Can some of the Californian's brief me on the emissions standards out there. i know this has caused quite a few headaches and need a briefing on the subject. does tier 3 pass out there? how are they policing the new regulations. i went to school in california and get a call every now and then from my construction buddies to look at work, i just don't know the deal. thanks in advance, cd:usa:usa
Well this can get really confusing as the AGC is fighting the new emissions laws like crazy. The plan is to group contractors by total horsepower of their fleet. The groups are small, medium, and large. I forget the the horsepower totals for each group, but you should be able to find it on the California EPA website. Right now Tier 3 is good for a long time. Last I heard, they extended the Tier 1 to 2016. But, their is a ton of older non-emissions equipment still being utilized across the state. I myself have equipment that is non-emission equipped that is working. The thing is, California is broke. So to be able to enforce this is impossible. Also, the Repubs are fighting right now to slash funding for the EPA as part of the budget cuts. This will help contractors out all across the nation, as this equipment emissions laws, if enforced, would spread to the rest of the nation quickly. Long story short, you have no worries bringing your iron here to work for at least another 5-6 years. Let me know if you have any more questions. I can read up more about it and refresh my memory if you like.
Not quite true! They have hired more enforcement officers and plan on paying there salaries with fines. If you run any equipment in California from another state it needs to be registered with (California Air Resource Board) CARB.The rules keep changing but tier 3 motors will be good for some years to come, depending on your fleet size and other motors in your fleet. 2,500 hp and smaller is considered a small fleet. 2,501 to 5,000 is medium and large is 5,001 and larger. Keep in mind this is for off road use only. On road trucks have a whole different set of rules. Becarbcompliant.com has a ton of information and if you call them they will give you free information. Hope this helps
Hello Colorado Digger: Yes, the emissions debacle is alive and well in California. Unfortunately there is too much bad information mixed in with what is really happening at this time. Reporting and labeling any off-road diesel equipment is enforceable. This applies to machines over 25 hp. The LABELING regulation has changed and both side of the equipment should be labeled. You have received correct information from poster "Reel Hip" regarding fleet sizes and tier 3 motors. I am a Compliance Consultant with BeCarbCompliant. Our website address is www.Becarbcompliant.com . You can also get a lot of information from the California Air Resources Board at www.arb.ca.gov . The website is huge and quite confusing at times. You can check our website for clear and concise information. Our telephone number is on the website and you are most welcome to call anytime with questions you may have. Good luck!