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California Emmissions Control Links and Resources
Proposed rule for the “propulsion” engines on vehicles 14,000 gvw and above.
Proposed Statewide Diesel Truck and Bus Regulation
 The latest draft of the proposal can be found HERE.
Rule for portable auxiliary engines 50hp and above.
Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ACTM)
* SWEEPERS MAY BE REMOVED FROM THIS RULE BY NEW RULE!
Rule is in effect Depending on the engine Tier, some engines must be retired December 31, 2009
Important NOTE: If you are in SCAQMD, and do not intend to take your twin engine sweeper out of this district, you do not have to register with the SCAQMD or ARB. South Coast has chosen to not require sweepers to register, however they will need to comply with ACTM. Most other air quality districts do have registration requirements.
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This rule does not involve sweepers. However, if you have a skip loader, back hoe or skid steer type unit, this rule will affect you.
Driving Toward a Cleaner California is a coalition of truck owners, farmers, construction contractors and other business and community leaders committed to working with the California Air Resources Board to craft a sensible truck and bus replacement rule that both cleans the air and keeps California’s economy moving forward.
Nice overview editorials from the editor of Worldsweeper.com
Includes information & source of SQAQMD temporary PERP exemption for sweepers.
White Paper showing the “Net environmental benefit” of sweepers
Editorial describing impact to air & water quality from the early retirement of street sweepers.
 CA Pollution Set to Jump 2010.pdf
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