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harborcraft -- Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation Advisory Regarding Tier 2 Engines
Posted: 26 Jul 2016 11:01:27
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has posted a Commercial Harbor Craft (CHC) Regulatory Advisory: . Advisory Number 310: Implementation of the Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation http://www.arb.ca.gov/ports/marinevess/harborcraft/advisories.htm This advisory assures commercial harbor craft (CHC) owners/operators that in-use diesel-fueled Tier 2 engines are compliant with the in-use engine emission limits and compliance schedules of the ARB’s Commercial Harbor Craft regulation, California Code of Regulations, title 17 § 93118.5, subsection e)(6), In-Use Engines and Vessels - Schedules for Meeting Tier 2 or Tier 3 Standards. These engines may be certified to either United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Tier 2 or newer marine engine emission standards or U.S. EPA or California Air Resources Board’s (ARB) Tier 2 or newer certified off-road or nonroad compression-ignition engine emission standards, and include engine model years 2007 and earlier. The advisory also provides information on how to determine the tier standard that an engine is certified to. If you have questions, please contact Zhenlei Wang at (916) 322 - 1049, or zhenlei.wang@arb.ca.gov, or Kirk Rosenkranz at (916) 327 - 7843 or kirk.rosenkranz@arb.ca.gov. Background: The CHC regulation was adopted in November 2007 and became effective in January 2009. Commercial harbor craft include, but are not limited to, crew and supply vessels, commercial fishing vessels, ferries, excursion vessels, pilot boats, tugboats, towboats, barges, dredges, and workboats. The CHC regulation has reporting, recordkeeping, and monitoring requirements. In addition, the CHC regulation requires existing Tier 1 and earlier auxiliary and propulsion engines on in-use ferries, excursion vessels, tugboats, towboats, crew and supply, barges, and dredges to meet U.S. EPA 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 California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips.
