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This page last reviewed May 19, 2009

The Zero Emission Bus (ZBus) Regulation is designed to encourage the operation and use of zero emission buses in urban bus fleets. The ZBus Regulation is part of the Fleet Rule for Transit Agencies, which is also referred to as the Public Transit Agencies Regulation. During the 2006-2007 rulemaking the Board directed staff to review the technology and report to the Board on the status of the technology and the feasibility of implementing the purchase requirements as currently required.  Staff will begin this review in May 2009.
Upcoming Workshops
May 20and May 21, 2009

The Air Resources Board is holding two public workshops. The first is on May 20, 2009 at the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The second is on May 21, 2009 in Sacramento at 13th and T street. These workshops will provide an update on ZBus technology, provide an opportunity to comment on suggested program changes that would enhance successful commercialization of ZBus’, and promote reductions in smog and greenhouse gas emission from transit fleets. For more information, see the Workshop Notice.
Background Information
  • To view the ZBus regulation, please see section 2023.3 (Page 27) of the Fleet Rule for Transit Agencies. (PDF-153K)
  • Information on worldwide Fuel Cell Demonstration Programs (PDF- 28K)
Past Regulatory Activities
October 16, 2007 As part of the formal regulatory process, the Final Rulemaking Package is now available on our rulemaking pages.  
August 13, 2007 As part of the formal regulatory process, the 15 day notice and Regulation modifications are found on our rulemaking pages.
October 19-20, 2006 The formal regulatory process started September 1, 2006. All documents related to this process, including the Hearing Notice, Initial Statement of Reasons, and Proposed Amendments to the Regulation are found on our rulemaking pages.  Posted September 1, 2006.
  Board Hearing Date Revision. Air Resources Board (ARB) consideration of the Zero Emission Buses rulemaking proposal has been postponed and will be rescheduled to October 19-20, 2006. Posted August 9, 2006.
June 21, 2006, Update The Air Resources Board has revised the starting and ending times for the June 21, 2006 workshop to discuss the status of Zero Emission Bus technology and regulations. See revised workshop notice.  Posted June 8, 2006.
June 21, 2006 The Air Resources Board scheduled a public workshop to discuss the status of Zero Emission Bus technology and regulations on June 21, 2006. See workshop notice. Posted May 22, 2006.
   
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For information about the ZBus Regulation and activities, contact Craig Duehring.
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