Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2014 17:56:04 -0800 Subject: arbcombo -- Air Resources Board Public Hearing for April 24, 2014 From: tbalcaza@arb.ca.gov The Air Resources Board will conduct a public hearing to consider the adoption of amendments to the Regulation to Reduce Emissions of Diesel Particulate Matter, Oxides of Nitrogen and Other Criteria Pollutants from In-Use Heavy-Duty Diesel-Fueled Vehicles (Truck and Bus regulation). Date: April 24, 2014 Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board Byron Sher Auditorium 1001 I Street Sacramento, California 95814 Directions: http://www.calepa.ca.gov/EPABldg/location.htm The public comment period for this regulatory action will begin on March 7, 2014. To be considered by the Board, written comments, not physically submitted at the hearing, must be submitted on or after March 7, 2014, and received no later than 5:00 pm on April 21, 2014. To provide your comments before the Board hearing and to view the Notice, please go to: http://www.arb.ca.gov/lispub/comm/bclist.php This notice, the ISOR, and all subsequent regulatory documents, are available on ARB’s website for this rulemaking at http://www.arb.ca.gov/regact/2014/truckbus14/truckbus14.htm. Inquiries concerning the substance of the proposed amendments to the Truck and Bus regulation may be directed to the designated agency contact persons, Ms. Beth White, Manager of the On-Road Compliance Assistance Section, at (916) 324 1704, or Ms. Jacqueline Johnson, Air Pollution Specialist, at (916) 323-2750. Thank you. California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. 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Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, visit the Flex Alert website at www.flexalert.org . ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2014 15:09:51 -0800 Subject: arbcombo -- Truck and Bus Regulation Proposed Amendments Information From: rding@arb.ca.gov Information about the proposed amendments to the Truck and Bus regulation is now available. The amendments are designed to provide new flexibility to truckers working to clean up their aging diesel fleets while better protecting the important emission benefits the regulation provides. The Board will consider the proposed amendments at its April 2014 meeting. In developing these amendments, staff focused on three objectives: •Protecting emission reductions by providing lower cost compliance options to small fleets, low mileage fleets, and certain rural fleets. •Providing new opportunities for fleets to access public incentive funds. •Recognizing fleets that made early investments to comply. To achieve these objectives and benefits, staff is proposing amendments to the regulation to provide additional regulatory flexibility to small fleets, lower mileage fleets and fleets in certain areas that have made substantial progress towards cleaner air. If approved, the amendments would better protect the emissions benefits of the regulation that are necessary to meet California’s air quality obligations under the federal Clean Air Act, as well as the goals of the ARB’s Diesel Risk Reduction Plan. The proposed changes include: •A longer phase-in period for diesel particulate matter (PM) requirements for trucks that operate exclusively in certain rural areas with cleaner air. •Additional time and a lower cost route for all small fleet owners to meet their PM compliance requirements, while reopening opportunities for these fleet owners to apply for and receive public incentive funding. •A compliance route for owners currently unable to qualify for a loan to finance required upgrades. •Adjusted schedules for low-use vehicles and certain work trucks. •Recognition of fleet owners who took action to comply by providing additional “useable life” for retrofit trucks and reducing near-term compliance requirements. A brief summary of the proposed changes and information about the rulemaking are available at http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onrdiesel/amend14.htm . Background The Truck and Bus regulation was approved by the Air Resources Board (ARB or Board) on December 12, 2008, to reduce emissions of diesel particulate matter (PM), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and other criteria pollutants from about one million in-use diesel trucks and buses. The regulation requires newer heavier trucks and buses to meet PM filter requirements beginning January 1, 2012. Lighter and older heavier trucks must be replaced starting January 1, 2015. By January 1, 2023, nearly all trucks and buses will need to have 2010 model year engines or equivalent. California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: diesel-retrofit, gmbond, inuseidling, loan, moyer, onrdiesel, porttruck, swcv, truck-idling, tru. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, visit the Flex Alert website at www.flexalert.org . ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2014 16:33:36 -0800 Subject: arbcombo -- ERRATA to the Truck and Bus Staff Report: Initial Statement of Reasons From: tbalcaza@arb.ca.gov The Air Resources Board has posted an Errata to the Staff Report: Initial Statement of Reasons for the Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of Proposed Amendments to the Regulation to Reduce Emissions of Diesel Particulate Matter, Oxides of Nitrogen and Other Criteria Pollutants from In-Use Heavy-Duty Diesel-Fueled Vehicles (Truck and Bus Regulation) released on March 5, 2014. The Errata and other associated regulatory materials can be accessed from our website at the following web address: http://www.arb.ca.gov/regact/2014/truckbus14/truckbus14.htm. Thank you California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: board, diesel-retrofit, gmbond, inuseidling, loan, moyer, onrdiesel, porttruck, swcv, truck-idling, tru. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, visit the Flex Alert website at www.flexalert.org . ====================================================================== Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2014 16:17:08 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- Notice of Public Availability of Modified Text -Truck and Bus Regulation From: tbalcaza@arb.ca.gov The California Air Resources Board has posted the 15-day Notice of Public Availability of Modified Text for the Proposed Amendments to the Regulation to Reduce Emissions of Diesel Particulate Matter, Oxides of Nitrogen, and other Criteria Pollutants from In-Use On-Road Diesel-Fueled Vehicles (Truck and Bus Regulation). The 15-day notice, proposed 15-Day modifications, additional documents/information, and all previously released regulatory documents are available on the ARB’s website below for this rulemaking at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/regact/2014/truckbus14/truckbus14.htm SUBMITTAL OF COMMENTS The proposed 15-day Modifications are open for comment until 5:00 p.m., July 17, 2014. Written comments will only be accepted on the modifications identified in this notice and may be submitted by postal mail or electronic mail submittal as follows: Postal mail: Clerk of the Board, Air Resources Board 1001 I Street, Sacramento, California 95814 Electronic submittal: http://www.arb.ca.gov/lispub/comm/bclist.php Inquiries concerning the substance of the proposed amendments to the Truck and Bus regulation may be directed to the designated agency contact persons, Ms. Jacqueline Johnson, Air Pollution Specialist, at (916) 323-2750, or Ms. Beth White, Manager of the On-Road Compliance Assistance Section, at (916) 324 1704. Thank you California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: diesel-retrofit, gmbond, inuseidling, loan, moyer, onrdiesel, porttruck, swcv, truck-idling, tru. