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DEP Mobile Source Control Section . Martin Costello. Heavy Duty Engine Emissions Regulations. 12. 10. 99% Reduction in Emissions for New Engines by 2007. 1988. 8. , g/hp-hr. 6. 1994. NOx. 4. 1998. 1991. 1990. 2. 2004*. 0. 0. 0.1. 0.2. 0.3. 0.4. 0.5. 0.6. 0.7.
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DEP Mobile Source Control Section Martin Costello
Heavy Duty Engine Emissions Regulations 12 10 99% Reduction in Emissions for New Engines by 2007 1988 8 , g/hp-hr 6 1994 NOx 4 1998 1991 1990 2 2004* 0 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 Particulate Matter, g/hp-hr 2007
Vision • More emphasis on voluntary measures • Address diesel emissions from the legacy fleet… • Collaborating with fleet managers and Transportation Directors to use state and federal grants aimed at reducing diesel emissions.
School Bus: Options for the older engines • Cleaner burning fuel blends (biodiesel) • Passive emission controls to complete the burn (Diesel Oxidation Catalyst) • Repowering with newer engines • Alternative fuels like CNG
Track Record • Manatee and Orange County (and others?) have used blends of biodiesel • Several of the urban school districts have taken advantage of grants and retrofitted school buses with diesel oxidation catalysts (DOC) • Current grant for DOCs on rural school districts in the north Florida Panhandle region- ongoing
Economic Stimulus Package Current proposal to increase funding for the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) from current levels ($50 million nationwide) to $300 million or more
This could mean • Expanded scope of school bus retrofits to a statewide program
DEP Idle Rule • Went into effect December 15th • Restricts idling to 5 minutes • Exceptions: