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ONROAD AND NONROAD VEHICLES EMISSION STANDARDS. February 9, 2010 By: Udomlug (Nok) Siriphonlai, P.E. Westchester County Department of Health. INTRODUCTION. Diesel Engine Retrofit Law – Enacted 2006 Intent of Law – Particulate Matter Reduction Focus is on Construction Sites – County Work
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ONROAD AND NONROAD VEHICLESEMISSION STANDARDS February 9, 2010 By: Udomlug (Nok) Siriphonlai, P.E. Westchester County Department of Health
INTRODUCTION • Diesel Engine Retrofit Law – Enacted 2006 • Intent of Law – Particulate Matter Reduction • Focus is on Construction Sites – County Work • Two Main Components • ULSD Fuel • Retrofitting Diesel Engines
BACKGROUND • NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS – PM2.5 • ARTICLE XIII, CHAPTER 873, SECTION 873.1329 • PURPOSE
OVERVIEW • APPLICABILITY • REQUIREMENTS • ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL • BEST AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY • REPORTING REQUIREMENTS • COMPLIANCE
APPLICABILITY • ONROAD AND NONROAD DIESEL VEHICLES • CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS – COUNTY WORK • CONTRACT VALUE • CONTRACT DATE
LAW REQUIREMENTS • ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL • BEST AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY • ONROAD DIESEL VEHICLES (14,000 POUNDS) • NONROAD DIESEL VEHICLES/EQUIPEMENT (50 HP) • REPORTING
ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL “DIESEL FUEL THAT HAS SULFUR CONTENT OF NO MORE THAN 15 PPM” USEPA
BEST AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY (BAT) • SYSTEM FOR REDUCING THE EMISSION OF POLLUTANTS • REDUCE PM BY 85% OR • 0.01 GRAMS OF DIESEL PM/BHP/HR • VERIFIED TECHNOLOGY • THE U.S.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) OR • THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) OR • IDENTIFIED BY NEW YORK CITY’S DEPT.OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (UNDER LOCAL LAW 77)
BEST AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY (CONT’D) • DETERMINATION OF BAT • LIST OF BAT • RE-EVALUATION • CATEGORIES
BEST AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY CATEGORY I • EPA or CARB verified DPF with secondary NOx reduction • EPA or CARB verified DPF • Filter under gone VERT Test Procedure with 85% reduction 85% PM REDUCTION
BEST AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY CATEGORY II • EPA OR CARB VERIFIED DOC • FLOW THRU FILTER • CATALYZED WIRE MESH FLOW THRU FILTER • JUSTIFICATION • 50% PM REDUCTION
BEST AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY CATEGORY III • DOC • EPA Verified Emulsified Fuel • CARB Verified Emulsified Fuel • JUSTIFICATION 25% PM REDUCTION
RESOURCES • EPA Verified Retrofit Technology List • CARB Verified List http://www.arb.ca.gov/diesel/verdev/vt/cvt.htm • NYCDEP Rules for BAT Categories http://nyc.gov/html/dep/pdf/ll77.pdf • Westchester County Department of Health http://www.westchestergov.com/health
EXEMPTIONS/WAIVERS • ULSDF • If 15 ppm or less sulfur fuel is not available one can use diesel fuel with no more than 30 ppm sulfur: • WCDH WRITTEN DETERMINATION • 60 DAYS RENEWAL
EXEMPTIONS/WAIVERS (CONT’D) • FEDERAL & STATE FUNDING PRECLUDES REQUIREMENTS • EMERGENCY PROCUREMENTS • ENGINE LESS THAN 50 HP • < 5 CALENDAR DAYS • BAT NOT AVAILABLE/COMPATIBLE – WRITTEN WAIVER MUST USE ULSDF
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS • CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS MUST COMPLETE OPERATING FORMS I & II • FORMS I & II MUST BE SUBMITTED TO WCDH MONTHLY
FORM I (CONT’D) • VEHICLE INFORMATION • USAGE • BAT INSTALLED • INSTALLATION DATE • WAIVER
FORM II (CONT’D) • FUEL SUPPLIER • FUEL USAGE • BAT CATEGORY III • NON-AVAILABILITY DETERMINATION
WCDH ROLE • PROVIDE LIST OF VERIFIED BAT • REVIEW FORMS • COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS (AFFIX DECALS) • ENFORCE LAW AND ASSESS PENALTIES
PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE • NON-COMPLIANCE Fine not to exceed $10,000 per occurrence plus 2X amount saved by not complying • FALSE CLAIMS Fine not to exceed $20,000 plus 2X amount saved by not complying
COMPLIANCE • Law requires 100% of vehicles to comply by September 1, 2009 • September 2009 to December 2009 – Health Department Review and Technical Assistance • Penalty Provisions
DIESEL RETROFIT LAWS COMPARISON Bold Most Stringent * Material deliveries are not included ** Form having first utilized such technology in performing County Work after September 1, 2009 *** Equipment fitted with DOC prior to September 1, 2009 are in compliance with the Law
DIESEL RETROFIT LAWS COMPARISON (CONT’D) Bold Most Stringent * Material deliveries are not included ** Form having first utilized such technology in performing County Work after September 1, 2009 *** Equipment fitted with DOC prior to September 1, 2009 are in compliance with the Law
WESTCHESTER COUNTYGENERAL REQUIREMENTS • USE ULSDF FOR ALL DIESEL VEHICLES/EQUIPMENT • USE BAT ON EQUIPMENT 50 HP AND GREATER • USE BAT ON VEHICLES WITH GVW 14,000 POUNDS AND MORE • REPORT THE USE OF ULSDF AND BAT • WEBSITE: WWW.WESTCHESTERGOV.COM/HEALTH
CONTACT INFORMATION Udomlug (Nok) Siriphonlai, P.E. Phone: 914-813-5148 Email: uqs1@westchestergov.com Natasha Court, P.E. Phone: 914-813-5149 Email: nac1@westchestergov.com