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PUBLIC WORKSHOP DIESEL ENGINE IDLE REDUCTION STANDARD

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PUBLIC WORKSHOP DIESEL ENGINE IDLE REDUCTION STANDARD

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    1. PUBLIC WORKSHOP DIESEL ENGINE IDLE REDUCTION STANDARD March 19, 2008 Department of Environmental Protection Division of Air Resource Management

    2. Governor’s Executive Order 07-127 DEP to develop rules to adopt a statewide diesel engine idle reduction standard

    3. Greenhouse Gases

    4. Effects of Idling Over one billion gallons of diesel fuel consumed annually Eleven million tons of carbon dioxide emitted annually Increased engine maintenance costs and shortened engine life

    5. Where Are the Problems? Truck stops/travel centers and rest areas Schools Bus terminals Large company terminals and distribution centers Rail yards Federal preemption for locomotives Shipping ports

    6. Purpose Presentation of conceptual proposal Reduce greenhouse gas and other pollutants Conserve fuel No rule language Opportunity for public comment Recommendations to DEP

    7. Conceptual Proposal Considered EPA’s Model State Idling Law as well as other states Emphasize education and behavioral changes to reduce idling for, but not limited to: Diesel-powered commercial trucks Government diesel-powered vehicles School buses Transit/excursion buses Seeking federal funding to assist with infrastructure and technological options

    8. Main Elements of Conceptual Proposal 1) Applicability 2) Requirement 3) Exemptions 4) Compliance

    9. 1) Applicability An on-road diesel-powered commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight equal to or greater than 8,500 pounds including, but not limited to: Delivery vans School buses Government vehicles Long-haul trucks Buses

    10. 2) Requirement General idle limits for diesel commercial motor vehicles. No idling while stopped for a period of time in excess of 5 consecutive minutes *Idling is the continuous operation of a vehicle’s main drive engine while it is stopped.

    11. 3) Exemptions Idling because of a traffic control device or signal or at the direction of a law enforcement officer. Idling because of a traffic condition in which the driver has no control (e.g., stopped in a line of traffic) An occupied armored motor vehicle Idling when operating defrosters, heaters, air conditioners solely to prevent a safety or health emergency, and not as part of a rest period

    12. 3) Exemptions - Continued A police, fire, ambulance, public safety, military other emergency or law enforcement vehicles For auxiliary power for work related activities other than heating or air conditioning (e.g., mixing or processing cargo or straight truck refrigeration). This exemption does not apply when operating non-essential on-board equipment

    13. 3) Exemptions - Continued Where climate control is necessary for passenger safety and health Buses can idle 10 minutes prior to passenger loading and when passengers are on board, if needed for passenger comfort

    14. 3) Exemptions - Temporary Idling the main engine during sleeping or resting in a sleeper berth This exemption is eliminated after 5 years

    15. 4) Compliance Approach Market driven Emphasis on education and behavioral changes to reduce fuel use Expectation technological and infrastructure developments will emerge

    16. DEP is Soliciting Comments on Applicability Exemptions Timing

    17. Mail Comments to: Ms. Sandy Bowman Division of Air Resource Management Department of Environmental Protection 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS # 5510 Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400 cc: Ms. Lynn Scearce, Rules Coordinator (same address) Or e-mail to: Sandy.Bowman@dep.state.fl.us Lynn.Scearce@dep.state.fl.us (All comments are public records and will be posted on the Department’s web site.)

    18. E-Mail Distribution List To receive updates on this project by e-mail provide name, affiliation, and e-mail address to: Ms. Lynn Scearce at Lynn.Scearce@dep.state.fl.us

    19. Questions?

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