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Idling of Heavy-Duty Trucks: A Discussion of Sticks and Carrots

Idling of Heavy-Duty Trucks: A Discussion of Sticks and Carrots. Terry M. Levinson Center for Transportation Research Argonne National Laboratory Joint Meeting of the Tidewater Area Fleet Managers Association and Old Dominion Chapter of National Association of Fleet Managers

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Idling of Heavy-Duty Trucks: A Discussion of Sticks and Carrots

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  1. Idling of Heavy-Duty Trucks: A Discussion of Sticks and Carrots Terry M. Levinson Center for Transportation Research Argonne National Laboratory Joint Meeting of the Tidewater Area Fleet Managers Association and Old Dominion Chapter of National Association of Fleet Managers Yorktown, VirginiaMarch 19, 2008

  2. What’s the latest on idling reduction? • Background • The sticks • Recent Federal legislation • State regulations • The carrots • National programs • Regional and State programs • Conclusions and credits

  3. Background

  4. Why are there laws and regulations against idling? • Improved air quality • Reduced noise levels • Increased energy savings • NIMBY

  5. The Sticks

  6. More regs and enforcement are likely ATRI Compendium of Idling Regulations New additions to anti-idling regulations New Jersey New York (Rockland County) Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas (several cities and counties) California sleeper berth regulation in effect since January 1, 2008 6

  7. The Carrots

  8. Two important pieces of legislation became law in August 2005 • Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct), Public Law 109-058 • Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act -- A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) , Public Law 109-059

  9. EPAct permits a 400-pound weight exemption for APU’s • §756(c)(2) requires the operator to provide “proof through demonstration or a certificate that the APU is fully functional at all times and is used only for idle reduction.” • FHWA lawyers interpreted the statute to mean that it had to be adopted by each State

  10. Here’s how the States responded to the FHWA interpretation • Arkansas — Arkansas Highway Police will accept a certificate from the driver that the APU weighs less than 400 pounds and is fully functional • Kansas — Approved as of April 14, 2007 • Maine and Missouri — Died upon adjournment • New Mexico — SB 496 became effective July 1, 2007 • Oregon — Approved as of May 7, 2007 • Washington State — Approved as of August 30, 2007 • Wisconsin – Adopted this year

  11. SAFETEA-LU permits truck parking in interstate rest or recreation areas • §1412, Idling Reduction Facilities in interstate rights-of-way, allows IR facilities for commercial vehicles to be placed in rest or recreation areas, and in safety rest areas constructed or located on rights-of-way on the Interstate System. • The IR facilities may not reduce the existing number of truck parking places at a given rest or recreation area. • States may charge a fee, or permit charging of a fee, for parking spaces actively providing IR measures

  12. Excise tax exemptions for APU’s have been proposed in Congress • S. 2642, the American Renewable Energy Act of 2008 • §243, Exclusion from heavy truck tax for idling reduction units and advanced insulation added after purchase • IRS estimated excise tax brings in ~$240 million based on $2.62/gal for diesel fuel (24.4¢/gal)

  13. Congress may also provide tax credits for APU’s • H.R. 139, Idling Reduction Tax Credit Act of 2007, referred to Ways & Means on January 4, 2007, by Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX) with 7 co-sponsors and introduced in 108th and 109th Congress • Companion bill, S. 894, Idling Reduction Tax Credit Act of 2007, introduced on March 15, 2007, by Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) with 3 co-sponsors and referred to the Committee on Finance

  14. DERA gives EPA $49.2 million for grants • National Component ($27.6 million) • Mid-Atlantic Diesel Collaborative (~$3.1 million – closing date June 13, 2008) • State Clean Diesel Grant Program (~$14.8 million) • Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies Program (~$3.4 million) • Clean Diesel Finance Program ($3.4 million)

  15. Money is available through other regional and State sources • Cascade Sierra Solutions • Pennsylvania Small Business Advantage Grant Program • Texas Emissions Reduction Plan • Wisconsin Diesel Truck Idling Reduction Grant Program

  16. Here’s Where to Find the Money • http:www.epa.gov/otaq/diesel/grantfund.htm • http://wwwdieselmidatlantic.org/diesel • www.cascadesierrasolutions.org • http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airewaste/aq/small_business/small_business.htm • http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/implementation/air/terp • http://commerce.wi.gov/dieselgrantprogram

  17. Conclusions and Credits

  18. Idling is becoming a thing of the past

  19. Thank you for your assistance • DOE Office of Vehicle Technologies • Paul Bubbosh, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency • Chelsea Jenkins, Hampton Roads Clean Cities Coalition

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