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The note emailed on Thursday, December 10, 2009 misstated the
early reporting date for the Truck and Bus regulation.  

The first reporting deadline will be in a few months from now on
March 31, 2010. Fleets that need to report by March 31, 2010
include the following: 

· fleets with qualifying agricultural vehicles

· fleets that plan to take advantage of the vehicle retirement
credits

· fleets that install PM filters before January 1, 2010

· fleets with two engine sweepers

The first clean-up deadline in the regulation is January 1,
2011.  Fleets that take advantage of the flexibility provisions
to comply with the regulation must report by January 31, 2011. 

There has also been some confusion on whether the Truck and Bus
regulation has been amended or delayed.  The regulation is in
full effect and has not been delayed or postponed in any way. 
However, on December 9, 2009 staff provided an informational
update to the Board and the Board asked staff to bring back
proposed amendments to the Truck and Bus Regulation that would
provide additional flexibility primarily for smaller fleets that
are adversely affected by the economy.  Staff is now preparing
its analysis and will hold public workshops in early 2010 to
obtain stakeholder input on proposed changes.  Staff plan to
publish a Staff Report in time for the amendments to be formally
considered at the April 22, 2010 Board Hearing.  No changes can
take effect until the Board formally amends the regulation.


For more information about the regulation and existing
requirements, please go to: http://www.arb.ca.gov/dieseltruck .