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harborcraft -- ARB Proposal to Disapprove Alternative Control of Emissions Application and Notice of 15-Day Public Comment Period
Posted: 29 Mar 2013 13:09:10
ARB’s proposal to disapprove the Alternative Control of Emissions (ACE) plan from Hornblower for complying with the Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation has been posted and is available for public review and comment. Additionally, the summary of comments received during the 30-day comment period for the ACE plan and ARB responses have been posted. For detailed information regarding the Hornblower’s ACE plan, ARB’s proposed action, and the public comment process, please see link below. http://www.arb.ca.gov/ports/marinevess/harborcraft/hcace.htm Please note that the 15-day public comment period for ARB’s proposed action and Hornblower’s ACE compliance strategy starts on April 1st, 2013, ends on April 15th, 2013. If you have any questions, please contact Zhenlei Wang at 916.322.1049 or zwang@arb.ca.gov, or Kirk Rosenkranz at 916.327.7843 or krosenkr@arb.ca.gov. Background: The CHC regulation was adopted in November 2007 and became effective in January 2009. Commercial harbor craft includes crew and supply vessels, commercial fishing vessels, ferries,excursion vessels, pilot boats, tow boats, tug boats, barges,dredges, and work boats. The CHC regulation requires existing Tier 1 and earlier auxiliary and propulsion engines on in-use ferries, excursion vessels, tugboats, towboats, crew and supply vessels, barges, and dredges to meet United States Environmental Protection Agency Tier 2 or Tier 3 marine engine standards in effect at the time compliance is required. This regulation is part of ARB’s ongoing effort to reduce diesel particulate matter in communities located near ports. Additional information on the regulation is available at the following link: http://www.arb.ca.gov/ports/marinevess/harborcraft.htm
