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CIAQC thanks the more than 300 contractors who attended CARB's diesel off road (in-use) regulation workshops in December

 

But the job of modifying these regulations is not done.  More work is needed to help our industry survive these incredibly difficult rules. You must attend the March 1 workshop in Riverside to make sure your voice is heard.

CARB has just released its fourth (and worst ever) version of the off-road diesel equipment regulation they plan to put before the board May 25, 2007 in San Diego. Please plan on attending this meeting to voice your opposition to these incredibly difficult regulations.

 

Here’s what you need to know:

  • The final rule requires fleet average emission levels that no current equipment is able to achieve. Different size fleets have different deadlines--large (20,000 combined horsepower) must start compliance in 2009. Medium ( more than 1,500 hp) start in 2010 and small (less than 1,500 hp) start in 2015. The rule for large and medium fleets controls both NOx and PM emissions. Small fleets will have to meet the PM requirements.

  •  By March 1, 2010 all construction equipment 100 - 299 hp will need to be powered with engines manufactured in 2003 (Tier 2) or later to comply with the oxides of nitrogen (NOx) fleet average requirements.  Construction equipment 300 – 599 hp will need to be powered with engines manufactured in 2001 or later.  Construction equipment 600 – 749 horsepower will need to be powered with engines manufactured in 2002 or later.  Construction equipment with 25 – 99 hp will need to be powered with engines manufactured in 2004 or later.  If this fleet average is not achieved, an annual 10% fleet horsepower turnover will be required to meet the NOx requirements.

  •  By 2014 a fleet must meet particulate matter (PM) emission standards with engines that became available in 2006 (Tier 3)and later for 175 – 750 hp, 2007 for engines 100 - 174 hp and 2008 for 25 to 99 hp.  All these engines will also need to be fitted with a Verified Diesel Emission Control Systems (VDECS) device likely to cost tens of thousands of dollars each. 

  •  By 2020 a construction fleet must meet the Tier 4 emissions standards. These systems will not be available until 2011 to 2015 depending on the horsepower to meet the NOx and PM requirements. In fact, these systems have not even been designed yet.

Here’s what you can do about it:

Your voice counts

CARB needs to hear from you that you cannot meet these incredibly difficult standards…This is your chance to speak up…if you don’t CARB will ram these rules right down your throat and you will be out of business.

 

 

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CIAQC Thanks the more than 300 contractors who attended CARB's diesel off road (in-use) regulation workshops

 

But the job of improving these regulations is not done.  More work to help our industry survive these incredibly difficult rules is being done and we still need your help.

CARB has just released its third (and worst ever) version of the off-road diesel equipment regulation they plan to put before the board early next year, perhaps as early as April.

 

Here’s what you need to know

  •  By March 1, 2010 all construction equipment 100 - 299 hp will need to be powered with engines manufactured in 2003 (Tier 2) or later to comply with the Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) fleet average requirements.  Construction equipment 300 – 599 hp will need to be powered with engines manufactured in 2001 or later.  Construction equipment 600 – 749 horsepower will need to be powered with engines manufactured in 2002 or later.  Construction equipment with 25 – 99 hp will need to be powered with engines manufactured in 2004 or later.  If this fleet average is not achieved, an annual 10% fleet horsepower turnover will be necessary.

  •  By 2014 a fleet must meet particulate matter (PM) emission standards with engines that became available in 2006 (Tier 3)and later for 175 – 750 hp, 2007 for engines 100 - 174 hp and 2008 for 25 to 99 hp.  All these engines will also need to be fitted with a Verified Diesel Emission Control Systems (VDECS) device likely to cost several thousands of dollars a piece. 

  •  By 2020 a construction fleet must consist of engines scheduled to become available in 2013 and 2015 (Tier 4) depending on the horsepower to meet the NOx and PM requirements.

Here’s what you can do about it:

Your voice counts

CARB needs to hear from you that you cannot meet these incredibly difficult standards…This is your chance to speak up…if you don’t CARB will ram these rules right down your throat and you will be out of business.

Get involved and voice your concerns!

  •  Visit the CARB website at http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/ordiesel/ordiesel.htm, get familiar with its regulatory concept for reducing PM emissions from in-use off-road diesel equipment, stay up to date with CARB activities.

  •  Sign up on the CARB e-mail list serve, available from the link above.

  •  Visit the CIAQC website at http://www.ciaqc.com and sign up for the latest information.

  •  Attend ALL future CARB meetings on this proposed regulation to voice your concerns and protect your rights.

  •  Tell your industry associates about this proposed regulation and encourage their involvement.  If you are a member of an industry trade association, get your association involved. Have them contact the Construction Industry Air Quality Coalition (CIAQC).

  •  If you know a CARB board member, local government official or a State Legislator, educate them about the impact these regulations will have on your business.

Construction Industry Air Quality Coalition

2149 E. Garvey Avenue North, Ste A-11

West Covina, CA 91791

626-858-4611 FAX 626-858-4610

email: info@ciaqc.com

CIAQC is supported by the Southern California Industry Funds and voluntary contributions from
industry trade associations and other interested parties.