Clean Truck, Bus & Trailer Requirements

CH&SC Section 40923 List

In accordance with the California Health & Safety Code (CH&SC) section 40923 requirement, here is a list of the District rules and regulations which we might adopt or amend in 2010.

2010 possible rules

Spare the Air Season Begins

Healthy Summer Tips

Air Aware Newsletter

ERC Registry and Transactions

Registry  Transaction History

Tax Credit for New Pellet Stoves

Now available: Tax credit for the purchase of a biomass-burning stove to help consumers fight rising home heating costs.  The tax credit is a 30% tax credit of up to $1500 total over a two year period (2009-2010) for the purchase of a 75% efficient biomass-burning appliance. Check with your local retailer for other incentives on the changeout of woodburning applicances. More details

The Truck Stop

 All diesel fueled trucks, buses, trailers and transportation refrigeration units operating in California, including those based out of state, are required by regulations to take steps to reduce air pollution. Call the California Air Resources Board Diesel Hotline at 866-6DIESEL (866-634-3735) for more information or click on Information for Truck Drivers

CAPCOA's Climate Change Forum

CAPCOA's Climate Change Forum - San Francisco, CA

Clean Air Funds Awarded

July 4th and Wildfire Smoke

Summer Road Trip Check List

ARB's Annual Network Plan

The Air Resources Board (ARB) 2010 Annual Network Plan is available for public inspection at http://www.arb.ca.gov/aqd/amnr/amnr.htm.  ARB has prepared the annual network report in response to requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 58.10.  The public inspection period is May 19, 2010, to June 19, 2010. Following the public inspection period, ARB will submit a final version of the report to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to meet the regulatory July 1, 2010, deadline.

For questions or comments you have, call (916) 445-6059 or contact via email: plee@arb.ca.gov.

Rebates For Electric AG UTVs

Applications are now being accepted by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for rebates for new, electric utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) for agricultural use state-wide. Individuals, businesses, public agencies and entities, and nonprofit organizations involved in California agricultural operations are eligible for the rebate. There is no limit on the number of vehicles purchased per applicant.

 

For more information about eligibility, vehicles and rebate amounts, or to obtain a rebate application, visit the District's website at www.valleyair.org or call 559-230-5800. Applications may be submitted online or through the mail.

 

Diesel Vehicle Regulation Overview Course

ARB has developed a new training seminar that provides an overview of several new and existing ARB regulations that apply to diesel vehicle owners. 

 

The course will generally provide a 30 minute overview of the

following:

 

Traditional Diesel Programs

   - Periodic Smoke Inspection/Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program

   - Idling

   - Engine Emission Control labels

Diesel Emission Control Strategies (diesel exhaust retrofits)

Truck and Bus Regulation

Drayage Truck Regulation

Heavy-Duty Vehicle Green House Gas Reduction Regulation

Transport Refrigeration Unit Regulation

In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation

Funding Opportunities

 

These seminars are available in Sacramento on Feb. 18, May 19 and July 28.  To get more information on these seminars please go to:

http://www.arb.ca.gov/training/courses.php?course=512

Advisory - Dry Cleaning Facilities

ARB's Dry Cleaning ATCM   Korean Version