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, visit the Flex Alert website at www.flexalert.org . ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 16:21:05 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- Notice of Public Availability of Modified Text From: awhiting@arb.ca.gov The California Air Resources Board has posted a Second 15-day Notice of Public Availability of Modified Text for the Proposed Amendments to the Regulation to Reduce Emissions of Diesel Particulate Matter, Oxides of Nitrogen, and other Criteria Pollutants from In-Use On-Road Diesel-Fueled Vehicles (Truck and Bus Regulation). The second 15-day notice, proposed second 15-Day modifications, additional documents/information, and all previously released regulatory documents are available on the ARB’s website below for this rulemaking at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/regact/2014/truckbus14/truckbus14.htm SUBMITTAL OF COMMENTS The proposed Second 15-day Modifications are open for comment until 5:00 p.m., on September 29, 2014. Written comments will only be accepted on the modifications identified in this notice and may be submitted by postal mail or electronic mail submittal as follows: Postal mail: Clerk of the Board, Air Resources Board 1001 I Street, Sacramento, California 95814 Electronic submittal: http://www.arb.ca.gov/lispub/comm/bclist.php Inquiries concerning the substance of the proposed amendments to the Truck and Bus regulation may be directed to the designated agency contact persons, Ms. Jacqueline Johnson, Air Pollution Specialist, at (916) 323-2750, or Ms. Beth White, Manager of the On-Road Compliance Assistance Section, at (916) 324 1704. Thank you California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: board, diesel-retrofit, gmbond, inuseidling, loan, moyer, onrdiesel, porttruck, swcv, truck-idling, tru. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, visit the Flex Alert website at www.flexalert.org . ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 16:24:21 -0800 Subject: arbcombo -- Extended Compliance for Vehicles with a Cleaire Muffler Module From: rding@arb.ca.gov The Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has issued a mail-out advisory to address compliance with existing in-use regulations for owners affected by the recall of the LongMile diesel particulate (PM) filter system. This advisory only applies to vehicles subject to the Transit Fleet Vehicle Regulation, the Urban Bus Regulation, the Public Agency and Utility Fleet Regulation, and the Solid Waste Collection Vehicle Regulation. ARB is allowing vehicle owners that have installed a retrofit PM filter, which became subject to the recall, to continue operating vehicles with the Cleaire Muffler Module (CMM) configuration until August 16, 2017, as long as the vehicle remains in the fleet. After August 16, 2017, the CMM must be removed and replaced with another available PM filter retrofit. For more information the advisory is available at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/mailouts/mouts_14-16.htm. Background: ARB has adopted a number of regulations that require diesel engine owners to take steps to reduce their engine emissions. Nearly all trucks and buses with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating greater than 14,000 pounds that operate in California are required to be upgraded to reduce exhaust emissions. To comply with these requirements, fleet owners were required to upgrade exiting engines by installing verified diesel PM filters, or by upgrading to cleaner engines or vehicles. These regulations are part of the State’s plan to meet federal ambient air quality standards and to protect public health. For further information about ARB’s diesel regulations, please visit www.arb.ca.gov/truckstop or call 1-866-6DIESEL (866-634-3735), or email us at 8666diesel@arb.ca.gov. California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: bus-act, publicfleets, swcv. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." 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For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, visit the Flex Alert website at www.flexalert.org . ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 17:08:48 -0800 Subject: arbcombo -- Revision with corrected link: Extended Compliance for Vehicles with a Cleaire Muffler Module From: rding@arb.ca.gov The Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has issued a mail-out advisory to address compliance with existing in-use regulations for owners affected by the recall of the LongMile diesel particulate (PM) filter system. This advisory only applies to vehicles subject to the Transit Fleet Vehicle Regulation, the Urban Bus Regulation, the Public Agency and Utility Fleet Regulation, and the Solid Waste Collection Vehicle Regulation. ARB is allowing vehicle owners that have installed a retrofit PM filter, which became subject to the recall, to continue operating vehicles with the Cleaire Muffler Module (CMM) configuration until August 16, 2017, as long as the vehicle remains in the fleet. After August 16, 2017, the CMM must be removed and replaced with another available PM filter retrofit. For more information the advisory is available at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/mailouts/msc1418/msc1418.pdf Background: ARB has adopted a number of regulations that require diesel engine owners to take steps to reduce their engine emissions. Nearly all trucks and buses with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating greater than 14,000 pounds that operate in California are required to be upgraded to reduce exhaust emissions. To comply with these requirements, fleet owners were required to upgrade exiting engines by installing verified diesel PM filters, or by upgrading to cleaner engines or vehicles. These regulations are part of the State’s plan to meet federal ambient air quality standards and to protect public health. For further information about ARB’s diesel regulations, please visit www.arb.ca.gov/truckstop or call 1-866-6DIESEL (866-634-3735), or email us at 8666diesel@arb.ca.gov. California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: bus-act, publicfleets, swcv. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, visit the Flex Alert website at www.flexalert.org . ======================================================================