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This page last reviewed June 9, 2009
Statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP)
Owners or operators of portable engines and certain other types of
equipment can register their units under the Air Resources Board's
(ARB) Statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP) in order
to operate their equipment throughout California without having to
obtain individual permits from local air districts. The following is
provided to help you complete the registration process.
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NOTICE: CRITICAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Engines
that meet the non-road emission standard or tier level for
newly
built engines are eligible for registration in PERP. For 2009
and
2010, the current tier levels are:
- Engines
rated 50 to 75 bhp: Interim Tier 4.
-
Engines rated 75 to 750 bhp: Tier 3.
- Engines rated over 750 bhp and
over:
Tier 2.
Until
December 31, 2009
for new engine applications: Engines which do not meet the
current non-road tier standards must show that they operated in
California between March
1, 2004 and October 1, 2006 and are subject to the
registration fees listed on Form 1-B.
After December 31, 2009
for new engine applications: All engines must meet the
current non-road tier standards listed above.
After December 31, 2009
for existing engine registrations for engines rated 50 bhp and greater:
- Registrations
are cancelled
for diesel engines which are not certified non-road Tier 1
or higher unless the engine is re-designated for emergency-use or low
-use.
- Registrations are cancelled
for non-certified spark-ignition engines unless the engine meets PERP
Regulation Table 1 emission standards.
PERP Advisory
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- The requirements for portable equipment can be
complicated, so we have
compiled a list of the most commonly asked questions with answers that
may help you with this subject. Portable
FAQ document
Application
Forms
Recordkeeping and Reporting Forms
Notification
Notification is
required if an equipment unit (not an
engine) will be in an air
district for more than five days. Here is an
easy-to-use online form for assistance in meeting this requirement.
Training
List Server and Contact Information
PERP Contact
Information
Application forms can be downloaded
and mailed directly to the ARB at:
California Air Resources Board
Statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program
P.O. Box 2038
Sacramento, CA 95812-2038
Information can also be obtained by contacting the Statewide
Registration Program Information Line at (916) 324-5869 or sending
electronic mail to portable@arb.ca.gov.
The fax machine number is (916) 324-5864. Alternatively, you can write
to the above post office box for more information.
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