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

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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 Transportation Accounts for Over 40 percent of the CO 2 Emissions in Florida. Greenhouse Gases CO 2 Emissions by Energy Sub-sector in Florida - 2005 1% 2% 5% 44% 48% ResidentialCommercialIndustrial TransportationElectric Utilities CO 2 Emissions from Transportation Sub-sector in Florida - 2005 35% 29% 15% 1% 0% 10% 9% 1% 0% AutomobilesLight-Duty TrucksHeavy-Duty Trucks BusesMotorcyclesAircraft Ships and BoatsLocomotivePipelines CO 2 Emissions by Vehicle Engine Type in Florida

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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