§16104 — Title 42 The Public Health and Welfare | U.S. Code

Summary

EPA must study and act to cut long engine idling by heavy-duty diesel vehicles and help put idling-reduction equipment into use. Key words used in the work are defined briefly: Administrator — the head of the Environmental Protection Agency; advanced truck stop electrification system — a stationary system that gives heat, air conditioning, electricity, or communications to a heavy truck and can show it was used; auxiliary power unit — a built-in system that provides heat, air conditioning, engine warming, or electricity and is certified under EPA rules; heavy-duty vehicle — a diesel vehicle rated over 8,500 pounds; idle reduction technology — systems (including the two above) that stop long idling and let the main or refrigeration engine be turned off; energy conservation technology — anything that improves fuel economy; long-duration idling — running a main or refrigeration engine for more than 15 straight minutes while not in gear (does not include normal traffic stops). Within 90 days after August 8, 2005, EPA must start reviewing its vehicle emissions models and study how well idling-reduction technologies cut emissions. EPA must update models, regulations, and guidance as needed, and finish reviews and publish reports within 180 days. EPA, working with the Transportation Department through the SmartWay program, must set up a program to deploy idle-reduction and fuel-saving tech, giving priority to cost-effective projects that improve air quality. Authorized funding to carry out the program is $19,500,000 (FY2006), $30,000,000 (FY2007), and $45,000,000 (FY2008) for heavy-duty vehicles, and $10,000,000 (FY2006), $15,000,000 (FY2007), and $20,000,000 (FY2008) for locomotives. Projects must normally cover at least 50% of costs from non-Federal sources, but EPA may lower that share if needed. EPA must also study places where heavy trucks stop (for example, truck stops, rest areas, border crossings, ports, transfer points, and private terminals) and report results within 180 days. Within 60 days after funds are first awarded, and each year after, EPA must report to Congress who got grants, what projects were funded and how much, and who applied.

Title 42, §16104

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(a)In this section:

(1)The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

(2)The term “advanced truck stop electrification system” means a stationary system that delivers heat, air conditioning, electricity, or communications, and is capable of providing verifiable and auditable evidence of use of those services, to a heavy-duty vehicle and any occupants of the heavy-duty vehicle with or without relying on components mounted onboard the heavy-duty vehicle for delivery of those services.

(3)The term “auxiliary power unit” means an integrated system that—

(A)provides heat, air conditioning, engine warming, or electricity to components on a heavy-duty vehicle; and

(B)is certified by the Administrator under part 89 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation), as meeting applicable emission standards.

(4)The term “heavy-duty vehicle” means a vehicle that—

(A)has a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 pounds; and

(B)is powered by a diesel engine.

(5)The term “idle reduction technology” means an advanced truck stop electrification system, auxiliary power unit, or other technology that—

(A)is used to reduce long-duration idling; and

(B)allows for the main drive engine or auxiliary refrigeration engine to be shut down.

(6)the 11 So in original. Probably should be capitalized. term “energy conservation technology” means any device, system of devices, or equipment that improves the fuel economy.

(7)(A)The term “long-duration idling” means the operation of a main drive engine or auxiliary refrigeration engine, for a period greater than 15 consecutive minutes, at a time at which the main drive engine is not engaged in gear.

(B)The term “long-duration idling” does not include the operation of a main drive engine or auxiliary refrigeration engine during a routine stoppage associated with traffic movement or congestion.

(b)(1)Not later than 90 days after August 8, 2005, the Administrator shall—

(A)(i)commence a review of the mobile source air emission models of the Environmental Protection Agency used under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) to determine whether the models accurately reflect the emissions resulting from long-duration idling of heavy-duty vehicles and other vehicles and engines; and

(ii)update those models as the Administrator determines to be appropriate; and

(B)(i)commence a review of the emission reductions achieved by the use of idle reduction technology; and

(ii)complete such revisions of the regulations and guidance of the Environmental Protection Agency as the Administrator determines to be appropriate.

(2)Not later than 180 days after August 8, 2005, the Administrator shall—

(A)complete the reviews under subparagraphs (A)(i) and (B)(i) of paragraph (1); and

(B)prepare and make publicly available one or more reports on the results of the reviews.

(3)The reviews under subparagraphs (A)(i) and (B)(i) of paragraph (1) and the reports under paragraph (2)(B) may address the potential fuel savings resulting from use of idle reduction technology.

(4)(A)(i)Not later than 90 days after August 8, 2005, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation shall, through the Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Transport Partnership, establish a program to support deployment of idle reduction and energy conservation technologies.

(ii)The Administrator shall give priority to the deployment of idle reduction and energy conservation technologies based on the costs and beneficial effects on air quality and ability to lessen the emission of criteria air pollutants.

(B)(i)There are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out subparagraph (A) for the purpose of reducing extended idling from heavy-duty vehicles $19,500,000 for fiscal year 2006, $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2007, and $45,000,000 for fiscal year 2008.

(ii)There are authorized to be appropriated to the administrator to carry out subparagraph (A) for the purpose of reducing extended idling from locomotives $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2006, $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2007, and $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2008.

(iii)Subject to clause (iv), the Administrator shall require at least 50 percent of the costs directly and specifically related to any project under this section to be provided from non-Federal sources.

(iv)The Administrator may reduce the non-Federal requirement under clause (iii) if the Administrator determines that the reduction is necessary and appropriate to meet the objectives of this section.

(5)(A)Not later than 90 days after August 8, 2005, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, shall commence a study to analyze all locations at which heavy-duty vehicles stop for long-duration idling, including—

(i)truck stops;

(ii)rest areas;

(iii)border crossings;

(iv)ports;

(v)transfer facilities; and

(vi)private terminals.

(B)Not later than 180 days after August 8, 2005, the Administrator shall—

(i)complete the study under subparagraph (A); and

(ii)prepare and make publicly available one or more reports of the results of the study.

(c)

(d)Not later than 60 days after the date on which funds are initially awarded under this section, and on an annual basis thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report containing—

(1)an identification of the grant recipients, a description of the projects to be funded and the amount of funding provided; and

(2)an identification of all other applicants that submitted applications under the program.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Clean Air Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1)(A)(i), is act July 14, 1955, ch. 360, 69 Stat. 322, which is classified generally to chapter 85 (§ 7401 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see

Short Title

note set out under section 7401 of this title and Tables. Codification Section is comprised of section 756 of Pub. L. 109–58. Subsec. (c) of section 756 of Pub. L. 109–58 amended section 127 of Title 23, Highways.

§16104 Reduction of Engine Idling