality
URL: http://deq.mt.gov/CleanSnowmobile/montana/hpp.pdf

How Two-Stroke Engines Work
Abstract: Explains how two-stroke engines operate and their advantages and disadvantages.
Source: How Stuff Works
URL: http://www.howstuffworks.com/two-stroke.htm

Laboratory Testing of Snowmobile Emissions [PDF]
Abstract: Report of snowmobile emissions testing program.
Source: Montana Department of Environmental Quality
URL: http://deq.mt.gov/CleanSnowmobile/publications/Reports/Lab_Tes
ting_of_Snowmobile_Emissions-(July%202002).pdf


Nonroad Recreational Vehicle Technologies and Costs [PDF]
Abstract: Assesses economic implications of adopting emissions controls on currently unregulated nonroad recreational vehicles.
Source: EPA
URL: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/nonroad/proposal/r01044.pdf

Over-Snow Vehicle Sound Level Measurements [PDF]
Abstract: This report was prepared as part of Montana's participation in the process of completing the Supplemental Enviromental Impact Statement on Winter Use Plans for the Yellowstone/Teton area, and describes results of noise monitoring.
Source: Montana Department of Environmental Quality
URL: http://deq.mt.gov/CleanSnowmobile/publications/SnowVehSound.pd
f


Proposal for Cleaner Recreational Vehicles
Abstract: Information on rule-making process.
Source: EPA
URL: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/recveh.htm#cleanrec

Real-time Remote Sensing of Snowmobiles Emissions at Yellowstone National Park: An Oxygenated Fuel Study
Abstract: Documentation of measurement of snowmobile emissions in Yellowstone National Park.
Source: Western Regional Biomass Energy Program
URL: http://www.westbioenergy.org/snow/

Reduction in Emissions and Noise from a 500 cc Snowmobile
Abstract: Site to purchase copy of technical snowmobile paper.
Source: Society of Automotive Engineers
URL: http://www.sae.org/servlets/productDetail?PROD_TYP=PAPER&PROD_
CD=2000-01-2575


Reformulated Gasoline and Your Snowmobile
Abstract: How to use reformulated gasoline to reduce pollution from snowmobiles.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
URL: http://www.epa.gov/reg5oair/mobile/snowmo.htm

SAE International Clean Snowmobile Challeng
Abstract: Site to purchase details on an entry in the SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge 2005.
Source: Society of Automotive Engineers
URL: http://students.sae.org/competitions/snow/

Snowpack Chemistry as an Indicator of Pollutant Emission Levels from Motorized Winter Vehicles in Yellowstone National Park
Abstract: Research abstract performed by U.S. Geological Survey.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
URL: http://snobear.colorado.edu/WSC/WSCref/1997.html#george

Solutions: Oxygenated Fuels
Abstract: Easy to understand summary of studies documenting the reduction of snowmobile pollution through the use of ten percent ethanol blended fuel.
Source: Department of Environmental Quality
URL: http://deq.mt.gov/CleanSnowmobile/solutions/fuels/oxygenated.a
sp


The SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge 2001 - Summary and Results
Abstract: Articulation of goals and successes of engineering competition.
Source: Montana Department of Environmental Quality
URL: http://www.sae.org/technical/papers/2001-01-3652

The Snowmobile Dilemma, or, Who Spilled What in the Regrigerator vs. Who's Going to Clean It Up?
Abstract: Experience with snowmobile pollution in West Yellowstone, Montana
Source: Department of Environmental Quality
URL: http://deq.mt.gov/CleanSnowmobile/publications/Reports/snowmob
l.asp


Two-Stroke Engine Principles
Abstract: References information on how two-stroke engines work.
Source: Montana Department of Environmental Quality
URL: http://deq.mt.gov/cleansnowmobile/solutions/engine/principles.
asp




Fact sheet/checklist

Frequently Asked Questions on Clean Snowmobiling
Abstract: Controversies about snowmobile emissions and access to U.S. National Parks and other public lands have prompted studies, rulings, lawsuits, and technological innovations aimed at producing cleaner, quieter snowmobiles. This page answers common questions on these issues.
Source: Montana Department of Environmental Quality
URL: http://deq.mt.gov/CleanSnowmobile/faq/index.asp

Maintenance Tips To Ensure Your Snowmobile Runs Cleaner & Quieter
Abstract: A list of maintenance tips to ensure that snowmobiles run cleaner and more efficiently.
Source: International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association
URL: http://www.snowmobile.org/facts_maintenance.asp

Revolution 954
Abstract: Stats on Redline Snowmobile's 954 Revolution, a 4-stroke snowmobile available model year 2003
Source: Redline Snowmobile
URL: http://www.redlinesnowmobiles.com/

Two Stroke and Four Stroke Engines
Abstract: Describes the differences between these two types of motors.
Source:
URL: http://www.holdfastmac.com.au/howengines.html



Manual/handbook/curriculum

Solutions: Engine Technologies
Abstract: An overview of various engine types, their strengths and weaknesses.
Source: Montana Department of Environmental Quality
URL: http://deq.mt.gov/CleanSnowmobile/solutions/engine/



Web site

Biofuels for Sustainable Transportation [PDF]
Abstract: Information on alternative-fuel systems.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy's National Biofuels Program
URL: http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy00osti/25876.pdf

Clean Snowmobile Facts
Abstract: Presents objective and balanced information about all aspects of the debate over snowmobile emissions and access to national parks and other public lands.
Source: Montana Department of Environmental Quality
URL: http://deq.mt.gov/CleanSnowmobile/

Recreational Vehicles
Abstract: Advance notice of proposed ruelmaking on snowmobile emissions.
Source: EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality
URL: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/recveh.htm

SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge
Abstract: Information, results, and press releases on a collegiate design competition that challenges engineering students to design a cleaner and quieter snowmobile.
Source: Society of Automotive Engineers
URL: http://www.sae.org/students/snow.htm

The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Abstract: A membership organization representing engineers of mobility systems in 97 countries and serving as a resource for technical information and expertise used in designing, building, maintaining, and operating self-propelled vehicles for use on land, sea, air or space.
Source: The Society of Automotive Engineers
URL: http://www.sae.org/servlets/index

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