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On December 13, 2011 the state’s on-line reporting database went live and all fleets must report by the deadline if they seek to phase-in requirements, claim credits for downsizing or apply for time extensions.


CleanFleets.net is assisting hundreds of fleets and welcome your call for fee-based reporting assistance. A self-help guide is posted at http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onrdiesel/documents/tbuserguide.pdf

Since the late1990’s fleet owners have been required to perform an annual opacity test (known as “snap idle” or PSIP) on trucks greater than 6,000 lbs GVWR. Failure to perform the test when applicable is a violation of state law.

Since 2007 an emissions control label is required on all 1974 and newer diesel vehicle engines on California roads. The ECL contains key information about your future compliance requirements.

Know the law...

…and avoid the fines.

During 2010 over $9.5 million in penalties for more than 3,500 citation and enforcement actions by CARB against mobile sources.


In these tight budget times fleet managers should avoid becoming a statistic.

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On December 14, 2011 the state’s landmark rule that bans all 2009 and older engines by 2023 became law.

Affected fleets must make investment decisions now. The rule is posted at:


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Municipal, state agency and special district trucks greater than 14,000 lbs GVWR are required to have filters install on all 2006 and older engines by the end of last year.

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More than 6,000 trash and recycling collection trucks must maintain the filters they installed between 2004 and 2010 and plan to replace more than 1,000 trucks that will expire in 2015.

The 2003 SWCV Rule has shown that engine and filter maintenance is key to successfully complying.

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Offroad Engines
During 2007, CARB adopted the In-use Offroad Diesel Vehicle Regulation affecting more than 100,000 pieces of construction type equipment with engines greater than 25 horsepower. CleanFleets.net has been contracted by Associated General Contractors, San Diego Chapter to provide training and compliance assistance with the new rule timelines granted by the CARB Board in late 2010.
See http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/ordiesel/ordiesel.htm


Portable Equipment
CARB made changes to its Portable Equipment Registration Program in 2010. Portable gasoline and diesel engines in covered equipment that is 50 horsepower and greater has unique state and local requirements. CleanFleets.net has been contracted by Associated General Contractors, San Diego Chapter to provide training and compliance assistance with the new rule timelines granted by the CARB Board in late 2010.
See http://www.arb.ca.gov/diesel/statport.htm


Propane Forklifts/Large Spark Ignition
CARB adopted a little known rule affecting propane and gasoline forklifts and miscellaneous equipment.
See http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/offroad/orspark/orspark.htm


CleanFleets.net has been providing hands-on support to many equipment owners that own, lease or operate the equipment types above.

 
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CARB UPDATE:

CARB Training Workshops:
CleanFleets.net has been selected by the California Air Resource Board to conduct 100 training events for diesel vehicle owners.  These informative sessions will commence in January 2012 and will be focused on providing rule compliance information in layman's terms while giving practical advice on how to report and comply.  Presenter Sean Edgar has over a decade of experience in this subject matter.

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