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ARB staff would like to clarify that rail vehicles, such as track
mobiles, rail sweepers, wheel cranes, and certain others, are
subject to the in-use off-road diesel vehicle regulation if they
can be used off the rail (for example, rail vehicles which also
have rubber tires) and are not already covered by the cargo
handling equipment regulation. Rail and locomotive companies may
own or operate a variety of vehicles which commonly have rubber
tires, such as track maintenance equipment, allowing them to be
used off of the rail.  If these vehicles are not already covered
by the cargo handling equipment regulation, they are subject to
the in-use off-road diesel vehicle regulation.  Among other
things, the regulation requires that off-road diesel vehicles be
reported to ARB and labeled, beginning April 1, 2009.  The
regulation also introduces emission performance standards as
early as March 1, 2010, for large fleets.

ARB has released the following guide to assist fleets when
determining whether their rail equipment/vehicles are included in
the off-road diesel regulation:
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/ordiesel/faq/faqrail.pdf

For those with affected vehicles, please review our outreach
materials, or contact ARB staff, to ensure you are aware of the
emissions requirements and the reporting requirements for
off-road diesel vehicles.  For additional information on the
regulation, please visit the off-road Knowledge Center webpage
at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/ordiesel/knowcenter.htm.   


The online reporting tool, along with guides and FAQs on
reporting, can be found at
https://secure.arb.ca.gov/ssldoors/doors_reporting/reporting.php


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