42 USC 16104 - Reduction of engine idling

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 08, 2024

§ 16104.

Reduction of engine idling

(a)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Administrator

(2)

Advanced truck stop electrification system

(3)

Auxiliary power unit

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)

Heavy-duty vehicle

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)

Idle reduction technology

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)

Energy conservation technology

(7)

Long-duration idling

(A)

In general

(B)

Exclusions

(b)

Idle reduction technology benefits, programs, and studies

(1)

In general

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)

Deadline for completion

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)

Discretionary inclusions

(4)

Idle reduction and energy conservation deployment program

(A)

Establishment

(i)

In general

(ii)

Priority

(B)

Funding

(i)

Authorization of appropriations

(ii)

Locomotives

(iii)

Cost sharing

(iv)

Necessary and appropriate reductions

(5)

Idling location study

(A)

In general

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)

Deadline for completion

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)

Omitted

(d)

Report

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.

(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, § 756, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 829.)

cite as: 42 USC 16104