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tru -- TRU (reefer) owners: Planning model year 2009 reefer engine compliance should be underway now
Posted: 08 Jun 2016 15:30:21
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) recommendation to refrigerated carriers that own model year (MY) 2009 transport refrigeration units (TRU or reefer) that must comply with the TRU Regulation’s in-use performance standards by the end of 2016 -- your compliance planning strategies, budget approval and financing processes should be underway now. Model year 2009 TRU engines must comply with the TRU Regulation’s in-use standards by December 31, 2016. Purchase orders for compliance equipment (e.g. replacement TRUs) or emissions control technology (e.g. diesel particulate filters) must be placed before the TRU Regulation’s purchase order deadlines to qualify for a compliance extension if delivery or installation is delayed until after December 31, 2016. To qualify for this compliance extension, the TRU must be registered in ARB’s Equipment Registration (ARBER) system, purchase orders must be placed before the purchase order deadlines, and compliance extension applications must be submitted by December 31st. The purchase order deadlines that apply to TRUs are: • For replacement TRUs: August 31st (four months ahead of the compliance deadline); and • For verified diesel particulate filter retrofits: October 31st (two months ahead of the compliance deadline). Replacement trailers should be ordered much sooner (i.e. now) due to long lead times and the current manufacturing backlog. Owners must exercise due diligence in attempting to comply by the end of 2016. Due diligence means conducting the compliance process with a measure of prudence, responsibility, and diligence that is expected from, and ordinarily exercised by a reasonable and prudent person under the circumstances. For example, starting the research, budgeting, and financing well in advance of the compliance deadline, and purchasing the compliance technology by the purchase order deadline. The compliance extension application, with attached supporting documentation that demonstrates due diligence was used, must be received at ARB by December 31, 2016. One compliance option to consider is hybrid electric TRUs and TRUs equipped with electric standby, which are often referred to as “eTRUs.” eTRUs are a compliance option, when used in a way that qualifies as Alternative Technology. For more details about these qualifications, please see ARB’s Guidelines for Electric Standby and Hybrid Electric Systems for Alternative Technology Compliance Strategies at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/diesel/tru/documents/guidance_electricstandby_ets.pdf . In addition to being a compliance option for the TRU Regulation, plugging in eTRUs while at loading docks or parking spots is a great way to reduce emissions, noise, and operating costs. Year five of the Proposition 1B: Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program (Prop 1B) is offering an option for reimbursement of up to $3,000 per electric power plug installed. Local air districts periodically issue solicitations for Proposition 1B funding. Additional information can be found on the Prop 1B website at: www.arb.ca.gov/gmbond . If you are interested in applying for Prop 1B funds, please send an email to gmbond@arb.ca.gov and include “TRU project” in the subject line. Also, include the number and location of potential plugs and contact information for your company. Prop 1B program staff will compile emails and pass information on to the local air districts. A list of companies that offer compliance options, including Alternative Technology (eTRU) compliance options, is available at this link: http://www.arb.ca.gov/diesel/tru/documents/control_option_matrix.pdf. Please be aware that replacement engines may no longer be a compliance option because replacement engines must be cleaner than the old engine being replaced and there is no replacement engine that fits and functions that is cleaner than an MY 2008 engine (see TRU Advisory 13-18, page 7 for more detailed explanation at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/diesel/tru/advisories.htm). All model year 2008 and older TRU engines (or units manufactured in 2008 or earlier) should be in compliance now. Please note that trailer manufacture year and in-service dates are not used to determine TRU compliance dates. Noncompliant model year 2008 and older TRU engines/units must not be operated in California unless they are brought into compliance immediately. Where can I get more information? For general information about the TRU Regulation, the TRU Website is at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/diesel/tru/tru.htm The ARBER registration website is at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/arber/arber.htm ARBER Registration Help pages are at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/arber/trureg/trureg.htm TRU Advisories are listed at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/diesel/tru/advisories.htm TRU Compliance extension applications are at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/arber/trureg/truextensions.htm If you have questions about in-use performance standard compliance, registration in ARBER, or in-use compliance extensions, please call the TRU Help Line at 1-888-878-2826 or call 1-916-327-8737. Background: TRUs are refrigeration systems powered by integral diesel internal combustion engines designed to control the environment of temperature-sensitive products that are transported in trucks, trailers, shipping containers, and railcars. The emissions from these units are a source of unhealthful air pollutants including particulate matter, toxic air contaminants, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and hydrocarbons, that all pose a potential threat to both public health and the environment. These units often congregate in large numbers at California distribution centers, grocery stores, and other facilities where they run for extended periods of time to ensure their perishable contents remain cold or frozen. These distribution and loading facilities are often in close proximity to schools, hospitals, and residential neighborhoods. In 2004, the TRU Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) was adopted by the Board to reduce diesel particulate matter emissions from TRUs and TRU gen set engines. Amendments were adopted by the Board in November 2010 and October 2011. California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips.